COMPASS, INC., 10-K filed on 2/25/2025
Annual Report
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Cover Page - USD ($)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Feb. 20, 2025
Jun. 28, 2024
Cover [Abstract]      
Document Type 10-K    
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Document Period End Date Dec. 31, 2024    
Current Fiscal Year End Date --12-31    
Document Transition Report false    
Entity File Number 001-40291    
Entity Registrant Name COMPASS, INC.    
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code DE    
Entity Tax Identification Number 30-0751604    
Entity Address, Address Line One 110 Fifth Avenue, 4th Floor    
Entity Address, City or Town New York    
Entity Address, State or Province NY    
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code 10011    
City Area Code 212    
Local Phone Number 913-9058    
Title of 12(g) Security Class A Common Stock, $0.00001 par value per share    
Trading Symbol COMP    
Security Exchange Name NYSE    
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer Yes    
Entity Voluntary Filers No    
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes    
Entity Interactive Data Current Yes    
Entity Filer Category Large Accelerated Filer    
Entity Small Business false    
Entity Emerging Growth Company false    
ICFR Auditor Attestation Flag true    
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Entity Shell Company false    
Entity Public Float     $ 1,426,660,391
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   517,671,325  
Documents Incorporated by Reference
DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE
The portions of the registrant’s proxy statement to be filed in connection with the registrant’s 2025 Annual Meeting of Stockholders that are responsive to the disclosure required by Part III of Form 10-K are incorporated by reference into Part III of this Form 10-K.
   
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Document Fiscal Period Focus FY    
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2024    
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Audit Information
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Audit Information [Abstract]  
Auditor Firm ID 238
Auditor Name PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Auditor Location New York
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Consolidated Balance Sheets - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Current Assets    
Cash and cash equivalents $ 223.8 $ 166.9
Accounts receivable, net of allowance of $4.4 and $8.6, respectively 48.6 36.6
Compass Concierge receivables, net of allowance of $10.4 and $13.2, respectively 24.4 24.0
Other current assets 33.2 54.5
Total current assets 330.0 282.0
Property and equipment, net 125.5 151.7
Operating lease right-of-use assets 389.7 408.5
Intangible assets, net 73.8 77.6
Goodwill 233.6 209.8
Other non-current assets 25.4 30.7
Total assets 1,178.0 1,160.3
Current liabilities    
Accounts payable 13.0 18.4
Commissions payable 82.8 59.6
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities 140.3 90.8
Current lease liabilities 93.5 98.9
Total current liabilities 353.2 292.5
Non-current lease liabilities 380.5 410.2
Other non-current liabilities 31.9 25.6
Total liabilities 765.6 728.3
Commitments and contingencies (Note 11)
Common stock, outstanding (in shares) 513,143,108 484,893,266
Stockholders’ equity    
Common stock, $0.00001 par value, 13,850,000,000 shares authorized at December 31, 2024 and 2023; 513,143,108 and 484,893,266 shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively $ 0.0 $ 0.0
Additional paid-in capital 3,081.6 2,946.5
Accumulated deficit (2,672.2) (2,517.8)
Total Compass, Inc. stockholders’ equity 409.4 428.7
Non-controlling interest 3.0 3.3
Total stockholders’ equity 412.4 432.0
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity 1,178.0 1,160.3
Concierge credit facility    
Current liabilities    
Concierge credit facility $ 23.6 $ 24.8
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Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]    
Allowance for credit loss on accounts receivable, current $ 4.4 $ 8.6
Allowance for credit loss on financing receivable, current $ 10.4 $ 13.2
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share) $ 0.00001 $ 0.00001
Common stock, authorized (in shares) 13,850,000,000 13,850,000,000
Common stock, issued (in shares) 513,143,108 484,893,266
Common stock, outstanding (in shares) 513,143,108 484,893,266
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Consolidated Statements of Operations - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Income Statement [Abstract]      
Revenue $ 5,629.1 $ 4,885.0 $ 6,018.0
Operating expenses:      
Commissions and other related expense 4,634.6 4,007.0 4,936.1
Sales and marketing 368.7 435.4 575.1
Operations and support 334.5 326.9 392.4
Research and development 188.8 184.5 360.3
General and administrative 165.2 125.7 208.1
Restructuring costs 9.7 30.4 49.1
Depreciation and amortization 82.4 90.0 86.3
Total operating expenses 5,783.9 5,199.9 6,607.4
Loss from operations (154.8) (314.9) (589.4)
Investment income, net 6.8 8.5 2.8
Interest expense (6.4) (10.8) (3.6)
Loss before income taxes and equity in loss of unconsolidated entity (154.4) (317.2) (590.2)
Benefit from income taxes 0.5 0.4 0.9
Equity in loss of unconsolidated entity (0.6) (3.3) (12.2)
Net loss (154.5) (320.1) (601.5)
Net loss (income) attributable to non-controlling interests 0.1 (1.2) 0.0
Net loss attributable to Compass, Inc. $ (154.4) $ (321.3) $ (601.5)
Net loss per share attributable to Compass, Inc., basic (in dollars per share) $ (0.31) $ (0.69) $ (1.40)
Net loss per share attributable to Compass, Inc., diluted (in dollars per share) $ (0.31) $ (0.69) $ (1.40)
Weighted-average shares used in computing net loss per share attributable to Compass, Inc., basic (in shares) 501,514,681 466,522,935 428,169,180
Weighted-average shares used in computing net loss per share attributable to Compass, Inc., diluted (in shares) 501,514,681 466,522,935 428,169,180
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Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Total
2021 Agent Equity Program
2022 Agent Equity Program
Common Stock
Common Stock
2021 Agent Equity Program
Common Stock
2022 Agent Equity Program
Additional Paid-in Capital
Additional Paid-in Capital
2021 Agent Equity Program
Additional Paid-in Capital
2022 Agent Equity Program
Accumulated Deficit
Total Compass, Inc. Stockholders’ Equity
Total Compass, Inc. Stockholders’ Equity
2021 Agent Equity Program
Total Compass, Inc. Stockholders’ Equity
2022 Agent Equity Program
Non-controlling Interest
Beginning balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2021       409,267,751                    
Beginning balance at Dec. 31, 2021 $ 847.6           $ 2,438.8     $ (1,595.0) $ 843.8     $ 3.8
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]                            
Net loss (601.5)                 (601.5) (601.5)      
Other activity related to non-controlling interests (0.2)                         (0.2)
Issuance of shares in connection with acquisitions (in shares)       1,033,340                    
Issuance of shares in connection with acquisitions 3.6           3.6       3.6      
Exercise of stock options (in shares)       4,145,127                    
Issuance of common stock upon exercise of stock options 9.0           9.0       9.0      
Issuance of common stock upon settlement of RSUs, net of taxes withheld (in shares)       9,464,159                    
Issuance of common stock upon settlement of RSUs, net of taxes withheld (23.5)           (23.5)       (23.5)      
Vesting of early exercised stock options 5.5           5.5       5.5      
Issuance of common stock in connection with the Agent Equity Program (in shares)         13,608,896                  
Issuance of common stock in connection with the Agent Equity Program   $ 100.0           $ 100.0       $ 100.0    
Issuance of common stock under the ESPP (in shares)       578,921                    
Issuance of common stock under the ESPP 2.3           2.3       2.3      
Stock-based compensation 177.9           177.9       177.9      
Ending balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2022       438,098,194                    
Ending balance at Dec. 31, 2022 520.7           2,713.6     (2,196.5) 517.1     3.6
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]                            
Net loss (320.1)                 (321.3) (321.3)     1.2
Other activity related to non-controlling interests (1.5)                         (1.5)
Issuance of shares in connection with acquisitions (in shares)       5,737,060                    
Issuance of shares in connection with acquisitions 17.9           17.9       17.9      
Exercise of stock options (in shares)       2,963,701                    
Issuance of common stock upon exercise of stock options 4.5           4.5       4.5      
Issuance of common stock upon settlement of RSUs, net of taxes withheld (in shares)       14,229,086                    
Issuance of common stock upon settlement of RSUs, net of taxes withheld (23.5)           (23.5)       (23.5)      
Vesting of early exercised stock options 0.6           0.6       0.6      
Issuance of common stock in connection with the Agent Equity Program (in shares)           14,147,480                
Issuance of common stock in connection with the Agent Equity Program     $ 53.3           $ 53.3       $ 53.3  
Issuance of common stock under the ESPP (in shares)       759,835                    
Issuance of common stock under the ESPP 2.5           2.5       2.5      
Issuance of common stock in connection with the Strategic Transaction (in shares)       8,957,910                    
Issuance of common stock in connection with the Strategic Transaction 30.0           30.0       30.0      
Stock-based compensation $ 147.6           147.6       147.6      
Ending balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2023 484,893,266     484,893,266                    
Ending balance at Dec. 31, 2023 $ 432.0           2,946.5     (2,517.8) 428.7     3.3
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]                            
Net loss (154.5)                 (154.4) (154.4)     (0.1)
Other activity related to non-controlling interests (0.2)                         (0.2)
Issuance of shares in connection with acquisitions (in shares)       6,583,051                    
Issuance of shares in connection with acquisitions $ 26.6           26.6       26.6      
Exercise of stock options (in shares) 4,722,210     4,722,210                    
Issuance of common stock upon exercise of stock options $ 10.0           10.0       10.0      
Issuance of common stock upon settlement of RSUs, net of taxes withheld (in shares)       16,223,306                    
Issuance of common stock upon settlement of RSUs, net of taxes withheld (35.0)           (35.0)       (35.0)      
Issuance of common stock under the ESPP (in shares)       721,275                    
Issuance of common stock under the ESPP 2.2           2.2       2.2      
Stock-based compensation $ 131.3           131.3       131.3      
Ending balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2024 513,143,108     513,143,108                    
Ending balance at Dec. 31, 2024 $ 412.4           $ 3,081.6     $ (2,672.2) $ 409.4     $ 3.0
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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Operating Activities      
Net loss $ (154.5) $ (320.1) $ (601.5)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:      
Depreciation and amortization 82.4 90.0 86.3
Stock-based compensation 127.5 158.2 234.5
Equity in loss of unconsolidated entity 0.6 3.3 12.2
Change in acquisition related contingent consideration 6.0 2.6 (2.2)
Bad debt allowance (2.1) 4.4 7.3
Amortization of debt issuance costs 0.7 0.7 0.9
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:      
Accounts receivable (8.0) (3.5) 6.5
Compass Concierge receivables (0.8) 18.0 (11.7)
Other current assets 21.3 21.4 17.6
Other non-current assets 7.0 9.1 9.8
Operating lease right-of-use assets and operating lease liabilities (17.4) (1.2) 5.8
Accounts payable (6.3) (9.8) (4.8)
Commissions payable 23.1 11.6 (15.9)
Accrued expenses and other liabilities 42.0 (10.6) (36.5)
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities 121.5 (25.9) (291.7)
Investing Activities      
Investment in unconsolidated entity (2.0) (1.2) (15.0)
Capital expenditures (15.7) (11.2) (70.1)
Payments for acquisitions, net of cash acquired (18.9) 0.7 (15.0)
Net cash used in investing activities (36.6) (11.7) (100.1)
Financing Activities      
Proceeds from exercise of stock options 9.5 4.5 9.0
Proceeds from issuance of common stock under the Employee Stock Purchase Plan 2.2 2.5 2.3
Taxes paid related to net share settlement of equity awards (35.0) (23.5) (23.5)
Proceeds from issuance of common stock in connection with the Strategic Transaction 0.0 32.3 0.0
Payments related to acquisitions, including contingent consideration (3.4) (14.6) (17.5)
Other (0.1) (1.5) (0.6)
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities (28.0) (157.4) 135.4
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents 56.9 (195.0) (256.4)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 166.9 361.9 618.3
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period 223.8 166.9 361.9
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:      
Cash paid for interest 3.4 9.0 2.3
Supplemental non-cash information:      
Issuance of common stock for acquisitions 26.6 17.9 3.6
Concierge credit facility      
Financing Activities      
Proceeds from drawdowns on credit facility 48.7 55.4 59.0
Repayments of drawdowns on credit facility (49.9) (62.5) (43.3)
Revolving credit facility      
Financing Activities      
Proceeds from drawdowns on credit facility 0.0 75.0 150.0
Repayments of drawdowns on credit facility $ 0.0 $ (225.0) $ 0.0
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Business
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]  
Business Business
Description of the Business
Compass, Inc. (the “Company”) was incorporated in Delaware on October 4, 2012 under the name Urban Compass, Inc.
The Company provides an end-to-end platform that empowers its residential real estate agents to deliver exceptional service to seller and buyer clients. The Company’s platform includes an integrated suite of cloud-based software for customer relationship management, marketing, client service and other critical functionality, all custom-built for the real estate industry, which enables the Company’s core brokerage services. The platform also uses proprietary data, analytics, artificial intelligence, and machine learning to deliver high value recommendations and outcomes for Compass agents and their clients.
The Company’s agents are independent contractors who affiliate their real estate licenses with the Company, operating their businesses on the Company’s platform and under the Compass brand. The Company generates revenue from clients through its agents by assisting home sellers and buyers in listing, marketing, selling and finding homes as well as through the provision of services adjacent to the transaction, like title and escrow services, which comprise a smaller portion of the Company’s revenue to date. The Company currently generates substantially all of its revenue from commissions paid by clients at the time that a home is transacted.
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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Accounting Policies [Abstract]  
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Basis of Presentation
The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its subsidiaries. All intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. The Company’s consolidated financial statements were prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America (“GAAP”) and include the assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses of all controlled subsidiaries. The consolidated statements of operations include the results of entities acquired from the date of each respective acquisition.
Consolidation
The Company consolidates an entity if its ownership, direct or indirect, exceeds 50% of the outstanding voting shares of an entity and/or it has the ability to control the financial or operating policies through its voting rights, board representation or other similar rights. Interests held by third parties in consolidated subsidiaries are presented as non-controlling interests, which represents the non-controlling stockholders’ interests in the underlying net assets of the Company’s consolidated subsidiaries. For entities where the Company does not have a controlling interest (financial or operating), the investments in such entities are accounted for using the equity method or at fair value with changes in fair value recognized in net income, as appropriate. The Company applies the equity method of accounting when it has the ability to exercise significant influence over operating and financial policies of an investee. The Company measures all other investments at fair value with changes in fair value recognized in net income or in the case that an equity investment does not have readily determinable fair values, at cost minus impairment (if any) plus or minus changes resulting from observable price changes in orderly transactions for the identical or a similar investment.
Use of Estimates
The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make judgments, estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements and reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting periods covered by the consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes. These judgments, estimates and assumptions are used for, but not limited to (i) valuation of the Company’s common stock and stock awards, (ii) fair value of acquired intangible assets and goodwill, (iii) fair value of contingent consideration arrangements in connection with business combinations, (iv) incremental borrowing rate used for the Company’s operating leases, (v) useful lives of long-lived assets, (vi) impairment of intangible assets and goodwill, (vii) allowance for Compass Concierge receivables and (viii) income taxes and certain deferred tax assets. The Company determines its estimates and judgments on historical
experience and on various other assumptions that it believes are reasonable under the circumstances. However, actual results could differ from these estimates and these differences may be material.
Net Loss Per Share Attributable to Compass, Inc.
The Company follows the two-class method when computing net loss per common share when shares are issued that meet the definition of participating securities. The two-class method determines net loss per common share for each class of common stock and participating securities according to dividends declared or accumulated and participation rights in undistributed earnings. The two-class method requires income available to common stockholders for the period to be allocated between common stock and participating securities based upon their respective rights to receive dividends as if all income for the period had been distributed. Prior to conversion in connection with the IPO, the Company’s convertible preferred stock contractually entitled the holders of such shares to participate in dividends but does not contractually require the holders of such shares to participate in the Company’s losses.
For periods in which the Company reports net losses, diluted net loss per common share attributable to Compass, Inc. is the same as basic net loss per common share attributable to Compass, Inc., because potentially dilutive common shares are not assumed to have been issued if their effect is anti-dilutive.
Cash and Cash Equivalents
The Company considers all investments with an original maturity date at the time of purchase of three months or less to be cash and cash equivalents. Cash equivalents consist primarily of money market funds and U.S. treasury securities. The Company’s accounts, at times, may exceed federally insured limits.
Accounts Receivable and Allowance for Credit Losses
Accounts receivable is stated as the amount billed, net of an estimated allowance for credit losses (“ACL”). The Company’s ACL is adjusted periodically and is based on management’s consideration of the age and nature of the past due accounts as well as specific payment issues. Changes in the Company’s estimate to the ACL is recorded through bad debt expense and individual accounts are charged against the allowance when all reasonable collection efforts are exhausted. The following table summarizes the activity of the ACL for Accounts receivable (in millions):
December 31,
20242023
Opening balance$8.6 $9.0 
Changes in allowances(2.5)3.6 
Net write-offs and other(1.7)(4.0)
Closing balance$4.4 $8.6 
Prepaid Agent Incentives
Other current assets and Other non-current assets in the consolidated balance sheets include prepaid agent incentives that represent cash payments made to certain agents as an incentive to associate their license with the Company. The prepaid agent incentives have a related service period requirement which provides for the repayment of such amounts if the agent disassociates from the Company prior to the completion of the specified service period. The value of these prepaid agent incentives are amortized within Sales and marketing expense in the consolidated statements of operations over the underlying service periods.
Property and Equipment, net
Property and equipment is reported at cost net of any accumulated depreciation and is depreciated using the straight-line method over the useful lives of the related assets. Expenditures for maintenance, repair and renewals of minor items are charged to expense as incurred. Major improvements are capitalized.
The Company capitalizes costs associated with developing software systems that are in the application development stage. Software development costs that are incurred in the preliminary project stage and post-implementation stage are expensed as incurred.
The useful lives of property and equipment are as follows:
DescriptionUseful Life
Leasehold improvementsLesser of estimated useful life or remaining lease term
Office furniture and equipmentFive years
Computer software and internally-developed softwareThree years
Computer equipmentThree years
Business Combinations
Business combinations are accounted for under the acquisition method of accounting. This method requires, among other things, allocation of the fair value of purchase consideration to the tangible and intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed at their estimated fair values on the acquisition date. The excess of the fair value of purchase consideration over the values of these identifiable assets and liabilities is recorded as goodwill. When determining the fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed, management makes estimates and assumptions, especially with respect to intangible assets. Management’s estimates of fair value are based upon assumptions believed to be reasonable, but which are inherently uncertain and unpredictable and, as a result, actual results may differ from estimates. During the measurement period, not to exceed one year from the date of acquisition, the Company may record adjustments to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed, with a corresponding offset to goodwill if new information is obtained related to facts and circumstances that existed as of the acquisition date. After the measurement period, any subsequent adjustments are reflected in the consolidated statements of operations. Acquisition costs, consisting primarily of third-party legal and consulting fees, are expensed as incurred.
Intangible Assets
Intangible assets resulting from the acquisition of entities are accounted for using the acquisition method based on management’s estimate of the fair value of assets received. Intangible assets are finite lived and mainly consist of customer relationships, workforce and acquired technology and are amortized over their respective estimated useful lives. The useful lives were determined by estimating future cash flows generated by the acquired intangible assets. The Company amortizes these intangible assets on a straight-line basis over their estimated useful lives within the Company’s operating expenses.
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets
Long-lived assets are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of such assets or asset groups (collectively, “asset groups”) may not be recoverable. This includes but is not limited to significant adverse changes in business climate, market conditions, or other events that indicate an asset groups’ carrying amount may not be recoverable. Recoverability of asset groups to be held and used is measured first by a comparison of the carrying amount of an asset to future undiscounted net cash flows expected to be generated by the asset group. If such asset groups were considered to be impaired, an impairment loss would be recognized when the carrying amount of the asset exceeds the fair value of the asset.
No material impairment losses for long-lived assets have been recognized in any of the periods presented.
Goodwill
Goodwill represents the excess of the cost of an acquired business over the fair value of the assets acquired at the date of acquisition. Goodwill is not subject to amortization but is subject to impairment testing on an annual basis, as of October 1, or whenever events and circumstances indicate that the carrying value of the reporting unit may be in excess of the reporting unit’s fair value. The Company has one reporting unit and tests goodwill for impairment at the reporting unit level. As part of the goodwill impairment test, the Company first performs a qualitative assessment to determine whether
further impairment testing is necessary. If, as a result of its qualitative assessment, it is more-likely-than-not that the fair value of the Company’s reporting unit is less than its carrying amount, a two-step impairment test is required.
If factors indicate that the fair value of the reporting unit is less than its carrying amount, the Company performs a quantitative assessment and the fair value of the reporting unit is determined by analyzing the expected present value of future cash flows. If the carrying value of the reporting unit continues to exceed its fair value, the implied fair value of the reporting unit’s goodwill is calculated and an impairment loss equal to the excess is recorded. The Company has not recorded any impairments related to goodwill as of December 31, 2024.
Leases
The Company determines if an arrangement contains a lease at inception based on whether there is an identified asset and whether the Company controls the use of the identified asset throughout the period of use. The Company classifies leases as either financing or operating. The Company does not have any finance leases. Right-of-use (“ROU”) assets are recognized at the lease commencement date and represent the Company’s right to use an underlying asset for the lease term and lease liabilities represent the Company’s obligation to make lease payments arising from the lease. Lease liabilities are recognized at the lease commencement date based on the present value of future lease payments over the remaining lease term.
Present value of lease payments are discounted based on the more readily determinable of (i) the rate implicit in the lease or (ii) the Company’s incremental borrowing rate. Because the Company’s operating leases generally do not provide an implicit rate, the Company estimates its incremental borrowing rate based on the information available at lease commencement date for collateralized borrowings with a similar term, an amount equal to the lease payments and in a similar economic environment where the leased asset is located. The collateralized borrowings were based on the Company’s estimated credit rating corroborated with market credit metrics like debt level and interest coverage.
The Company’s operating lease ROU assets are measured based on the corresponding operating lease liability adjusted for (i) payments made to the lessor at or before the commencement date, (ii) initial direct costs incurred and (iii) lease incentives under the lease. Options to renew or terminate the lease are recognized as part of the Company’s ROU assets and lease liabilities when it is reasonably certain the options will be exercised. ROU assets are also assessed for impairments consistent with the Company’s long-lived asset policy.
The Company does not allocate consideration between lease and non-lease components, such as maintenance costs, as the Company has elected to not separate lease and non-lease components for any leases within its existing classes of assets. Operating lease expense for fixed lease payments is recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term. Variable lease payments for real estate taxes, insurance, maintenance and utilities, which are generally based on the Company’s pro rata share of the total property, are not included in the measurement of the ROU assets or lease liabilities and are expensed as incurred.
Operating leases are presented separately as operating lease ROU assets and operating lease liabilities, current and non-current, in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets.
Revenue Recognition
The Company generates revenue by assisting home sellers and buyers in listing, marketing, selling and finding homes. The Company holds the real estate brokerage license that is necessary under relevant state laws and regulations to provide brokerage services and therefore controls those services that are necessary to legally transfer real estate between home sellers and buyers.
Although the Company’s agents are independent contractors, they cannot execute a real estate transaction without a brokerage license, which the Company possesses. The Company has the only contractual relationship for the sale or exchange of real estate with their clients. Accordingly, the Company is the principal in its transactions with home buyers and sellers. As principal, the Company recognizes revenue in the gross amount of consideration to which the Company expects to receive in exchange for those services.
The Company concluded that its brokerage revenue contains a single performance obligation that is satisfied upon the closing of a real estate services transaction, at which point the entire transaction price is earned. Revenue is recognized upon the closing of a real estate transaction (i.e. purchase or sale of a home) since the Company is not entitled to any commission until the performance obligation is satisfied and is not owed any commission for unsuccessful transactions, even if services have been provided. The Company operates exclusively in the United States and generates substantially all of its revenue from commissions from home sellers and buyers. In addition to commission revenue, the Company generates revenue through integrated services related to the home transaction such as title and escrow services which comprised an insignificant amount of the consolidated revenue for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022.
Management evaluated and determined that no disaggregation of revenue is necessary or appropriate.
As the Company generally bills for its services at the time of revenue recognition, the Company does not have material deferred revenue or contract asset balances. In addition, the Company does not capitalize commissions paid to agents as incremental contract costs as there are no future benefits associated with the expenses.
Commissions and Other Related Expense
Commissions and other related expense primarily consist of commissions paid to the Company’s agents, who are independent contractors to the Company, upon the closing of a real estate transaction (i.e., purchase or sale of a home), as well as stock-based compensation expense related to the Company’s Agent Equity Program (see Note 2 — “Summary of Significant Accounting Policies — Stock-Based Compensation”) and fees paid to external brokerages for client referrals, which are recognized and paid upon the closing of a real estate transaction.
The Company also charges fees to affiliated agents. These fees are either transaction based, where amounts are collected at the closing of a brokerage transaction, or in the form of periodic fixed fees over a defined period of time. Fees charged to affiliated agents are recognized as a reduction to Commissions and other related expense as the reimbursements do not constitute a form of revenue nor do they constitute a reimbursement for a specific, incremental, identifiable cost for the Company.
Sales and Marketing
Sales and marketing expense consists primarily of marketing and advertising expenses, compensation and other personnel-related costs for employees supporting sales, marketing, expansion and related functions, occupancy-related costs for the Company’s regional offices, agent incentives and costs related to administering the Compass Concierge Program, including associated bad debt expenses. Advertising expense primarily includes the cost of marketing activities such as print advertising, online advertising and promotional items, which are expensed as incurred. Advertising costs were $73.7 million, $96.6 million and $147.1 million for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022, respectively. Compensation costs includes salaries, taxes, benefits, bonuses and stock-based compensation.
Operations and Support
Operations and support expenses include compensation and other personnel related expenses for employees supporting agents, third-party consulting and professional services costs, fair value adjustments to contingent consideration for the Company’s acquisitions and other related expenses.
Research and Development
Research and development expense consists primarily of compensation and other personnel-related costs for employees in the product, engineering and technology functions, website hosting expenses, software licenses and equipment, third-party consulting costs, data licenses and other related expenses.
General and Administrative
General and administrative expense primarily consists of compensation costs for executive management and administrative employees, including finance and accounting, legal, human resources and communications, the occupancy costs for the
Company’s New York headquarters and other offices supporting administrative functions, litigation charges, professional services fees, insurance expenses and talent acquisition expenses.
Restructuring
Costs and liabilities associated with management-approved restructuring activities are recognized when they are incurred. Restructuring charges primarily consist of costs associated with workforce reductions and operating lease right-of-use asset impairments. One-time employee termination costs are recognized at the time of communication to employees, unless future service is required, in which case the costs are recognized ratably over the future service period. Ongoing employee termination benefits are recognized as a liability when it is probable that a liability exists and the amount is reasonably estimable. Restructuring charges are recognized as an operating expense within the consolidated statements of operations and related liabilities are recorded within Accrued expenses and other current liabilities on the consolidated balance sheets. The Company periodically evaluates and, if necessary, adjusts its estimates based on currently available information.

Depreciation and Amortization
Depreciation and amortization expense primarily consists of depreciation and amortization of the Company’s property and equipment, capitalized software and acquired intangible assets.
Interest Expense
Interest expense consists primarily of expense related to the interest, commitment fees and amortization of debt issuance costs associated with the Company’s revolving credit facility and concierge credit facility. See Note 9 — “Debt.”
Income Taxes
The Company utilizes the asset and liability method of accounting for income taxes. Under this method, deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement and tax basis of assets and liabilities using enacted tax rates in effect for the year in which the differences are expected to settle. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities resulting from a change in tax rates is recognized as income or expense in the period that includes the enactment date. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are classified as non-current in accordance with Accounting Standard Update (“ASU”) 2015-17. Valuation allowances are established against deferred tax assets if it is more likely than not that they will not be realized.
The Company recognizes tax benefits from uncertain tax positions only if the Company believes that it is more likely than not that the tax position will be sustained on examination by the taxing authorities based on the technical merits of the position. The Company continuously reviews issues raised in connection with ongoing examinations and open tax years to evaluate the adequacy of its tax liabilities. The Company’s policy is to adjust these reserves when facts and circumstances change, such as the closing of a tax audit or the refinement of an estimate. To the extent that the final tax outcome of these matters is different than the amounts recorded, such differences will affect the provision for income taxes in the period in which such determination is made and could have a material impact on its financial condition and operating results. The provision for income taxes includes the effects of any reserves that management identifies.
Fair Value Measurements
Fair value is defined as the exchange price that would be received for an asset or an exit price paid to transfer a liability in the principal or most advantageous market for an asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. The accounting standards also establish a fair value hierarchy, which requires an entity to maximize the use of observable inputs when measuring fair value. There are three levels of inputs that may be used to measure fair value:
Level 1Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.
Level 2Inputs other than quoted prices included within Level 1 that are observable, unadjusted quoted prices in markets that are not active, or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data.
Level 3Unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity, requiring the Company to develop its own assumptions.
The carrying amount of the Company’s financial instruments including Cash and cash equivalents, Accounts receivable, Compass Concierge receivables, Accounts payable and Commissions payable approximate their respective fair values because of their short maturities. As of December 31, 2024 and 2023, the carrying amount of the Company’s debt facilities approximates fair value as the stated interest rate approximates market rates currently available to the Company.
See Note 5 — “Fair Value of Financial Assets and Liabilities,” for more information on the fair value of financial assets and liabilities.
Segment Reporting
Operating segments are defined as components of an entity with discrete financial information reviewed by the Chief Operating Decision Maker (“CODM”) to allocate resources and assess performance. The Company’s CODM is its Chief Executive Officer, who evaluates financial information on a consolidated basis. Accordingly, the Company has one operating and reportable segment. Substantially all long-lived assets and revenue are based in the United States.
The CODM measures segment performance based on net income (loss), using it to guide key operating decisions, including budget allocation across the significant expense categories included in operating expenses within the consolidated statements of operations. Other measures of profit or loss are also utilized. There are no other expense categories regularly provided to the CODM that are not already included in the primary financial statements herein.
Stock-Based Compensation
The Company measures compensation expense for all stock-based awards based on the estimated fair value of the awards on the date of grant. Compensation expense is generally recognized as expense on a straight-line basis over the service period based on the vesting requirements. The Company recognizes forfeitures as they occur.
The Company issues RSUs to employees, and to affiliated agents and in certain cases in connection with business combinations. In addition to the issuance of RSUs to agents as equity compensation for the provision of services, the Company previously offered RSUs to affiliated agents through its Agent Equity Program. The Agent Equity Program offered affiliated agents the ability to elect to have a portion of their commissions earned during a calendar year to be paid in the form of RSUs. RSUs issued in connection with the Agent Equity Program were granted at the beginning of the year following the calendar year in which the commissions were earned and are subject to the terms and conditions of the 2012 Stock Incentive Plan and the 2021 Equity Incentive Plan, as applicable. The Company discontinued the Agent Equity Program following the issuance of RSUs during the first quarter of 2023 related to the 2022 Agent Equity Program.
For RSUs granted in connection with the 2021 and 2022 Agent Equity Programs the Company determined the value of the stock-based compensation expense at the time the underlying commission was earned and recognized the associated expense on a straight-line basis over the requisite service periods beginning on the closing date of the underlying real estate commission transactions. The stock-based compensation expense was recorded as a liability throughout the service periods and was reclassified to Additional paid-in capital at the end of the vesting period when the underlying RSUs were issued.
On a limited basis, the Company has issued stock options and RSUs that contain service, performance and market-based vesting conditions. Such awards were valued using a Monte Carlo simulation and the underlying expense will be recognized as the associated vesting conditions are met.
For stock options, which the Company issues to employees, affiliated agents and in certain cases in connection with business combinations, the Company generally estimates the fair value using the Black-Scholes option pricing model, which requires the input of subjective assumptions, including (1) the fair value of common stock, (2) the expected stock price volatility, (3) the expected term of the award, (4) the risk-free interest rate and (5) expected dividends. During the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022, the number of stock options granted was immaterial.
Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements

In November 2023, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued ASU 2023-07, Segment Reporting (Topic 280): Improvements to Reportable Segment Disclosures, which requires disclosure of incremental segment information on an annual and interim basis. The Company adopted ASU 2023-07 retrospectively as of January 1, 2024. Refer to our significant accounting policies above for the impact of adoption.
New Accounting Pronouncements
In December 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-09, Income Taxes - Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures. This standard includes enhanced income tax disclosures primarily related to the effective tax rate reconciliation and income taxes paid for annual periods. The amendments in this update are effective for public companies with fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024, with early adoption permitted. The adoption of this standard is not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.
In November 2024, the FASB issued ASU 2024-03, Disaggregation of Income Statement Expenses. This new guidance is designed to improve the disclosures of specific account categories, including employee compensation, depreciation, and amortization, and costs incurred related to inventory and manufacturing activities. The amendments in this update are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2026, and interim periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2027, with early adoption permitted. The Company is currently assessing the impact that adopting this new accounting standard will have on its consolidated financial statements.
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Acquisitions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Business Combination, Asset Acquisition, and Joint Venture Formation [Abstract]  
Acquisitions Acquisitions
Assets acquired and liabilities assumed in business combinations are recognized at their acquisition date fair values. Determination of the fair values of assets and liabilities acquired requires estimates and the use of valuation techniques when market values are not readily available. The results of operations of businesses acquired by the Company have been included in the consolidated statements of operations since their respective dates of acquisition. Goodwill generated from all business combinations completed was primarily attributable to expected synergies from future growth and potential monetization opportunities.
2024 Acquisitions
During the year ended December 31, 2024, the Company completed the acquisition of 100% of the ownership interests in Latter & Blum Holdings, LLC and Parks Village Nashville, LLC, two residential real estate brokerages, and the acquisition of 100% ownership interest in a title insurance and escrow settlement services company. The purpose of these acquisitions was to expand the Company’s existing brokerage business and title and escrow presence in key domestic markets. The Company has accounted for these acquisitions as business combinations.
The consideration for the acquisitions completed during the year ended December 31, 2024 is comprised of $26.1 million in the Company's Class A common stock, $21.3 million of cash paid at or near closing, net of cash acquired, an additional $2.7 million to be paid in cash and the Company's Class A common stock at a later date and an estimated $7.1 million of additional Class A common stock or cash that may be paid contingent on certain earnings-based targets being met at various payment dates through 2027. Payments in excess of the original estimate may impact the Company's statement of operations in future periods. The future consideration amounts were recorded within Accrued expenses and other current liabilities and Other non-current liabilities in the consolidated balance sheet.
The fair value of the assets acquired and the liabilities assumed primarily resulted in the recognition of: $28.7 million of customer relationships; $2.4 million of trademark intangible assets; $20.0 million of other current and non-current assets; and $18.3 million of current and non-current liabilities. The excess of the aggregate purchase price over the aggregate fair value of the acquired net assets was recorded as goodwill of $24.4 million. Goodwill represents the expected synergies from combining the acquired assets and the operations of the acquirer as well as the intangible assets that do not qualify for separate recognition. The acquired intangible assets are being amortized over the estimated useful lives of approximately 5 to 6 years.
Approximately $9.3 million of the goodwill recorded during the year ended December 31, 2024 is deductible for tax purposes. The amount of tax-deductible goodwill may increase in the future to approximately $16.4 million dependent on the payment of certain contingent consideration arrangements. These amounts are not expected to have an impact on the income tax provision while the Company maintains a full valuation allowance on its U.S. deferred tax assets.
The Company has recorded the preliminary purchase price allocation as of the acquisition dates and expects to finalize its analysis within the measurement period (up to one year from the acquisition date) of the respective transactions. Any adjustments during the measurement period would have a corresponding offset to goodwill. Upon conclusion of the
measurement period or final determination of the values of assets acquired or liabilities assumed, any subsequent adjustments are recorded to the consolidated statements of operations.
Pro forma revenue and earnings for 2024 acquisitions have not been presented because they are not material to the Company’s consolidated revenue and results of operations, either individually or in the aggregate.
2023 Acquisitions
During the year ended December 31, 2023, the Company completed the acquisition of 100% of the ownership interests in two residential real estate brokerages and acquired the assets of a smaller residential real estate brokerage. The purpose of these acquisitions was to expand the Company’s existing brokerage business in key domestic markets. The Company has accounted for these transactions as business combinations.
The consideration for the acquisitions completed during the year ended December 31, 2023 is primarily comprised of $6.8 million in the Company's Class A common stock, $1.1 million of cash paid at closing, an additional $1.0 million paid at a later date and an estimated $14.0 million of additional Class A common stock and cash that may be paid contingent on certain earnings-based targets being met at various payment dates through 2033. Payments in excess of the original estimate may impact the Company's statement of operations in future periods. The future consideration amounts were recorded as Accrued expenses and other current liabilities and Other non-current liabilities in the consolidated balance sheet.
The fair value of the assets acquired and the liabilities assumed, inclusive of any measurement period adjustments, primarily resulted in the recognition of: $10.8 million of customer relationships; $4.7 million of other current and non-current assets; and $5.5 million of other current and non-current liabilities. The excess of the aggregate purchase price over the aggregate fair value of the acquired net assets was recorded as goodwill of $10.8 million. The acquired customer relationships are being amortized over the estimated useful lives of approximately 5 years.
Approximately $0.6 million of the goodwill recorded during the year ended December 31, 2023 is deductible for tax purposes. The amount of tax-deductible goodwill may increase in the future to approximately $17.9 million dependent on the payment of certain contingent consideration, holdback and acquisition-related compensation arrangements. These amounts are not expected to have an impact on the income tax provision while the Company maintains a full valuation allowance on its U.S. deferred tax assets.
Pro forma revenue and earnings for 2023 acquisitions have not been presented because they are not material to the Company’s consolidated revenue and results of operations, either individually or in the aggregate.
2022 Acquisitions
During the year ended December 31, 2022, the Company completed the acquisition of 100% of the ownership interests in a title insurance and escrow settlement services company and acquired the assets of a small real estate brokerage. The purpose of these acquisitions was to expand the Company’s title and escrow offerings and to expand its existing brokerage business in key domestic markets. The Company has accounted for these acquisitions as business combinations.
The total consideration for acquisitions completed during the year ended December 31, 2022 comprised $12.1 million of cash, net of cash acquired, $0.8 million in Class A common stock of the Company and an estimated $3.6 million of additional cash that may be paid contingent on certain earnings-based targets being met through 2029. Future cash payments were recorded as Accrued expenses and other current liabilities and Other non-current liabilities in the consolidated balance sheets.
The fair value of the assets acquired and the liabilities assumed primarily resulted in the recognition of: customer relationships of $8.1 million; trademark intangible assets of $1.1 million; $1.0 million of other current and non-current assets; and $2.5 million of current and non-current liabilities. The excess of the purchase price over the fair value of the acquired net assets was recorded as goodwill of $8.8 million. Acquired intangible assets are being amortized over their estimated useful lives of approximately 3 to 5 years.
Approximately $0.3 million of the goodwill recorded during the year ended December 31, 2022 is deductible for tax purposes. The amount of tax-deductible goodwill may increase in the future to approximately $1.6 million dependent on the payment of certain contingent consideration arrangements. These amounts are not expected to have an impact on the income tax provision while the Company maintains a full valuation allowance on its U.S. deferred tax assets.
Pro forma revenue and earnings for 2022 acquisitions have not been presented because they are not material to the Company’s consolidated revenue and results of operations, either individually or in the aggregate.
Contingent Consideration
Contingent consideration represents obligations of the Company to transfer cash and common stock to the sellers of certain acquired businesses in the event that certain targets and milestones are met. As of December 31, 2024, the undiscounted estimated payment under these arrangements was $35.4 million. Changes in contingent consideration measured at fair value on a recurring basis were as follows (in millions):
Year Ended December 31,
202420232022
Opening balance$20.9 $14.0 $24.4 
Acquisitions7.1 14.0 3.6 
Fair value losses (gains) included in net loss6.0 2.6 (2.2)
Payments(3.0)(9.7)(11.8)
Closing balance$31.0 $20.9 $14.0 
Other Acquisition Related Compensation
In connection with the Company’s acquisitions, a portion of the cash and equity consideration amounts paid or to be paid to the selling shareholders are subject to clawback and forfeiture dependent on certain employees and agents providing continued service to the Company. Accordingly, this consideration is accounted for as compensation for future services and the Company recognizes the expenses over the underlying retention periods. For the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022, the Company recognized $0.2 million, $0.6 million and $13.4 million, respectively, in compensation expense within Operations and support in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations related to these arrangements. As of December 31, 2024, the Company does not expect to make any further material payments under these arrangements.
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Joint Venture
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures [Abstract]  
Joint Venture Joint Venture
In July 2021, the Company and Guaranteed Rate, Inc. (“Guaranteed Rate”) formed a joint venture, OriginPoint, LLC (“OriginPoint”). OriginPoint was formed for the purpose of conducting a mortgage origination and lending business and providing related services for the Company’s real estate brokerage clients, as well as the clients of any other brokerage in the context of a new purchase or other customers not working with a brokerage in the context of a refinancing, in order to make loans available to a broad consumer audience. OriginPoint originates, processes, underwrites, closes and/or funds mortgage loans for sale, transfer and assignment to investors and eligible wholesale lenders, including affiliates, or effects any other secondary market transactions related to such mortgage loans.
OriginPoint is owned 49.9% by the Company and 50.1% by Guaranteed Rate. The Company made capital contributions to OriginPoint of $2.0 million and $1.2 million, respectively, during the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023. The Company accounts for OriginPoint as an equity method investment and records its equity earnings or losses related to OriginPoint within Equity in loss of unconsolidated entity in the consolidated statements of operations.
The Company’s investment in OriginPoint had a balance of $5.7 million at December 31, 2024 and is included within Other non-current assets on the accompanying consolidated balance sheet. The Company recorded equity losses of $0.6 million, $3.3 million and $12.2 million during the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022, respectively. No dividends were received by the Company during the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023.
OriginPoint has established and maintains its own warehouse lines of credit, and it funds its own mortgage loan transactions from these independent sources. The warehouse lines maintained by OriginPoint are collateralized by the underlying mortgages available for sale and are non-recourse to Compass.
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Fair Value of Financial Assets and Liabilities
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]  
Fair Value of Financial Assets and Liabilities Fair Value of Financial Assets and Liabilities
The Company’s cash and cash equivalents of $223.8 million and $166.9 million as of December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively, are held in cash, money market funds and U.S. treasury securities which are classified as Level 1 within the fair value hierarchy because they are valued using quoted prices in active markets. These are the Company’s only Level 1 financial instruments. The Company does not hold any Level 2 financial instruments. The Company’s contingent consideration liabilities of $31.0 million and $20.9 million as of December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively, are the Company’s only Level 3 financial instruments.
See Note 3 — “Acquisitions” for changes in contingent consideration during the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022. The following tables present the balances of contingent consideration as presented in the consolidated balance sheets (in millions):
December 31,
20242023
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities$3.3 $4.5 
Other non-current liabilities27.7 16.4 
Total contingent consideration$31.0 $20.9 
There were no transfers of financial instruments between Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3 during the periods presented.
Level 3 Financial Liabilities

The Company’s Level 3 financial liabilities relate to acquisition-related contingent consideration arrangements. Contingent consideration represents obligations of the Company to transfer cash or the Company's common stock to the sellers of certain acquired entities in the event that certain targets and milestones are met. The primary method the Company used to estimate the fair value of contingent consideration liabilities was a Monte Carlo simulation, which is based on inputs such as forecasted future results of the acquired businesses, which are not observable in the market, discount rates and earnings volatility measures. The Company has not presented certain quantitative information regarding the unobservable inputs utilized to measure contingent consideration liabilities given changes in these assumptions have not and are not expected to materially impact the Company’s operating results during 2024 or in future periods. Changes in the fair value of Level 3 financial liabilities are included within Operations and support in the consolidated statements of operations (see Note 3 – “Acquisitions”).
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Property and Equipment, Net
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]  
Property and Equipment, Net Property and Equipment, Net
Property and equipment, net consisted of the following (in millions):
December 31,
20242023
Leasehold improvements$186.2 $186.7 
Office furniture and equipment37.4 36.9 
Computer software and internally-developed software49.9 42.7 
Computer equipment26.1 26.7 
299.6 293.0 
Less: accumulated depreciation(174.1)(141.3)
Property and equipment, net$125.5 $151.7 
The Company recorded depreciation expense related to property and equipment of $47.5 million, $57.1 million and $48.2 million for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022, respectively, which includes $11.6 million, $12.3 million and $9.4 million, respectively, related to internally–developed software.
The Company capitalized internally-developed software costs of $9.7 million and $5.7 million during the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
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Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Net
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]  
Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Net Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Net
The following table summarizes the changes in the carrying amount of goodwill (in millions):
Amount
Balance at December 31, 2022
$198.4 
Acquisitions11.4 
Balance at December 31, 2023
209.8 
Acquisitions24.4 
Measurement period adjustments$(0.6)
Balance at December 31, 2024
$233.6 
The following table summarizes the carrying amounts and accumulated amortization of intangible assets (in millions, except weighted-average remaining useful life):
December 31, 2024
Useful LifeGross Carrying
Amount
Accumulated
Amortization
Net ValueWeighted
Average
Remaining
Useful Life
(Years)
Finite-lived intangible assets:
Customer relationships
3-9 years
$188.8 $(123.5)$65.3 3.3
Acquired technology
5 years
5.5 (4.0)1.5 1.3
Trademarks
2-9 years
14.9 (8.2)6.7 3.9
Indefinite-lived intangible assets:
Domain name0.3 — 0.3 n/a
Total$209.5 $(135.7)$73.8 
December 31, 2023
Useful LifeGross Carrying
Amount
Accumulated
Amortization
Net ValueWeighted
Average
Remaining
Useful Life
(Years)
Finite-lived intangible assets:
Customer relationships
2-9 years
$160.1 $(92.0)$68.1 2.9
Acquired technology
5 years
5.5 (2.9)2.6 2.3
Trademarks
2-9 years
12.5 (5.9)6.6 4.2
Indefinite-lived intangible assets:
Domain name0.3 — 0.3 n/a
Total$178.4 $(100.8)$77.6  
Amortization expense was $34.9 million, $32.9 million and $38.1 million for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022, respectively.
Estimated future amortization expense for finite-lived intangible assets as of December 31, 2024 is as follows (in millions):
2025$30.5 
202617.9 
202711.6 
20287.6 
20294.5 
Thereafter1.4 
Total$73.5 
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Other Current Assets and Accrued Expenses and Other Current Liabilities
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Deferred Costs, Capitalized, Prepaid, and Other Assets Disclosure [Abstract]  
Other Current Assets and Accrued Expenses and Other Current Liabilities Other Current Assets and Accrued Expenses and Other Current Liabilities
Other current assets consisted of the following (in millions):
December 31,
20242023
Prepaid agent incentives$9.4 $22.2 
Other23.8 32.3 
Other current assets$33.2 $54.5 
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities consisted of the following (in millions):
December 31,
20242023
Accrued compensation$51.1 $43.3 
Accrued Litigation Charge28.8 — 
Other60.4 47.5 
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities$140.3 $90.8 
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Debt
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]  
Debt Debt
Concierge Credit Facility
In July 2020, the Company entered into a Revolving Credit and Security Agreement (the “Concierge Facility”) with Barclays Bank PLC, as administrative agent, and the several lenders party thereto, which was subsequently amended on July 29, 2021, August 5, 2022 and August 4, 2023. The Concierge Facility provides for a $75.0 million revolving credit facility and is solely used to finance a portion of the Company’s Compass Concierge Program. The Concierge Facility is secured primarily by the Concierge Receivables and cash of the Compass Concierge Program.
Borrowings under the Concierge Facility bear interest at the term SOFR rate plus a margin of 2.75%. The two year commitment fee is 0.35% if the Concierge Facility is utilized greater than 50% and 0.50%, if the Concierge Facility is utilized less than 50%. On August 4, 2023, the revolving period under the Concierge Facility was extended to August 3, 2025. The interest rate on the drawn down balance of the Concierge Facility was 7.49% as of December 31, 2024. Pursuant to the Concierge Facility, the principal amount, if any, is payable in full in January 2026, unless earlier terminated or extended.
The Company has the option to repay the borrowings under the Concierge Facility without premium or penalty prior to maturity. The Concierge Facility contains customary affirmative covenants, such as financial statement reporting requirements, as well as covenants that restrict the Company's ability to, among other things, incur additional indebtedness, sell certain receivables, declare dividends or make certain distributions, and undergo a merger or consolidation or certain other transactions. Additionally, in the event that the Company fails to comply with certain financial covenants that require the Company to meet certain liquidity-based measures, the commitments under the Concierge Facility will automatically be
reduced to zero and the Company will be required to repay any outstanding loans under the Concierge Facility. As of December 31, 2024, the Company was in compliance with the covenants under the Concierge Facility.
The Concierge Facility includes customary events of default that include, among other things, nonpayment of principal, interest or fees, inaccuracy of representations and warranties, violation of certain covenants, bankruptcy and insolvency events, material judgments and change of control. The occurrence of an event of default could result in the acceleration of the obligations and/or the increase in the applicable interest rate under the Concierge Facility.
Revolving Credit Facility
In March 2021, the Company entered into a Revolving Credit and Guaranty Agreement (the “Revolving Credit Facility”) with Barclays Bank PLC, as administrative agent and as collateral agent (the "Administrative Agent"), and certain other lenders, which was subsequently amended on May 1, 2023. The Revolving Credit Facility provides for a $350.0 million revolving credit facility, subject to the terms and conditions of the Revolving Credit Facility. The Revolving Credit Facility also includes a letter of credit sublimit which is the lesser of (i) $125.0 million and (ii) the aggregate unused amount of the revolving commitments then in effect under the Revolving Credit Facility. The Company’s obligations under the Revolving Credit Facility are guaranteed by certain of the Company’s subsidiaries and are secured by a first priority security interest in substantially all of the assets of the Company and the Company’s subsidiary guarantors.
Borrowings under the Revolving Credit Facility bear interest, at the Company’s option, at either (i) a floating rate per annum equal to the base rate plus a margin of 0.50% or (ii) a rate per annum equal to the secured overnight financing rate ("SOFR") plus a margin of 1.50%. The base rate is equal to the highest of (a) the prime rate as quoted by The Wall Street Journal, (b) the federal funds effective rate plus 0.50%, (c) the SOFR term rate for a one-month interest period plus 1.00% and (d) 1.00%. The SOFR term rate is determined by the Administrative Agent as the forward-looking term rate plus a 0.10% adjustment. During an event of default under the Revolving Credit Facility, the applicable interest rates are increased by 2.0% per annum.
The Company is also obligated to pay other customary fees for a credit facility of this type, including a commitment fee on a quarterly basis based on amounts committed but unused under the Revolving Credit Facility of 0.175% per annum, fees associated with letters of credit and administrative and arrangement fees. The principal amount, if any, is payable in full in March 2026, unless earlier terminated or extended.
The Company has the option to repay the Company’s borrowings, and to permanently reduce the loan commitments in whole or in part, under the Revolving Credit Facility without premium or penalty prior to maturity. As of December 31, 2024, there were no borrowings outstanding under the Revolving Credit Facility and outstanding letters of credit under the Revolving Credit Facility totaled approximately $53.8 million.
The Revolving Credit Facility contains customary representations, warranties, financial covenants applicable to the Company and its restricted subsidiaries, affirmative covenants, such as financial statement reporting requirements, and negative covenants which restrict their ability, among other things, to incur liens and indebtedness, make certain investments, declare dividends, dispose of, transfer or sell assets, make stock repurchases and consummate certain other matters, all subject to certain exceptions. The financial covenants require that (i) the Company maintains liquidity of at least $150.0 million as of the last day of each fiscal quarter and each date of a credit extension and (ii) the Company’s consolidated total revenue as of the last day of each fiscal quarter be equal to or greater than the specified amount corresponding to such period. Minimum liquidity is defined as unused amounts under the $350.0 million Revolving Credit Facility plus the unrestricted cash of Compass and its restricted subsidiaries. The minimum required consolidated revenue threshold for the trailing four fiscal quarters is $4,668.0 million during 2024 and thereafter. As of December 31, 2024, the Company was in compliance with the financial covenants under the Revolving Credit Facility.
The Revolving Credit Facility includes customary events of default that include, among other things, nonpayment of principal, interest or fees, inaccuracy of representations and warranties, violation of certain covenants, cross default to certain other indebtedness, bankruptcy and insolvency events, material judgments, change of control and certain material ERISA events. The occurrence of an event of default could result in the acceleration of the obligations under the Revolving Credit Facility.
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Leases
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Leases [Abstract]  
Leases Leases
The components of lease costs for operating leases for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022 was as follows (in millions):
Year Ended December 31,
202420232022
Operating lease costs$101.6 $109.8 $113.7 
Short-term lease costs3.4 3.5 7.3 
Sublease income(5.8)(5.1)(3.7)
Variable lease costs36.0 37.6 35.4 
Total$135.2 $145.8 $152.7 
The Company has a small population of subleases whereby it acts as a lessor and has recognized sublease income as noted in the table above. The impact of this portfolio is not material to the consolidated financial statements.
For the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022, the Company recognized lease costs, net of sublease income, of $131.4 million, $138.5 million and $141.5 million, respectively, in Sales and marketing expenses and $3.8 million, $7.3 million and $11.2 million, respectively, in General and administrative expenses in the consolidated statements of operations.
Supplemental cash flow information related to leases was as follows (in millions):
Year Ended December 31,
202420232022
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of operating lease liabilities:
Operating cash flows used in operating leases$127.3 $126.9 $118.8 
Supplemental disclosure of non-cash leasing activities:
ROU assets obtained in exchange for new operating lease liabilities$68.2 $25.3 $94.7 
The following table represents the weighted-average remaining lease term and discount rate for the Company’s operating leases:
December 31,
20242023
Weighted average remaining lease term (years)5.75.9
Weighted average discount rate5.7 %4.9 %
Future undiscounted lease payments for the Company’s operating lease liabilities are as follows as of December 31, 2024 (in millions):
2025$117.7 
2026106.7 
202790.4 
202879.5 
202965.5 
Thereafter101.1 
Total future lease payments560.9 
Less: imputed interest(86.9)
Present value of lease liabilities$474.0 
As of December 31, 2024, the Company had additional operating leases that have not yet commenced with future undiscounted lease payments of approximately $15.3 million payable through 2035, which have been excluded from above.
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Commitments and Contingencies
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]  
Commitments and Contingencies Commitments and Contingencies
Legal Proceedings
From time to time, the Company may be involved in disputes or regulatory inquiries that arise in the ordinary course of business. When the Company determines that a loss is both probable and reasonably estimable, a liability is recorded and disclosed if the amount is material to the Company’s business taken as a whole. When a material loss contingency is only reasonably possible, the Company does not record a liability, but instead discloses the nature and the amount of the claim and an estimate of the loss or range of loss, if such an estimate can reasonably be made. Legal costs related to the defense of loss contingencies are expensed as incurred.
Claims or regulatory actions against the Company, whether meritorious or not, could have an adverse impact on the Company due to legal costs, diversion of management resources and other elements. Except as identified with respect to the matters below, the Company does not believe that the outcome of any individual existing legal or regulatory proceeding to which it is a party will have a material adverse effect on its results of operations, financial condition or overall business in each case, taken as a whole.
Real Estate Commission Antitrust Litigation
On March 21, 2024, the Company entered into a settlement agreement to resolve the Gibson and Umpa cases on a nationwide basis. The settlement resolves all claims in these cases and similar claims in other lawsuits alleging claims on behalf of sellers on a nationwide basis against the Company and its subsidiaries (collectively, the “Claims”) and releases the Company, its subsidiaries and affiliated agents from the Claims. Under the settlement agreement, the Company agreed to pay $57.5 million and make certain changes to its business practices. The Company’s motion for final approval of the settlement agreement was granted on October 31, 2024 and the settlement agreement is now effective. The final approval ruling was appealed by certain class members that objected to the settlement, including but not limited to plaintiffs in the March and Friedman matters, referenced below, which are now pending before the United States Circuit Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit. The objecting parties must file their briefs by March 20, 2025. Responses, including those by the Company, are due by April 21, 2025. The objecting parties may file any replies by May 12, 2025.
Two of the putative class action lawsuits, March v. Real Estate Board of New York, et al., No. 1:23-cv-09995 (S.D.N.Y.) (“March”), filed on November 13, 2023, and Friedman v. Real Estate Board of New York, et al., Case No. 1:23-cv-09601 (S.D.N.Y.) (“Friedman”), filed on January 18, 2024, name the Company as a defendant and allege, among other things, that the Real Estate Board of New York, and a number of real estate brokerages engaged in a continuing contract, combination, or conspiracy to unreasonably restrain interstate trade and commerce in violation of Section 1 of the Sherman Act, 15 U.S.C. § 1 by entering into a continuing agreement to require sellers of residential property to make inflated payments to brokers representing buyers. The Friedman and March matters also allege violations of the Donnelly Act, N.Y. Gen. Bus.
§ 340, and the March matter further seeks injunctive relief pursuant to Section 16 of the Clayton Act, 15 U.S.C. § 26. The Friedman and March matters are limited in scope to the New York City boroughs of Brooklyn, and Manhattan, respectively. The March and Friedman matters are stayed pending the appeal of the final approval of the settlement agreement.
One putative class action lawsuit, QJ Team, LLC, et al. v. Texas Association of Realtors, Inc., et al., No. 4:23-cv-01013 (E.D. Tx.) (“QJ Team”), filed on November 13, 2023, names Realty Austin, LLC, a subsidiary of the Company, as a defendant and alleges, among other things, that certain trade associations, including the Texas Association of Realtors, and a number of real estate brokerages engaged in a continuing contract, combination, or conspiracy to unreasonably restrain interstate trade and commerce in violation of Section 1 of the Sherman Act, 15 U.S.C. § 1 by entering into a continuing agreement to require sellers of residential property to make inflated payments to brokers representing buyers. Martin, et al. v. Texas Association of Realtors, Inc., et al., No. 423-cv-01104 (E.D. Tx.) (“Martin”), filed on December 14, 2023, was consolidated into the QJ Team matter on March 21, 2024. The QJ Team matter is stayed pending the appeal of the final approval of the settlement agreement.
One putative class action lawsuit, Peiffer v. Latter & Blum Holding, LLC, et al., Case No. 2:24-cv-00557 (E.D. La.) (“Peiffer”), filed on March 5, 2024, names Latter & Blum, a subsidiary of the Company, as a defendant and alleges, among other things, that certain trade associations, including the National Association of Realtors, multiple listing services, and a number of real estate brokerages engaged in a continuing contract, combination, or conspiracy to unreasonably restrain interstate trade and commerce in violation of Section 1 of the Sherman Act, 15 U.S.C. § 1 by entering into a continuing agreement to require sellers of residential property to make inflated payments to brokers representing buyers. On April 3, 2024, the Company announced that it had entered into an agreement to acquire Latter & Blum. The Peiffer matter is stayed pending the appeal of the final approval of the settlement agreement.
Wang v. National Ass’n of Realtors et al., Case No. 1:24-cv-02371 (S.D.N.Y.) (“Wang”), an individual lawsuit filed on March 28, 2024, named the Company as a defendant and alleges, among other things, that certain trade associations, including the National Association of Realtors and the Real Estate Board of New York, and a number of real estate brokerages engaged in a continuing contract, combination, or conspiracy to unreasonably restrain interstate trade and commerce in violation of Section 1 of the Sherman Act, 15 U.S.C. § 1 by entering into a continuing agreement to require sellers of residential property to make inflated payments to brokers representing buyers. The Company entered an agreement with the plaintiff in Wang to settle the matter on December 27, 2024 and the parties filed a stipulation of dismissal with prejudice on December 31, 2024.
The Company does not expect the terms of the proposed settlement of the Gibson and Umpa cases, as well as the resolution of any of the stated matters or the process of moving to enforce the settlement nationwide to have a material impact on its future operations.
The Company and its subsidiaries have been named as defendants in eight putative class action lawsuits and one individual lawsuit (the "Antitrust Lawsuits") that allege, among other things, violations of Section 1 of the Sherman Act, 15 U.S.C. § 1.
Four of the putative class action lawsuits, captioned Gibson, et al. v. National Association of Realtors, et al., No. 4:23-cv-00788-FJG (W.D. Mo.) (“Gibson”), filed on October 31, 2023, Grace v. National Association of Realtors, et al., No. 3:23-cv-06352 (N.D. Cal.) (“Grace”), filed on December 8, 2023, Fierro, et al. v. National Association of Realtors, et al., Case No. 2:24-cv-00449 (C.D. Cal.) (“Fierro”), filed on January 17, 2024, and Whaley v. Arizona Association of Realtors, Case No. 2:24-cv-00105 (D. Nev.) (“Whaley”), filed on January 15, 2024, name the Company as a defendant and allege, among other things, that certain trade associations, including the National Association of Realtors, multiple listing services, and real estate brokerages engaged in a continuing contract, combination, or conspiracy to unreasonably restrain interstate trade and commerce in violation of Section 1 of the Sherman Act, 15 U.S.C. § 1 by entering into a continuing agreement to require sellers of residential property to make inflated payments to brokers representing buyers. Umpa, et al. v. National Association of Realtors, et al., 4:23-cv-00945 (W.D. Mo.) (“Umpa”), filed on December 27, 2023, was consolidated into the Gibson matter on April 23, 2024. Boykin v. National Association of Realtors, et al., No. 2:24-cv-00340 (D. Nev.) (“Boykin”), filed on February 16, 2024, was terminated and consolidated into the Whaley matter on March 20, 2024. The plaintiffs in the Gibson and Umpa matters allege a nationwide scope, while the Grace and Fierro matters are limited in scope to Northern California and Southern California, respectively and the Whaley matter is limited in scope to Nevada. The Grace, Fierro and Whaley matters are stayed pending the appeal of the final approval of the settlement agreement.
During the three months ended March 31, 2024, the Company recognized an expense of $57.5 million within General and administrative expense in the consolidated statements of operations in connection with the settlement agreement. 50% of
the settlement was paid during the three months ended June 30, 2024. The remaining 50% is expected to be paid during the second quarter of 2025.
Batton, et al. v. Compass, Inc., et al.
Batton, et al. v. Compass, Inc., et al., No. 1:23-cv-15618 (N.D. Ill.) (“Batton II”), filed on November 2, 2023, names the Company and seven other brokerages as defendants and alleges that the defendants entered into a continuing contract, combination, or conspiracy to unreasonably restrain interstate trade and commerce in violation of Section 1 of the Sherman Act, 15 U.S.C. § 1 and state law antitrust statutes, violated state consumer protection statutes, and were unjustly enriched by industry rules that set the manner by which buyer’s brokers are compensated. The allegations in Batton are substantially similar to those contained in the case captioned Batton, et al. v. National Association of Realtors, et al., No. 1:21-cv-00430 (N.D. Ill.) (“Batton I”), filed on January 25, 2021 which does not name the Company but names the National Association of Realtors and six other brokerages. The Company and the defendants in the Batton II matter filed a motion to dismiss the amended complaint on June 21, 2024. The plaintiffs filed an opposition to the motion to dismiss on August 5, 2024 and the Company and the defendants filed a reply on September 4, 2024. The motion to dismiss remains pending before the court.
The Company is unable to predict the outcome of Batton II or to reasonably estimate the possible loss or range of loss, if any, arising from the claim asserted therein. The ultimate resolution of Batton II could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial position, results of operations, and cash flow.
Letter of Credit Agreements
The Company has irrevocable letters of credit with various financial institutions, primarily related to security deposits for leased facilities. As of December 31, 2024 and 2023, the Company was contingently liable for $53.8 million and $44.4 million, respectively, under these letters of credit. As of December 31, 2024, $53.8 million of these letters of credit were collateralized by the Revolving Credit Facility. As of December 31, 2023, $43.8 million and $0.6 million of these letters of credit were collateralized by the Revolving Credit Facility and the Company's cash and cash equivalents, respectively.
Escrow and Trust Deposits
As a service to its home buyers and sellers, the Company administers escrow and trust deposits which represent undistributed amounts for the settlement of real estate transactions. The escrow and trust deposits totaled $147.1 million and $120.0 million as of December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively. These deposits are not assets of the Company and therefore are excluded from the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. However, the Company remains contingently liable for the disposition of these deposits.
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Preferred Stock and Common Stock
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract]  
Preferred Stock and Common Stock Preferred Stock and Common Stock
Undesignated Preferred Stock
In April 2021, the Company adopted a restated certificate of incorporation which provides for authorized undesignated preferred stock to 25.0 million shares of undesignated preferred stock with a $0.00001 par value per share. As of December 31, 2024 and 2023, there are no shares of the Company’s preferred stock issued and outstanding.
Common Stock
In February 2021, the Company approved the establishment of Class C common stock and an agreement with the Company’s CEO to exchange his Class A common stock for Class C common stock. Any Class A common stock issued to the Company’s CEO from RSU awards granted prior to February 2021 are able to be exchanged for Class C common stock. Each share of Class C common stock is entitled to twenty votes per share and will be convertible at any time into one share of Class A common stock and will automatically convert into Class A common stock under certain “sunset” provisions. Other than certain permitted transfers for estate planning purposes, upon a transfer of Class C common stock, the Class C common stock will convert into Class A common stock.
In April 2021, the Company adopted a restated certificate of incorporation and changed its authorized capital stock to consist of 12.5 billion shares of Class A common stock, 1.25 billion shares of Class B common stock and 100 million shares of Class C common stock. Each class has par value of $0.00001.
The followings tables reflect the authorized, issued and outstanding shares for each of the common share classes as of December 31, 2024 and 2023:
December 31, 2024
Shares
Authorized
Shares
Issued
Shares
Outstanding
Class A common stock12,500,000,000 501,384,321 501,384,321 
Class B common stock1,250,000,000 — — 
Class C common stock100,000,000 11,758,787 11,758,787 
Total13,850,000,000 513,143,108 513,143,108 
December 31, 2023
Shares
Authorized
Shares
Issued
Shares
Outstanding
Class A common stock12,500,000,000465,633,122465,633,122
Class B common stock1,250,000,000— — 
Class C common stock100,000,00019,260,14419,260,144
Total13,850,000,000484,893,266484,893,266
The rights of common stock are as follows:
Voting
Holders of Class A common stock are entitled to one vote per share. Holders of Class B common stock are not entitled to vote. Holders of Class C common stock are entitled to twenty votes per share.
Dividends
When and if declared by the Company’s board of directors, holders of Class A and Class B common stock are entitled in proportion to the number of shares of common stock that would be held by each such holder if all shares of convertible preferred stock were converted to common stock. No dividends have been declared since inception.
Liquidation
The liquidation rights of the holders of Class A and Class B common stock are subject to and qualified by the rights and preferences of the holders of convertible preferred stock.
Conversion
Each share of Class A common stock may be converted to one share of Class B common stock at the option of the holder. Each share of Class B common stock may be converted to one share of Class A common stock only upon the following events:
the Company’s sale of its common stock pursuant to an effective registration statement;
any transfer of such share to a holder of convertible preferred stock; and
the approval of such conversion by the board of directors; such conversion shall be deemed to have been made immediately prior to the closing date of the public offering.
Each share of Class C common stock is convertible at any time of the option of the holder into one share of Class A common stock. Each share of Class C common stock will automatically convert into a share of Class A common stock upon sale or transfer, except for certain permitted transfers.
Strategic Transaction
In August 2023, the Company entered into a definitive asset purchase agreement with a Canadian real estate proptech company (the "Strategic Transaction") under which the Company received $32.3 million of cash in exchange for 9.0 million shares of Class A common stock and committed to make an additional contingent payment in the form of Class A common stock or cash, as determined by the Company. The contingent payment was dependent on a volume-weighted stock price target for the Company's Class A common stock and was payable up to a maximum of $5.5 million in May 2025 (unless the volume-weighted stock price target is triggered). During the year ended December 31, 2024, the volume-weighted price target was met and the Company was released of its liability to make any additional payment in connection with this arrangement.
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Stock-Based Compensation
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Share-Based Payment Arrangement [Abstract]  
Stock-Based Compensation Stock-Based Compensation
2012 Stock Incentive Plan
In October 2012, the Company adopted the 2012 Stock Incentive Plan (the “2012 Plan”). Under the 2012 Plan, employees and non-employees could be granted stock options, RSUs and other stock-based awards. Generally, these awards were based on stock agreements with a maximum ten-year term for stock options and a maximum seven-year term for RSUs, subject to board approval.
2021 Equity Incentive Plan
In February 2021, the Company’s board of directors and stockholders adopted and approved the 2021 Equity Incentive Plan (the “2021 Plan”), with an initial pool of 29.7 million shares of common stock available for granting stock-based awards plus any reserved shares of common stock not issued or subject to outstanding awards granted under the 2012 Plan. In addition, on January 1st of each year beginning in 2022 and continuing through 2031, the aggregate number of shares of common stock authorized for issuance under the 2021 Plan shall be increased automatically by the number of shares equal to 5% of the total number of outstanding shares of common stock on the immediately preceding December 31st, although the Company’s board of directors or one of its committees may reduce the amount of such increase in any particular year. The 2021 Plan became effective on March 30, 2021 and as of that date, the Company ceased granting new awards under the 2012 Plan and all remaining shares available under the 2012 Plan were transferred to the 2021 Plan. As of December 31, 2024, there were 60.8 million shares available for future grants under the 2021 Plan, inclusive of those shares transferred from the 2012 Plan. Effective January 1, 2025, the number of shares available for future grants was increased by an additional 25.7 million shares as a result of the annual increase provision described above.
2021 Employee Stock Purchase Plan
In February 2021, the Company’s board of directors and stockholders adopted and approved the 2021 Employee Stock Purchase Plan (the “ESPP”), with an initial pool of 7.4 million shares of Class A common stock available for authorized purchase rights to the Company’s employees or to employees of its designated affiliates. In addition, on January 1st of each year beginning in 2022 and continuing through 2031, the aggregate number of shares of common stock authorized for issuance under the ESPP shall be increased automatically by the number of shares equal to 1% of the total number of outstanding shares of common stock and outstanding shares of preferred stock (on an as converted to common stock basis) on the immediately preceding December 31st, although the Company’s board of directors or one of its committees may reduce the amount of the increase in any particular year. No more than 150.0 million shares of common stock may be issued over the term of the ESPP, subject to certain exceptions set forth in the ESPP. As of December 31, 2024, 18.1 million shares of Class A common stock remain available for grant under the ESPP. The Company has elected to forgo the annual increase to the number of authorized shares available for grant under the ESPP that would have occurred on January 1, 2025.
The ESPP permits employees to purchase shares of the Company’s Class A common stock through payroll deductions accumulated during six-month offering periods up to a maximum value of $12,500 per offering period. The offering periods begin each February and August, or such other period determined by the Compensation Committee. On each
purchase date, eligible employees may purchase the shares at a price per share equal to 85% of the lesser of (1) the fair market value of the Company’s Class A common stock on the first trading day of the offering period, or (2) the fair market value of the Company’s Class A common stock on the purchase date, as defined in the ESPP. During the year ended December 31, 2024, the Company issued 0.7 million shares of Class A common stock under the ESPP.
The Company recognized $1.0 million and $1.3 million of stock-based compensation expense related to the ESPP during the years ended December 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively. As of December 31, 2024 and 2023, $1.1 million and $1.0 million, respectively, had been withheld on behalf of employees for a future purchase under the ESPP.
Stock Options
Stock options vest over a prescribed service period generally lasting four years. Upon the exercise of any stock options, the Company issues shares to the award holder from the pool of authorized but unissued common stock.
The fair value of each stock option award is estimated on the grant date using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. For the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022 stock options granted were not material to the Company's financial statements.
A summary of stock option activity under the 2012 Plan and the 2021 Plan, including 1.1 million stock options that were granted outside of the 2012 Plan in 2019, is presented below (in millions, except share and per share amounts):
Number of Shares Weighted
 Average
 Exercise
 Price
Weighted
 Average
 Remaining
 Contract Term
(in years)
Aggregate Intrinsic Value (1)
Balance as of December 31, 2023
40,527,848 $5.60 5.1$20.2 
Granted970 7.07 
Exercised(4,722,210)2.11 
Forfeited(2,123,184)6.69 
Balance as of December 31, 2024
33,683,424 $6.02 4.4$30.2 
Exercisable and vested at December 31, 2024
31,698,321 $5.82 4.3$29.8 
(1)The aggregate intrinsic values have been calculated using the Company’s closing stock prices of $5.85 and $3.76 as of December 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively.
During the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022, the intrinsic value of options exercised was $13.0 million, $6.2 million and $20.3 million, respectively.
Stock-based compensation recognized during the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022 associated with stock options was $17.7 million, $25.6 million and $35.2 million, respectively. As of December 31, 2024, unrecognized compensation costs totaled $11.8 million and are expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 1.2 years.
Restricted Stock Units
A summary of RSU activity under the 2012 Plan and the 2021 Plan is presented below:
Number of Shares Weighted
Average
Grant Date
Fair Value
Balance as of December 31, 2023
29,943,818 $5.15 
Granted25,947,563 3.82 
Vested and converted to common stock (1)
(24,372,552)4.30 
Forfeited(3,629,419)4.65 
Balance as of December 31, 2024
27,889,410 $4.73 
(1)During the year ended December 31, 2024, the Company net settled all RSUs through which it issued an aggregate of 24.4 million shares of Class A common stock and withheld an aggregate of 8.1 million shares of Class A common stock to satisfy $35.0 million of tax withholding obligations on behalf of the Company’s employees.
As of December 31, 2024, all unvested RSUs had total compensation costs of $102.9 million not yet recognized and is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 2.2 years.
As previously disclosed, prior to 2022 the Company generally provided share-based compensation to its employees through grants that vested ratably over four-year periods. Beginning in 2022, the Company changed the method of its employee grants to a series of four consecutive annual grants (each at 25% of the previous four-year value) that each vest over the one-year period following grant. As of December 31, 2024, the Company has remaining commitments to its employees related to this methodology to grant an aggregate of 26.4 million RSUs during 2025, 2026 and 2027 which will each vest over the subsequent one-year period following the respective grant dates. Beginning in 2025, the Company will revert to its previous method of one grant vesting ratably over a four-year period following the grant date for substantially all new equity commitments. Note the foregoing excludes a non-material number of additional committed but not yet granted RSUs which the Company will grant during 2025 which commitments were denominated in dollar values rather than shares.
Agent Equity Program
In connection with the 2021 Agent Equity Program, the Company recognized a total of $100.0 million in stock-based compensation expense of which $84.8 million was recognized during the year ended December 31, 2021 and $15.2 million was recognized during the year ended December 31, 2022. In February 2022, the Company granted 13.6 million RSUs, which immediately vested and converted to Class A common stock in connection with the 2021 Agent Equity Program. Prior to the issuance of the underlying RSUs, the stock-based compensation expense associated with these awards was recorded as a liability and $100.0 million was ultimately reclassified to Additional paid-in capital at the end of the vesting period when the underlying RSUs were granted.
In connection with the 2022 Agent Equity Program, the Company recognized a total of $53.3 million stock-based compensation expense of which $41.7 million was recognized during the year ended the year ended December 31, 2022 and $11.6 million was recognized during the year ended December 31, 2023. In January 2023, the Company granted 14.1 million RSUs to affiliated agents in connection with the 2022 Agent Equity Program. Prior to the issuance of the underlying RSUs, the stock-based compensation expense associated with these awards was recorded as a liability and $53.3 million was ultimately reclassified to Additional paid-in capital at the end of the vesting period when the underlying RSUs were granted. Following the issuance of these RSUs, the Company discontinued the Agent Equity Program.
Stock-Based Compensation Expense
Total stock-based compensation expense included in the consolidated statement of operations is as follows (in millions):
Year Ended December 31,
202420232022
Commissions and other related expense$— $11.6 $59.0 
Sales and marketing31.5 35.0 42.0 
Operations and support16.5 16.1 15.6 
Research and development58.0 45.7 57.5 
General and administrative21.5 49.8 60.4 
Total stock-based compensation expense$127.5 $158.2 $234.5 
The Company has not recognized any tax benefits from stock-based compensation as a result of the full valuation allowance maintained on its deferred tax assets.
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Income Taxes
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]  
Income Taxes Income Taxes
The Company’s loss before income taxes consisted of (in millions):
Year Ended December 31,
202420232022
United States$(158.6)$(314.1)$(610.4)
International3.7 (7.6)8.0 
Total$(154.9)$(321.7)$(602.4)
For the year ended December 31, 2024, the loss before income taxes of $154.9 million includes $0.6 million of losses from the Company’s equity investment in OriginPoint and excludes $0.1 million in net income attributable to non-controlling interests. The OriginPoint business and other non-controlling interests operate in the United States.
The components of the Company’s income tax benefit (provision) consisted of (in millions):
Year Ended December 31,
202420232022
Current:
Federal$— $— $— 
State(0.3)(0.3)— 
Foreign(0.4)(0.1)(3.1)
Total current(0.7)(0.4)(3.1)
Deferred:   
Federal0.5 0.8 0.9 
State— — 0.3 
Foreign0.7 — 2.8 
Total deferred1.2 0.8 4.0 
Total benefit from income taxes$0.5 $0.4 $0.9 
The Company had an income tax benefit for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022 resulting from a partial reduction in the valuation allowance related to the carryover tax basis in deferred tax liabilities from acquisitions. The benefit from income taxes is reduced by current taxes in India that are not offset with future alternative minimum tax
credits and state income tax expense. In 2024, the Company also recognized benefit from income taxes as a result of the recognition of deferred tax assets in India.
The effective income tax rate differed from the statutory federal income tax rate as follows:
Year Ended December 31,
202420232022
Tax at federal statutory rate21.0 %21.0 %21.0 %
State taxes, net of federal effect5.8 %5.2 %7.0 %
Change in valuation allowance(26.2)%(23.7)%(25.0)%
Stock-based compensation(0.6)%(3.6)%(2.4)%
Non-deductible executive compensation(1.0)%(0.6)%(0.6)%
Non-deductible expenses(0.4)%(0.4)%(0.4)%
Worthless stock deduction0.2 %3.2 %— %
Other1.5 %(1.0)%0.6 %
Benefit from income taxes0.3 %0.1 %0.2 %
The components of net deferred taxes arising from temporary differences were as follows (in millions):
December 31,
20242023
Deferred tax assets:
Nondeductible accruals$27.8 $14.4 
Stock-based compensation46.7 44.3 
Lease liabilities136.6 143.9 
Net operating loss carryforward476.8 462.1 
Allowance for credit losses10.1 10.7 
Accrued compensation16.9 27.6 
Capitalized research & development costs91.7 84.5 
Intangible assets18.5 12.1 
Other4.7 5.9 
Total deferred tax assets$829.8 $805.5 
Deferred tax liabilities:  
Operating lease right-of-use assets$(104.9)$(110.8)
Property and equipment(17.4)(26.6)
Total deferred tax liabilities(122.3)(137.4)
Less: valuation allowance(703.8)(664.9)
Net deferred tax assets$3.7 $3.2 
The Company is subject to income taxes in the United States and India. Deferred income taxes reflect the net tax effects of (a) temporary differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and the amounts used for income tax purposes and (b) operating losses and tax credit carryforwards.
As of December 31, 2024 and 2023, the Company’s deferred tax assets were primarily the result of U.S. federal and state net operating losses, operating lease obligations, capitalized research and development costs, stock-based compensation and other compensation and expense related accruals. A full valuation allowance was maintained against its U.S. gross deferred tax asset balances as of December 31, 2024 and 2023. As of each reporting date, the Company considers new evidence, both positive and negative, that could impact the Company’s view with regard to future realization of deferred
tax assets. As of December 31, 2024 and 2023, the Company continued to maintain that the realization of its deferred tax assets has not achieved a more-likely-than-not threshold primarily due to the evidence that the Company continued to maintain three-year cumulative pre-tax book losses. As of December 31, 2024, the valuation allowance was approximately $703.8 million, an increase of $38.9 million from December 31, 2023, which includes the impact of acquisition activity.
As of December 31, 2024 and 2023, the Company had approximately $1.7 billion and $1.6 billion of gross federal net operating losses, respectively. Of those amounts, $152.0 million will begin to expire in 2032 and $1.5 billion have an unlimited carryforward with utilization limited to 80% of taxable income. Such amounts may be subject to an annual limitation under Section 382 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, as a result of various ownership change rules.
As of December 31, 2024 and 2023, the Company had approximately $2.0 billion and $1.9 billion of gross state net operating losses, respectively, that will begin to expire in 2026.
The Company had no material uncertain tax positions as of December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022. The Company does not anticipate a material increase or decrease in uncertain tax positions in the next twelve months after the reporting period. It is the Company’s policy to record interest and penalties related to uncertain tax positions as a component of the provision for income taxes. No material amounts of interest or penalties were recognized in the consolidated financial statements for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022.
The Company has obtained an income tax holiday for one of the three locations it operates in India, but the Company exited the location in 2024. As a result of the exit, the Company recognized certain deferred tax assets that were not previously applicable for when the Company had the income tax holiday.
The number of years with open tax audits varies depending upon the tax jurisdiction. The Company is generally no longer subject to U.S. federal examination by the Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) for years before 2015. The IRS and state taxing authorities can subject the Company to audit dating back to 2012 when the Company begins to utilize its net operating loss carryforwards.
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Compass Concierge Receivables and Allowance for Credit Losses
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Receivables [Abstract]  
Compass Concierge Receivables and Allowance for Credit Losses Compass Concierge Receivables and Allowance for Credit Losses
In 2018, the Company launched the Compass Concierge Program for home sellers who have engaged Compass as their exclusive listing agent. The initial program was based on a services model (“Concierge Classic”) provided by Compass Concierge, LLC (“Compass Concierge”), which included items such as consultation on suggested cosmetic updates or modifications to a specific property or guidance on securing licensed contractors or vendors to perform non-structural property improvements. The Concierge Classic program provided for the payment of the up-front costs of specified home improvement services provided by unrelated vendors. During 2022, the Company substantially ceased providing new payments under the Concierge Classic program.
In 2019, the Compass Concierge Program was expanded to include a loan program underwritten by an independent third-party lender (the “Lender”) through a commercial arrangement with Compass Concierge (“Concierge Capital”). Under the Concierge Capital program, the Lender originates and services unsecured consumer loans to home sellers following its independent underwriting process pursuant to program-level criteria provided by the Company. The Company has no right or obligation with respect to any individual consumer loan originated by the Lender. Under the agreement, the Company has repayment rights against the Lender in connection with a corporate loan.
Payment to the Company for these services under the Concierge Classic program or repayment of the loan funds under the Concierge Capital program is due upon the earlier of a successful home sale, the termination of the listing agreement or one year from the date in which costs were originally funded. Compass Concierge receivables (“Concierge Receivables”) are stated at the amount advanced to the home sellers, net of an estimated ACL in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. For the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022, the Company did not recognize any material income from the Compass Concierge Program. The Company incurs service fees payable to the Lender and incurs bad debt expense in connection with the Compass Concierge Program.
The Company manages its credit risk by establishing a comprehensive credit policy for the approval of new loans while monitoring and reviewing the performance of its existing Concierge Receivables. Factors considered include but are not limited to:
No negative liens or judgements on the property;
Seller’s available equity on the property;
Loan to listing price ratio;
FICO score (only for Concierge Capital program); and
Macroeconomic conditions.
Credit Quality
The Company monitors credit quality by evaluating various attributes and utilizes such information in its evaluation of the appropriateness of the ACL. Based on the Company’s experience, the key credit quality indicator is whether the underlying properties associated with the Concierge Receivables will be sold or not. Concierge Receivables associated with properties that are eventually sold have a lower credit risk than those that are associated with properties that are not sold. As of December 31, 2024 and 2023, the amount of outstanding Concierge Receivables related to unsold properties was approximately 97% and 97%, respectively. For Concierge Receivables where repayments have not been triggered (i.e., earlier of (i) sale of the property, (ii) termination of a listing agreement or (iii) 12 months from the date costs were originally funded), the Company establishes an estimate as to the percentage of underlying properties that will be sold based on historical data. This estimate is updated as of the end of each reporting period.
Allowance for Credit Losses
The Company maintains an ACL for the expected credit losses over the contractual life of the Concierge Receivables. The amount of ACL is based on ongoing, quarterly assessments by management. Historical loss experience is generally the starting point when the Company estimates the expected credit losses. The Company then considers whether (i) current conditions and economic conditions, (ii) future economic conditions and (iii) any potential changes in the Compass Concierge Program that are reasonable and supportable would impact its ACL. The following table summarizes the activity of the ACL for Concierge Receivables as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 (in millions):
December 31,
20242023
Opening balance$13.2 $14.7 
Allowances0.4 0.8 
Net write-offs and other(3.2)(2.3)
Closing balance$10.4 $13.2 
Aging Status
The Company generally considers Concierge Receivables to be past due after being outstanding for over 30 days after the initial billing. Changes in the Company’s estimate to the ACL are recorded through bad debt expense as Sales and marketing expense in the consolidated statements of operations and individual accounts are charged against the allowance
when all reasonable collection efforts are exhausted. The following table presents the aging analysis of Concierge Receivables as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 (in millions):
December 31,
20242023
Current$30.2 $28.4 
31-90 days1.1 0.9 
Over 90 days3.5 7.9 
Total$34.8 $37.2 
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Net Loss Per Share Attributable to Compass, Inc.
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]  
Net Loss Per Share Attributable to Compass, Inc. Net Loss Per Share Attributable to Compass, Inc.
The Company computes net loss per share under the two-class method required for multiple classes of common stock and participating securities. The rights, including the liquidation and dividend rights, of the Class A common stock, Class B common stock and Class C common stock are substantially identical, other than voting rights. Accordingly, the net loss per share attributable to Compass, Inc. will be the same for Class A common stock, Class B common stock and Class C common stock on an individual or combined basis.
The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted net loss per share attributable to Compass, Inc. (in millions, except share and per share amounts):
Year Ended December 31,
202420232022
Numerator:
Net loss attributable to Compass, Inc.$(154.4)$(321.3)$(601.5)
Denominator:   
Weighted-average shares used in computing net loss per share attributable to Compass, Inc., basic and diluted501,514,681 466,522,935 428,169,180 
Net loss per share attributable to Compass, Inc., basic and diluted$(0.31)$(0.69)$(1.40)
The following participating securities were excluded from the computation of diluted net loss per share attributable to Compass, Inc. for the periods presented because including them would have been anti-dilutive (on an as-converted basis):
Year Ended December 31,
202420232022
Outstanding stock options33,683,424 40,527,848 46,694,237 
Outstanding RSUs27,889,410 29,943,818 47,189,837 
Shares subject to the Employee Stock Purchase Plan327,107 589,729 583,749 
Unvested early exercised options— 11,230 91,770 
Unvested common stock94,165 — 138,892 
Contingent common stock to be issued in connection with the Strategic Transaction— 1,664,551 — 
Total61,994,106 72,737,176 94,698,485 
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Restructuring Activities
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]  
Restructuring Activities Restructuring Activities
Beginning in 2022, the Company enacted certain workforce reductions, wound down Modus Technologies, Inc. ("Modus"), terminated certain of its operating leases and took actions to reduce its occupancy costs, the most significant being the scaling down of its New York administrative office. The workforce reductions were part of a broader plan by the Company to take meaningful actions to improve the alignment between the Company’s organizational structure and its long-term
business strategy, drive cost efficiencies enabled by the Company’s technology and other competitive advantages and continue to drive toward profitability and positive free cash flow.
As a result of restructuring actions taken during the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022, the Company incurred restructuring costs of $9.7 million, $30.4 million and $49.1 million, respectively, resulting from severance and other termination benefits for employees whose roles were eliminated, lease terminations costs as a result of the accelerated amortization of various right-of-use assets and other restructuring costs, including those costs related to the wind-down of Modus. These costs have been presented within the Restructuring costs line in the consolidated statements of operations. The Company incurred additional non-cash charges of approximately $2.0 million, $5.3 million and $2.5 million during the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022, respectively, associated with the write-down of fixed assets for certain real estate leases that have been exited, or partially exited. The Company incurred additional non-cash charges of approximately $4.6 million during the year ended December 31, 2022 associated with the discontinued use of certain intangible assets associated with Modus. These costs have been included within the Depreciation and amortization line in the consolidated statements of operations.
The following table summarizes the total costs incurred in connection with the Company's restructuring activities taken during the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022 (in millions):
Year Ended December 31,
202420232022
Severance related personnel costs$— $8.9 $40.6 
Lease termination costs9.7 21.5 7.7 
Accelerated amortization of intangible assets— — 4.6 
Accelerated depreciation2.0 5.3 2.5 
Other restructuring activities— — 0.8 
Total expense$11.7 $35.7 $56.2 
The total costs incurred in connection with the Company's restructuring activities during the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022 were included in the consolidated statements of operations as follows (in millions):
Year Ended December 31,
202420232022
Restructuring costs$9.7 $30.4 $49.1 
Depreciation and amortization2.0 5.3 7.1 
Total expense$11.7 $35.7 $56.2 
The following table summarizes the estimated timing of the Company's future lease and lease-related payments, net of amounts contractually subleased, related to restructuring activities for lease termination costs as of December 31, 2024 (in millions):
Payment Due by Period
2025$12.9 
20266.9 
20276.1 
Thereafter9.9 
Total$35.8 
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Subsequent Event
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Subsequent Events [Abstract]  
Subsequent Event Subsequent Event
On January 13, 2025, the Company closed its previously announced merger transaction (the “Transaction”) contemplated by that certain Agreement and Plan of Merger (the “Merger Agreement”), dated November 25, 2024, by and among the Company, Compass Brokerage, LLC, Company Merger Sub, LLC, At World Properties Holdings, LLC, known as
@properties Christie’s International Real Estate (“Christie’s International Real Estate”), At World Properties Principals Blocker, Inc. (“Principals Blocker”), At World Properties IX Blocker, Inc. (“IX Blocker”), Apple IX Blocker Merger Sub, Inc., Apple Principals Blocker Merger Sub, Inc., and Quad-C LLC, as seller representative. Pursuant to the Merger Agreement, on the Closing Date, the Company acquired all of the issued and outstanding equity securities of each of Principals Blocker, IX Blocker and Christie’s International Real Estate and each of Principals Blocker, IX Blocker and Christie’s International Real Estate became a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company.
The aggregate consideration (“Total Consideration”) payable pursuant to the Merger Agreement consisted of (i) $150 million (the “Cash Consideration”), subject to certain customary purchase price adjustments and (ii) 44.1 million shares of the Company’s Class A common stock (the “Share Consideration”). The Share Consideration is subject to further adjustment (the “Share Consideration Adjustment”) if the value of the Share Consideration on the 366th day following the Closing Date, determined using the price per share equal to the volume-weighted average price of the Company’s Class A common stock for the 10-trading day period ending on the 366th day following the Closing Date (the “Post-Closing Share Price”), is (i) greater than $344 million, in which case the Share Consideration will be reduced by a number of shares in an aggregate amount of up to $50 million (determined using the Post-Closing Share Price), up to a maximum of 5.6 million shares, or (ii) less than $344 million, in which case the Share Consideration will be increased by a number of shares in an aggregate amount of up to $50 million (determined using the greater of $6.6612 and the Post-Closing Share Price), up to a maximum of 7.5 million shares.
Given the recent date of this acquisition, the Company has not yet completed its preliminary purchase price allocation. The Company expects to finalize its analysis within the measurement period (up to one year from the acquisition date) of the transaction.
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Schedule II. Valuation and Qualifying Accounts
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Valuation and Qualifying Accounts [Abstract]  
Schedule II. Valuation and Qualifying Accounts
Schedule II. Valuation and Qualifying Accounts.
Years Ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022
Balance
at
Beginning
of Year
Charged
to Costs
and
Expenses
Write-
offs
OtherBalance
at End of
Year
(in millions)
December 31, 2024
Accounts receivable allowance for credit loss$8.6 $(2.5)$(1.7)$— $4.4 
Compass Concierge receivable allowance for credit loss13.2 0.4 (3.2)— 10.4 
Valuation allowance for deferred tax assets664.9 — — 38.9 
(a)
703.8 
December 31, 2023
Accounts receivable allowance for credit loss9.0 3.6 (4.0)— 8.6 
Compass Concierge receivable allowance for credit loss14.7 0.8 (2.3)— 13.2 
Valuation allowance for deferred tax assets594.2 — — 70.7 
(a)
664.9 
December 31, 2022
Accounts receivable allowance for credit loss7.1 5.5 (3.6)— 9.0 
Compass Concierge receivable allowance for credit loss17.3 1.8 (4.4)— 14.7 
Valuation allowance for deferred tax assets448.4 — — 145.8 
(a)
594.2 
(a) For the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022, the increase in valuation allowance relates to U.S. deferred tax assets for which the Company continues to maintain that the realization of these assets has not achieved a more-likely-than-not threshold. This is primarily due to the evidence that the Company continued to maintain three-year cumulative pre-tax book losses.
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Pay vs Performance Disclosure - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Pay vs Performance Disclosure      
Net Income (Loss) $ (154.4) $ (321.3) $ (601.5)
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Insider Trading Arrangements
3 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Trading Arrangements, by Individual  
Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Adopted false
Non-Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Adopted false
Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Terminated false
Non-Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Terminated false
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Insider Trading Policies and Procedures
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Insider Trading Policies and Procedures [Line Items]  
Insider Trading Policies and Procedures Adopted true
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Cybersecurity Risk Management and Strategy Disclosure
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Cybersecurity Risk Management, Strategy, and Governance [Line Items]  
Cybersecurity Risk Management Processes for Assessing, Identifying, and Managing Threats [Text Block]
Compass operates a cybersecurity program designed to identify, assess, and mitigate cybersecurity risks to protect our information assets, ensure business continuity, and maintain stakeholder trust. Guided by industry best practices, including the National Institute of Standards and Technology's Cybersecurity Framework ("NIST CSF") and the Center for Internet Security ("CIS") Critical Controls, we focus on continuous improvement to address emerging threats and vulnerabilities. We recognize the evolving nature of cybersecurity threats and regularly enhance our security controls, processes, and policies to adapt to these risks.
As part of our cybersecurity program, we undertake various activities and programs, including, but not limited to: detective, preventative, corrective, and technical controls; identity and access management systems; periodic risk assessments, including penetration testing; periodic end-user training and simulations; incident response; vulnerability management; infrastructure and application security; corporate security; and policies for the handling of personally identifiable information and other restricted data.
We closely monitor privacy and cybersecurity laws and regulations and conduct related reviews of our policies. We have implemented incident response plans that provide for the response, containment, eradication, reporting, and disclosure of security incidents. We also carry customary cybersecurity risk insurance and have a retainer in place for third-party incident response and forensics resources.

Cybersecurity Risk Management Program
Cybersecurity is an ongoing priority, and we have developed and implemented a cybersecurity risk management program designed to identify, assess, prioritize, and mitigate cybersecurity risks to ensure our compliance with applicable privacy and cybersecurity laws.
Our cybersecurity risk management program is integrated with our overall enterprise risk management program and is a crucial component of our risk assessment process. For instance, we report on, review, and consider the results and findings from external and internal security and privacy assessments as part of our risk program. Additionally, we analyze how cybersecurity risks interact with operational, financial, compliance, and reputational risks.
When appropriate, we also engage third-party service providers to evaluate, test, or assist with specific elements of our cybersecurity risk management program. For instance, we utilize external assessors, including security researchers and penetration testers, to identify and report vulnerabilities in our information systems.
Further, our cybersecurity risk management program includes a third-party risk management program to assess and manage cybersecurity risks associated with our use of third-party services providers that have access to our information systems and/or employee, agent or agent client confidential information. For example, we perform certain due diligence before engaging third-party service providers and consider potential cybersecurity risks and exposures in our choice among providers. We also generally require our third-party service providers that could potentially introduce cybersecurity risks to our information systems or sensitive consumer personal information to contractually agree to maintain a cybersecurity risk management program aimed at mitigating those risks and be subject to external cybersecurity audits.
Cybersecurity Risk Management Processes Integrated [Flag] true
Cybersecurity Risk Management Processes Integrated [Text Block]
Our cybersecurity risk management program is integrated with our overall enterprise risk management program and is a crucial component of our risk assessment process. For instance, we report on, review, and consider the results and findings from external and internal security and privacy assessments as part of our risk program. Additionally, we analyze how cybersecurity risks interact with operational, financial, compliance, and reputational risks.
Cybersecurity Risk Management Third Party Engaged [Flag] true
Cybersecurity Risk Third Party Oversight and Identification Processes [Flag] true
Cybersecurity Risk Materially Affected or Reasonably Likely to Materially Affect Registrant [Flag] false
Cybersecurity Risk Board of Directors Oversight [Text Block] Our CISO reports quarterly to the Audit Committee of our board of directors (the “Audit Committee”), which is responsible for overseeing the Company’s cybersecurity risk management program and cybersecurity risks.
Cybersecurity Risk Board Committee or Subcommittee Responsible for Oversight [Text Block] We have also established a Security and Privacy Committee (“Committee”), co-chaired by our Senior Vice President, Head of Engineering, Chief Information Security Officer (“CISO”) and General Counsel, that meets monthly. This Committee is responsible for setting cybersecurity policies, strategies, and priorities, as well as ensuring that cybersecurity initiatives are aligned with the Company’s objectives.
Cybersecurity Risk Process for Informing Board Committee or Subcommittee Responsible for Oversight [Text Block]
Our CISO reports quarterly to the Audit Committee of our board of directors (the “Audit Committee”), which is responsible for overseeing the Company’s cybersecurity risk management program and cybersecurity risks. As part of that report, our CISO covers topics such as (i) an overview of our overall cybersecurity strategy and posture, (ii) results and recommendations from cybersecurity risk assessments and audits, (iii) vulnerabilities in our information systems, (iv) progress towards pre-determined risk-mitigation goals, (v) identified and potential cybersecurity risks and threats, (vi) cybersecurity incidents of certain impact in accordance with the Company’s cybersecurity policies, and (vii) programs related to mitigation of cybersecurity risks and potential threats, among other things. The Audit Committee reports to the full board of directors regarding its activities, including reports that it receives from our CISO.
Cybersecurity Risk Role of Management [Text Block]
Our Information Security team oversees our cybersecurity program, which is described in more detail above. In conjunction with the Company’s in-house legal team, this team is principally responsible for managing our cybersecurity risk management program, our security controls, and our response to cybersecurity threats, and incidents.
We have also established a Security and Privacy Committee (“Committee”), co-chaired by our Senior Vice President, Head of Engineering, Chief Information Security Officer (“CISO”) and General Counsel, that meets monthly. This Committee is responsible for setting cybersecurity policies, strategies, and priorities, as well as ensuring that cybersecurity initiatives are aligned with the Company’s objectives. Members of the Committee may, from time to time, include representatives from information security, internal audit, legal, product, engineering, finance, operations, strategy and people and culture functions. In addition to the monthly communications at the Committee level, our Information Security team collaborates with senior leadership across our organization on a regular basis as part of the Company’s overall enterprise risk management program.
In 2024, we hired a new Chief Information Security Officer to oversee the cybersecurity program and lead the Information Security team. Our CISO has over 17 years of experience building security teams and driving security initiatives for public, high-growth, and regulated companies. He is a Certified Information Systems Security Professional and reports to our Senior Vice President and Head of Engineering.
Our CISO reports quarterly to the Audit Committee of our board of directors (the “Audit Committee”), which is responsible for overseeing the Company’s cybersecurity risk management program and cybersecurity risks. As part of that report, our CISO covers topics such as (i) an overview of our overall cybersecurity strategy and posture, (ii) results and recommendations from cybersecurity risk assessments and audits, (iii) vulnerabilities in our information systems, (iv) progress towards pre-determined risk-mitigation goals, (v) identified and potential cybersecurity risks and threats, (vi) cybersecurity incidents of certain impact in accordance with the Company’s cybersecurity policies, and (vii) programs related to mitigation of cybersecurity risks and potential threats, among other things. The Audit Committee reports to the full board of directors regarding its activities, including reports that it receives from our CISO.
Cybersecurity Risk Management Positions or Committees Responsible [Flag] true
Cybersecurity Risk Management Positions or Committees Responsible [Text Block] In 2024, we hired a new Chief Information Security Officer to oversee the cybersecurity program and lead the Information Security team.
Cybersecurity Risk Management Expertise of Management Responsible [Text Block] Our CISO has over 17 years of experience building security teams and driving security initiatives for public, high-growth, and regulated companies. He is a Certified Information Systems Security Professional and reports to our Senior Vice President and Head of Engineering.
Cybersecurity Risk Process for Informing Management or Committees Responsible [Text Block] In addition to the monthly communications at the Committee level, our Information Security team collaborates with senior leadership across our organization on a regular basis as part of the Company’s overall enterprise risk management program.
Cybersecurity Risk Management Positions or Committees Responsible Report to Board [Flag] true
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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Accounting Policies [Abstract]  
Basis of Presentation
Basis of Presentation
The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its subsidiaries. All intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. The Company’s consolidated financial statements were prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America (“GAAP”) and include the assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses of all controlled subsidiaries. The consolidated statements of operations include the results of entities acquired from the date of each respective acquisition.
Consolidation
Consolidation
The Company consolidates an entity if its ownership, direct or indirect, exceeds 50% of the outstanding voting shares of an entity and/or it has the ability to control the financial or operating policies through its voting rights, board representation or other similar rights. Interests held by third parties in consolidated subsidiaries are presented as non-controlling interests, which represents the non-controlling stockholders’ interests in the underlying net assets of the Company’s consolidated subsidiaries. For entities where the Company does not have a controlling interest (financial or operating), the investments in such entities are accounted for using the equity method or at fair value with changes in fair value recognized in net income, as appropriate. The Company applies the equity method of accounting when it has the ability to exercise significant influence over operating and financial policies of an investee. The Company measures all other investments at fair value with changes in fair value recognized in net income or in the case that an equity investment does not have readily determinable fair values, at cost minus impairment (if any) plus or minus changes resulting from observable price changes in orderly transactions for the identical or a similar investment.
Use of Estimates
Use of Estimates
The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make judgments, estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements and reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting periods covered by the consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes. These judgments, estimates and assumptions are used for, but not limited to (i) valuation of the Company’s common stock and stock awards, (ii) fair value of acquired intangible assets and goodwill, (iii) fair value of contingent consideration arrangements in connection with business combinations, (iv) incremental borrowing rate used for the Company’s operating leases, (v) useful lives of long-lived assets, (vi) impairment of intangible assets and goodwill, (vii) allowance for Compass Concierge receivables and (viii) income taxes and certain deferred tax assets. The Company determines its estimates and judgments on historical
experience and on various other assumptions that it believes are reasonable under the circumstances. However, actual results could differ from these estimates and these differences may be material.
Net Loss Per Share Attributable to Compass, Inc.
Net Loss Per Share Attributable to Compass, Inc.
The Company follows the two-class method when computing net loss per common share when shares are issued that meet the definition of participating securities. The two-class method determines net loss per common share for each class of common stock and participating securities according to dividends declared or accumulated and participation rights in undistributed earnings. The two-class method requires income available to common stockholders for the period to be allocated between common stock and participating securities based upon their respective rights to receive dividends as if all income for the period had been distributed. Prior to conversion in connection with the IPO, the Company’s convertible preferred stock contractually entitled the holders of such shares to participate in dividends but does not contractually require the holders of such shares to participate in the Company’s losses.
For periods in which the Company reports net losses, diluted net loss per common share attributable to Compass, Inc. is the same as basic net loss per common share attributable to Compass, Inc., because potentially dilutive common shares are not assumed to have been issued if their effect is anti-dilutive.
Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents
The Company considers all investments with an original maturity date at the time of purchase of three months or less to be cash and cash equivalents. Cash equivalents consist primarily of money market funds and U.S. treasury securities. The Company’s accounts, at times, may exceed federally insured limits.
Accounts Receivable and Allowance for Credit Losses
Accounts Receivable and Allowance for Credit Losses
Accounts receivable is stated as the amount billed, net of an estimated allowance for credit losses (“ACL”). The Company’s ACL is adjusted periodically and is based on management’s consideration of the age and nature of the past due accounts as well as specific payment issues. Changes in the Company’s estimate to the ACL is recorded through bad debt expense and individual accounts are charged against the allowance when all reasonable collection efforts are exhausted. The following table summarizes the activity of the ACL for Accounts receivable (in millions):
December 31,
20242023
Opening balance$8.6 $9.0 
Changes in allowances(2.5)3.6 
Net write-offs and other(1.7)(4.0)
Closing balance$4.4 $8.6 
Prepaid Agent Incentives
Prepaid Agent Incentives
Other current assets and Other non-current assets in the consolidated balance sheets include prepaid agent incentives that represent cash payments made to certain agents as an incentive to associate their license with the Company. The prepaid agent incentives have a related service period requirement which provides for the repayment of such amounts if the agent disassociates from the Company prior to the completion of the specified service period. The value of these prepaid agent incentives are amortized within Sales and marketing expense in the consolidated statements of operations over the underlying service periods.
Property and Equipment, net
Property and Equipment, net
Property and equipment is reported at cost net of any accumulated depreciation and is depreciated using the straight-line method over the useful lives of the related assets. Expenditures for maintenance, repair and renewals of minor items are charged to expense as incurred. Major improvements are capitalized.
The Company capitalizes costs associated with developing software systems that are in the application development stage. Software development costs that are incurred in the preliminary project stage and post-implementation stage are expensed as incurred.
The useful lives of property and equipment are as follows:
DescriptionUseful Life
Leasehold improvementsLesser of estimated useful life or remaining lease term
Office furniture and equipmentFive years
Computer software and internally-developed softwareThree years
Computer equipmentThree years
Business Combinations
Business Combinations
Business combinations are accounted for under the acquisition method of accounting. This method requires, among other things, allocation of the fair value of purchase consideration to the tangible and intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed at their estimated fair values on the acquisition date. The excess of the fair value of purchase consideration over the values of these identifiable assets and liabilities is recorded as goodwill. When determining the fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed, management makes estimates and assumptions, especially with respect to intangible assets. Management’s estimates of fair value are based upon assumptions believed to be reasonable, but which are inherently uncertain and unpredictable and, as a result, actual results may differ from estimates. During the measurement period, not to exceed one year from the date of acquisition, the Company may record adjustments to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed, with a corresponding offset to goodwill if new information is obtained related to facts and circumstances that existed as of the acquisition date. After the measurement period, any subsequent adjustments are reflected in the consolidated statements of operations. Acquisition costs, consisting primarily of third-party legal and consulting fees, are expensed as incurred.
Intangible Assets
Intangible Assets
Intangible assets resulting from the acquisition of entities are accounted for using the acquisition method based on management’s estimate of the fair value of assets received. Intangible assets are finite lived and mainly consist of customer relationships, workforce and acquired technology and are amortized over their respective estimated useful lives. The useful lives were determined by estimating future cash flows generated by the acquired intangible assets. The Company amortizes these intangible assets on a straight-line basis over their estimated useful lives within the Company’s operating expenses.
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets
Long-lived assets are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of such assets or asset groups (collectively, “asset groups”) may not be recoverable. This includes but is not limited to significant adverse changes in business climate, market conditions, or other events that indicate an asset groups’ carrying amount may not be recoverable. Recoverability of asset groups to be held and used is measured first by a comparison of the carrying amount of an asset to future undiscounted net cash flows expected to be generated by the asset group. If such asset groups were considered to be impaired, an impairment loss would be recognized when the carrying amount of the asset exceeds the fair value of the asset.
Goodwill
Goodwill
Goodwill represents the excess of the cost of an acquired business over the fair value of the assets acquired at the date of acquisition. Goodwill is not subject to amortization but is subject to impairment testing on an annual basis, as of October 1, or whenever events and circumstances indicate that the carrying value of the reporting unit may be in excess of the reporting unit’s fair value. The Company has one reporting unit and tests goodwill for impairment at the reporting unit level. As part of the goodwill impairment test, the Company first performs a qualitative assessment to determine whether
further impairment testing is necessary. If, as a result of its qualitative assessment, it is more-likely-than-not that the fair value of the Company’s reporting unit is less than its carrying amount, a two-step impairment test is required.
If factors indicate that the fair value of the reporting unit is less than its carrying amount, the Company performs a quantitative assessment and the fair value of the reporting unit is determined by analyzing the expected present value of future cash flows. If the carrying value of the reporting unit continues to exceed its fair value, the implied fair value of the reporting unit’s goodwill is calculated and an impairment loss equal to the excess is recorded. The Company has not recorded any impairments related to goodwill as of December 31, 2024.
Leases
Leases
The Company determines if an arrangement contains a lease at inception based on whether there is an identified asset and whether the Company controls the use of the identified asset throughout the period of use. The Company classifies leases as either financing or operating. The Company does not have any finance leases. Right-of-use (“ROU”) assets are recognized at the lease commencement date and represent the Company’s right to use an underlying asset for the lease term and lease liabilities represent the Company’s obligation to make lease payments arising from the lease. Lease liabilities are recognized at the lease commencement date based on the present value of future lease payments over the remaining lease term.
Present value of lease payments are discounted based on the more readily determinable of (i) the rate implicit in the lease or (ii) the Company’s incremental borrowing rate. Because the Company’s operating leases generally do not provide an implicit rate, the Company estimates its incremental borrowing rate based on the information available at lease commencement date for collateralized borrowings with a similar term, an amount equal to the lease payments and in a similar economic environment where the leased asset is located. The collateralized borrowings were based on the Company’s estimated credit rating corroborated with market credit metrics like debt level and interest coverage.
The Company’s operating lease ROU assets are measured based on the corresponding operating lease liability adjusted for (i) payments made to the lessor at or before the commencement date, (ii) initial direct costs incurred and (iii) lease incentives under the lease. Options to renew or terminate the lease are recognized as part of the Company’s ROU assets and lease liabilities when it is reasonably certain the options will be exercised. ROU assets are also assessed for impairments consistent with the Company’s long-lived asset policy.
The Company does not allocate consideration between lease and non-lease components, such as maintenance costs, as the Company has elected to not separate lease and non-lease components for any leases within its existing classes of assets. Operating lease expense for fixed lease payments is recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term. Variable lease payments for real estate taxes, insurance, maintenance and utilities, which are generally based on the Company’s pro rata share of the total property, are not included in the measurement of the ROU assets or lease liabilities and are expensed as incurred.
Operating leases are presented separately as operating lease ROU assets and operating lease liabilities, current and non-current, in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets.
Revenue Recognition
Revenue Recognition
The Company generates revenue by assisting home sellers and buyers in listing, marketing, selling and finding homes. The Company holds the real estate brokerage license that is necessary under relevant state laws and regulations to provide brokerage services and therefore controls those services that are necessary to legally transfer real estate between home sellers and buyers.
Although the Company’s agents are independent contractors, they cannot execute a real estate transaction without a brokerage license, which the Company possesses. The Company has the only contractual relationship for the sale or exchange of real estate with their clients. Accordingly, the Company is the principal in its transactions with home buyers and sellers. As principal, the Company recognizes revenue in the gross amount of consideration to which the Company expects to receive in exchange for those services.
The Company concluded that its brokerage revenue contains a single performance obligation that is satisfied upon the closing of a real estate services transaction, at which point the entire transaction price is earned. Revenue is recognized upon the closing of a real estate transaction (i.e. purchase or sale of a home) since the Company is not entitled to any commission until the performance obligation is satisfied and is not owed any commission for unsuccessful transactions, even if services have been provided. The Company operates exclusively in the United States and generates substantially all of its revenue from commissions from home sellers and buyers. In addition to commission revenue, the Company generates revenue through integrated services related to the home transaction such as title and escrow services which comprised an insignificant amount of the consolidated revenue for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022.
Management evaluated and determined that no disaggregation of revenue is necessary or appropriate.
As the Company generally bills for its services at the time of revenue recognition, the Company does not have material deferred revenue or contract asset balances. In addition, the Company does not capitalize commissions paid to agents as incremental contract costs as there are no future benefits associated with the expenses.
Commissions and Other Related Expense
Commissions and Other Related Expense
Commissions and other related expense primarily consist of commissions paid to the Company’s agents, who are independent contractors to the Company, upon the closing of a real estate transaction (i.e., purchase or sale of a home), as well as stock-based compensation expense related to the Company’s Agent Equity Program (see Note 2 — “Summary of Significant Accounting Policies — Stock-Based Compensation”) and fees paid to external brokerages for client referrals, which are recognized and paid upon the closing of a real estate transaction.
The Company also charges fees to affiliated agents. These fees are either transaction based, where amounts are collected at the closing of a brokerage transaction, or in the form of periodic fixed fees over a defined period of time. Fees charged to affiliated agents are recognized as a reduction to Commissions and other related expense as the reimbursements do not constitute a form of revenue nor do they constitute a reimbursement for a specific, incremental, identifiable cost for the Company.
Sales and Marketing
Sales and Marketing
Sales and marketing expense consists primarily of marketing and advertising expenses, compensation and other personnel-related costs for employees supporting sales, marketing, expansion and related functions, occupancy-related costs for the Company’s regional offices, agent incentives and costs related to administering the Compass Concierge Program, including associated bad debt expenses. Advertising expense primarily includes the cost of marketing activities such as print advertising, online advertising and promotional items, which are expensed as incurred. Advertising costs were $73.7 million, $96.6 million and $147.1 million for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022, respectively. Compensation costs includes salaries, taxes, benefits, bonuses and stock-based compensation.
Operations and Support
Operations and Support
Operations and support expenses include compensation and other personnel related expenses for employees supporting agents, third-party consulting and professional services costs, fair value adjustments to contingent consideration for the Company’s acquisitions and other related expenses.
Research and Development
Research and Development
Research and development expense consists primarily of compensation and other personnel-related costs for employees in the product, engineering and technology functions, website hosting expenses, software licenses and equipment, third-party consulting costs, data licenses and other related expenses.
General and Administrative
General and Administrative
General and administrative expense primarily consists of compensation costs for executive management and administrative employees, including finance and accounting, legal, human resources and communications, the occupancy costs for the
Company’s New York headquarters and other offices supporting administrative functions, litigation charges, professional services fees, insurance expenses and talent acquisition expenses.
Restructuring
Restructuring
Costs and liabilities associated with management-approved restructuring activities are recognized when they are incurred. Restructuring charges primarily consist of costs associated with workforce reductions and operating lease right-of-use asset impairments. One-time employee termination costs are recognized at the time of communication to employees, unless future service is required, in which case the costs are recognized ratably over the future service period. Ongoing employee termination benefits are recognized as a liability when it is probable that a liability exists and the amount is reasonably estimable. Restructuring charges are recognized as an operating expense within the consolidated statements of operations and related liabilities are recorded within Accrued expenses and other current liabilities on the consolidated balance sheets. The Company periodically evaluates and, if necessary, adjusts its estimates based on currently available information.
Depreciation and Amortization
Depreciation and Amortization
Depreciation and amortization expense primarily consists of depreciation and amortization of the Company’s property and equipment, capitalized software and acquired intangible assets.
Interest Expense
Interest Expense
Interest expense consists primarily of expense related to the interest, commitment fees and amortization of debt issuance costs associated with the Company’s revolving credit facility and concierge credit facility. See Note 9 — “Debt.”
Income Taxes
Income Taxes
The Company utilizes the asset and liability method of accounting for income taxes. Under this method, deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement and tax basis of assets and liabilities using enacted tax rates in effect for the year in which the differences are expected to settle. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities resulting from a change in tax rates is recognized as income or expense in the period that includes the enactment date. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are classified as non-current in accordance with Accounting Standard Update (“ASU”) 2015-17. Valuation allowances are established against deferred tax assets if it is more likely than not that they will not be realized.
The Company recognizes tax benefits from uncertain tax positions only if the Company believes that it is more likely than not that the tax position will be sustained on examination by the taxing authorities based on the technical merits of the position. The Company continuously reviews issues raised in connection with ongoing examinations and open tax years to evaluate the adequacy of its tax liabilities. The Company’s policy is to adjust these reserves when facts and circumstances change, such as the closing of a tax audit or the refinement of an estimate. To the extent that the final tax outcome of these matters is different than the amounts recorded, such differences will affect the provision for income taxes in the period in which such determination is made and could have a material impact on its financial condition and operating results. The provision for income taxes includes the effects of any reserves that management identifies.
Fair Value Measurements
Fair Value Measurements
Fair value is defined as the exchange price that would be received for an asset or an exit price paid to transfer a liability in the principal or most advantageous market for an asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. The accounting standards also establish a fair value hierarchy, which requires an entity to maximize the use of observable inputs when measuring fair value. There are three levels of inputs that may be used to measure fair value:
Level 1Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.
Level 2Inputs other than quoted prices included within Level 1 that are observable, unadjusted quoted prices in markets that are not active, or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data.
Level 3Unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity, requiring the Company to develop its own assumptions.
The carrying amount of the Company’s financial instruments including Cash and cash equivalents, Accounts receivable, Compass Concierge receivables, Accounts payable and Commissions payable approximate their respective fair values because of their short maturities. As of December 31, 2024 and 2023, the carrying amount of the Company’s debt facilities approximates fair value as the stated interest rate approximates market rates currently available to the Company.
See Note 5 — “Fair Value of Financial Assets and Liabilities,” for more information on the fair value of financial assets and liabilities.
Segment Reporting
Segment Reporting
Operating segments are defined as components of an entity with discrete financial information reviewed by the Chief Operating Decision Maker (“CODM”) to allocate resources and assess performance. The Company’s CODM is its Chief Executive Officer, who evaluates financial information on a consolidated basis. Accordingly, the Company has one operating and reportable segment. Substantially all long-lived assets and revenue are based in the United States.
The CODM measures segment performance based on net income (loss), using it to guide key operating decisions, including budget allocation across the significant expense categories included in operating expenses within the consolidated statements of operations. Other measures of profit or loss are also utilized. There are no other expense categories regularly provided to the CODM that are not already included in the primary financial statements herein.
Stock-Based Compensation
Stock-Based Compensation
The Company measures compensation expense for all stock-based awards based on the estimated fair value of the awards on the date of grant. Compensation expense is generally recognized as expense on a straight-line basis over the service period based on the vesting requirements. The Company recognizes forfeitures as they occur.
The Company issues RSUs to employees, and to affiliated agents and in certain cases in connection with business combinations. In addition to the issuance of RSUs to agents as equity compensation for the provision of services, the Company previously offered RSUs to affiliated agents through its Agent Equity Program. The Agent Equity Program offered affiliated agents the ability to elect to have a portion of their commissions earned during a calendar year to be paid in the form of RSUs. RSUs issued in connection with the Agent Equity Program were granted at the beginning of the year following the calendar year in which the commissions were earned and are subject to the terms and conditions of the 2012 Stock Incentive Plan and the 2021 Equity Incentive Plan, as applicable. The Company discontinued the Agent Equity Program following the issuance of RSUs during the first quarter of 2023 related to the 2022 Agent Equity Program.
For RSUs granted in connection with the 2021 and 2022 Agent Equity Programs the Company determined the value of the stock-based compensation expense at the time the underlying commission was earned and recognized the associated expense on a straight-line basis over the requisite service periods beginning on the closing date of the underlying real estate commission transactions. The stock-based compensation expense was recorded as a liability throughout the service periods and was reclassified to Additional paid-in capital at the end of the vesting period when the underlying RSUs were issued.
On a limited basis, the Company has issued stock options and RSUs that contain service, performance and market-based vesting conditions. Such awards were valued using a Monte Carlo simulation and the underlying expense will be recognized as the associated vesting conditions are met.
For stock options, which the Company issues to employees, affiliated agents and in certain cases in connection with business combinations, the Company generally estimates the fair value using the Black-Scholes option pricing model, which requires the input of subjective assumptions, including (1) the fair value of common stock, (2) the expected stock price volatility, (3) the expected term of the award, (4) the risk-free interest rate and (5) expected dividends. During the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022, the number of stock options granted was immaterial.
Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements and New Accounting Pronouncements
Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements

In November 2023, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued ASU 2023-07, Segment Reporting (Topic 280): Improvements to Reportable Segment Disclosures, which requires disclosure of incremental segment information on an annual and interim basis. The Company adopted ASU 2023-07 retrospectively as of January 1, 2024. Refer to our significant accounting policies above for the impact of adoption.
New Accounting Pronouncements
In December 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-09, Income Taxes - Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures. This standard includes enhanced income tax disclosures primarily related to the effective tax rate reconciliation and income taxes paid for annual periods. The amendments in this update are effective for public companies with fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024, with early adoption permitted. The adoption of this standard is not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.
In November 2024, the FASB issued ASU 2024-03, Disaggregation of Income Statement Expenses. This new guidance is designed to improve the disclosures of specific account categories, including employee compensation, depreciation, and amortization, and costs incurred related to inventory and manufacturing activities. The amendments in this update are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2026, and interim periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2027, with early adoption permitted. The Company is currently assessing the impact that adopting this new accounting standard will have on its consolidated financial statements.
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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Accounting Policies [Abstract]  
Summary Of Activity Of The Allowance For Credit Losses For Accounts Receivable The following table summarizes the activity of the ACL for Accounts receivable (in millions):
December 31,
20242023
Opening balance$8.6 $9.0 
Changes in allowances(2.5)3.6 
Net write-offs and other(1.7)(4.0)
Closing balance$4.4 $8.6 
Schedule Of Useful Lives Of Property and Equipment
The useful lives of property and equipment are as follows:
DescriptionUseful Life
Leasehold improvementsLesser of estimated useful life or remaining lease term
Office furniture and equipmentFive years
Computer software and internally-developed softwareThree years
Computer equipmentThree years
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Acquisitions (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Business Combination, Asset Acquisition, and Joint Venture Formation [Abstract]  
Summary of Changes in Contingent Consideration Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis Changes in contingent consideration measured at fair value on a recurring basis were as follows (in millions):
Year Ended December 31,
202420232022
Opening balance$20.9 $14.0 $24.4 
Acquisitions7.1 14.0 3.6 
Fair value losses (gains) included in net loss6.0 2.6 (2.2)
Payments(3.0)(9.7)(11.8)
Closing balance$31.0 $20.9 $14.0 
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Fair Value of Financial Assets and Liabilities (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]  
Schedule of Balances of Contingent Consideration The following tables present the balances of contingent consideration as presented in the consolidated balance sheets (in millions):
December 31,
20242023
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities$3.3 $4.5 
Other non-current liabilities27.7 16.4 
Total contingent consideration$31.0 $20.9 
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Property and Equipment, Net (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]  
Summary of Property and Equipment, Net
Property and equipment, net consisted of the following (in millions):
December 31,
20242023
Leasehold improvements$186.2 $186.7 
Office furniture and equipment37.4 36.9 
Computer software and internally-developed software49.9 42.7 
Computer equipment26.1 26.7 
299.6 293.0 
Less: accumulated depreciation(174.1)(141.3)
Property and equipment, net$125.5 $151.7 
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Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Net (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]  
Summary Of Changes In The Carrying Amount Of Goodwill
The following table summarizes the changes in the carrying amount of goodwill (in millions):
Amount
Balance at December 31, 2022
$198.4 
Acquisitions11.4 
Balance at December 31, 2023
209.8 
Acquisitions24.4 
Measurement period adjustments$(0.6)
Balance at December 31, 2024
$233.6 
Summary of Carrying Amounts and Accumulated Amortization of Intangible Assets
The following table summarizes the carrying amounts and accumulated amortization of intangible assets (in millions, except weighted-average remaining useful life):
December 31, 2024
Useful LifeGross Carrying
Amount
Accumulated
Amortization
Net ValueWeighted
Average
Remaining
Useful Life
(Years)
Finite-lived intangible assets:
Customer relationships
3-9 years
$188.8 $(123.5)$65.3 3.3
Acquired technology
5 years
5.5 (4.0)1.5 1.3
Trademarks
2-9 years
14.9 (8.2)6.7 3.9
Indefinite-lived intangible assets:
Domain name0.3 — 0.3 n/a
Total$209.5 $(135.7)$73.8 
December 31, 2023
Useful LifeGross Carrying
Amount
Accumulated
Amortization
Net ValueWeighted
Average
Remaining
Useful Life
(Years)
Finite-lived intangible assets:
Customer relationships
2-9 years
$160.1 $(92.0)$68.1 2.9
Acquired technology
5 years
5.5 (2.9)2.6 2.3
Trademarks
2-9 years
12.5 (5.9)6.6 4.2
Indefinite-lived intangible assets:
Domain name0.3 — 0.3 n/a
Total$178.4 $(100.8)$77.6  
Summary of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Future Amortization Expense
Estimated future amortization expense for finite-lived intangible assets as of December 31, 2024 is as follows (in millions):
2025$30.5 
202617.9 
202711.6 
20287.6 
20294.5 
Thereafter1.4 
Total$73.5 
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Other Current Assets and Accrued Expenses and Other Current Liabilities (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Deferred Costs, Capitalized, Prepaid, and Other Assets Disclosure [Abstract]  
Summary of Other Current Assets
Other current assets consisted of the following (in millions):
December 31,
20242023
Prepaid agent incentives$9.4 $22.2 
Other23.8 32.3 
Other current assets$33.2 $54.5 
Summary of Accrued Expenses And Other Liabilities
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities consisted of the following (in millions):
December 31,
20242023
Accrued compensation$51.1 $43.3 
Accrued Litigation Charge28.8 — 
Other60.4 47.5 
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities$140.3 $90.8 
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Leases (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Leases [Abstract]  
Summary of Operating Leases
The components of lease costs for operating leases for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022 was as follows (in millions):
Year Ended December 31,
202420232022
Operating lease costs$101.6 $109.8 $113.7 
Short-term lease costs3.4 3.5 7.3 
Sublease income(5.8)(5.1)(3.7)
Variable lease costs36.0 37.6 35.4 
Total$135.2 $145.8 $152.7 
Supplemental cash flow information related to leases was as follows (in millions):
Year Ended December 31,
202420232022
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of operating lease liabilities:
Operating cash flows used in operating leases$127.3 $126.9 $118.8 
Supplemental disclosure of non-cash leasing activities:
ROU assets obtained in exchange for new operating lease liabilities$68.2 $25.3 $94.7 
Summary of Weighted-average Remaining Lease Term and Discount Rate
The following table represents the weighted-average remaining lease term and discount rate for the Company’s operating leases:
December 31,
20242023
Weighted average remaining lease term (years)5.75.9
Weighted average discount rate5.7 %4.9 %
Summary of Operating Lease Liability Maturity
Future undiscounted lease payments for the Company’s operating lease liabilities are as follows as of December 31, 2024 (in millions):
2025$117.7 
2026106.7 
202790.4 
202879.5 
202965.5 
Thereafter101.1 
Total future lease payments560.9 
Less: imputed interest(86.9)
Present value of lease liabilities$474.0 
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Preferred Stock and Common Stock (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract]  
Summary of Stock by Class
The followings tables reflect the authorized, issued and outstanding shares for each of the common share classes as of December 31, 2024 and 2023:
December 31, 2024
Shares
Authorized
Shares
Issued
Shares
Outstanding
Class A common stock12,500,000,000 501,384,321 501,384,321 
Class B common stock1,250,000,000 — — 
Class C common stock100,000,000 11,758,787 11,758,787 
Total13,850,000,000 513,143,108 513,143,108 
December 31, 2023
Shares
Authorized
Shares
Issued
Shares
Outstanding
Class A common stock12,500,000,000465,633,122465,633,122
Class B common stock1,250,000,000— — 
Class C common stock100,000,00019,260,14419,260,144
Total13,850,000,000484,893,266484,893,266
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Stock-Based Compensation (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Share-Based Payment Arrangement [Abstract]  
Summary of Stock Option Activity
A summary of stock option activity under the 2012 Plan and the 2021 Plan, including 1.1 million stock options that were granted outside of the 2012 Plan in 2019, is presented below (in millions, except share and per share amounts):
Number of Shares Weighted
 Average
 Exercise
 Price
Weighted
 Average
 Remaining
 Contract Term
(in years)
Aggregate Intrinsic Value (1)
Balance as of December 31, 2023
40,527,848 $5.60 5.1$20.2 
Granted970 7.07 
Exercised(4,722,210)2.11 
Forfeited(2,123,184)6.69 
Balance as of December 31, 2024
33,683,424 $6.02 4.4$30.2 
Exercisable and vested at December 31, 2024
31,698,321 $5.82 4.3$29.8 
(1)The aggregate intrinsic values have been calculated using the Company’s closing stock prices of $5.85 and $3.76 as of December 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively.
Summary of Restricted Stock Units Activity
A summary of RSU activity under the 2012 Plan and the 2021 Plan is presented below:
Number of Shares Weighted
Average
Grant Date
Fair Value
Balance as of December 31, 2023
29,943,818 $5.15 
Granted25,947,563 3.82 
Vested and converted to common stock (1)
(24,372,552)4.30 
Forfeited(3,629,419)4.65 
Balance as of December 31, 2024
27,889,410 $4.73 
(1)During the year ended December 31, 2024, the Company net settled all RSUs through which it issued an aggregate of 24.4 million shares of Class A common stock and withheld an aggregate of 8.1 million shares of Class A common stock to satisfy $35.0 million of tax withholding obligations on behalf of the Company’s employees.
Summary of Share-based Payment Arrangement, Expensed and Capitalized, Amount
Total stock-based compensation expense included in the consolidated statement of operations is as follows (in millions):
Year Ended December 31,
202420232022
Commissions and other related expense$— $11.6 $59.0 
Sales and marketing31.5 35.0 42.0 
Operations and support16.5 16.1 15.6 
Research and development58.0 45.7 57.5 
General and administrative21.5 49.8 60.4 
Total stock-based compensation expense$127.5 $158.2 $234.5 
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Income Taxes (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]  
Schedule of Loss Before Income Taxes
The Company’s loss before income taxes consisted of (in millions):
Year Ended December 31,
202420232022
United States$(158.6)$(314.1)$(610.4)
International3.7 (7.6)8.0 
Total$(154.9)$(321.7)$(602.4)
Schedule of Components of Income Tax Benefit (Provision)
The components of the Company’s income tax benefit (provision) consisted of (in millions):
Year Ended December 31,
202420232022
Current:
Federal$— $— $— 
State(0.3)(0.3)— 
Foreign(0.4)(0.1)(3.1)
Total current(0.7)(0.4)(3.1)
Deferred:   
Federal0.5 0.8 0.9 
State— — 0.3 
Foreign0.7 — 2.8 
Total deferred1.2 0.8 4.0 
Total benefit from income taxes$0.5 $0.4 $0.9 
Schedule of Effective Income Tax Rate Differed From the Statutory Federal Income Tax Rate
The effective income tax rate differed from the statutory federal income tax rate as follows:
Year Ended December 31,
202420232022
Tax at federal statutory rate21.0 %21.0 %21.0 %
State taxes, net of federal effect5.8 %5.2 %7.0 %
Change in valuation allowance(26.2)%(23.7)%(25.0)%
Stock-based compensation(0.6)%(3.6)%(2.4)%
Non-deductible executive compensation(1.0)%(0.6)%(0.6)%
Non-deductible expenses(0.4)%(0.4)%(0.4)%
Worthless stock deduction0.2 %3.2 %— %
Other1.5 %(1.0)%0.6 %
Benefit from income taxes0.3 %0.1 %0.2 %
Schedule of Components of Net Deferred Taxes Arising from Temporary Differences
The components of net deferred taxes arising from temporary differences were as follows (in millions):
December 31,
20242023
Deferred tax assets:
Nondeductible accruals$27.8 $14.4 
Stock-based compensation46.7 44.3 
Lease liabilities136.6 143.9 
Net operating loss carryforward476.8 462.1 
Allowance for credit losses10.1 10.7 
Accrued compensation16.9 27.6 
Capitalized research & development costs91.7 84.5 
Intangible assets18.5 12.1 
Other4.7 5.9 
Total deferred tax assets$829.8 $805.5 
Deferred tax liabilities:  
Operating lease right-of-use assets$(104.9)$(110.8)
Property and equipment(17.4)(26.6)
Total deferred tax liabilities(122.3)(137.4)
Less: valuation allowance(703.8)(664.9)
Net deferred tax assets$3.7 $3.2 
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Compass Concierge Receivables and Allowance for Credit Losses (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Receivables [Abstract]  
Summary of ACL for Concierge Receivables The following table summarizes the activity of the ACL for Concierge Receivables as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 (in millions):
December 31,
20242023
Opening balance$13.2 $14.7 
Allowances0.4 0.8 
Net write-offs and other(3.2)(2.3)
Closing balance$10.4 $13.2 
Summary of Aging Analysis of Concierge Receivables The following table presents the aging analysis of Concierge Receivables as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 (in millions):
December 31,
20242023
Current$30.2 $28.4 
31-90 days1.1 0.9 
Over 90 days3.5 7.9 
Total$34.8 $37.2 
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Net Loss Per Share Attributable to Compass, Inc. (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]  
Summary of Computation of Basic and Diluted Net Loss Per Share Attributable to Common Stockholders
The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted net loss per share attributable to Compass, Inc. (in millions, except share and per share amounts):
Year Ended December 31,
202420232022
Numerator:
Net loss attributable to Compass, Inc.$(154.4)$(321.3)$(601.5)
Denominator:   
Weighted-average shares used in computing net loss per share attributable to Compass, Inc., basic and diluted501,514,681 466,522,935 428,169,180 
Net loss per share attributable to Compass, Inc., basic and diluted$(0.31)$(0.69)$(1.40)
Summary of Computation of Diluted Net Loss Per Share Attributable to Common Stockholders
The following participating securities were excluded from the computation of diluted net loss per share attributable to Compass, Inc. for the periods presented because including them would have been anti-dilutive (on an as-converted basis):
Year Ended December 31,
202420232022
Outstanding stock options33,683,424 40,527,848 46,694,237 
Outstanding RSUs27,889,410 29,943,818 47,189,837 
Shares subject to the Employee Stock Purchase Plan327,107 589,729 583,749 
Unvested early exercised options— 11,230 91,770 
Unvested common stock94,165 — 138,892 
Contingent common stock to be issued in connection with the Strategic Transaction— 1,664,551 — 
Total61,994,106 72,737,176 94,698,485 
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Restructuring Activities (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]  
Summary of restructuring costs
The following table summarizes the total costs incurred in connection with the Company's restructuring activities taken during the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022 (in millions):
Year Ended December 31,
202420232022
Severance related personnel costs$— $8.9 $40.6 
Lease termination costs9.7 21.5 7.7 
Accelerated amortization of intangible assets— — 4.6 
Accelerated depreciation2.0 5.3 2.5 
Other restructuring activities— — 0.8 
Total expense$11.7 $35.7 $56.2 
The total costs incurred in connection with the Company's restructuring activities during the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022 were included in the consolidated statements of operations as follows (in millions):
Year Ended December 31,
202420232022
Restructuring costs$9.7 $30.4 $49.1 
Depreciation and amortization2.0 5.3 7.1 
Total expense$11.7 $35.7 $56.2 
Estimated timing of future lease-related payments
The following table summarizes the estimated timing of the Company's future lease and lease-related payments, net of amounts contractually subleased, related to restructuring activities for lease termination costs as of December 31, 2024 (in millions):
Payment Due by Period
2025$12.9 
20266.9 
20276.1 
Thereafter9.9 
Total$35.8 
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Business - Additional Information (Detail)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]  
Date of incorporation Oct. 04, 2012
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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Additional Information (Detail)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
USD ($)
segment
reportingUnit
Dec. 31, 2023
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2022
USD ($)
Accounting Policies [Line Items]      
Voting rights, percentage 50.00%    
Impairment losses for long lived assets $ 0.0    
Number of reporting units | reportingUnit 1    
Impairments goodwill $ 0.0    
Advertising costs $ 73.7 $ 96.6 $ 147.1
Number of operating segments | segment 1    
Number of reportable segments | segment 1    
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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Summary of Activity of the Allowance For Credit Losses For Accounts Receivable (Detail) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss [Roll Forward]    
Opening balance $ 8.6 $ 9.0
Changes in allowances (2.5) 3.6
Net write-offs and other (1.7) (4.0)
Closing balance $ 4.4 $ 8.6
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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Schedule of Useful Lives of Property and Equipment (Detail)
Dec. 31, 2024
Office furniture and equipment  
Property Plant And Equipment Useful Lives [Line Items]  
Property, plant and equipment, useful life 5 years
Computer software and internally-developed software  
Property Plant And Equipment Useful Lives [Line Items]  
Property, plant and equipment, useful life 3 years
Computer equipment  
Property Plant And Equipment Useful Lives [Line Items]  
Property, plant and equipment, useful life 3 years
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Acquisitions - Additional Information (Detail)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
USD ($)
vote
Dec. 31, 2023
USD ($)
business
Dec. 31, 2022
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2025
USD ($)
Mar. 31, 2025
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2021
USD ($)
Business Acquisition [Line Items]            
Payment to acquire business net of cash acquired $ 18.9 $ (0.7) $ 15.0      
Total contingent consideration 31.0 20.9 14.0     $ 24.4
Goodwill 233.6 209.8 198.4      
Contingent liabilities undiscounted estimated payment 35.4          
Compensation expenses, future services $ 0.2 $ 0.6 $ 13.4      
Customer relationships | Minimum            
Business Acquisition [Line Items]            
Useful life (in years) 3 years 2 years        
Customer relationships | Maximum            
Business Acquisition [Line Items]            
Useful life (in years) 9 years 9 years        
Trademarks | Minimum            
Business Acquisition [Line Items]            
Useful life (in years) 2 years 2 years        
Trademarks | Maximum            
Business Acquisition [Line Items]            
Useful life (in years) 9 years 9 years        
Latter & Blum Holdings, LLC            
Business Acquisition [Line Items]            
Ownership interest acquired (in percent) 100.00%          
Parks Village Nashville, LLC            
Business Acquisition [Line Items]            
Ownership interest acquired (in percent) 100.00%          
Residential Real Estate Brokerages            
Business Acquisition [Line Items]            
Number of businesses acquired | vote 2          
Residential Real Estate Brokerages, Title Insurance And Escrow Settlement Services Company            
Business Acquisition [Line Items]            
Business combination, consideration transferred, equity interests $ 26.1          
Payment to acquire business net of cash acquired 21.3          
Business combination, consideration transferred, deferred cash payment 2.7          
Total contingent consideration 7.1          
Recognized identifiable assets and liabilities assumed, other assets 20.0          
Recognized identifiable assets and liabilities assumed, other liabilities 18.3          
Goodwill 24.4          
Goodwill, deductible amount $ 9.3          
Residential Real Estate Brokerages, Title Insurance And Escrow Settlement Services Company | Minimum            
Business Acquisition [Line Items]            
Useful life (in years) 5 years          
Residential Real Estate Brokerages, Title Insurance And Escrow Settlement Services Company | Maximum            
Business Acquisition [Line Items]            
Useful life (in years) 6 years          
Residential Real Estate Brokerages, Title Insurance And Escrow Settlement Services Company | Forecast            
Business Acquisition [Line Items]            
Goodwill, deductible amount       $ 16.4    
Residential Real Estate Brokerages, Title Insurance And Escrow Settlement Services Company | Customer relationships            
Business Acquisition [Line Items]            
Recognized identifiable assets and liabilities assumed, intangible assets, other than goodwill $ 28.7          
Residential Real Estate Brokerages, Title Insurance And Escrow Settlement Services Company | Trademarks            
Business Acquisition [Line Items]            
Recognized identifiable assets and liabilities assumed, intangible assets, other than goodwill $ 2.4          
2023 Real Estate Brokerage            
Business Acquisition [Line Items]            
Ownership interest acquired (in percent)   100.00%        
Number of businesses acquired | business   2        
Recognized identifiable assets and liabilities assumed, other assets   $ 4.7        
Recognized identifiable assets and liabilities assumed, other liabilities   5.5        
Goodwill   10.8        
Goodwill, deductible amount   0.6        
Payment to acquire business, gross   1.1        
2023 Real Estate Brokerage | Class A common stock            
Business Acquisition [Line Items]            
Business combination, consideration transferred, equity interests   6.8        
2023 Real Estate Brokerage | Cash Consideration To Be Paid At A Later Date            
Business Acquisition [Line Items]            
Total contingent consideration   1.0        
2023 Real Estate Brokerage | Class A Common Stock And Cash, Earnings -Based Targets            
Business Acquisition [Line Items]            
Total contingent consideration   14.0        
2023 Real Estate Brokerage | Forecast            
Business Acquisition [Line Items]            
Goodwill, deductible amount         $ 17.9  
2023 Real Estate Brokerage | Customer relationships            
Business Acquisition [Line Items]            
Recognized identifiable assets and liabilities assumed, intangible assets, other than goodwill   $ 10.8        
Useful life (in years)   5 years        
Title Insurance and Escrow Settlement Services Company and Real Estate Brokerage            
Business Acquisition [Line Items]            
Ownership interest acquired (in percent)     100.00%      
Payment to acquire business net of cash acquired     $ 12.1      
Recognized identifiable assets and liabilities assumed, other assets     1.0      
Recognized identifiable assets and liabilities assumed, other liabilities     2.5      
Goodwill     8.8      
Goodwill, deductible amount     0.3      
Additional cash payable     $ 3.6      
Title Insurance and Escrow Settlement Services Company and Real Estate Brokerage | Minimum            
Business Acquisition [Line Items]            
Useful life (in years)     3 years      
Title Insurance and Escrow Settlement Services Company and Real Estate Brokerage | Maximum            
Business Acquisition [Line Items]            
Useful life (in years)     5 years      
Title Insurance and Escrow Settlement Services Company and Real Estate Brokerage | Customer relationships            
Business Acquisition [Line Items]            
Recognized identifiable assets and liabilities assumed, intangible assets, other than goodwill     $ 8.1      
Title Insurance and Escrow Settlement Services Company and Real Estate Brokerage | Trademarks            
Business Acquisition [Line Items]            
Recognized identifiable assets and liabilities assumed, intangible assets, other than goodwill     1.1      
Title Insurance and Escrow Settlement Services Company and Real Estate Brokerage | Class A common stock            
Business Acquisition [Line Items]            
Business combination, consideration transferred, equity interests     $ 0.8      
Title Insurance and Escrow Settlement Services Company and Real Estate Brokerage | Forecast            
Business Acquisition [Line Items]            
Goodwill, deductible amount         $ 1.6  
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Acquisitions - Summary of Changes in Contingent Consideration Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis (Detail) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Changes In Contingent Consideration Measured At Fair Value On A Recurring Basis [Roll Forward]      
Opening balance $ 20.9 $ 14.0 $ 24.4
Acquisitions 7.1 14.0 3.6
Fair value losses (gains) included in net loss 6.0 2.6 (2.2)
Payments (3.0) (9.7) (11.8)
Closing balance $ 31.0 $ 20.9 $ 14.0
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Joint Venture - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Jul. 31, 2021
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]        
Contributed capital $ 2,000,000.0 $ 1,200,000 $ 15,000,000.0  
Equity in loss of unconsolidated entity (600,000) (3,300,000) (12,200,000)  
Origin Point Member        
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]        
Investment 5,700,000      
Equity in loss of unconsolidated entity (600,000) (3,300,000) $ (12,200,000)  
Proceeds from equity method investment, distribution $ 0 $ 0    
OriginPoint LLC Joint Venture        
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]        
Consolidated entity investment ownership (in percent)       49.90%
OriginPoint LLC Joint Venture | Guaranteed Rate        
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]        
Ownership percentage of the other partner (in percent)       50.10%
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Fair Value of Financial Assets and Liabilities - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3    
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]    
Contingent consideration fair value disclosure $ 31.0 $ 20.9
Cash And Money Market Funds | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1    
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]    
Cash and cash equivalents, fair value disclosure $ 223.8 $ 166.9
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Fair Value of Financial Assets and Liabilities - Balances of Contingent Consideration (Detail) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]        
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities $ 3.3 $ 4.5    
Other non-current liabilities 27.7 16.4    
Total contingent consideration $ 31.0 $ 20.9 $ 14.0 $ 24.4
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Property and Equipment, Net - Summary of Property Plant and Equipment (Detail) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Property and equipment, gross $ 299.6 $ 293.0
Less: accumulated depreciation (174.1) (141.3)
Property and equipment, net 125.5 151.7
Leasehold improvements    
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Property and equipment, gross 186.2 186.7
Office furniture and equipment    
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Property and equipment, gross 37.4 36.9
Computer software and internally-developed software    
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Property and equipment, gross 49.9 42.7
Computer equipment    
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Property and equipment, gross $ 26.1 $ 26.7
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Property and Equipment, Net - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]      
Depreciation $ 47.5 $ 57.1 $ 48.2
Computer software and internally-developed software      
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]      
Depreciation 11.6 12.3 $ 9.4
Capitalized computer software $ 9.7 $ 5.7  
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Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Net - Summary of Goodwill (Detail) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Goodwill [Roll Forward]    
Goodwill, beginning balance $ 209.8 $ 198.4
Acquisitions 24.4 11.4
Measurement period adjustments (0.6)  
Goodwill, ending balance $ 233.6 $ 209.8
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Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Net - Summary of Carrying Amounts and Accumulated Amortization of Intangible Assets (Detail) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net [Abstract]    
Accumulated Amortization $ (135.7) $ (100.8)
Total 73.5  
Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill) [Abstract]    
Gross Carrying Amount 209.5 178.4
Accumulated Amortization (135.7) (100.8)
Intangible assets, net 73.8 77.6
Customer relationships    
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net [Abstract]    
Gross Carrying Amount 188.8 160.1
Accumulated Amortization (123.5) (92.0)
Total $ 65.3 $ 68.1
Weighted Average Remaining Useful Life (Years) 3 years 3 months 18 days 2 years 10 months 24 days
Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill) [Abstract]    
Accumulated Amortization $ (123.5) $ (92.0)
Acquired technology    
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]    
Useful life (in years) 5 years 5 years
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net [Abstract]    
Gross Carrying Amount $ 5.5 $ 5.5
Accumulated Amortization (4.0) (2.9)
Total $ 1.5 $ 2.6
Weighted Average Remaining Useful Life (Years) 1 year 3 months 18 days 2 years 3 months 18 days
Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill) [Abstract]    
Accumulated Amortization $ (4.0) $ (2.9)
Trademarks    
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net [Abstract]    
Gross Carrying Amount 14.9 12.5
Accumulated Amortization (8.2) (5.9)
Total $ 6.7 $ 6.6
Weighted Average Remaining Useful Life (Years) 3 years 10 months 24 days 4 years 2 months 12 days
Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill) [Abstract]    
Accumulated Amortization $ (8.2) $ (5.9)
Minimum | Customer relationships    
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]    
Useful life (in years) 3 years 2 years
Minimum | Trademarks    
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]    
Useful life (in years) 2 years 2 years
Maximum | Customer relationships    
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]    
Useful life (in years) 9 years 9 years
Maximum | Trademarks    
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]    
Useful life (in years) 9 years 9 years
Domain name    
Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]    
Indefinite-lived intangible assets $ 0.3 $ 0.3
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Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Net - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]      
Amortization of intangible assets $ 34.9 $ 32.9 $ 38.1
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Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Net - Summary of Finite Lived Intangible Assets Future Amortization Expense (Detail)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2024
USD ($)
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net, Amortization Expense, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]  
2025 $ 30.5
2026 17.9
2027 11.6
2028 7.6
2029 4.5
Thereafter 1.4
Total $ 73.5
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Other Current Assets and Accrued Expenses and Other Current Liabilities - Summary of Other Current Assets (Detail) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Deferred Costs, Capitalized, Prepaid, and Other Assets Disclosure [Abstract]    
Prepaid agent incentives $ 9.4 $ 22.2
Other 23.8 32.3
Other current assets $ 33.2 $ 54.5
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Other Current Assets and Accrued Expenses and Other Current Liabilities - Summary of Accrued Expenses and Other Liabilities (Detail) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Deferred Costs, Capitalized, Prepaid, and Other Assets Disclosure [Abstract]    
Accrued compensation $ 51.1 $ 43.3
Accrued Litigation Charge 28.8 0.0
Other 60.4 47.5
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities $ 140.3 $ 90.8
v3.25.0.1
Debt - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Aug. 04, 2023
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Mar. 31, 2021
Jul. 31, 2020
Debt [Line Items]          
Letters of credit   $ 53.8 $ 44.4    
Concierge credit facility          
Debt [Line Items]          
Maximum borrowing capacity         $ 75.0
Debt instrument interest rate (in percent)   7.49%      
Concierge credit facility | Concierge Facility Used Greater Than Fifty Percent          
Debt [Line Items]          
Unused capacity commitment fee (in percent) 0.35%        
Line of credit facility, unused capacity, commitment fee, threshold 50.00%        
Concierge credit facility | Concierge Facility Used Less Than Fifty Percent          
Debt [Line Items]          
Unused capacity commitment fee (in percent) 0.50%        
Line of credit facility, unused capacity, commitment fee, threshold 50.00%        
Concierge credit facility | Secured Overnight Financing Rate (SOFR)          
Debt [Line Items]          
Debt instrument, basis spread on variable rate 2.75%        
Revolving credit facility          
Debt [Line Items]          
Maximum borrowing capacity   $ 350.0   $ 350.0  
Debt instrument, basis spread on variable rate   1.00%      
Unused capacity commitment fee (in percent)   0.175%      
Line of credit facility maximum borrowing capacity sublimit       $ 125.0  
Outstanding borrowings   $ 0.0      
Revolving credit facility | Minimum          
Debt [Line Items]          
Liquidity required by financial covenants   150.0      
Revolving credit facility | Minimum | Four Fiscal Quarters Thereafter          
Debt [Line Items]          
Required consolidated revenue threshold   $ 4,668.0      
Revolving credit facility | Secured Overnight Financing Rate (SOFR)          
Debt [Line Items]          
Debt instrument, basis spread on variable rate   1.50%      
Debt instrument, basis spread on variable rate, adjustment   0.10%      
Revolving credit facility | Base Rate          
Debt [Line Items]          
Debt instrument, basis spread on variable rate   0.50%      
Revolving credit facility | Fed Funds Effective Rate Overnight Index Swap Rate          
Debt [Line Items]          
Debt instrument, basis spread on variable rate   0.50%      
Revolving credit facility | Secured Overnight Financing Rate (SOFR) Term Rate          
Debt [Line Items]          
Debt instrument, basis spread on variable rate   1.00%      
Revolving credit facility | Debt Default Interest Rate          
Debt [Line Items]          
Debt instrument, basis spread on variable rate   2.00%      
Letter of Credit          
Debt [Line Items]          
Letters of credit   $ 53.8      
v3.25.0.1
Leases - Summary of Operating Leases (Detail) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Leases [Abstract]      
Operating lease costs $ 101.6 $ 109.8 $ 113.7
Short-term lease costs 3.4 3.5 7.3
Sublease income (5.8) (5.1) (3.7)
Variable lease costs 36.0 37.6 35.4
Total $ 135.2 $ 145.8 $ 152.7
v3.25.0.1
Leases - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Lease cost $ 135.2 $ 145.8 $ 152.7
Future undiscounted lease payments under leases 15.3    
Sales and marketing      
Lease cost 131.4 138.5 141.5
General and administrative      
Lease cost $ 3.8 $ 7.3 $ 11.2
v3.25.0.1
Leases - Summary of Supplemental Cash Flow Information Related To leases (Detail) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of operating lease liabilities:      
Operating cash flows used in operating leases $ 127.3 $ 126.9 $ 118.8
Supplemental disclosure of non-cash leasing activities:      
ROU assets obtained in exchange for new operating lease liabilities $ 68.2 $ 25.3 $ 94.7
v3.25.0.1
Leases - Summary of Weighted-average Remaining Lease Term and Discount Rate (Detail)
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Leases [Abstract]    
Weighted average remaining lease term (years) 5 years 8 months 12 days 5 years 10 months 24 days
Weighted average discount rate 5.70% 4.90%
v3.25.0.1
Leases - Summary of Operating Lease Liability Maturity (Detail)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2024
USD ($)
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, to be Paid [Abstract]  
2025 $ 117.7
2026 106.7
2027 90.4
2028 79.5
2029 65.5
Thereafter 101.1
Total future lease payments 560.9
Less: imputed interest (86.9)
Present value of lease liabilities $ 474.0
v3.25.0.1
Commitments and Contingencies - Additional Information (Detail)
$ in Millions
3 Months Ended
Mar. 21, 2024
USD ($)
Jun. 30, 2025
Jun. 30, 2024
Mar. 31, 2024
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2024
USD ($)
lawsuit
Dec. 31, 2023
USD ($)
Nov. 02, 2023
brokerage
Loss contingency, number of brokerages involved | brokerage             7
Letters of credit         $ 53.8 $ 44.4  
Escrow and trust deposits         147.1 120.0  
Revolving credit facility              
Letters of credit         $ 53.8 43.8  
Cash and Cash Equivalents              
Letters of credit           $ 0.6  
Antitrust Lawsuits              
Litigation settlement, amount awarded to other party $ 57.5     $ 57.5      
Litigation settlement, amount awarded to other party, percentage paid     0.50        
Antitrust Lawsuits | Forecast              
Litigation settlement, amount awarded to other party, percentage to be paid within one year   0.50          
Putative Class Action Lawsuit              
Loss contingency, number of lawsuits | lawsuit         8    
Individual Law Suit              
Loss contingency, number of lawsuits | lawsuit         1    
v3.25.0.1
Preferred Stock and Common Stock - Additional Information (Detail)
$ / shares in Units, $ in Millions
1 Months Ended
Aug. 31, 2023
USD ($)
shares
Dec. 31, 2024
vote
$ / shares
shares
Dec. 31, 2023
$ / shares
shares
Apr. 30, 2021
$ / shares
shares
Class of Stock [Line Items]        
Common stock, authorized (in shares)   13,850,000,000 13,850,000,000  
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share) | $ / shares   $ 0.00001 $ 0.00001  
Strategic transaction, consideration received | $ $ 32.3      
Strategic transaction, consideration received (in shares) 9,000,000      
Strategic transaction, contingent consideration, range of outcomes, high | $ $ 5.5      
Undesignated Preferred Stock        
Class of Stock [Line Items]        
Preferred stock, shares authorized (in shares)       25,000,000.0
Preferred stock, par value (in dollars per share) | $ / shares       $ 0.00001
Preferred stock, shares outstanding (in shares)   0 0  
Preferred stock, shares issued (in shares)   0 0  
Class C common stock        
Class of Stock [Line Items]        
Voting rights, number of votes per share | vote   20    
Common stock, authorized (in shares)   100,000,000 100,000,000  
Class C common stock | Restated Certificate Of Incorporation        
Class of Stock [Line Items]        
Common stock, authorized (in shares)       100,000,000
Class A common stock        
Class of Stock [Line Items]        
Voting rights, number of votes per share | vote   1    
Common stock conversion ratio   1    
Common stock, authorized (in shares)   12,500,000,000 12,500,000,000  
Class A common stock | Restated Certificate Of Incorporation        
Class of Stock [Line Items]        
Common stock, authorized (in shares)       12,500,000,000
Class B common stock        
Class of Stock [Line Items]        
Voting rights, number of votes per share | vote   0    
Common stock conversion ratio   1    
Common stock, authorized (in shares)   1,250,000,000 1,250,000,000  
Class B common stock | Restated Certificate Of Incorporation        
Class of Stock [Line Items]        
Common stock, authorized (in shares)       1,250,000,000
v3.25.0.1
Preferred Stock and Common Stock - Schedule of Stock by Class (Detail) - shares
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Class of Stock [Line Items]    
Shares Authorized 13,850,000,000 13,850,000,000
Shares Issued 513,143,108 484,893,266
Shares Outstanding 513,143,108 484,893,266
Class A common stock    
Class of Stock [Line Items]    
Shares Authorized 12,500,000,000 12,500,000,000
Shares Issued 501,384,321 465,633,122
Shares Outstanding 501,384,321 465,633,122
Class B common stock    
Class of Stock [Line Items]    
Shares Authorized 1,250,000,000 1,250,000,000
Shares Issued 0 0
Shares Outstanding 0 0
Class C common stock    
Class of Stock [Line Items]    
Shares Authorized 100,000,000 100,000,000
Shares Issued 11,758,787 19,260,144
Shares Outstanding 11,758,787 19,260,144
v3.25.0.1
Stock-Based Compensation - Additional Information (Detail)
1 Months Ended 12 Months Ended 24 Months Ended
Feb. 28, 2021
USD ($)
shares
Jan. 31, 2023
shares
Feb. 28, 2022
shares
Feb. 28, 2021
shares
Dec. 31, 2025
grant
Dec. 31, 2024
USD ($)
shares
Dec. 31, 2023
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2022
USD ($)
grant
Dec. 31, 2021
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2023
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2022
USD ($)
grant
Jan. 01, 2025
shares
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]                        
Total stock-based compensation expense           $ 127,500,000 $ 158,200,000 $ 234,500,000        
Intrinsic value of options           $ 13,000,000.0 6,200,000 20,300,000        
2021 Equity Incentive Plan                        
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]                        
Number of shares available for grant (in shares) | shares 29,700,000     29,700,000   60,800,000            
2021 Equity Incentive Plan | Subsequent Event                        
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]                        
Number of additional shares available for grant (in shares) | shares                       25,700,000
2021 Agent Equity Program                        
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]                        
Total stock-based compensation expense               15,200,000 $ 84,800,000   $ 100,000,000.0  
2022 Agent Equity Program                        
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]                        
Total stock-based compensation expense           $ 11,600,000 41,700,000     $ 53,300,000    
Outstanding stock options                        
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]                        
Total stock-based compensation expense           $ 17,700,000 25,600,000 $ 35,200,000        
Service based vesting period (in years)           4 years            
Unrecognized compensation cost           $ 11,800,000            
Unrecognized compensation costs, period of recognition (in years)           1 year 2 months 12 days            
Outstanding stock options | 2012 Stock Incentive Plan                        
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]                        
Expiration period           10 years            
Restricted Stock Units                        
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]                        
Number of consecutive annual grants | grant               4     4  
Annual reduction in grant amount, percent           0.25            
Award vesting period (in years)           1 year   1 year 4 years      
Number of shares committed to grant (in shares) | shares           26,400,000            
Granted (in shares) | shares           25,947,563            
Restricted Stock Units | Forecast                        
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]                        
Number of consecutive annual grants | grant         1              
Award vesting period (in years)         4 years              
Restricted Stock Units | Class A common stock                        
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]                        
Shares issued in period (in shares) | shares           24,400,000            
Restricted Stock Units | 2012 Stock Incentive Plan                        
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]                        
Expiration period           7 years            
Restricted Stock Units | 2021 Agent Equity Program                        
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]                        
Stock-based compensation expense, liability                 $ 100,000,000.0      
Restricted Stock Units | 2021 Agent Equity Program | Class A common stock                        
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]                        
Granted (in shares) | shares     13,600,000                  
Restricted Stock Units | 2022 Agent Equity Program                        
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]                        
Granted (in shares) | shares   14,100,000                    
Stock-based compensation expense, liability               $ 53,300,000     $ 53,300,000  
Shares subject to the Employee Stock Purchase Plan | 2021 Equity Incentive Plan                        
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]                        
Increase in the shares authorized for issuance as a percentage of shares outstanding (in percent)       5.00%                
Shares subject to the Employee Stock Purchase Plan | 2021 Employee Stock Purchase Plan                        
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]                        
Increase in the shares authorized for issuance as a percentage of shares outstanding (in percent) 1.00%                      
Number of ESPP shares authorized (in shares) | shares 7,400,000     7,400,000                
Purchase period 6 months                      
Purchase price of common stock, percent of market price (in percent) 85.00%                      
Total stock-based compensation expense           $ 1,000,000.0 1,300,000          
Employee withholdings for future purchases under the ESPP           $ 1,100,000 $ 1,000,000     $ 1,000,000    
Shares subject to the Employee Stock Purchase Plan | 2021 Employee Stock Purchase Plan | Class A common stock                        
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]                        
Number of shares available for grant (in shares) | shares           18,100,000            
Maximum employee subscription amount $ 12,500                      
Shares issued in period (in shares) | shares           700,000            
Shares subject to the Employee Stock Purchase Plan | 2021 Employee Stock Purchase Plan | Maximum                        
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]                        
Number of ESPP shares authorized (in shares) | shares 150,000,000.0     150,000,000.0                
Unvested Restricted Stock units                        
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]                        
Unrecognized compensation costs, period of recognition (in years)           2 years 2 months 12 days            
Amount not yet recognized           $ 102,900,000            
v3.25.0.1
Stock-Based Compensation - Summary of Stock Option Activity (Detail) - USD ($)
$ / shares in Units, $ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2019
Number of Shares      
Balance, beginning of period (in shares) 40,527,848    
Options granted (in shares) 970    
Options exercised (in shares) (4,722,210)    
Options forfeited (in shares) (2,123,184)    
Balance, end of period (in shares) 33,683,424 40,527,848  
Exercisable and vested at end of period (in shares) 31,698,321    
Weighted Average Exercise Price      
Balance, beginning of period (in dollars per share) $ 5.60    
Options granted (in dollars per share) 7.07    
Options exercised (in dollars per share) 2.11    
Options forfeited (in dollars per share) 6.69    
Balance, end of period (in dollars per share) 6.02 $ 5.60  
Exercisable and vested at end of period (in dollars per shares) $ 5.82    
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Additional Disclosures [Abstract]      
Balance, weighted-average remaining contractual life (in years) 4 years 4 months 24 days 5 years 1 month 6 days  
Exercisable at end of period, weighted-average remaining contractual life (in years) 4 years 3 months 18 days    
Balance, aggregate intrinsic value $ 30.2 $ 20.2  
Exercisable and vested at end of period, aggregate intrinsic value $ 29.8    
Closing stock price (in dollars per share) $ 5.85 $ 3.76  
Outside of 2012 Plan      
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]      
Options early exercised (in shares)     1,100,000
v3.25.0.1
Stock-Based Compensation - Summary of Restricted Stock Units Activity (Detail) - USD ($)
$ / shares in Units, $ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value      
Taxes paid related to net share settlement of equity $ 35.0 $ 23.5 $ 23.5
Restricted Stock Units      
Number of Shares      
Balance as of the beginning of the period (in shares) 29,943,818    
Granted (in shares) 25,947,563    
Vested and converted to common stock (in shares) (24,372,552)    
Forfeited (in shares) (3,629,419)    
Balance as of the end of period (in shares) 27,889,410 29,943,818  
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value      
Balance as of the beginning of the period (in dollars per share) $ 4.73 $ 5.15  
Granted (in dollars per share) 3.82    
Vested (in dollars per share) 4.30    
Forfeited (in dollars per share) 4.65    
Balance as of the end of period (in dollars per share) $ 4.73 $ 5.15  
Taxes paid related to net share settlement of equity $ 35.0    
Restricted Stock Units | Class A common stock      
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value      
Shares issued in period (in shares) 24,400,000    
Shares withheld for tax withholding obligation (in shares) 8,100,000    
v3.25.0.1
Stock-Based Compensation - Share-based Payment Arrangement, Expensed and Capitalized, Amount (Detail) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Expensed and Capitalized, Amount [Line Items]      
Total stock-based compensation expense $ 127.5 $ 158.2 $ 234.5
Commissions and other related expense      
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Expensed and Capitalized, Amount [Line Items]      
Total stock-based compensation expense 0.0 11.6 59.0
Sales and marketing      
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Expensed and Capitalized, Amount [Line Items]      
Total stock-based compensation expense 31.5 35.0 42.0
Operations and support      
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Expensed and Capitalized, Amount [Line Items]      
Total stock-based compensation expense 16.5 16.1 15.6
Research and development      
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Expensed and Capitalized, Amount [Line Items]      
Total stock-based compensation expense 58.0 45.7 57.5
General and administrative      
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Expensed and Capitalized, Amount [Line Items]      
Total stock-based compensation expense $ 21.5 $ 49.8 $ 60.4
v3.25.0.1
Income Taxes - Schedule of Loss Before Income Taxes (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]      
United States $ (158.6) $ (314.1) $ (610.4)
International 3.7 (7.6) 8.0
Total $ (154.9) $ (321.7) $ (602.4)
v3.25.0.1
Income Taxes - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Income Tax Disclosure [Line Items]      
Income (Loss) from continuing operations before income taxes, noncontrolling interest $ (154,900,000) $ (321,700,000) $ (602,400,000)
Equity in loss of unconsolidated entity 600,000 3,300,000 12,200,000
Net income attributable to non-controlling interests (100,000) 1,200,000 0
Valuation allowance 703,800,000 664,900,000  
Increase in valuation allowance $ 38,900,000    
Operating loss carryforwards limited utilization, percentage of taxable income 80.00%    
Uncertain tax positions $ 0 0 0
Interest and penalties recognized 0 0 $ 0
Domestic Tax Authority      
Income Tax Disclosure [Line Items]      
Operating loss carryforwards 1,700,000,000 1,600,000,000  
Domestic Tax Authority | Two Thousand And Thirty Two      
Income Tax Disclosure [Line Items]      
Operating loss carryforwards 152,000,000.0    
Domestic Tax Authority | Unlimited Carryforward      
Income Tax Disclosure [Line Items]      
Operating loss carryforwards 1,500,000,000    
State and Local Jurisdiction | Two Thousand and Twenty Six      
Income Tax Disclosure [Line Items]      
Operating loss carryforwards $ 2,000,000,000.0 $ 1,900,000,000  
v3.25.0.1
Income Taxes - Schedule of Components of Income Tax Benefit (Provision) (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Current:      
Federal tax benefit (expense) $ 0.0 $ 0.0 $ 0.0
State benefit (expense) (0.3) (0.3) 0.0
Foreign tax benefit (expense) (0.4) (0.1) (3.1)
Total current benefit (expense) (0.7) (0.4) (3.1)
Deferred:      
Federal tax benefit (expense) 0.5 0.8 0.9
State benefit (expense) 0.0 0.0 0.3
Foreign tax benefit (expense) 0.7 0.0 2.8
Total deferred benefit (expense) 1.2 0.8 4.0
Total benefit from income taxes $ 0.5 $ 0.4 $ 0.9
v3.25.0.1
Income Taxes - Schedule of Effective Income Tax Rate Differed From the Statutory Federal Income Tax Rate (Details)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Percent [Abstract]      
Tax at federal statutory rate 21.00% 21.00% 21.00%
State taxes, net of federal effect 5.80% 5.20% 7.00%
Change in valuation allowance (26.20%) (23.70%) (25.00%)
Stock-based compensation (0.60%) (3.60%) (2.40%)
Non-deductible executive compensation (1.00%) (0.60%) (0.60%)
Non-deductible expenses (0.40%) (0.40%) (0.40%)
Worthless stock deduction 0.002 0.032 0
Other 1.50% (1.00%) 0.60%
Benefit from income taxes 0.30% 0.10% 0.20%
v3.25.0.1
Income Taxes - Schedule of Components of Net Deferred Taxes Arising from Temporary Differences (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Deferred tax assets:    
Nondeductible accruals $ 27.8 $ 14.4
Stock-based compensation 46.7 44.3
Lease liabilities 136.6 143.9
Net operating loss carryforward 476.8 462.1
Allowance for credit losses 10.1 10.7
Accrued compensation 16.9 27.6
Capitalized research & development costs 91.7 84.5
Intangible assets 18.5 12.1
Other 4.7 5.9
Total deferred tax assets 829.8 805.5
Deferred tax liabilities:    
Operating lease right-of-use assets (104.9) (110.8)
Property and equipment (17.4) (26.6)
Total deferred tax liabilities (122.3) (137.4)
Less: valuation allowance (703.8) (664.9)
Net deferred tax assets $ 3.7 $ 3.2
v3.25.0.1
Compass Concierge Receivables and Allowance for Credit Losses - Additional Information (Detail)
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Receivables [Abstract]    
Financing receivables related to unsold properties (in percent) 97.00% 97.00%
v3.25.0.1
Compass Concierge Receivables and Allowance for Credit Losses - Summary of Activity of The ACL For concierge receivables (Detail) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss [Roll Forward]    
Beginning of period $ 13.2 $ 14.7
Allowances 0.4 0.8
Net write-offs and other (3.2) (2.3)
End of period $ 10.4 $ 13.2
v3.25.0.1
Compass Concierge Receivables and Allowance for Credit Losses - Schedule of Aging Analysis of Concierge Receivables (Detail) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Financing Receivable, Past Due [Line Items]    
Concierge receivables $ 34.8 $ 37.2
Current    
Financing Receivable, Past Due [Line Items]    
Concierge receivables 30.2 28.4
31-90 days    
Financing Receivable, Past Due [Line Items]    
Concierge receivables 1.1 0.9
Over 90 days    
Financing Receivable, Past Due [Line Items]    
Concierge receivables $ 3.5 $ 7.9
v3.25.0.1
Net Loss Per Share Attributable to Compass, Inc. - Schedule of Computation of Basic and Diluted Net Loss Per Share Attributable to Common Stockholders (Detail) - USD ($)
$ / shares in Units, $ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Numerator:      
Net loss attributable to Compass, Inc. $ (154.4) $ (321.3) $ (601.5)
Denominator:      
Weighted-average shares used in computing net loss per share attributable to Compass, Inc., basic (in shares) 501,514,681 466,522,935 428,169,180
Weighted-average shares used in computing net loss per share attributable to Compass, Inc., diluted (in shares) 501,514,681 466,522,935 428,169,180
Net loss per share attributable to Compass, Inc., basic (in dollars per share) $ (0.31) $ (0.69) $ (1.40)
Net loss per share attributable to Compass, Inc., diluted (in dollars per share) $ (0.31) $ (0.69) $ (1.40)
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Net Loss Per Share Attributable to Compass, Inc. - Schedule of Computation of Diluted Net Loss Per Share Attributable to Common Stockholders (Detail) - shares
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]      
Antidilutive securities excluded from computation of earnings per share (in shares) 61,994,106 72,737,176 94,698,485
Outstanding stock options      
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]      
Antidilutive securities excluded from computation of earnings per share (in shares) 33,683,424 40,527,848 46,694,237
Outstanding RSUs      
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]      
Antidilutive securities excluded from computation of earnings per share (in shares) 27,889,410 29,943,818 47,189,837
Shares subject to the Employee Stock Purchase Plan      
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]      
Antidilutive securities excluded from computation of earnings per share (in shares) 327,107 589,729 583,749
Unvested early exercised options      
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]      
Antidilutive securities excluded from computation of earnings per share (in shares) 0 11,230 91,770
Unvested common stock      
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]      
Antidilutive securities excluded from computation of earnings per share (in shares) 94,165 0 138,892
Contingent common stock to be issued in connection with the Strategic Transaction      
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]      
Antidilutive securities excluded from computation of earnings per share (in shares) 0 1,664,551 0
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Restructuring Activities - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]      
Restructuring, incurred cost $ 11.7 $ 35.7 $ 56.2
Accelerated depreciation      
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]      
Restructuring, incurred cost 2.0 5.3 2.5
Accelerated amortization of intangible assets      
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]      
Restructuring, incurred cost 0.0 0.0 4.6
Restructuring costs      
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]      
Restructuring, incurred cost $ 9.7 $ 30.4 $ 49.1
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Restructuring Activities - Summary Of Restructuring Costs Incurred (Detail) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]      
Restructuring, incurred cost $ 11.7 $ 35.7 $ 56.2
Severance related personnel costs      
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]      
Restructuring, incurred cost 0.0 8.9 40.6
Lease termination costs      
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]      
Restructuring, incurred cost 9.7 21.5 7.7
Accelerated amortization of intangible assets      
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]      
Restructuring, incurred cost 0.0 0.0 4.6
Accelerated depreciation      
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]      
Restructuring, incurred cost 2.0 5.3 2.5
Other restructuring activities      
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]      
Restructuring, incurred cost $ 0.0 $ 0.0 $ 0.8
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Restructuring Activities - Total Costs Incurred in Connection to Restructuring Activities Included in Statements of Operations (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]      
Restructuring, incurred cost $ 11.7 $ 35.7 $ 56.2
Restructuring costs      
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]      
Restructuring, incurred cost $ 9.7 $ 30.4 49.1
Restructuring, Incurred Cost, Statement of Income or Comprehensive Income [Extensible Enumeration] Restructuring costs Restructuring costs  
Depreciation and amortization      
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]      
Restructuring, incurred cost     $ 7.1
Restructuring, Incurred Cost, Statement of Income or Comprehensive Income [Extensible Enumeration] Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Nonproduction Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Nonproduction  
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Restructuring Activities - Remaining Liability For Lease Termination Costs (Details) - Lease termination costs
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2024
USD ($)
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]  
2025 $ 12.9
2026 6.9
2027 6.1
Thereafter 9.9
Total $ 35.8
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Subsequent Event (Details) - Christie's International Real Estate - Subsequent Event
$ / shares in Units, shares in Millions, $ in Millions
Jan. 13, 2025
USD ($)
$ / shares
shares
Subsequent Event [Line Items]  
Consideration transferred | $ $ 150
Equity interest issued or issuable (in shares) | shares 44.1
Post-closing share price calculation period, trading days 10 days
Post-closing share price threshold, purchase price adjustment | $ $ 344
Post-closing share adjustment, maximum dollar value affected | $ $ 50
Post-closing share adjustment, maximum shares affected (in shares) | shares 5.6
Post-closing share price floor, purchase price adjustment (in dollars per share) | $ / shares $ 6.6612
Post-closing share adjustment, maximum shares issuable (in shares) | shares 7.5
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Schedule II. Valuation and Qualifying Accounts (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Accounts receivable allowance for credit loss      
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward]      
Balance at Beginning of Year $ 8.6 $ 9.0 $ 7.1
Charged to Costs and Expenses (2.5) 3.6 5.5
Write- offs (1.7) (4.0) (3.6)
Other 0.0 0.0 0.0
Balance at End of Year 4.4 8.6 9.0
Compass Concierge receivable allowance for credit loss      
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward]      
Balance at Beginning of Year 13.2 14.7 17.3
Charged to Costs and Expenses 0.4 0.8 1.8
Write- offs (3.2) (2.3) (4.4)
Other 0.0 0.0 0.0
Balance at End of Year 10.4 13.2 14.7
Valuation allowance for deferred tax assets      
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward]      
Balance at Beginning of Year 664.9 594.2 448.4
Charged to Costs and Expenses 0.0 0.0 0.0
Write- offs 0.0 0.0 0.0
Other 38.9 70.7 145.8
Balance at End of Year $ 703.8 $ 664.9 $ 594.2