Now part of the world’s largest real estate brokerage, we’re expanding our reach, resources, and network in Newport Beach and beyond—so our clients gain more opportunity, stronger execution, and even greater confidence in every transaction.
The real estate industry just experienced a landmark shift—one that will meaningfully benefit our clients here in Newport Beach, Costa Mesa, and throughout Orange County.
On January 9, 2026, Compass announced it completed its all-stock combination with Anywhere Real Estate Inc.(the parent company of some of the most recognized brands in residential real estate, including our brokerage, Coldwell Banker, along with names including Sotheby’s International Realty, Corcoran, CENTURY 21, ERA, Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate, and more).
First—what doesn’t change: our service, our standards, our philosophy
If you’ve worked with Lucas Real Estate Group, you already know our model:
- High-touch representation
- Strategy-first pricing and negotiation
- Proactive risk management (contract, disclosures, and liability awareness)
- Concierge-level guidance from prep → marketing → escrow → closing
That doesn’t change.
What changes is the size of the platform behind us, and the depth of resources we can deploy—locally and globally—on behalf of our clients.
What does change: a bigger platform that expands what we can do for you
1) A larger network = more opportunity and stronger execution
The combined organization connects a massive community of agents, teams, and affiliated broker-owners across major markets and international hubs. In practical terms, that means:
- A stronger referral and relocation pipeline
- More ways to identify qualified buyers (especially for premium homes)
- Better cross-market matchmaking (LA / OC / Bay Area / NYC / international feeders)
For our clients, this translates into more reach, more relationships, and more leverage—without sacrificing discretion or personalization.
2) More “local intelligence” without losing discretion
Real estate isn’t just data—it’s people: who’s moving, who’s looking quietly, who needs timing flexibility, who has specific lifestyle requirements.
With a larger network, we expect a measurable upgrade in:
- Agent-to-agent collaboration
- Early awareness of upcoming inventory
- Smoother coordination on complex deals (trust sales, privacy needs, tight timelines)
3) Technology and marketing that help clients win—especially in a competitive market
Compass has long emphasized tech-enabled tools and marketing systems; Anywhere brings major scale, brand power, and complementary services. Together, the public rationale is a “premier platform” designed to help agents serve clients more effectively.
What that means for our real estate clients:
- Sharper market targeting
- More sophisticated digital exposure and buyer outreach
- Faster iteration on pricing strategy and showing feedback loops
- Stronger support systems behind the scenes, helping us stay focused on what matters: your outcome
The Lucas Real Estate Group takeaway
We’ve always been proud to be affiliated with Coldwell Banker Newport Beach—one of the most respected offices anywhere.
Now, with Compass and Anywhere operating as one combined organization, we believe our clients will see even greater benefits:
- broader buyer access,
- deeper professional networks,
- enhanced marketing and execution,
- and additional resources behind every transaction.
If you’re considering a move in Newport Beach, Eastside Costa Mesa, Corona del Mar, or surrounding Orange County communities, we’d be honored to show you what this expanded platform—and our team—can do for you.
Let’s talk strategy.
Lucas Real Estate Group | Coldwell Banker Newport Beach
(Confidential consultations available upon request.)
Call: 949-478-1623
Email: info@lucas-real-estate.com
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