MADISON, N.J. – May 10, 2023 –Anywhere Real Estate Inc. (NYSE: HOUS) and its subsidiary Anywhere Integrated Services today announced the Florida debut of a title joint venture program exclusively for Anywhere Brands franchisees, Upward Title & Closing.  

Upward JVs are full-service title and settlement companies, offering local expertise combined with the innovative product and technology capabilities of Anywhere, including insightful virtual quote tools, fully digital closing options and modern, interactive offices. Upward joins more than 40 well-known title companies that are part of the Anywhere Integrated Services family nationwide.

Sue Yannaccone, President & CEO of Anywhere Brands and Anywhere Advisors, said, “We’re thrilled to be able to provide our franchisees with this innovative opportunity to generate additional revenue. Partnering with Upward, they’ll have confidence that their affiliated agents and clients are receiving the support they need for a seamless closing experience every time, and they’ll be able to focus more time and energy on growing their businesses. It represents another way Anywhere is empowering everyone’s next move.” 

At this time, the first such joint venture with franchisees, Upward Title & Closing Agency, has launched in Florida, and Anywhere has plans to open Upward JVs in more states in the coming months.

“The launch of Upward is an example of how we’re leveraging the national scale and expertise of our title business to benefit our franchise network,” said Don Casey, President & CEO of Anywhere Integrated Services. “We’re bringing efficiency, clarity, and simplicity to the experience for brokers, agents, and consumers alike.” 

About Anywhere Real Estate Inc.
Anywhere Real Estate Inc. (NYSE: HOUS) is moving the real estate industry to what’s next. A leader of integrated residential real estate services in the U.S., Anywhere includes franchise, brokerage, relocation, and title and settlement businesses as well as a mortgage joint venture, supporting approximately 1.2 million home transactions in 2022. The diverse Anywhere brand portfolio includes some of the most recognized names in real estate: Better Homes and Gardens® Real Estate, CENTURY 21®, Coldwell Banker®, Coldwell Banker Commercial®, Corcoran®, ERA®, and Sotheby’s International Realty®. Using innovative technology, data and marketing products, high-quality lead generation programs, and best-in-class learning and support services, Anywhere fuels the productivity of its approximately 195,000 independent sales agents in the U.S. and approximately 142,400 independent sales agents in 118 other countries and territories, helping them build stronger businesses and best serve today’s consumers. Recognized for twelve consecutive years as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies, Anywhere has also been designated a Great Place to Work five years in a row, named one of

LinkedIn’s 2022 Top Companies in the U.S., and honored on the Forbes list of World’s Best Employers 2022.

Forward-Looking Statements 
Certain statements in this press release constitute "forward-looking statements," including statements describing expectations or other characterizations of future events, circumstances, or results, as indicated by use of the words “will” and “plan.” Such forward-looking statements, including descriptions of the Company’s ability to execute on our business plans, achieve growth, and realize the expected benefits from our existing or future joint ventures, involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause the actual results, performance, or achievements of Anywhere Real Estate Inc. to be materially different from that expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Consideration should be given to the areas of risk set forth under the headings "Forward-Looking Statements," "Summary of Risk Factors," "Risk Factors" and "Legal Proceedings" in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022. We undertake no obligation to release publicly any revisions to any forward-looking statements, to report events or to report the occurrence of unanticipated events except as required by law.

Media Contact: 
Jen Harris
Anywhere Real Estate Inc. 315.737.3345  Jen.Harris@Anywhere.re