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Basis Of Presentation Basis of Presentation (Policies)
 3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2025
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]  
Fair Value Measurement, Policy
The following tables present the Company’s assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis and are categorized using the fair value hierarchy. The fair value hierarchy has three levels based on the reliability of the inputs used to determine fair value.
Level Input:Input Definitions:
Level I
Inputs are unadjusted, quoted prices for identical assets or liabilities in active markets at the
measurement date.
Level II
Inputs other than quoted prices included in Level I that are observable for the asset or liability through
corroboration with market data at the measurement date.
Level III
Unobservable inputs that reflect management’s best estimate of what market participants would use in
pricing the asset or liability at the measurement date.
The availability of observable inputs can vary from asset to asset and is affected by a wide variety of factors, including, for example, the type of asset, whether the asset is new and not yet established in the marketplace, and other characteristics particular to the transaction. To the extent that valuation is based on models or inputs that are less observable or unobservable in the market, the determination of fair value requires more judgment. Accordingly, the degree of judgment exercised by the Company in determining fair value is greatest for instruments categorized in Level III. In certain cases, the inputs used to measure fair value may fall into different levels of the fair value hierarchy. In such cases, for disclosure purposes, the level in the fair value hierarchy within which the fair value measurement in its entirety falls is determined based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement in its entirety.
The fair value of financial instruments is generally determined by reference to quoted market values. In cases where quoted market prices are not available, fair value is based on estimates using present value or other valuation techniques, as appropriate.
The Company measures financial instruments at fair value on a recurring basis and recognizes transfers within the fair value hierarchy at the end of the fiscal quarter in which the change in circumstances that caused the transfer occurred.
The following table summarizes fair value measurements by level at March 31, 2025 for assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis:
Level ILevel IILevel IIITotal
Deferred compensation plan assets (included in other non-current assets)$1 $— $— $1 
Contingent consideration for acquisitions (included in accrued expenses and other current liabilities and other non-current liabilities)
— — 2 2 
The following table summarizes fair value measurements by level at December 31, 2024 for assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis:
Level ILevel IILevel IIITotal
Deferred compensation plan assets (included in other non-current assets)$1 $— $— $1 
Contingent consideration for acquisitions (included in accrued expenses and other current liabilities and other non-current liabilities)
— — 2 2 
The fair value of the Company’s contingent consideration for acquisitions is measured using a probability weighted-average discount rate to estimate future cash flows based upon the likelihood of achieving future operating results for individual acquisitions. These assumptions are deemed to be unobservable inputs and as such the Company’s contingent consideration is classified within Level III of the valuation hierarchy. The Company reassesses the fair value of the contingent consideration liabilities on a quarterly basis.
The following table presents changes in Level III financial liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis:
Level III
Fair value of contingent consideration at December 31, 2024$2 
Additions: contingent consideration related to acquisitions completed during the period— 
Reductions: payments of contingent consideration
— 
Changes in fair value (reflected in general and administrative expenses)— 
Fair value of contingent consideration at March 31, 2025$2 
The following table summarizes the principal amount of the Company’s indebtedness compared to the estimated fair value, primarily determined by quoted market values, at:
 March 31, 2025December 31, 2024
DebtPrincipal AmountEstimated
Fair Value (a)		Principal AmountEstimated
Fair Value (a)
Revolving Credit Facility$610 $610 $490 $490 
7.00% Senior Secured Second Lien Notes640 569 640 564 
5.75% Senior Notes558 453 558 442 
5.25% Senior Notes449 334 449 337 
0.25% Exchangeable Senior Notes403 375 403 359 
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(a)The fair value of the Company's indebtedness is categorized as Level II.
Equity Method Investments, Policy
Equity Method Investments
At March 31, 2025, the Company had various equity method investments totaling $166 million recorded on the other non-current assets line on the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. Although the Company holds certain governance rights, it lacks controlling financial or operational interests in these investments.
The Company recorded equity in (earnings) losses from its equity method investments as follows:
Three Months Ended March 31,
 20252024
Guaranteed Rate Affinity (a)
$1 $2 
Title Insurance Underwriter Joint Venture (b)
— — 
Other equity method investments (c)
— (1)
Equity in losses of unconsolidated entities
$1 $1 
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(a)The Company's 49.9% minority-owned mortgage origination joint venture with Guaranteed Rate, Inc. ("Guaranteed Rate Affinity") at Title Group had an investment balance of $53 million and $65 million at March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively. The Company received $11 million in cash dividends from Guaranteed Rate Affinity during the first quarter of 2025.
(b)The Company's 22% equity interest in the Title Insurance Underwriter Joint Venture at Title Group had an investment balance of $73 million at both March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024.
(c)The Company's various other equity method investments at Title Group and Brokerage Group had a total investment balance of $40 million and $44 million at March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively. The Company received $3 million in cash dividends from other equity method investments during the first quarter of 2025.
Income Tax, Policy
Income Taxes
The Company's provision for income taxes in interim periods is computed by applying its estimated annual effective tax rate against the income before income taxes for the period. In addition, non-recurring or discrete items are recorded in the period in which they occur. The provision for income taxes was a benefit of $24 million and a benefit of $28 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively.
Revenue, Policy
Revenue
Revenue is recognized upon the transfer of control of promised services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration the Company expects to receive in exchange for those services in accordance with the revenue accounting standard. The Company's revenue is disaggregated by major revenue categories on our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and further disaggregated by business segment as follows:
Three Months Ended March 31,
Franchise Group
Owned Brokerage Group
Title Group
Corporate and OtherTotal
Company
2025202420252024202520242025202420252024
Gross commission income (a)$— $— $976 $907 $— $— $— $— $976 $907 
Service revenue (b)45 46 5 4 75 69 — — 125 119 
Franchise fees (c)138 131 — — — — (65)(61)73 70 
Other (d)21 23 9 8 3 2 (3)(3)30 30 
Net revenues$204 $200 $990 $919 $78 $71 $(68)$(64)$1,204 $1,126 
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(a)Gross commission income at Owned Brokerage Group is recognized at a point in time at the closing of a homesale transaction.
(b)Service revenue primarily consists of title and escrow fees at Title Group and are recognized at a point in time at the closing of a homesale transaction. Service revenue at Franchise Group includes relocation fees, which are recognized as revenue when or as the related performance obligation is satisfied dependent on the type of service performed, and fees related to leads and related services, which are recognized at a point in time at the closing of a homesale transaction or at the completion of the related service.
(c)Franchise fees at Franchise Group primarily include domestic royalties which are recognized at a point in time when the underlying franchisee revenue is earned (upon close of the homesale transaction).
(d)Other revenue is comprised of brand marketing funds received from franchisees at Franchise Group and other miscellaneous revenues across all of the business segments.
The following table shows the change in the Company's contract liabilities (deferred revenue) related to revenue contracts by reportable segment for the period:
 Beginning Balance at January 1, 2025Additions during the periodRecognized as Revenue during the periodEnding Balance at March 31, 2025
Franchise Group:
Deferred area development fees (a)$37 $1 $(1)$37 
Deferred brand marketing fund fees (b)15 15 (18)12 
Deferred outsourcing management fees (c)3 10 (9)4 
Other deferred income related to revenue contracts5 8 (4)9 
Total Franchise Group
60 34 (32)62 
Owned Brokerage Group:
Advanced commissions related to development business (d)11 2 — 13 
Other deferred income related to revenue contracts1 3 (1)3 
Total Owned Brokerage Group
12 5 (1)16 
Total$72 $39 $(33)$78 
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(a)The Company collects initial area development fees ("ADF") for international territory transactions, which are recorded as deferred revenue when received and recognized into franchise revenue over the average 25 year life of the related franchise agreement as consideration for the right to access and benefit from Anywhere’s brands. In the event an ADF agreement is terminated prior to the end of its term, the unamortized deferred revenue balance will be recognized into revenue immediately upon termination.
(b)Revenues recognized include intercompany marketing fees paid by Owned Brokerage Group.
(c)The Company earns revenues from outsourcing management fees charged to clients that may cover several of the various relocation services according to the clients' specific needs. Outsourcing management fees are recorded as deferred revenue when billed (usually at the start of the relocation) and are recognized as revenue over the average time period required to complete the transferee's move, or a phase of the move that the fee covers, which is typically 3 to 6 months depending on the move type.
(d)New development closings generally have a development period of between 18 and 24 months from contracted date to closing.
Receivables, Trade and Other Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Doubtful Accounts, Policy
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts
The Company estimates the allowance necessary to provide for uncollectible accounts receivable. The estimate is based on historical experience, combined with a review of current conditions and forecasts of future losses, and includes specific accounts for which payment has become unlikely. The process by which the Company calculates the allowance begins in the individual business units where specific problem accounts are identified and reserved primarily based upon the age profile of the receivables and specific payment issues, combined with reasonable and supportable forecasts of future losses.
New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy
The Company systematically reviews and evaluates the relevance and implications of all Accounting Standards Updates ("ASUs"). While recently issued standards not expressly listed below were scrutinized, they were deemed either inapplicable or anticipated to have minimal impact on the Company's consolidated financial position or results of operations.
The FASB issued ASU 2024-03, "Disaggregation of Income Statement Expenses" which aims to enhance the transparency and usefulness of financial statements by requiring public business entities to provide more detailed disclosures about their expenses. The final ASU mandates new tabular disclosures that break down specific natural expense categories within relevant income statement captions, as well as disclosures about selling expenses. These categories include purchases of inventory, employee compensation, depreciation, intangible asset amortization, and depletion. The new requirements are effective for annual financial statements of public business entities for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2026, and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2027, with early adoption permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of the new guidance on its financial statement disclosures.
The FASB issued ASU 2023-09, "Income Taxes (Topic 740): 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 new standard is effective for annual financial statements of public business entities for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024, with early adoption permitted. The new guidance should be adopted on a prospective basis with retrospective application permitted. The Company has not adopted this standard early and is currently evaluating the impact of the new guidance on its financial statement disclosures.