Seller’s Guide
Strategically position your property so that it closes faster and for the highest price.
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The timeline below walks you through the selling process from listing to closing, including how our team handles the complicated details behind the scenes.
In our full guide, we provide an in-depth look at the various ways our approach sets your property up to sell faster and for the highest price possible. From our unique methodology to our expansive knowledge and tools, we cover it all from A to Z.
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Seller Timeline
(At A Glance)
Initial Consultation
We'll meet to discuss your plans and goals, current market trends, and your property's unique qualities. We'll analyze comparable sales and work with you to determine the right pricing, then outline a strategic plan to achieve the best possible result.
Prepare (and Stage)
From a fresh coat of paint to rearranging furniture, we'll ensure your property makes the right first impression. We'll schedule a photoshoot, write your listing description, and may also arrange staging or commission an illustrative floor plan.
Launch and Market
Your listing is showcased on Compass.com and syndicated across 100+ partner sites, with world-class photography and videography that highlight your property's best features. We build momentum through printed materials, database marketing, online promotion, and paid advertising. For sellers who prefer privacy or where strategy calls for it, we can launch your listing as a Private Exclusive, reaching qualified buyers through our networks before going fully public, if at all.
Build Momentum
We continuously leverage our networks to connect with ideal buyers and brokers. Open houses are hosted on an ongoing basis. Within the first weeks, we assess market response, aggregate feedback, and revise strategy if necessary.
Review Offers and Negotiate
Once an offer comes in, we'll review the terms and analyze the pros and cons together. We'll help you decide whether to accept, reject, or counter. Once the offer is negotiated and accepted, the transaction summary is circulated to all parties.
Navigate to Close
We monitor all contingency periods throughout the in-contract stage. The appraisal and home inspection take place, and further negotiations, if any, are managed. Once financing is ready, we arrange the final walk-through. At closing, you or your agent will coordinate key exchange.
With thousands of transactions under our belt, our team's deep market insight makes for a seamless experience. We forecast potential issues to ensure fewer surprises and hassles. We price accurately based on comparables and market knowledge so you never leave money on the table.
With over 35 combined years in the industry, we provide expert guidance on updates, renovations, and inspections. If needed, our professional stager will prep your home for photos, video, and showings. You'll have an entire marketing team behind you, not just one agent.
Your property is special, and its presentation should reflect that. With powerful storytelling and beautiful design at our core, we develop a creative framework that makes an unforgettable first impression. We maximize exposure on Zillow, Trulia, Realtor.com, and other sites, and reach buyers through Facebook, X, Instagram, LinkedIn, and YouTube via paid and organic posts.
You'll receive showing feedback in real time, along with reports on market trends and campaign performance. Together, we'll establish your preferred method and frequency of communication.
Known as fierce negotiators, we're relentless in getting you the best result. We combine deep understanding of neighborhood nuances with seasoned tactics to minimize drama and maximize your return.
We coordinate every detail to get you to the finish line, ensuring fewer surprises and a smooth closing.
Commonly Asked Questions
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Your home’s value starts with a comps-driven pricing analysis, combined with current market trends and a realistic assessment of your home’s qualities and condition. We will walk you through comparable sales and help you determine a price that matches your goals and the market’s reality. To learn more, submit the home valuation form in the section below.
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Pricing is strategy, not wishful thinking. The goal is to price accurately based on comps and market knowledge so you do not leave money on the table, then adjust quickly if early market feedback says you missed the mark. Overpricing is the fastest way to turn your listing into a museum exhibit.
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The process typically starts with a planning conversation about your goals, the current market, and pricing based on comparable sales. From there you prep the home, launch the listing, market it aggressively, then manage offers, negotiations, and closing logistics.
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Focus on making the home visually ready for buyers, often with a fresh coat of paint, furniture edits, and staging. A strong prep plan commonly includes a photoshoot, staging, an illustrated floor plan, and a polished listing description.
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A typical digital launch includes showcasing your listing on Compass.com and distributing it across 100+ partner sites during the selling process. The point is maximum exposure where buyers are actually searching.
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Compass Concierge is positioned as a way to improve your home with no upfront costs and no interest, with payment typically due at closing, subject to program terms and exclusions. It can cover items like painting, staging, and other upgrades designed to help the home present better and sell for more.
Curious To Know The Value Of Your Home?
Accurately pricing your home requires understanding recent sales, neighborhood trends, current market conditions, and your home's unique features. Our team takes all these factors into consideration to provide you with an accurate, personalized home valuation—quickly and easily.
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