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Private Exclusives

Test price, gather insights, and build anticipation before going public — and protect the value of your home.

Official page · compass.com/private-exclusives
Overview

InsidePrivate Exclusives.

Compass Private Exclusives are properties accessible to 340,000 agents in Compass' network of brokerages and their serious buyers. Listing as a Private Exclusive gives you a head start marketing your home and building exposure — without public days on market or price drops that could damage its value.

It's Phase 1 of the Compass 3-Phased Marketing Strategy: a structured launch designed to test pricing, build maximum exposure, and create a strong market debut. For buyers working with Coast, it's early access to homes no one else can see.

Protect and Maximize the Value of Your Home

You decide how your home is sold.

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Selling should feel personal

At Compass, we believe selling your home should feel as personal and considered as the home itself. The 3-Phased Marketing Strategy offers distinct pathways crafted to align with your goals, your timing, and your vision — you choose the path.

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An illustrative path to a higher price

The same home, three phases: launched as a Private Exclusive at $6,500,000 (5 bd · 6.5 ba), moved to Compass Coming Soon at $6,650,000 with buyer feedback in hand, and taken public at $6,800,000 — positioned by real demand rather than guesswork.

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Equal visibility for every buyer

On Compass.com every home search displays the exact number of available properties — including Compass Private Exclusives — so every consumer and brokerage sees the same inventory. Ask your Coast advisor for the 3-Phased Marketing Strategy Disclosure Form to review every option before you decide.

The 3-Phased Marketing Strategy

More choices, more flexibility, more value.

Phase 1 · Compass Private Exclusive
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Phase 1 · Compass Private Exclusive

Validate your price with 340,000 agents across the Compass network of brokerages and their serious buyers, gaining early exposure without days on market, price drops, or a rushed timeline.

Phase 2 · Compass Coming Soon
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Phase 2 · Compass Coming Soon

List publicly on Compass.com and Redfin.com, expanding your home's reach to 60 million buyers while protecting its value — still with no days-on-market or price-drop history.

Phase 3 · Public Websites
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Phase 3 · Public Websites

Backed by pricing insights and buyer demand, your home enters the broader market — the MLS and third-party sites — positioned to achieve the best possible price and terms.

Why It Matters

What You Get.

Gain exposure before being market-ready
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Gain exposure before being market-ready

Listing first as a Private Exclusive gives you valuable time and early exposure. Your home is showcased to 340,000 agents and their serious buyers, generating interest before the public launch — even while renovations or repairs are still underway.

Test price without the risk
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Test price without the risk

Get real-time feedback and engagement insights on your price and positioning so you can make informed adjustments before going public. With no days on market or price-drop history, your home's value and your negotiating power stay protected.

Maintain privacy
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Maintain privacy

As an off-market listing, your home's photos and floorplans are shared only within the trusted Compass network. Schedule private showings at your convenience and avoid the disruption of public open houses.

Phased Marketing Delivers Results

Sellers who pre-market do better.

Compass analysis of 70,809 closed residential transactions, trailing 12 months ending March 31, 2026, comparing pre-marketed listings to direct-to-MLS listings. Results vary; no guarantee of outcome.

Client Success Stories

Sold quietly, sold well.

We had rented our home after trying to sell without success. We decided to list privately with no upfront costs or days on market, and within 6 days we had strong interest and an offer over asking! Just 17 days later, we closed.
  • Offer over asking in 6 days
  • Closed in 17 days
Compass client · San Francisco
Our house was unique, with many acres, and we needed 6 weeks for renovations. Launching as a Private Exclusive gave us the option to test the market while we were rehabbing the property — we didn't have to waste any time!
Compass client · Florida
Sell With Us

List your home as a Private Exclusive.

Tell us about your home and timing. We'll show you how a private launch protects your price — and what buyers are looking for right now.

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The Inquiries

Frequently Asked Questions.

01What is a Compass Private Exclusive?
An off-market listing visible to the 340,000 agents across Compass' network of brokerages and their serious buyers — but not on public search sites. It lets a seller build exposure, test price, and keep privacy without days-on-market or price-drop history.
02Does starting private hurt my sale?
Typically the opposite. Pre-marketed Compass listings closed 4.6% higher, went to contract 34% faster, and were 29% less likely to see a public price drop than direct-to-MLS listings. Your home also looks fresh when it does launch publicly.
03How do I see Private Exclusives as a buyer?
Through a Compass agent. As your Coast advisor we can share the Private Exclusives that match your criteria — request access below.
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