Find an Agent
Connect with a licensed Compass real estate agent who is knowledgeable about the neighborhoods you’re considering and can help guide your search
Get Pre-Qualified
Before beginning your search, your first step is to get pre-approved for a mortgage loan (unless you will be paying the full price of your home in cash). Your Compass agent can connect you to a mortgage broker. Based on your income and credit history, the mortgage broker will determine how much a bank will lend you, which will help you determine the price range for your search
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Let’s Talk
Meet with your Compass agent to discuss your plans and goals, trends in the current marketplace, and assess your property’s qualities and characteristics. Your Compass agent will analyze comparable property sales, assess the competition, work with you to determine pricing strategy, and outline a strategic plan to achieve the best possible result for you as a seller.
Going Live
The listing is broadcast on Compass.com and sent across our 100+ partner sites for the duration of the selling process.
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Do’s
Dont’s
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From staging to signing, discover how Compass streamlines the seller experience.
At Compass, we strive to deliver a modern, seamless sale. From fronting the cost of home improvements to using our tools to target the right buyers, every facet of our five-step sale strategy is designed to sell your home faster and for more money.
Preparing Your Home for Sale
Exclusive to our clients, Compass Concierge fronts the cost of services to prepare your property for market. Whether it’s staging, painting, moving and storage costs, cosmetic renovations, or landscaping, your Compass agent will work with you to assess every opportunity to elevate your home’s value and improve your seller experience.
Testing The Market
Compass Coming Soon affords prospective buyers a glimpse of your home before it officially comes on the market. Listing your property first on Compass Coming Soon can build anticipation among potential buyers, drive up its value, and shorten the sales timeline once it goes live.
Insider tips from staging to signing
New York City is one of the most diverse and competitive real estate markets in the world, and we understand that making the decision to buy a home here can be a particularly overwhelming experience. From mastering the difference between condos and co-ops, to planning for closing costs, to approaching the board approval process, there’s a lot to learn. That’s why we’ve created this buyer’s guide— to set you on the right course to owning a New York City home of your own.
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