Chic vs. Geek: Thinking about selling?

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Anytime is a good time to sell, and we know what it takes to make it happen. You have to make potential buyers fall in love with your home. And our Compass Concierge service is here to help you maximize value without spending too much up front.

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CHIC (PEARL)

Compass Concierge is the hassle-free way to sell your home faster and for a higher price. From painting to flooring to roofing and everything in between, Concierge transforms your home with zero upfront costs and no interest – ever. Exclusive to Compass, our Concierge program is among a suite of services designed to help you prepare your home for the market.

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GEEK (KEVIN)

Whether it’s renovations, moving and storage, or other needs, we’ll work with you to assess every opportunity to elevate your home’s value and improve your selling experience. And don’t worry if you can’t afford it out-of-pocket. When your home sells, simply pay back your expenses. By helping you invest in your home's potential, we can get you a faster and more profitable sale.

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Chic vs. Geek: Have you read your PG&E bill lately?

You might be surprised to learn how much you’re spending on energy compared to similar homes, but it only takes a little to save a lot.

CHIC (PEARL)

Earth Day always seems to sneak up on us, and this year, it made me think about how much more energy Kevin and I use compared to other homeowners — even after taking steps to reduce our consumption. Over the 12 months of working from home during the pandemic, we managed to cut our monthly PG&E bill in half, from over $400 to around $200. But we are still using 4% more energy use than a similar sized home!

GEEK (KEVIN)

The good news is that from our conscious efforts over the past few months, we’re saving money — and the environment. We avoid doing laundry during peak demand hours (4-9pm). We remember to turn off the lights in a room when it’s not in use. And we crack windows to cool down the house as opposed to blasting the air conditioner. Need more ideas for energy efficiency? Have a look at these tips from PG&E.

Geek's Number Talk: Par for the Course

Now more than ever, working from home, health and fitness, and spending time with friends and family are important factors in many people’s lives. So having a golf course near your home could be a huge personal asset. But what about the impact on your bank account?

As far back as the 1990s, research has suggested that the presence of a golf course increased nearby home values by 7.6%. More recent studies indicate that the value decreases significantly as the distance between the home and the golf course increases.

So it’s safe to assume that the presence of a golf course in a residential community is a net benefit to property value in addition to adding to the luxury of a home or neighborhood. However, this nice amenity also comes with a cost for upkeep!