Seller’s Best Friends

In today’s fast-paced market, the secret to making the most money from your sale is creating buyer interest right away. Over years of working with sellers, we’ve developed a winning team strategy to help you seamlessly sell your home at the highest value.

CHIC (Pearl)

We don't just put a sign in the lawn and an ad online and hope that the home automatically sells itself. By expertly staging and strategically marketing your home early, we know how to intentionally create buyer excitement, drive early offers, and make your sale as profitable as possible. We develop personalized solutions to meet your goals. Whether you want to increase your property value, expedite your sale, or simultaneously sell your current home and buy your next one, we'll provide you with a level of service that’s just as unique as your home.

GEEK (Kevin)

We're not shooting in the dark here. We use real time market data to provide sellers with a curated valuation strategy that drives the results they want. Compass proprietary technology allows us to see how your home price compares to similar listings, so we can help you sell with confidence. Wondering how to increase your home value before listing it? Working with us means you’ll have access to resources (contractors, inspectors, home goods shopping) that can help you make value-adding renovations to your home without spending any money up front.

Providing Value to Buyers

You might think buyer agents only show homes and write offers, and some of them do. But if you want the best value for your investment, we’re here to provide you with maximum return!

CHIC (Pearl)

We always meet for a buyer consultation before getting started so we can align on the best strategy and communications plan for the entire process. Getting to know you helps us better understand what you want and cater our services to fit your needs. Our goal is to offer objective advice and help you evaluate the pros and cons of different properties without being so prescriptive with our recommendations that we forget why you’re in the market in the first place.

GEEK (Kevin)

Value is all in the numbers. First and foremost, we won’t make any moves without settling on your budget. We’ll collect market data in real time from colleagues on the front lines at the neighborhood level and advise you on potential offer strategies that reflect current conditions. We’ll work with experts to give you a proper report card for the property to aid in our negotiation. And we’ll review every timeline and document to make sure it all adds up.

The Long Haul

Like we said earlier, you have to think big when it comes to home investments, and this chart says it all. While median house prices in Santa Clara County may have dipped a bit in 2023, they’re still more than double the pre-Recession peak in 2007. Want to see a more detailed report for your neighborhood? Request one today, and we’ll deliver it to your home or email.

The Big Picture

It’s always important to consider the “big picture” before making any financial decisions, and especially when it comes to real estate. This is particularly true in the Bay Area, where a home is not just a lifestyle choice but also a long-term investment. Here are some dos and don’ts for home buying in an uncertain market.

CHIC (Pearl)

I’ll take the Do’s. First thing’s first: Ignore the noise. Back-of-the-napkin analysis or one set of data should never dictate your next move. If you’ve made a financial plan, stick to it. Wait for the right moment, and make your best offer. And it never hurts to rebalance your investment portfolio to insulate yourself from market fluctuations. Like the meme says: Keep calm, and carry on.

GEEK (Kevin)

Looks like I get the Don’ts, which is only one letter away from donuts, so now I’m hungry. But seriously: You can’t time the market, so don’t even try. Don’t panic because of something you read online (even our emails). As the market continues to recover, you can make significant gains simply by holding steady. Hang on to your investments for the long haul, and your patience will pay off.

Collaborate without ego.

We make it our mission to treat clients like family, and they return the favor by welcoming us into their homes for holiday drop-ins! But the best holiday gift we could receive is your referral. And we even offer a special bonus. When you refer a friend, colleague, client, or family member to work with us, they’ll get world-class service AND we’ll donate $500 to the local charity of your choice!