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Sell Privately First with a Compass Private Exclusive

A Compass Private Exclusive markets your home quietly to Compass agents and their buyers before it ever goes on the MLS or public sites.

On a $1,200,000 home, a 4.6% premium is about $55,200.

$1,200,000 × 4.6% = $55,200

Example only, using the average from Compass's July 2026 study of Compass-sold homes nationwide vs. listing straight to the MLS. Not a guarantee; results vary.

4.6%higher average sale price vs. listing straight to the MLS
34%faster to contract once on the MLS
29%less likely to have a price cut

Source: Compass, July 2026. 70,809 closed Compass sales listed 4/1/2025–3/31/2026. 4.6% is a modeled average (95% confidence interval 4.2%–4.9%); 34% and 29% are descriptive and measured once the home went active. Compass-reported. Excludes listings withdrawn or expired without a sale. Results vary; not a guarantee.

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How it works

  1. Private Exclusive. Your home is shared with Compass agents and their buyers first. No public days on market or price history.
  2. Coming Soon. Visible on Compass.com while we test price and gather feedback.
  3. Public launch. Go to the MLS and major sites with real pricing feedback, or accept the right offer before you get there.

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Quiet sales

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FAQ

Will my home be on public real estate websites?
Not during the Private Exclusive phase. Its photos and floorplans are shared only within the Compass network. You decide when it goes public.

Does private mean fewer buyers?
Fewer at first, by design: you test the price before the whole market sees it. You can go public at any time.

Is it right for every home?
No. We'll look at your home and the current market together.

See what your home could sell for, before anyone else does.

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or call or text (949) 806-6834

The Darren Shepherd Team at Compass | DRE #02000042. Compass California, Inc., DRE #01991628. Compass is a licensed real estate broker. No financial or legal advice provided. Equal Housing Opportunity.

Contact Details

Darren Shepherd | CA DRE# 02000042

Phone

(949) 806-6834

Email

[email protected]

Address

33522 Niguel Rd Dana Point, CA 92629 COMPASS CALIFORNIA, INC.

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