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About Compass Real Estate

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Compass is a real estate company with a network of offices across the United States. It launched in 2012 and operates in 67 different markets. Compass has more than 300 offices and 25,000 agents nationwide. In its efforts to help customers buy and sell homes, the company is developing a real estate platform to bring the industry up to speed in this advanced digital era.

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Pros
  • Office locations in many states
  • Concierge program
  • Digital platform
Cons
  • Not available in all states

What is Compass?

Compass is a real estate company that also considers itself a tech innovator. The company is building a modern platform for real estate professionals and their customers to simplify the homebuying and selling process. With offices in 67 key markets across the United States, Compass works with both buyers and sellers. It is a full-service company headquartered in New York City and founded in 2012.

How does Compass work?

Compass works with both buyers and sellers in the real estate space. The company’s buyer’s agents assist customers looking to purchase a property. In this capacity agents do everything from sharing relevant listings to guiding customers through the buying process from start to finish.

Its listing agents represent customers who are the sellers in a real estate transaction. One notable feature of Compass is its Concierge program, which provides interest-free money upfront for services that can improve the value of your home. These may include the following:

  • Staging
  • Deep cleaning
  • Landscaping
  • Interior and exterior painting
  • Roof repair
  • Pest control
  • Interior improvements

You can work with your Compass agent to figure out which services would increase your home value most and budget for the work. You then pay Compass back once your home sells, your end your listing agreement or 12 months pass.

Compass pricing

Compass agents’ commissions vary depending on the region in which they work. The company doesn’t display commission rates on its website. If you are interested in working with a Compass agent, contact an office to learn about the rates. It’s also helpful to keep in mind commission is negotiable. This is because there aren’t federal or state laws in place surrounding these rates.

Compass FAQ

Who owns Compass?

Compass is a publicly traded company with shares traded on the New York Stock Exchange. Robert Reffkin is the founder, chairman and CEO.

Why do agents go to Compass?

Agents like Compass because of the company’s interest in advancing technological tools for the real estate industry. The goal is to simplify the transaction process for both professionals and their customers.

Is Compass Realty in trouble?

In June 2022, Compass announced it would be reducing its workforce by 10%, attributing the cut to slowing economic growth, according to CNBC.

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Is Compass a good company?

Compass has a large network of agents across the U.S., along with a leading-edge technology platform, and its Concierge service, which aids sellers in making home improvements, can be very appealing to customers. If you live in one of the states where Compass operates, it’s a good idea to reach out and learn more information about how it can help you purchase or sell a home.

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    Punctuality & SpeedStaff

    Reviewed July 7, 2026

    Truly awesome experience with Compass! Big shout outs to Hope ** & Moriah ** for being so professional and thorough, which made my house sell quickly….and special shout out to Allison ** for referring them! 😊🙏

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    Reviewed June 27, 2026

    Terrible customer relations. The company gets you to spend $50k to make your property more attractive--but their vendors do the opposite, paint the cabinets green, put in garish lighting fixtures, all for outlandish fees. Stay away.

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      Reviewed June 21, 2026

      I am coming up on 2 yrs of this terrible purchase in Englewood Colorado with Jacob ** and Compass - the nightmare continues on a daily basis, I don't want to relive the past and my getting duped into this home purchase, Compass Realty is a nothing more than a "make a sale at any cost" - I did file a complaint with the Colorado Real Estate Commission and gave several interviews of how this purchase went down with both verbal and text messages from my agent.

      Disciplinary actions were filed against Jacob ** - real estate broker license (License #FA. **) and Compass, big deal minor fines and I am stuck with this debacle. Mr ** recommended his inspector, who missed structural damage in both the garage and home, I needed to hire structural engineers (twice) to get a detailed report of the damages, the upkeep is endless, as well the neighborhood is less than desirable and expressed concerns over this. Like a fool I trusted my agent and all the S$%^ he was feeding me was accurate. Thee market is large and do your homework before trusting Compass or Jacob **. Nothing will come of this but need to vent once again!

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      TechSales & Marketing

      Reviewed June 21, 2026

      Compass Realtor cash my good faith check of 5,000 dollars on a sale that did not go through. They cashed the check on the exact date that the contract of contingency sale ended. According to the contract the check was only to be cashed if sale was made. They did say they would send check back to us. However, now my 5k is tied up until check arrives and is deposited and clears. Bad business practices.

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      Reviewed June 15, 2026

      Stay away from Compass Real Estate. I had horrible experience.

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      TechStaff

      Reviewed May 11, 2026

      If you are considering working with Victoria ** at Compass, proceed with extreme caution or, better yet, look elsewhere. My experience with her in Sherman Oaks has been nothing short of a nightmare involving what appears to be calculated real estate fraud and a complete failure to disclose life-safety hazards. The property was represented as a standard, habitable home. In reality, it is a structural disaster. A professional contractor recently confirmed that the floors are warped from extensive water damage and the landscape grading is so poor that water builds up directly against the foundation. Worse, the drains were discovered to be funneled directly into the foundation itself. The neglect is so severe that wildlife (a duck and ten chicks) were found living under the structure, and we are dealing with a major mosquito infestation coming from holes in the floor and standing water around the home.

      ​Because of this gross misrepresentation and the criminal nature of the negligence, formal reports have been filed against Victoria with the California Department of Real Estate (DRE), the FBI, and the LAPD. This goes beyond a "bad experience"—it is a matter of safety and legality. Save yourself the legal and financial trauma and stay away from this agent.

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      Staff

      Reviewed May 8, 2026

      I bought a home from Carson ** at Compass in Incline Village. I was shocked at the lack of professionalism and due diligence. The sellers didn't disclose running toilets, door off hinges and locks that didn't work, trash was left on the property. The agents were not helpful or accountable. It was unethical and disappointing. The worst real estate experience I have had and would not recommend.

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      Reviewed May 5, 2026

      Attempted to schedule a showing for a property that has already seen a price reduction. I expected a more flexible and solution oriented approach given current market conditions. I was told I needed to send my driver’s license electronically and sign a buyer’s agreement before even viewing the property, and that this was a Maryland requirement. I offered to provide ID in person and confirmed I was pre-approved and serious about purchasing, but that was not accepted. When I declined to sign anything prior to seeing the home, the agent chose to end the interaction and suggested I find another agent. I understand agents may have policies, but this felt unnecessarily restrictive and not aligned with helping a serious buyer move forward.

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      Customer ServiceSales & Marketing

      Reviewed May 4, 2026

      I am a licensed realtor in the state of Florida and I have been receiving fake buyer "leads" from Compass. The fake buyer request a zoom call and it turns out this is a phishing scam. See details using the below link. Realtors beware! **

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      Customer ServiceSales & MarketingPricePunctuality & SpeedStaffRatesTransparencyCommunicationHonesty & Transparency

      Reviewed March 30, 2026

      Our experience selling our home with Jackie was beyond frustrating. What should have been an exciting process turned into an absolute nightmare. Throughout the sale, we were repeatedly pressured into costly repairs and extra work that we were told were “necessary.” After feeling uneasy about how everything was being handled, we got second opinions from technicians, and it became clear that much of the additional work being quoted was not actually needed. We later learned the quotes were being guided based on what Jackie was discussing with the buyer, which made the entire situation feel very unfair and misleading.

      The constant added expenses, poor communication, and lack of professionalism made an already stressful process so much worse. As sellers, we felt nickel-and-dimed every step of the way instead of properly represented. Selling a home is stressful enough—you need someone trustworthy, transparent, and truly working in your best interest. Unfortunately, that was not our experience here. I would strongly encourage other sellers to do their homework before choosing to work with her.

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