Work with us to sell your home as a Compass Private Exclusive.

Listing your home as a private exclusive allows you to control what information is shared about you and your home while still getting exposure to top agents at Compass.

What to expect

A private exclusive listing is an off-market home that can be shared by a Compass agent directly with their colleagues and their buyers. Property details aren’t disseminated widely and won’t appear on public home search websites.

Discretion

Privacy is the ultimate commodity and the decision to sell your home is a personal one.

Flexibility

Decide when to share details about your home, including price, more broadly on your own timing.

Quality

Retain exposure to Compass agents, including premium placement on our agent facing platform.

Value

Get the best offer by testing the market privately to gather key insights without your listing getting stale.

Success Story

"My clients and I tested an aggressive price as a Private Exclusive on Compass. Another agent brought buyers to see the home and they submitted a full price, all cash offer within days. My clients said this was the easiest, no hassle sale they’ve experienced!"

David S & Victoria H, Agents | San Francisco Bay Area

How Compass Private Exclusive Helped Us Nail the Right Price — and Win Big

"As an agent, one of the most delicate parts of selling a home is setting the right price. I recently worked with sellers who had a truly special property—but like many clients, they wanted to try an aspirational list price. They were hopeful about testing the higher end of the market, and thanks to Compass Private Exclusive, we had the perfect opportunity to do just that without going public right away.

We listed the home privately at a higher price and gave it about three weeks. We had a solid number of showings, which was encouraging—but something was off. Despite the interest, we didn’t receive any offers. The feedback we were getting consistently pointed to the price being too high. And that feedback was gold.

Because we weren’t on the public market yet, we were able to take that insight and refine our strategy without the listing going stale or accumulating days on market. We repositioned the home, adjusted the price—lowering it by $600,000—and then launched publicly.

The response was immediate. We had multiple showings, strong interest, and a wave of competitive offers. In the end, the final sale price exceeded where we had initially listed the property on Private Exclusive.

My clients were thrilled—not just with the final number, but with how strategic and smooth the entire process felt. Using Private Exclusive gave us time, clarity, and leverage. It’s just one of the many tools I love offering to give my clients an edge in the market."

A Private Sale with a Powerful Outcome

"Every home sale has its own story—and sometimes, those stories come with very personal reasons for wanting privacy. I recently worked with wonderful sellers who, for deeply personal reasons, did not want their home on the public market. They needed discretion, limited exposure, and a process that respected their boundaries, while still achieving a strong result.

That’s where Compass Private Exclusive made all the difference.

We listed the property privately, within the Compass network, at a fairly aggressive price point. Given the limited visibility, this was a bold move—but we believed in the value of the home and knew the right buyer could be found.

Within just a few days, we had four qualified showings—all through trusted Compass agents—and to everyone’s surprise, we secured a full-price offer without ever going live on the MLS. The home never hit the public market. No open houses, no signage, no unnecessary disruption. Just a focused, intentional sale through the power of Compass’s private network.

The sellers were amazed—and incredibly grateful. Not only did we protect their privacy, but we also exceeded their expectations in terms of price and process. It was a quiet success story, but one I’m especially proud of.

For clients who value discretion without compromising results, Private Exclusive can be the perfect path—and I’m here to help guide you through it every step of the way."

Reasons why you might choose to sell your home as a private exclusive:

  • New job or relocation
  • Family changes like marriage or divorce
  • Evolving financial circumstances
  • Health issues
  • Valuable belongings like art or furniture
  • Opposition to holding open houses

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Linda Filby prides herself on anticipating and meeting every need of her clients. Our success is predicated on our client’s satisfaction.

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