OVERVIEW
Sebastopol is an exceptionally desirable, artistic, and progressive town nestled in the rolling hills of West Sonoma County. It is renowned for its rustic-chic country charm and strong commitment to sustainability and local culture. Evolving from its agricultural roots as the "Gravenstein Apple Capital," the town now features a unique blend of organic farms, vineyards, and artistic retail. At its core is The Barlow, a celebrated outdoor market district featuring local food, wine, breweries, and crafts, creating a vibrant social and culinary scene.
The local lifestyle is characterized as affluent, social, and tranquil. Residents, many holding white-collar professional roles, prioritize privacy and spacious living away from city congestion while retaining access to high-quality amenities. The community actively fosters a welcoming and tight-knit atmosphere through numerous local festivals and events. For recreation, Sebastopol offers direct access to Sonoma County's natural beauty, including hiking trails, the Russian River, and the nearby coastline, appealing to those who value nature and the arts.
The real estate market is highly competitive, featuring properties from charming restored farmhouses to contemporary homes, often situated on spacious lots with scenic views. This market is driven by buyers seeking a blend of countryside serenity, bohemian culture, and an excellent quality of life, positioning Sebastopol as one of the most sought-after and high-value residential destinations in Northern California.
OLDHAM GROUP
BUYER PROFILES
Sebastopol attracts a distinct demographic that values a high quality of life, sustainability, local culture, and a relaxed, rural-adjacent lifestyle.
The Artistic Professional/Entrepreneur: This buyer, often aged 35–55, is typically a remote worker, creative professional, or successful local entrepreneur who values community and cultural amenities They look for homes with character (Victorian, farmhouse, or modern architectural gems) on properties with room for a studio, garden, or workshop. They prioritize being close to the walkable downtown area, farmer's markets, and The Barlow for social and professional networking, viewing their home as an extension of their creative, bohemian lifestyle.
The Silicon Valley Escapee (Lifestyle Buyer): This buyer, often a high-earning couple or family aged 40–60, is relocating from the dense, competitive Bay Area (e.g., Marin, San Francisco) seeking a drastic upgrade in space and quality of life without sacrificing sophistication. They prioritize larger lots, privacy, top-rated schools, and proximity to wineries. Their main motivation is the tranquil, slower pace of life, the natural beauty, and the ability to find a luxury or custom-built home for a fraction of the Silicon Valley price, accepting the occasional longer commute for weekend living
The Local Food and Wine Enthusiast: This buyer, spanning multiple age groups, is deeply committed to the Sonoma County lifestyle, which revolves around sustainability, culinary excellence, and wine culture. They look for properties—often on a few acres—with established gardens, room for hobby vineyards, or easy access to organic farm stands. They value homes that are older, charming, or architecturally interesting, and their social life revolves around high-end local restaurants, tasting rooms, and participating in community events like the Apple Blossom Festival.
The Active Empty Nester/Retiree: This buyer, typically aged 60+, is downsizing from a large rural ranch or a complex city home, seeking a low-maintenance property that is close to the downtown core They look for single-level homes, modern condos, or houses near Ragle Ranch Park or other walking trails. They value the strong local community and the laid-back pace, preferring to spend their time enjoying the arts scene, dining out, and being close to healthcare facilities rather than maintaining vast acreage.
ABOUT OUR TEAM
The Oldham Group is a Collective of talented agents, staff, and support, led by Andrew and Jennifer Oldham - Founding Agents for Compass. Having closed over $1 Billion in sales volume during their career, Andrew and Jennifer lead a team that has substantially increased its business year over year while covering the expansive Silicon Valley, San Francisco Peninsula, Monterey Peninsula, and East Bay real estate markets. Because their agents have been selected based on their hyper-local expertise, they confidently represent a vast coverage area with in-depth knowledge across several counties. With over 85 years of combined real estate expertise in marketing, law, title, design, and escrow, they provide their clients talents and expertise unparalleled in the California market. Combining their knowledge and experience with their love and passion for residential real estate, local expertise, exceptional marketing, personal service and the backing of the nation’s best luxury brokerage, Compass, they will prove to you the Oldham Group difference
$290 M+
Closed Volume in 2024
Over 200
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JENNIFER OLDHAM
TEAM LEADER
REALTOR® | DRE 01325650
415.707.5498
JENNIFER@COMPASSCOM
Jennifer is a high-performing real estate professional, who is not only an experienced realtor and loan officer, and but also a skilled negotiator and a real estate paralegal. What sets Jennifer apart is her ability to listen to her clients’ needs and use her in-depth knowledge of the real estate market to negotiate the best deal to exceed the clients’ expectations. With more than two decades of experience working for residential real estate, title, escrow, and specializing in high net worth clients. Jennifer knows exactly what it takes to buy or sell a home. This is one of the reasons why she has been an award-winning Realtor since 2000. When working with clients, Jennifer first learns about what the client wants, then clearly explains the process, sets goals, and works hard to accomplish the best result Jennifer has built the team on three simple principles: 1. Be Kind, 2. Be Professional, 3. Be an Expert Jennifer ensures each one of the Oldham Group Team members exemplifies this mantra without exception. Jennifer started in real estate 20 plus years ago in the Bay Area, and never quit. She loves
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seeing great families find the right home, and wonderful agents expand their real estate acumen and experience. An adrenaline junkie, Jennifer has sought out and excelled at every possible extreme sport, from racing dirt bikes to competitive boxing, ice skating to skydiving, she has done it all Her motto “Don’t eff it up!” pretty much sums up Jenn’s leadership style. Funny and full of love, this bad ass hugger makes long lasting connections with her clients and team members alike.
ANDREW OLDHAM
TEAM LEADER | ATTORNEY
REALTOR® | DRE 01207289
650.640.3098
ANDREWOLDHAM@COMPASSCOM
Originally a real estate lawyer, Andrew’s 40 years of real estate experience makes him uniquely able to tackle any real estate problem From legal expertise, to escrow and title specifics, to brokerage, Andrew has done it all and he loves doing it, for his clients and his team.
Before starting the Oldham Group, Andrew had a long career as a real estate litigator, and real estate entrepreneur. After passing the bar, his real estate law career took off and he spent years in escrow litigation as a freelancer and salaried lawyer. In the nineties, Andrew founded a real estate company called eHome eHome took advantage of burgeoning internet technology, and found a home for real estate there. They raised 30 million in capital and were the first to make the MLS searchable for clients, not just agents, and expanded to three states. When he’s not assisting clients and agents, or working with Compass to help them improve their tools and resources, Andrew loves walking Asilomar beach with his wife and business
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partner, Jennifer and their adorable Boston Terriers Abby and Quincy. Andrew prides himself on being a kind, and loving person first and foremost, and second (but just barely) an excellent real estate professional
KRYSTAL RUBIO-GOMEZ
Sonoma County Specialist
Krystal grew up in the mountains of Northern California, where she developed a deep love for the natural beauty and tranquility of the region. After spending five years living in Monterey County, where her real estate career began, she ultimately chose to make Sonoma County her home. She was captivated by its stunning landscapes, vibrant communities, and coastal proximity. With an entrepreneurial spirit instilled from a young age, Krystal understands the power of homeownership and investment properties. She is fluent in Spanish and holds a Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice along with a Paralegal Certificate, giving her a strong advantage when navigating real estate contracts and documents.
Krystal is passionate about providing exceptional service to her clients in Monterey and Sonoma County, whether they’re buying or selling a home. Her goal is to offer a seamless real estate experience, ensuring that every client feels supported and informed throughout the entire process. Above all, she aims to become your lifelong
real estate advisor and trusted expert in the local market.
When Krystal isn't helping her clients achieve their real estate goals, you’ll find her exploring the beautiful Sonoma County countryside, biking, or cooking.
CLIENT
TESTIMONIALS
When we first listed our home for sale, we chose a realtor that had previously sold our home about 9 years ago. Little did we know that it was a bad decision. We ended up cancelling the listing and I went through the process of trying to find the best agent there is to list, sell and represent our home After Speaking with Krystal initially over the phone I knew instantly that should we be the perfect agent for us. (Even though I had three other agents I had yet to speak to. The owners of Oldham group Jen and Andrew were amazing as well and made us feel so comfortable and at ease. They explained everything meticulously in detail and lined out the process in such an organized manner. Their team is so efficient like a well-oiled machine. I cannot recommend Krystal (Oldham Group) enough. She is a wonderful and intelligent person, is so detailed and organized. Sends out emails and answers text and questions any time of day. She is always available, always on time and made this process so easy. She has such a bright and bubbly personality and makes you feel at ease in such a stressful time. I would one thousand percent find Kyrstal again if I ever need her to help buy or sell my home. She deserves more than 5 stars
SELLER
Krystal did an excellent job in guiding me through all aspects of my real estate experience. She was very responsive, answered all my questions, and knowledgeable in her ability to explain real estate documents and disclosures. Krystal was very personable and went above and beyond to help me find a house that would match my budget and my vision of home sweet home
BUYER
CLIENT TESTIMONIALS
Jennifer & Andrew have been great to work with - personally and professionally - in both the sale of our old house and purchase of our new one. Without getting into detail, our situation was quite complex on the purchase side - so much so that my wife and I agreed that it required more expertise than could be fairly expected of any typical realtor or broker. The Oldhams provided that expertise for us, and we ' ve already referred another couple to them. 5 stars!
BUYER AND SELLER
Jennifer and Andrew were wonderful to work with, starting with pricing and sales strategy right up to negotiations and closing Highly recommended They both are seasoned professionals able to manage the entire sales process, and having a lawyer on the team provides additional clarity for occasional complexities.
SELLER
Jen and Andrew have beyond exceeded our expectations They were patient with us through a long search process, provided a consultative approach along the way, set realistic expectations without letting us overpay and we ' re never just here to sell us any house When it came time to sell our home the team of people they work with to prep, the marketing support and the frequency of updates keeping us in the loop has once again been over the top We could not be happier to be working with them, will 100% be referring our friends and colleagues and will without question use them again in the future.
BUYER AND SELLER
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Jennifer Oldham DRE #: 01325650 408 835 4119 jennifer@compass.com
Andrew Oldham DRE #: 01207289 408 393 0773 andrew oldham@compass com
Laura Iseman 6506952750 laura iseman@compass com
Caitlin Yates DRE# 02137957 650 207 8102 caitlin yates@compass com
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Sebastopol, CA 95472
8174 Whited Rd
Expansive Country Estate This handsome sprawling 2999+ sq ft ranch home is not far from downtown on 2 1/2+- acres of serene, natural beauty A sanctuary, perfectly located at the end of the road, on the edge of sweet Sebastopol with private, country feel and close-in convenience This custom home offers an open floor plan, framed with large glass doors and windows that invite sunlight and nature to fill the interior spaces Two master suites with nice separation down different wings of the main home, ideal for multiple generations or multiple families to have privacy, and then gather in the gorgeous great room with open beam ceiling! Warm and inviting den near the entrance to the home. Fantastic chef's double-size kitchen w/2 sinks, spice closet, wine refrigerator opens to the great room with elegant farm table dining area. 3 bedrooms, an office and massage room. Laundry rooms in each wing. Entertain outside with outdoor kitchen, covered dining,pool,spa plus separate guest quarters!
Listed Date Aug 23, 2019
Contract Date Sep 24, 2019
Sold Date Oct 04, 2019
- Days on Market 32
Subject property
8174 Whited Rd
Darby Rd, Sebastopol, CA 95472
ADDRESS
#3
8174 Whited Rd, Sebastopol, CA 95472
Sep 24, 2019
Oct 04, 2019
108,028 SF / 248 [1]
Family
[1]108,028 SF / 2.48 AC
[2]55,321 SF / 1.27 AC
[3]67,518 SF / 155 AC
[4]131,986 SF / 303 AC
Grandview Rd, Sebastopol, CA 95472
28, 2025
1426 Darby Rd, Sebastopol, CA 95472
Jun 21, 2025
Jul 07, 2025
7301 Baker Ln, Sebastopol, CA 95472
Jun 02, 2025
Jun 06, 2025
/ 127 A [2]
SF / 155 A [3]
Family
SF / 303 [4]
Family
8174 Whited Rd, Sebastopol, CA 95472
835 Blessing Way, Sebastopol, CA 95472
8061 Elphick Rd, Sebastopol, CA 95472
ADDRESS
8174 Whited Rd, Sebastopol, CA 95472
Sep 24, 2019
Oct 04, 2019
835 Blessing Way, Sebastopol, CA 95472
8061 Elphick Rd, Sebastopol, CA 95472
PROPERTY
[1]108,028 SF / 2.48 AC
[2]132,422 SF / 3.04 AC
[3]44,866 SF / 103 AC
SF / 103 A [3]
Family
Comparable property #1
Sebastopol, CA 95472
787 Grandview Rd
Located in the lush rolling green hills of Sebastopol's celebrated countryside is this beautifully appointed 3+ bedroom, 2.5 bathroom farmhouse, complete with a second 685 +/- 1+ bedroom unit, all sited on a level 1.27 acre parcel graced with a variety of happy fruit trees. Rich newly refinished hardwood flooring, two warm and cozy fireplaces, a chef's gourmet kitchen complete with new quartz slab countertops and new stainless appliances, two newly refreshed tiled bathrooms with attractive vanities, new designer lighting and plumbing fixtures, and custom handcrafted wainscotting all elevate the appeal of this much loved home A master suite and two additional ample-sized bedrooms boast soaring ceilings and lots of sunlit glass There are solid wood paneled doors throughout, new carpet, new interior and exterior paint, and a new redwood deck too The detached stylish 1+ bedroom second unit, complete with wood vaulted ceilings, skylights, an attractive kitchen with stainless appliances and its very own private deck overlooking a sun kissed meadow won't disappoint. This little slice of
595,000
595,000
4 85,000
Listed Date Jun 16, 2025 Contract Date Jul 28, 2025 Sold Date Aug 15, 2025
Comparable property #1
Sebastopol, CA 95472
787 Grandview Rd
Listing description (continued) heaven, just minutes from thriving downtown Sebastopol, is a home for the generations TRANSACTION INFORMATION
Original Listing Price
$1, 595,000
Last Asking Price $1, 595,000
Closing Price $1, 4 85,000 PPSF $570
Listed Date Jun 16, 2025
Contract Date Jul 28, 2025
Sold Date Aug 15, 2025
DOM - Days on Market
Comparable property #1
787 Grandview Rd
Comparable property #2
Sebastopol, CA 95472
1426 Darby Rd
595,000
595,000
This Sebastopol Banana Belt Country Property is privately gated on a 1.55acres. This home has been extensively remodeled into a 2,291+/- sq ft modern home with a beautiful chef's kitchen, spacious Primary Suite, large walk-in his/hers closet/room, view decks off the Primary Bedroom, Family Room & Art Studio. The design has a tastefully subdued modern feel throughout with an open floor plan & picture windows that take in its private setting everywhere you explore Part of the major redesign of this home included creating a fabulous Art Studio, which could be a 4th bedroom, Guest Suite or large Office with high open beam ceilings & glass doors opening to the front with its own outside sitting area Another upgrade is a 7245 kW DC Solar system with 2-Tesla Power Wall battery back-ups Included in the remodel of this home was replacing all doors & windows The doors are all custom solid core doors & the windows are all high efficiency dual pane Milgard windows. This home has all the modern amenities you could ask for! The property has a variety of fruit trees including apple, lemon
Listed Date Jun 19, 2025
Date Jun 21, 2025
Comparable property #2
Sebastopol, CA 95472
1426 Darby Rd
Listing description (continued)
pomegranate, olive, peach, guava, persimmon The soil here is sandy loam which everything loves to grow in, sought after by everyone This is a great property & won't be available long
TRANSACTION INFORMATION
Original Listing Price
$1, 595,000
Last Asking Price $1, 595,000
Closing Price $1,650,000
PPSF $720
Listed Date Jun 19, 2025
Contract Date Jun 21, 2025
Sold Date Jul 07, 2025
DOM - Days on Market 2
Comparable property #2
1426 Darby Rd
Comparable property #3
Sebastopol, CA 95472
7301 Baker Ln
Down a long tree-lined private drive, discover a very private and serene 3 acre sanctuary in the heart of West Sonoma County. This peaceful retreat features a beautifully renovated single-level home, a charming greenhouse and gardens, and a huge workshop for hobbies. The redwood-clad residence has hardwood floors throughout, vaulted ceilings in the living room, a separate dining room, two spacious bedrooms and two full baths, plus additional den/office The kitchen features custom bamboo cabinetry, and stainless steel appliances including a Viking gas range and hood Enjoy Wine Country's famous indoor-outdoor lifestyle with large windows and glass doors leading out to multiple stone patios and decks overlooking lush grassy meadows brimming with fruit trees and towering redwoods There's ample room for a sunny pool, guest unit, or sports courtbring your vision Infrastructure includes full privacy fencing and cross fencing, two gates, paved driveway, substantial stone walls and patios, public utilities as well as natural gas, owned solar, generator and well. Conveniently located just
Listed Date May 08, 2025 Contract Date Jun 02, 2025 Sold Date Jun 06, 2025
Comparable property #3
Sebastopol, CA 95472
7301 Baker Ln
Listing description (continued)
minutes from downtown Sebastopol, and in close proximity to the Russian River, world class wineries and fine dining
TRANSACTION INFORMATION
Original Listing Price
$1,700,000
Last Asking Price $1,700,000
Closing Price $1,700,000
PPSFListed Date May 08, 2025
Contract Date Jun 02, 2025
Sold Date Jun 06, 2025
DOM - Days on Market 25
Comparable property #3
7301 Baker Ln
Comparable property #4
Sebastopol, CA 95472
835 Blessing Way
Listing description
It's truly a Blessing to introduce this unique property to the market. Just minutes from downtown and located down a private lane with gated access to the level, usable 3.04+/- acres. Improvements that total 4,433+/sq ft include a main house consisting of 4 bedrooms, 2 full baths, 2 half baths, a large family room off of the kitchen with access to a quiet den/small living room, an additional room off of the three car garage that can be converted back to the formal dining room You'll love the wraparound covered porch and free-standing pergola in the rear yard Next, you'll find a one bedroom, one bath second dwelling with vaulted ceilings, a well-equipped kitchen, wrap around covered porch that opens to a large patio for entertaining and an attached garage There's an extra room at the side yard area with a full bath and separate entrance Additionally, there is a third structure permitted as an art studio that has endless possibilities and has an attached garage. There are many apple trees on the property, including Gravenstein, Jonathan, Golden Delicious and possibly other
$1, 870,000
Listed Date Apr 03, 2025 Contract Date Jun 13, 2025 Sold Date Jun 16, 2025
Comparable property #4
Sebastopol, CA 95472
835 Blessing Way
Listing description (continued)
varieties, a fenced in garden area with raised planter beds, a custom chicken coop, storage sheds, a pump house and more
TRANSACTION INFORMATION
Original Listing Price
$1,995,000
Last Asking Price $1,995,000
Closing Price $1, 870,000
PPSF $761
Listed Date Apr 03, 2025
Contract Date Jun 13, 2025
Sold Date Jun 16, 2025
DOM - Days on Market
Comparable property #4
835 Blessing Way
Comparable property #5
Sebastopol, CA 95472
8061 Elphick Rd
⬇$91,000 (10/14)
Listing description
Set on a private 1-acre lot, this beautifully updated 4-bedroom, 25-bath home offers the perfect blend of privacy, comfort, and convenience in one of Sonoma County's most desirable locations The thoughtfully designed split floor plan features a spacious primary suite upstairs, with remodeled mast bath and large walk in closet, and a private deck providing a peaceful retreat Recent improvements elevate the home throughout, including all new flooring, baseboards, recessed lighting, a elegantly remodeled kitchen, tile accents throughout, on demand water heater and so much more! The oversized 3-car garage offers plenty of space for vehicles, storage, or hobbies. Outside, enjoy the serenity of your private lot, sit in the sauna out back surrounded by Wine Country beauty, all while being just minutes from charming downtown Sebastopol, award-winning wineries, and local markets. This is a rare opportunity to own a stylishly updated home in one of Sebastopol's most sought-after neighborhoods.
Date Sep 18, 2025
Comparable property #5
8061 Elphick Rd
Determined
Krystal Rubio-Gomez
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Maximize your home’s value with the Compass 3-Phased Marketing Strategy
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Go liveonall public websites with the right price and maximum demand gained by pre-marketing.
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During this phase, you have greater control over your data, as photos of your home and personal information do not stay on the Internet.
Backed by a validated pricing strategy and early buyer demand, your home is positioned for an efficient, lucrative sale delivering the best possible outcome when it goes live on all public websites.
Pre-marketing drives results
Compass research shows that listings pre-marketed as a Compass Private Exclusive and/or Compass Coming Soon before going active on the MLS are associated with these results:
30% Less Likely to Drop in Price1
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Guiding you home with the Compass Advantage
Investing Billions in Tech to Sell Your Home
AtCompass, the technology of the future is already shaping real estate today. We’ve invested over $1 billion in our technology platform to help agents make buying or selling a home easier for you. This includes Compass One, an all-in-one client dashboard that enhances transparency and keeps you connected with your agent at every step of your journey.
A Marketing Strategy for Every Home
As part ofCompass, I have access to a dedicated in-house marketing and design agency of over 300 experts nationwide, making it more effective than ever before to reach your buyer how, when, and where it counts most
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A letter from Compass
CEO Robert Reffkin
Thank you for considering Compass to guide you through your home sale. At Compass, we ’ ve built the #1 real estate brokerage by sales volume in the United States and within 10-years of launching our first sale on Compass com, our agents have achieved over $1 trillion in sales volume We’ve accomplished this by helping homeowners like you protect and maximize the value of your most important asset – your home.
Compass has developed a 3-Phased Marketing Strategy, drawing on best practices from real estate developers, professional home builders, and luxury marketers to create demand, build momentum, and ensure your home is best-positioned for success. This phased marketing strategy can be far more effective than a single public launch. In the same way that Hollywood launches multiple trailers to build anticipation for a movie premiere, the Compass 3-Phased Marketing Strategy allows your agent to launch your listing multiple times, building similar excitement and demand.
Your Compass agent will guide you through every step of the strategy to help you choose what works best for your home and help ensure it receives the attention, interest, and the offers it deserves.
Thank you,
Robert Reffkin Founder & CEO
Your Listing Launch
Pre-Market
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Pre-List Marketing
Leveraging Our Exclusive
Agent Network
On-Market
Media Plan
Open Houses
Assessing Our Strategy and Monitoring the Market
Our Step-by-Step Plan
What to Expect
Asyourtrusted advisor,I’ll be there to guide you throughout the home selling process to ensure that your experience is as seamless and stress-free as possible.
1 Complete listing paperwork
2 Prepare your property for market
3 Pre-market and promote your property to Compass agents*
4 Develop and execute our marketing strategy and media plan
5 List property online
6 Show property and follow-up with leads
9 Schedule closing and work through contract terms
10 Close onthe
7 Monitor the market, provide updates and assess strategy
8 Review offers and negotiate the optimal contract propertyand assist with post-closing questions
The Power of Photography
Beautiful photography is oneof the most powerful tools for selling your home. Compass uses bestin-class photographers to show your home in its best light, make a positive first impression, and attract more buyers.
Pricing Your Property to Maximize Buyer Activity
Timing of Buyer Activity
Aproperty receives the most traffic within the first few weeks of hitting the market. It is important to get the price right in order to gain the attention of interested buyers and maximize your home's position in the market.
Attracting Buyers Using Competitive Pricing
Using competitive analysis, market research, and Compass’ suite of AI-powered tools, we recommend a price for your property to generate the most activity and offers early on before buyers move on to newer listings.
Compass Off-Markets Lead the Way
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By definition, the promotion of off-market listings is restricted to distribution within the listing’s brokerage.* Compass offers a unique advantage to our agents through Compass Private Exclusives. This special feature grants them access to off-market listings and enables them to share them with a network of 7,900+ California agents. This broadens the accessibility of luxury Private Exclusives to a larger pool of clients compared to other brokerages that are limited in size and regional breadth.
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Compass dominates the luxury market in San Mateo and Santa Clara Counties, outpacing the competition by a significant margin in the sale of homes priced above $5M.**
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Byleveraging Compass’ digital advertisingtools and partnerships across social media and advertising throughout your listing process, we can generate demand to sell your home faster, and we meet potential buyers where they are, online.
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Using proprietary tools suchas Collections and Insights, we keep you informed of market conditions and traffic to your property.
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Collections allows us to have a collaborative conversation on your home selling process with instant updates on comparable listings and access to insider knowledge previously only available to the agent community.
Insights is a detailed, custom dashboard that allows us to assess the impact of our online marketing campaigns in real time. By capturing this data, we are able to further target our ads to buyers most interested in your home.
Complete listing paperwork
The listing agreement is a contract that explains our relationship and the high level of service that we will provide to you.
Begin to prepare your home for the market
Let’s determine next steps together
Continue to monitor the market and assess our strategy
Once your home is ready for market, we will reassess market data and finalize our pricing strategy to make sure we are in line with any recent market updates in your neighborhood.
Launch your property