In today’s real estate market, information and access are everything. At Compass, we’re constantly innovating to give our clients a meaningful edge—and our newest tools are changing the way buyers find homes and sellers explore opportunities.
One of the most powerful of these tools is Make Me Sell, part of Compass’ broader suite of exclusive inventory and smart marketing strategies designed to help you move confidently, whether you’re buying, selling, or just exploring what’s possible.
For Buyers: Access More Homes Before Anyone Else
Most buyers begin their search on public websites, but what many don’t realize is that those sites only show a fraction of the homes that may actually be available. When you work with The Blackshaw Messel Group, you gain access to inventory that simply isn’t visible to the general public.
That includes:
Compass Private Exclusives
Off-market listings shared quietly within the Compass network, available only to Compass agents and their serious buyers.
Private Listing Network (Compass Coming Soons)
Compass Coming Soons are homes listed in the Private Listing Network on the MLS before they hit public websites. This early access lets you schedule showings, express interest, and even make offers ahead of buyers searching elsewhere—giving you a meaningful head start in a competitive market.
Make Me Sell
With Compass’ innovative Make Me Sell search feature, I can access over 4 million potential properties nationwide—homes that aren’t officially on the market but where sellers may be open to the right offer. Combined with Compass Private Exclusives and Coming Soons, this gives you access to thousands of additional opportunities you won’t find elsewhere.
In a competitive market, early access matters. Imagine falling in love with a home—only to discover multiple offers are already on the table. With Compass, you’re positioned to get in before the crowd.
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One Platform. Total Clarity.
You’ll also benefit from Compass One, our integrated client dashboard where we can:
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View exclusive inventory together
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Discuss your favorite homes in real time
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Track next steps and key milestones
With everything in one place, the buying process becomes clearer, more organized, and far less stressful.
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For Sellers: A Smarter, More Strategic Way to Sell
Selling your home is one of the biggest financial decisions you’ll make. Traditional selling methods often expose sellers to public price drops, accumulating days on market, and missed opportunities. Compass offers a better approach.
The Compass 3-Phased Marketing Strategy
Phase 1: Validate Pricing
Your home is introduced as a Compass Private Exclusive, shared within our network of top Compass agents and serious buyers. This allows us to gather real-world feedback on pricing and interest—without public exposure or negative market metrics.
Phase 2: Generate Early Demand
Next, your home is launched within the Private Listing Network on the MLS, expanding exposure to a broader pool of agents and qualified buyers while still protecting you from days on market and price reduction history. This phase builds momentum and anticipation ahead of a full public launch. I’ll share key engagement insights and manage all inquiries directly to ensure your home is positioned strategically.
Phase 3: Public Launch
With pricing validated and early demand established, your home goes live across all public websites—positioned for a strong, efficient sale with the best possible outcome.
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Not Sure You’re Ready to Sell? Meet Make Me Sell.
If you’re not actively planning to sell but have a price that would make you consider it, Make Me Sell offers a no-pressure way to test the market.
You simply set an aspirational price, and I’ll enter your property into the private Compass Make Me Sell database, which is visible only to Compass agents with serious buyers. There’s no commitment, no showings, and no public listing. If interest arises, we’ll have a conversation. If not, you stay right where you are.
It’s a quiet, strategic way to explore your options on your terms.
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For sellers, Compass One brings every part of the selling process into one intuitive dashboard. From tracking engagement and buyer interest to monitoring market activity, next steps, and key milestones, you’ll have full transparency and confidence throughout your sale, without the guesswork.
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That’s The Blackshaw Messel Group and Compass Advantage: More access. Smarter strategy. Better outcomes.
If you’re curious about what opportunities might exist for you, on or off the market, our team at The Blackshaw Messel Group is ready to help you navigate selling your home and leverage the best tools available to strategically position your property for success in today’s market.
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