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    Compass Concierge

    Front the cost of pre-sale improvements, settle at closing.

    Compass Concierge fronts the cost of select pre-sale work — staging, paint, flooring, landscaping, cosmetic repairs — with reimbursement typically due at closing, so a home can be presented properly without the seller writing checks up front.

    For Sellers

    How it works

    1. 01

      Walk the house

      I identify the work that changes the price and the work that only spends money — my design background is the whole point of this step.

    2. 02

      Scope and approve

      A written scope and budget is agreed before anything starts; eligibility and terms are set by Compass.

    3. 03

      Vendors execute

      Established Atlanta trades handle the work on a schedule tied to the launch date.

    4. 04

      Reimburse at closing

      The advanced amount is typically repaid from proceeds when the home sells.

    Compass, a typical brokerage, and a portal

    The differences that actually affect your outcome, side by side.

     Compass with JustinTypical brokerageConsumer portal
    Up-front cost to sellerNone for approved work; settled at closingSeller pays vendors directly, or skips the workNot offered
    Scope guidanceAgent-led scope tied to expected returnOften a generic checklistAutomated 'improve your estimate' prompts
    Vendor coordinationManaged alongside the marketing timelineUsually the seller's responsibilityNot applicable

    Who it fits

    • Estates and inherited properties where no one wants to fund repairs personally
    • Dated but structurally sound homes where cosmetic work moves the price meaningfully
    • Sellers who have already moved and cannot manage vendors themselves

    Honest caveats

    • Eligibility, limits, and repayment terms are set by Compass and can vary
    • Not every improvement returns its cost — the scope should be ruthless
    • Repayment is due at closing regardless of the final sale price

    How this plays out by Atlanta neighborhood

    Virginia-Highland

    Bungalow kitchens and baths are where Concierge dollars typically return the most here.

    Neighborhood guide

    Druid Hills

    Exterior work needs historic-district awareness before a scope is approved.

    Neighborhood guide

    Morningside / Lenox Park

    Paint, floor refinishing, and landscaping usually outperform larger renovations at this price point.

    All neighborhoods

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    Does Compass Concierge fit your situation?

    Program availability, terms, and eligibility are set by Compass and its service partners and may vary by market and transaction. The fastest way to find out what applies to you is a conversation.