buyearly accesscompass private exclusives and coming soons
See it before the MLS
Some Silicon Valley homes come to market in stages: first inside Compass’s network, then as a public Coming Soon on Compass.com, then on the MLS. Build a brief and send it to us, and a Property Nerd will send homes that match, including Private Exclusives and Coming Soons when they fit.
your brief
Build your early-access brief
Pick what matters. The brief updates as you go, and one click adds it to the message in the form below.
early-access brief
We use your brief to send matching homes. Private Exclusives are shared through agents in Compass’s network, so what’s available depends on what sellers choose.
how it works
How homes reach buyers early
Pre-marketing is the seller’s choice, so not every home goes through all three phases.
- phase 1
Private Exclusive
who sees it: agents in Compass’s network and their buyersOff the MLS and off public sites, with private showings and no public days-on-market count or price history.
- phase 2
Coming Soon
who sees it: the public, on Compass.com and a partner search siteBuyers can find it and plan a visit before it reaches the MLS, still without days on market or price-drop history.
- phase 3
On the MLS
who sees it: every agent and the public home-search sitesThe full launch to every brokerage and every site that shows MLS listings.
questions
Questions we hear
What is a Compass Private Exclusive?
A listing a seller chooses to share only with agents in Compass’s network and their buyers before it’s public, with private showings and no public days on market or price history.
Can I see Coming Soons myself?
Yes. Compass Coming Soons are public on Compass.com before they reach the MLS, and anyone can set up a saved search for them. Your brief helps us flag the ones that fit.
Does it cost anything to send a brief?
No. When you’re ready to tour, REALTORS ask buyers to sign a written buyer agreement first, and we’ll walk you through it.
Why don’t all homes come to market early?
Pre-marketing is the seller’s choice, and Compass requires sellers to sign a disclosure before it starts. Some homes go straight to the MLS, so your brief covers new MLS listings too.
more to learn
Keep going
- Buyer playbookSeven steps to a purchase, with a contract clock.
- Market PulseWhat’s for sale in each city right now.
- Home Styles Field GuideNine styles, how to spot them, and live listings for each.
- Compass + Boyenga toolkitEarly access, Collections and financing perks.
- Real estate calculatorsPayment, affordability and closing costs.
Private Exclusives and Coming Soons depend on what sellers choose and are shared under Compass and MLS rules. Listing information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
talk to a property nerd
Ready when the right home is?
Send your brief, or call and tell us what you’re looking for. Commissions are negotiable, and we offer bundled services, so ask us what’s included.
Send your early-access brief
