Selling
What is Compass Concierge and how does it work?
Compass Concierge pays for the work of getting a house ready to sell, and the cost comes out of the sale at closing rather than out of your pocket up front.
February 2026 · Seller resources
Concierge
The problem it solves.
Most sellers can see what their house needs before it goes to market: fresh paint, refinished floors, a yard brought back into shape.
The hard part is paying for it, since the money goes out months before anything comes back from the sale. Compass Concierge was built to solve that problem.
The program
How it works.
Concierge fronts the cost of getting the house ready.
You and Derrick decide together which projects will actually matter to buyers, the work is completed before the listing goes live, and the cost is repaid out of the sale proceeds at closing. There is no interest and there are no fees. You pay back what was spent and nothing more.
Not every sale needs it, and plenty of sellers go to market without it. Concierge makes sense when the house needs real work before it can sell for what it should.
The case for it
What the preparation is worth.
Agents surveyed by the National Association of Realtors say a staged home tends to bring higher offers and to spend fewer days on the market.
Fresh paint, finished floors, and a yard in good shape tend to work in the same direction. None of this is a guarantee. The right projects depend on the house, its condition, and the buyer it should be presented to.
Before you sign
Terms and eligibility.
Concierge is available to sellers who list with a Compass agent.
The program has its own terms, not every project is eligible, and approval depends on the scope of work and the property itself. The terms are set by Compass and subject to change. One thing to know going in: if the listing ends without a sale, the balance still comes due.
Day one
The house looks its best the day it lists, and you are not paying for that work out of pocket while it sells.
Disclaimer: everything here is general information rather than legal, financial, or real estate advice. It is compiled from sources believed to be reliable, but market conditions change frequently and individual situations differ. Talk with a licensed real estate professional, attorney, or financial advisor before making any real estate or financial decisions.
FAQ
Questions people ask.
What is Compass Concierge?
Compass Concierge is a program that covers the upfront cost of home improvements, such as staging, painting, landscaping, and repairs, to help sellers maximize their sale price, with no interest and no fees.
Is Compass Concierge really free?
There are no out-of-pocket costs or interest charges. The investment is simply repaid from your proceeds at closing. You only pay back what was spent, nothing more.
What home improvements can Compass Concierge cover?
Staging, deep cleaning, painting, flooring, landscaping, kitchen and bathroom updates, decluttering services, and more. Derrick will help you work out which improvements are worth doing on your specific property.
How does Compass Concierge affect my home's sale price?
On average, Compass Concierge-prepped homes sell faster and for more than non-prepped homes. Strategic improvements often support a stronger final sale price. The right projects depend on your home, its current condition, and your target buyer.
Does Compass Concierge work for all Denver homes?
Compass Concierge is available for most properties listed with Compass. Derrick can discuss eligibility and recommend a customized improvement plan during a listing consultation. Program terms are determined by Compass and subject to change.
