Compass: Real Estate & Homes

Huge fan of Compass and everything that they’re doing. A lot like Redfin or Zillow, but better looking features in the app and with better people involved in the company from what I can tell. Been very impressed by Robert Reffkin anytime he’s on CNBC. Smart guy. In our market here in Chicago, Compass seems to have taken over the market out of nowhere. My wife looks at real estate everyday, and is always on Compass searching for places. The Coming Soon places are cool - only available on their site and their app I guess. Haven’t tried the private exclusives yet - I believe if you work with one of their agents you can see hidden properties that no one else can see? Also had a friend do Compass Concierge to fix their place up for free before they sold. They got more money on their place and did really well. Really happy with it from what they said. A few bugs I’ve noticed in the app, but not bad. Last update fixed a lot. Way better than Zillow, and I like better than Redfin too. Thanks guys keep up the good work!

Have been using this app recently as I’m planning a move to a different city, where Compass has a presence. At first, the search functionality felt a bit limited, especially when compared to more established apps like Zillow. However, I quickly noticed that updates were being launched consistently and has made the overall user interface of the app much easier to use and navigate. The listings on Compass are plentiful, with some of them being exclusive to Compass before it shows up on other apps and websites. I plan on using this app and a Compass agent when it comes time for me to move.

We recently started using Compass through our new agent. It’s a really great way to share properties including notes about each one and overall have everything at your fingertips when using an agent during your housing search or just browsing. Luckily for us our agent has kept us up to date every step of the way - even at 10pm some nights! - and this app has been an indispensable tool for how we’re able to communicate with everyone involved in the search. However the app isn’t perfect. I’ve experienced multiple crashes while using it, but what would be incredibly useful is when you receive an update or message about a property a feature on the Workshop or Collections page that links you directly with the notification itself. The only way you’re able to view the message is by clicking the push notification or link via email and, once in the app, then scrolling to that particular property and looking for the yellow dot that indicates a message is waiting. If you’re like me and have more than 10+ properties that you’re eyeing this becomes pretty cumbersome. Also, it’d be nice to edit the order of the saved properties in your Collections however you’d like, either by ultimate favorites, notification waiting, last viewed, etc.. I’m hoping there will be an update with the Compass app soon but in the meantime it’s been very useful despite the roundabout way to view and read your notifications.