For Sellers
Your Seller's Guide
A strategic, market-savvy approach designed to maximize your home's value.
A Word From Meg
Meet Your Agent
A quick hello and a look at how Meg approaches selling your Atlanta home.
From strategic pricing and standout marketing to skilled negotiation, Meg pairs a Certified Luxury Marketing Specialist's reach with attentive, personal guidance — so your sale feels clear and confident from the first conversation to closing day.
The Process
Selling With Confidence
Strategic Pricing
A data-driven market analysis positions your home to attract strong interest and the best possible offers.
Prepare & Stage
Guidance on repairs, styling, and presentation so your home shows at its very best.
Luxury Marketing
Professional photography and a Certified Luxury Marketing Specialist's reach put your home in front of the right buyers.
Showings & Open Houses
Coordinated, well-managed showings that generate momentum and qualified interest.
Negotiate Offers
Skilled negotiation to protect your interests and secure the strongest terms.
Close With Ease
Clear communication and available solutions at every step, right through to a smooth closing.
Not Ready to List Yet?
Test the Market, Quietly
Thinking about selling in the next few years, but waiting for the right moment? You don't have to publicly list to find out what your home could bring. Through Compass's Make Me Sell service, you can discreetly test your aspirational price and gauge real buyer interest — with no listing, no pressure, and no days on market.
- Share your dream price privately — it's visible only to Compass agents, never the public.
- Meg monitors interest across Compass's buyer network on your behalf.
- If a serious buyer is searching for a home like yours, you'll be the first to know.
Curious whether your aspirational price is within reach today? Talk with Meg to explore your options — quietly, and on your timeline.
Compass Make Me Sell is offered at the seller's direction and availability may vary by market. Testing interest is not a listing and does not guarantee a sale or any particular price.
Marketing by the Numbers
A Phased Marketing Advantage
Our research shows that Compass sellers who used a phased marketing approach saw three measurable advantages over going directly to the MLS and portals.
* Based on Compass internal research. Individual results vary; not a guarantee of future performance.
An Exclusive Compass Advantage
Compass Concierge
Sell faster and for a higher price by fronting the cost of home-improvement services — staging, painting, flooring, and more — with zero due until closing.* Meg helps you decide which updates deliver the greatest return, then guides you through every step.
Plan the Right Updates
Meg helps you decide which services will increase your home's value the most and set an estimated budget for the work.
Begin the Transformation
When you're ready, Meg is by your side as you engage vetted contractors and vendors — with no upfront cost to you.
Go to Market
Once the work is complete, your refreshed home launches with a refined pricing and positioning strategy for the best possible outcome.
Pay at Closing
You pay for the services and any applicable fees* when your home sells — not before.
What's Covered
100+ Home-Improvement Services
- Staging
- Interior & exterior painting
- Flooring & carpet
- Cosmetic renovations
- Kitchen & bath improvements
- Deep-cleaning & decluttering
- Landscaping
- Roofing & HVAC repair
- Plumbing & electrical
- Moving & storage
- Seller-side inspections
- Pest control
Know Before You List
Pricing Your Home Right
The price you set in the first few weeks matters more than almost anything else. Homes priced accurately from day one tend to sell faster and closer to asking — while overpriced listings often sit, grow stale, and end up selling for less after a string of reductions.
A sound price comes from a comparative market analysis (CMA): a look at recent sales of similar homes nearby, current competing listings, and how quickly the market is moving. Online estimates can be a starting point, but they miss the condition, upgrades, and micro-location details that shape real value in a specific Atlanta neighborhood.
Getting this right is where an experienced local agent is invaluable. Meg prepares a data-driven CMA tailored to your home and your goals — whether that's top dollar, a fast sale, or both. Contact Meg for a complimentary, no-pressure home valuation.
Curious what your home could sell for today? Meg can help with a free, no-obligation market analysis tailored to your neighborhood.
Educational information only. Market conditions vary; pricing strategy should be tailored to your home and situation.
Know Your Bottom Line
Closing Costs & Net Proceeds
What you walk away with isn't your sale price — it's your net proceeds, the amount left after your remaining mortgage balance and selling costs are paid. Understanding those costs early helps you set expectations and price with confidence.
Typical seller costs include real estate commissions, title and settlement fees, transfer taxes, prorated property taxes, and any owed HOA dues. Depending on the market and your negotiation, you may also agree to buyer concessions — such as a credit toward the buyer's closing costs or select repairs identified during due diligence.
Before you list, Meg will walk you through an estimated net sheet — a line-by-line projection of your proceeds at different sale prices — so there are no surprises at the closing table. Reach out to get your personalized estimate.
Want to know your likely take-home from a sale? Meg can help you build a personalized net sheet before you list.
Educational information only, not financial or tax advice. Actual costs vary by sale price, loan payoff, and transaction; consult your closing attorney and tax professional.
Know Before You Show
Preparing Your Home to Sell
First impressions happen fast — often in the first photo a buyer sees online. Thoughtful preparation helps your home show at its best, attract more interest, and support a stronger offer.
Focus on the changes that move the needle: declutter and depersonalize so buyers can picture themselves living there, deep-clean and brighten every room, and handle the small repairs that quietly signal how well a home has been cared for. Staging — even lightly — helps rooms feel larger and more inviting, and curb appeal sets the tone before anyone steps inside.
Not every upgrade pays off, so it's worth knowing where to invest and where to save. Meg advises on exactly that — and through Compass Concierge (above), many of these improvements can be funded up front, with no interest and no cost until your home sells. Contact Meg to build a prep plan for your home.
Not sure which improvements are worth it? Meg can help you prioritize high-impact prep — and fund it through Compass Concierge.
Educational information only. Return on any improvement varies by home and market.
The Full Guide
Browse the Seller's Guide
Turn through the complete guide to selling your Atlanta home — or download a copy to keep.
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Thinking of Selling?
Let's Talk Strategy
Reach out for a personalized conversation about positioning and pricing your home.
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