New York, NY — May 16, 2025 —  Compass, Inc. (NYSE: COMP) ("Compass" or "the Company"), a leading tech-enabled real estate services company that is also the largest residential real estate brokerage in the United States by sales volume, announces that the Unlock Upstate Team has joined Compass. Previously known as the Clement, Brooks & Safier Team, they join from Berkshire Hathaway with an impressive record of success. In 2024 alone, the team closed over $100 million in sales, solidifying their position as the top-performing team in the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices New England Properties network. Since their founding in 2019, they have closed $410 million in sales volume.

“It’s a proud moment to welcome this team,” said Compass Tristate Vice President 

Gordon Golub, “Their impressive track record speaks for itself. We look forward to watching them continue to thrive in this next chapter.” 

The Unlock Upstate Team, led by Donna Brooks, Harris Safier, and Hayes Clement, brings together a powerhouse group including 12 additional team members. As the #1 team from New York City to Rhode Island in the BHHS Network, their decades of combined experience have fueled a strong track record of success, driven by a deep commitment to collaboration, a value they’re excited to bring to Compass. The team is excited to leverage said collaboration to drive a rebrand and explore new tools that offer fresh perspectives and solutions.

“When we first learned about 3-Phased Marketing, we knew it was something special, but seeing the full tech suite, especially given how many separate platforms we’ve been using, really sealed the deal,” said Principal Agent Donna Brooks.”It’s not only strategic, it’s easy. We’ve always wanted to align with a creative and innovative company, and this feels like the right fit.”

The team brings a flexible, client-focused approach to every transaction, whether it’s a high-profile sale in Kingston, a first home in Rosendale, or a weekend property in Marbletown. 

Their ability to support a range of buyers and sellers speaks to their deep local knowledge and experience across all sectors of the market. 

About Compass
Compass is a leading tech-enabled real estate services company that includes the largest residential real estate brokerage in the United States by sales volume. Founded in 2012 and based in New York City, Compass provides an end-to-end platform that empowers its residential real estate agents at its owned-brokerage to deliver exceptional service to seller and buyer clients. The platform includes an integrated suite of cloud-based software for customer relationship management, marketing, client service, brokerage services, and other critical functionality, all custom-built for the real estate industry. Compass agents utilize the platform to grow their business, save time, and manage their business more efficiently. The Compass network includes Christie's International Real Estate, the world's premier global luxury real estate brand with over 100 independently owned brokerage Affiliates in 50 countries and territories. For more information on how Compass empowers real estate agents, one of the largest groups of small business owners, please visit www.compass.com.