NEW YORK, NY, JULY 28, 2022 - Compass, Inc., the largest residential real estate brokerage in the United States[^1], today announced that Stacy Jones has joined the company as Head of Top Producers for the company’s Luxury Division. Jones joins Compass as a highly respected and experienced professional in the luxury sector of the market, having previously led one of Sotheby’s International Realty’s most successful franchises.
“Stacy comes to Compass with a passion for building meaningful relationships, expertise in business strategy development, and an agent-first mindset, making her an ideal addition to the company,” said Robert Reffkin, Founder, Chairman and CEO of Compass. “Top Compass agents from around the nation continued to recommend Stacy as an industry leader with a wealth of expertise to share on the luxury market. As always, we are committed to continued investment in programs and services that help our agents succeed, and welcoming Stacy is another prime example of this.”
Compass launched its exclusive Luxury Division in February of 2020 to meet the standard top producers and their elite clientele warrant, by elevating the level of white-glove support, enhancing the aesthetic of marketing elements, and emboldening the presence of high-profile properties within the marketplace. The addition of Jones to the Compass team represents the company’s commitment to its top-producing luxury agents and is the natural next step in ensuring that these agents, their properties, and their clientele receive the highest level of support in the industry.
“Agents who facilitate the transactions of the world’s most exclusive properties and advise an exclusive group of high-net-worth individuals require a personalized and intricate level of attention,” said Stacy Jones, Head of Top Producers for Compass. “Compass is home to some of the very best agents in the country. I'm energized by the opportunity to work for this select group, listening to their wants and needs while drawing upon my industry experience, to curate programs that will exceed the expectations of their clients.”
Compass’ varied programs, services, and technology platforms are structured to allow every agent, no matter their industry focus, to receive the applicable tools and support needed to successfully run and build their business. In the first half of this year alone, Compass has delivered numerous coaching and development opportunities, customizable for agents at every stage of their careers, including the new Compass Coaching Marketplace. The marketplace allows Compass agents to access exclusive training with the industry's leading coaches in a variety of formats to curate impactful learning experiences that propel success.
"Compass agents are the best in the industry because they are never satisfied – they're always looking for ways to get better at serving their clients. The reason the Compass Luxury Division has been so successful is because we feel the same way, we listen to our agents and invest in areas that directly impact their business," said Lena Johnson, Vice President of Luxury Marketing at Compass. "By bringing on someone of Stacy’s caliber and reputation we're doubling down on our commitment to our top producing luxury agents, enabling them to collaborate on specialized programs that drive their businesses and take their level of client service to the highest standard.”
Alongside providing specialized care to the company’s top-producing luxury agents, Jones will work closely with Lena Johnson, Vice President of Luxury Marketing for Compass, to continue development of the Luxury Division’s targeted consumer outreach, expansive nation-wide network, and elevated marketing offerings, all geared toward the ultra-luxury market.
“Today’s ultra-wealthy consumer expects a customized approach, sophisticated process, and valuable result, especially in real estate,” said Bill Fandel, Founding Agent for Compass in Telluride, CO. “Stacy is an exceptionally creative talent and I am looking forward to our inspired collaborations ahead, allowing me to continue my first-class commitment to my clients while evolving and surpassing even the highest of expectations.”
Compass is the #1 residential real estate brokerage in the United States by closed sales volume. The company is home to almost 30,000 agents in more than 350 cities across the United States. Most recently, Compass was represented 94 times on RealTrends The Thousand list, an independently verified compilation of the nation’s leading residential real estate agents and teams, based on 2021 sales volume and transaction sides.
[^1] T. Velt, “RealTrends 500: The Rise of Compass,” RealTrends, Online, HW Media, 3/25/2022, https://www.realtrends.com/realtrends-500-the-rise-of-compass/.
