Compass

Compass is a residential real estate brokerage that helps buyers, sellers and renters find and sell homes. Its listings include coming-soon properties, private exclusives and new developments. The company describes itself as the country's largest independent real estate brokerage, with more than 33,000 agents across 96 markets and over 400 offices. Its agents are organized by neighborhood, and the site includes neighborhood guides for cities such as Washington, DC.

Buyers can start with a preapproval and a mortgage calculator on the site, with mortgage services provided through a partner lender. Sellers can look into Compass Concierge, which covers the cost of home improvement services with payment due at closing, though fees or interest may apply depending on state. Agents are licensed in many states, and the company also handles commercial and ranch and land listings.