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Harman Pannu vs Compass
Compass is a large, national, technology-first brokerage with thousands of agents. Harman Pannu is an independent Washington broker who handles your transaction personally. Both can sell a home — the difference is who actually works your deal, how deep the local and niche expertise runs, and how the commission conversation goes.
The bottom line
Choose Compass if national brand recognition is your top priority. Choose Harman Pannu if you want a Washington specialist who works your deal personally, brings rare gas-station and restaurant expertise, and keeps the commission conversation transparent from day one.
Frequently asked questions
Is Harman Pannu cheaper than Compass?
Commission with Harman is negotiable and discussed up front. Compass commissions follow standard brokerage splits that vary by office. The right comparison is total value — local expertise, direct broker access, and net proceeds — not headline rate alone.
Does Compass have gas-station or restaurant brokers in Washington?
Compass is primarily residential. Harman Pannu specializes in gas stations, pizza and restaurant sales, truck stops, and hotels across WA, OR, ID, UT, CA, and NV — a niche most residential brokerages do not cover.
Will I work directly with Harman?
Yes. With Harman you work directly with the broker from first call to closing, rather than being handed to a team member.