Ben Wood and the Compass App
Why Working With Ben Wood Starts With the Best Home Search in the Game
Let’s be honest — everyone can scroll Zillow.
But if you actually want to win in today’s Rhode Island real estate market, you need better tools, better timing, and someone who knows how to use both. That’s where I come in — and where the Compass app changes the game.
When you work with me, one of the first things we do is set you up with a custom Compass search, built specifically around you, not a generic algorithm.
What Makes the Compass App Different
Compass isn’t just another home search site. It’s the leading real estate platform used by top agents nationwide — and it gives my clients access to features the public simply doesn’t get elsewhere.
Here’s what that means for you:
🔔 Real-Time Alerts (Not Delayed Listings)
The Compass app updates faster than third-party sites. You see new listings, price changes, and status updates the moment they happen — not days later when it’s already too late.
In competitive Rhode Island markets, that timing matters.
🏡 Smart Filters That Actually Work
Beds, baths, price range — sure.
But Compass lets us dial in:
Neighborhood-specific searches
Multi-family vs single-family criteria
Investment-focused metrics
Lifestyle details most sites ignore
Your search is built around how you actually live (or invest), not how a website guesses you might.
⭐ Compass Private Exclusives
This is the real edge.
Compass has private listings that never hit public sites. These homes are shared quietly within the Compass network — and only clients working with a Compass agent can see them.
That means:
Less competition
More leverage
Better chances of getting a deal done
This is where being connected matters.
How I Set It Up for You
I don’t just send you a link and wish you luck.
I personally:
Build your search based on your goals
Fine-tune it as the market shifts
Flag opportunities before they go mainstream
Help you move fast and smart when the right home pops up
The Compass app becomes a strategy tool, not just something you scroll at night.
Why This Matters in Rhode Island
Rhode Island is tight. Inventory is limited. Good homes don’t sit around.
Having:
The best search platform
Real-time intel
A local agent who knows when to push and when to wait
…is the difference between missing out and closing the deal.
The Bottom Line
Anyone can show you houses.
I help you:
See the right homes first
Understand what’s really happening behind the scenes
Use elite tools to your advantage
Win without overpaying or guessing
If you’re serious about buying in Rhode Island, let’s get you set up the right way from day one.
Ben Wood
Major Rock Star Realtor
Residential & Commercial | Rhode Island