Understanding Location vs. Greater Service Area vs. Service Areas

Understanding Location vs. Greater Service Area vs. Service Areas

Your CompassPlus profile includes three distinct geographic fields, each serving a different purpose:

  1. Location

  2. Greater Service Area

  3. Service Areas

Here’s what each one means and how it impacts your visibility and profile display:


🏢 1. Location

What it is:
Your office city or primary business address. This is where you’re based.

Used for:

  • Internal reference and profile organization

  • Displayed only on your full profile (not on your profile card)

Does not impact search or map visibility.

How many locations do I get?
You can provide up to two office locations for your profile. 

Example:
📍 Tampa, FL


🌐 2. Greater Service Area

What it is:
A general description of the region or metro area you serve.

Used for:

  • Displayed on your Profile Card (e.g., “Serving the Greater Boston Area”)

  • Provides helpful context for site visitors

Not tied to metadata or search filters.
This is a display-only field—great for user clarity, not functionality.

How many Greater Service Areas can I select?
The system only allows for one greater area.

Example:
🗺 Greater Denver Area


📌 3. Service Areas

What it is:
A list of specific cities or towns you actively service.

Used for:

  • CompassPlus search functionality

  • Map pins that show your profile when users browse by city

  • Search filters and agent discovery tools

This is the only field that directly impacts where and how you appear in search results.

How many Service Areas can I select?
Your profile comes with 5 service areas. You can include more for an additional cost.

Example:

  • Boulder

  • Aurora

  • Westminster

🚨 Each service area you add creates a searchable tag and map location for your profile.


🛠 How to Update These Fields

To make changes, submit a ticket through the CompassPlus Support Portal:

  • Use “Update Existing Location” to change your base city

  • Use “Change Profile Card Service Area” to revise your Greater Service Area

  • Use “Add Location” or “Update Service Areas” to update searchable cities (for map + search)


✅ Summary Table

FieldDisplayed OnImpacts Search?Impacts Map?
LocationFull Profile❌ No❌ No
Greater Service AreaProfile Card❌ No❌ No
Service AreasFull Profile, Map✅ Yes✅ Yes

💬 Need Help?

Not sure what’s currently listed on your profile?
Submit a support ticket and we’ll walk you through your setup.

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