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Side Inc. partners with top-performing real estate agents, giving them ownership of their own businesses plus time-saving technology and premier support. It uses a proprietary app to automate transaction management and provides back-office, compliance, and recruiting resources so agents can focus on clients. Unlike traditional brokerages, it targets extraordinary agents and enables them to launch independent firms without a brokerage using customized plans and vetted tools. Its goal is to help high-performing agents run scalable, compliant businesses while expanding its national footprint.
About Side
Industries
Enterprise Software
Real Estate
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
Late Stage VC
Total Funding
$263.5M
Headquarters
San Francisco, California
Founded
2017
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What believers are saying
- Partnering with boutique teams expands without consumer-brand marketing costs.
- State-by-state expansion supports growth across more local markets.
- Recruiting top-producing agents can rapidly increase commissions and platform revenue.
What critics are saying
- Compass and similar platforms copy Side's autonomy-plus-support pitch.
- Revenue concentration among top agents creates churn and reputation risk.
- State licensing and compliance failures can block expansion and trigger enforcement.
What makes Side unique
- White-label brokerage lets top agents own brands while Side handles operations.
- Side focuses on high-performing agents, not the average agent.
- Proprietary technology automates transactions, compliance, and back-office administration.
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Funding
Total Funding
$263.5M
Above
Industry Average
Funded Over
6 Rounds
Tiger Global
Coatue ManagementBenefits
Competitive compensation packages
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision
Wellness perks
Flexible work hours and time off
Professional development funds
Transparent culture
Pet friendly workplace
Pre-tax commuter & FSA benefits
Growth & Insights and Company News
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↑ 0%The WellMakers Group, Founded by Don Ashley I aim to double down on our service-first strategy as we continue to help our clients reach their goals. Don Ashley today announced The Wellmakers Group and its partnership with Side, the only real estate technology company that exclusively partners with high-performing agents, teams, and independent brokerages to transform them into market-leading boutique brands. The collaboration will ensure that The Wellmakers Group’s client-centric, tech-driven service is powered by the industry’s most advanced platform
Michael Mena, Founder of Mythos Real Estate Mythos Real Estate is a refreshing company designed to improve my clients’ lives, help my agents grow, and become an industry leader. Mythos Real Estate today announced its partnership with Side, the only real estate technology company that exclusively partners with high-performing agents, teams, and independent brokerages to transform them into market-leading boutique brands and businesses. The alliance will ensure that Mythos Real Estate, a coastal-friendly, client-focused real estate brand, is powered by the industry’s most advanced platform
Judy Griffin, Founder of Coastal Villages Real Estate We fight hard for our clients’ best interests while creating a seamless process that ensures that everyone is satisfied with the results. Coastal Villages Real Estate today announced its partnership with Side, the only real estate technology company that exclusively partners with high-performing agents, teams, and independent brokerages to transform them into market-leading boutique brands and businesses. The alliance will ensure that Coastal Villages Real Estate’s people-centric service is powered by the industry’s most advanced platform
Jillian Petrash, founder of Jump Living We at Jump Living understand that real estate transactions require a leap of faith. Jump Real Estate today announced the launch of Jump Living and its partnership with Side, the only real estate technology company that exclusively partners with high-performing agents, teams, and independent brokerages to transform them into market-leading boutique brands and businesses. The alliance will ensure that Jump Living’s local expertise and trustworthy guidance are powered by the industry’s most advanced platform
The Reference Real Estate team For us, the client experience is always top of mind. Reference Real Estate today announced its partnership with Side, the only real estate technology company that exclusively partners with high-performing agents, teams, and independent brokerages to transform them into market-leading boutique brands. The collaboration will ensure that Reference Real Estate’s high-touch, tech-driven service is powered by the industry’s most advanced platform
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About Side
Industries
Enterprise Software
Real Estate
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
Late Stage VC
Total Funding
$263.5M
Headquarters
San Francisco, California
Founded
2017
Side is Hiring for 6 Jobs on Simplify!
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