Side is a real estate technology company founded in 2017 that operates a brokerage platform designed to support independent real estate agents and teams. Rather than employing agents directly, the company provides the back-end infrastructure - technology tools, support services, and broker-of-record compliance - so that agents can establish and run their own branded companies. This model has produced more than 500 partner companies across 19 markets since its launch.
The platform's core technical work spans real estate technology and brokerage compliance. Side handles regulatory and licensing requirements on behalf of its partner companies, while supplying agents with tools intended to streamline transactions and business operations. The company is headquartered in San Francisco and operates in markets across the United States.
Side positions itself as an alternative to the traditional brokerage model, where agents typically work under a larger firm's brand. By offering independence backed by institutional support, the company targets agents and teams who want to own their businesses without managing compliance and administrative overhead themselves.
