Side Achieves Top Ten Brokerage Status
For the second year running, Side, the innovator behind the real estate brokerage-as-a-service model, has demonstrated remarkable growth alongside its partners, surpassing traditional Realtor performance. In a highly competitive market, Side has established itself as a leader.
Exceptional Performance in 2025
Announced on April 4, 2025, Side has been honored as one of the top ten largest brokerages by volume while operating in only 18 states. Not only has Side secured a prestigious spot, but it's also ranked as the number one brokerage in California and leads the nation for average production per agent. This is a testament to the effectiveness and dedication of their unique business model.
Strength of the Boutique Model
The statistics reflecting the success of Side's elite team of agents underscore the merits of the boutique agency model. Agents connected with Side consistently close outstanding deals, performing at levels higher than all other industry players. This strong performance extends from their excellent showing last year on the RealTrends list, which they have upheld into 2025.
Voices from Leadership
Guy Gal, Co-founder and CEO of Side, shared insights on the company's sustained success. He stated, "Each year, top-performing agents turn to Side to own their own businesses in real estate, and this elite group continues to outperform the market. Despite the challenges of 2025, including unique market conditions and persistent high mortgage rates, our community showcases resilience, intelligence, and exceptional achievements."
Growth Since Inception
Since its inception in 2017, Side has experienced phenomenal growth, powering a community of market-leading boutiques. These exceptional agents consistently exceed the performances of the average REALTOR, demonstrating the company's capability to elevate real estate operations.
About Side
Side operates differently from traditional brokerages by exclusively collaborating with the top agents, teams, and independent brokers to assist in creating and expanding their businesses. This partnership model eliminates many of the burdens usually associated with running a brokerage, providing support, technology, and services that allow partners to concentrate on serving their clients effectively.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Side's business model?
Side operates as a brokerage-as-a-service platform, partnering with leading agents to help them create their own boutique firms, offering tech support and services.
How has Side performed in recent years?
In 2025, Side was ranked a top 10 brokerage by volume and recognized as the number one brokerage in California.
What advantages do agents have with Side?
Agents enjoy the freedom to build their own brands while receiving unparalleled support and technology from Side, enabling higher productivity.
When was Side founded?
Side was launched in 2017 and has quickly grown to support a successful network of boutique agencies.
How does Side differ from traditional brokerages?
Unlike traditional brokerages, Side focuses on empowering agents by handling back-office operations, allowing agents to concentrate on their businesses and clients.