Side · 1 week ago
Managing Broker - In Market: San Francisco/Bay Area
San Francisco, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$130K/yr - $150K/yr
10+ years expSide is a pioneering company in the Brokerage-as-a-Service model, helping real estate professionals operate their own boutique companies. The Managing Broker will focus on transaction management, compliance, market growth, and partner engagement, serving as the primary contact for real estate professionals in the San Francisco and greater Bay Area.
Real EstateReal Estate BrokerageReal Estate InvestmentSales
Responsibilities
Serve as the in-market real estate expert and primary partner contact for San Francisco and the greater Bay Area, with a strong emphasis on in-person engagement
Maintain consistent on-site presence through partner meetings, brand meetings, trainings, workshops, and local events
Provide ongoing partner support via email, phone, text, and virtual sessions, ensuring timely, responsive communication across channels
Collaborate with GTM and Sales to drive market growth through local activations, events, and introductions of qualified partner candidates
Represent Side at industry events, broker tours, panels, and community gatherings, strengthening brand presence and relationships
Build and maintain strong relationships with top agents, teams, and brokerages across Northern California
Stay current on DRE regulations, SFAR forms, real estate law, and local housing ordinances, and communicate updates clearly to agents and staff
Ensure MLS and Realtor Association membership and compliance across all active markets
Act as first point of contact for legal and ethical questions, maintaining a response time of under 12 hours
Serve as a cross-functional liaison to resolve agent concerns related to compliance, transactions, and industry requirements
Maintain an active leadership presence (1+ role) in local, state, or national real estate associations
Qualification
Required
Serve as the in-market real estate expert and primary partner contact for San Francisco and the greater Bay Area, with a strong emphasis on in-person engagement
Maintain consistent on-site presence through partner meetings, brand meetings, trainings, workshops, and local events
Provide ongoing partner support via email, phone, text, and virtual sessions, ensuring timely, responsive communication across channels
Collaborate with GTM and Sales to drive market growth through local activations, events, and introductions of qualified partner candidates
Represent Side at industry events, broker tours, panels, and community gatherings, strengthening brand presence and relationships
Build and maintain strong relationships with top agents, teams, and brokerages across Northern California
Stay current on DRE regulations, SFAR forms, real estate law, and local housing ordinances, and communicate updates clearly to agents and staff
Ensure MLS and Realtor Association membership and compliance across all active markets
Act as first point of contact for legal and ethical questions, maintaining a response time of under 12 hours
Serve as a cross-functional liaison to resolve agent concerns related to compliance, transactions, and industry requirements
Maintain an active leadership presence (1+ role) in local, state, or national real estate associations
Based in the SF Bay Area (San Francisco preferred) with a strong, active presence in the local real estate community
Deep expertise in SFAR forms, San Francisco–specific transaction practices, and local market dynamics
10+ years of real estate experience, including significant SF Bay Area exposure
5+ years in a Managing Broker or comparable in-market leadership role
Strong legal, compliance, and risk mindset, with commitment to staying current on state and local regulations
Proven ability to support agents through complex transactions while delivering a high-bar service experience
Trusted in-market leader with a proven ability to drive market growth and support recruitment through local credibility, strategic relationships, and close partnership with Sales
Customer-first, operator-minded leader motivated by raising standards across the real estate industry
Company
Side
Side is the only real estate brokerage platform empowering the very best agents, teams & indies to create and grow their own companies.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$263.5MKey Investors
Tiger Global ManagementCoatueSapphire Ventures
2021-06-28Series Unknown· $50M
2021-03-19Series D· $150M
2019-07-07Series C· $35M
Leadership Team
Guy Gal
CEO
Edward Wu
CTO & Co-founder
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