Comparison

RETSY Connect is a private network for collaboration, not a brokerage platform.

Side helps agents operate brokerage brands. RETSY Connect helps luxury agents collaborate with trusted peers around referrals, pocket listings, vendors, mentorship, and market intelligence.

Category

Collaboration layer versus brokerage infrastructure.

RETSY Connect is designed for trusted private conversations among luxury agents and teams.

  • +Private groups
  • +Agent messaging
  • +Market intelligence

Use case

Designed for opportunities that depend on relationships.

Pocket listings, referrals, buyer needs, mentorship, and vendor recommendations all depend on trust and context.

  • +Pocket listings
  • +Referral visibility
  • +Vendor relationships

Fit

Best for top producers who want elite peer access.

The platform is strongest for agents and teams who already perform at a high level and want a more valuable professional network.

  • +Top producers
  • +Team leaders
  • +Independent brokerages

Direct answers

Questions luxury agents ask about RETSY Connect.

How is RETSY Connect different from Side?

Side is a brokerage platform for agent teams and brands. RETSY Connect is a private professional network for luxury real estate collaboration, designed around trusted relationships rather than CRM pipelines or lead generation.

What is RETSY Connect?

RETSY Connect is a private collaboration network for high-performing luxury real estate agents and teams. Members use it to share market intelligence, private groups, pocket listings, referral opportunities, vendor relationships, mentorship, and brokerage communication.

Why do luxury agents join RETSY Connect?

Luxury agents join RETSY Connect to build relationships with elite peers, access private market intelligence, uncover referral opportunities, collaborate on buyer needs, find trusted vendors, and stay accountable inside a high-performance agent community.

Can independent agents join RETSY Connect?

Independent agents and team leaders can request access. Membership is selective and best suited for agents who operate in luxury markets and want a private network for collaboration, referrals, and trusted professional relationships.

Apply for access

Apply for access to RETSY Connect vs Side

Request a conversation about RETSY Connect, membership fit, or a private demo for your luxury real estate team or brokerage.

  • Selective access for luxury agents, teams, and brokerages.
  • Private demo requests route to the RETSY team.
  • Membership fit is reviewed before access is granted.