The kicktide marketplace

How accounts change hands on kicktide.

A real route changes hands every few weeks. Most deals happen on Facebook with no protections. Here's why kicktide is different — built end-to-end for the way pool & spa pros buy and sell accounts.

Secure payments

Processed securely through Stripe.

Stripe payouts

Direct deposit to your bank.

Seller Warranty

Listings are warrantied, not as-is.

For sellers

Selling part of a route, or the whole book.

Reshaping your territory, relocating, or retiring out of the business. Three steps from listed to paid.

List your accounts.

List one account or your whole book — each account is listed separately, so one or more buyers can pick and choose the stops that fit their route. Set each asking price, attach photos, declare equipment + monthly revenue. Buyers won't see your customer names until the accounts are handed off.

Buyer commits.

When a buyer commits, they pay the purchase amount securely via Stripe — directly to your connected Stripe account. You're notified and your listing locks.

Hand off & get paid.

Introduce the buyer to the customer, transfer service history + access details, and confirm in the platform. Stripe deposits your proceeds to your bank on your own payout schedule.

For buyers

Buying density in your area.

Already running a route? Add accounts that sit right on your truck's path. Just starting out? Buy your first accounts here and build a route from day one — we'll help you get up to speed. Seller-reported financials, secure transactions either way.

Find accounts that fit your route.

Filter by zip, distance, monthly revenue, and equipment. Map view shows pin density relative to where your trucks already drive.

Commit & pay.

Pay the purchase amount securely via Stripe. The Seller Warranty backs the accounts you're buying if they aren't as described.

Take over the accounts.

Get introduced to the customer. Import the account into your kicktide Tracker with one click. Confirm receipt in the platform to complete the handoff.

Built for trust where the industry didn't have it.

Three pieces that make kicktide different from a Facebook handshake.

Protected for both sides.

Payments run securely through Stripe, directly between buyer and seller. The Seller Warranty and our dispute tools protect buyers if accounts aren't as described.

Seller Warranty.

Sellers sign a warranty that the accounts are theirs to sell, accurately described, and not encumbered. A material misrepresentation lets buyers void the sale.

Transparent pricing.

Clear, upfront pricing with no hidden fees or surprise tier-bumps.

6%platform fee, only when a sale closes

Common questions.

How long does a typical transaction take?＋

5-10 business days from accepted offer to completed handoff. Most of that is the buyer-seller handoff with customers; the platform plumbing is instant.

What if the seller misrepresents an account?＋

The Seller Warranty makes the seller liable for material misrepresentations. Buyers can void the sale for a refund during the inspection period if a listing was materially misrepresented.

What stops a buyer from contacting a seller off-platform?＋

Listings don't expose customer names until the accounts are handed off. Sellers and buyers contracted to one another off-platform forfeit buyer protections + are subject to our terms of service.

Can I sell part of a route, or does it have to be the whole book?＋

Either. List a single account, a cluster of stops, or your whole book. Each account is listed separately, so buyers can pick and choose the ones that fit their own route — you're never forced to sell all-or-nothing.

What does it cost the seller?＋

Nothing up front — listing is free. A 6% platform fee is deducted from your proceeds only when a sale closes.

How do I move purchased accounts into my route?＋

kicktide Tracker subscribers can one-click import purchased accounts into their route. Customer history, equipment, water chemistry baseline — all transferred.

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