Brokers Who Know the Business Firsthand

We've been on both sides of the table — buying and selling pool routes ourselves — so we know exactly what matters to both buyers and sellers. As your pool route experts, Poolside Business Brokers brings firsthand experience to every deal. We understand the details that can make or break a transaction, from what buyers are really looking for to the concerns that sellers need addressed. Our job is to make the process smooth, fair, and transparent so that you can move forward with confidence. We're active in the pool service community and support organizations like IPSSA that help pool professionals succeed.

About Us

How the Process Works

Selling your pool route doesn't have to be complicated. Our streamlined process is designed to guide you every step of the way — from the first conversation to a successful sale. We connect sellers with qualified buyers, manage the details, and make sure the transition is smooth and stress-free.

Introduction Call

We start with a quick call to understand your route—account count, revenue, service mix, and geography. With just a simple export, we provide a ballpark valuation and outline the best path forward. This ensures you know what to expect before committing to the process.

Valuation & Listing Prep

We price your route using current market comps and adjust for density, delinquency, and repair potential. Our approach aligns with PHTA industry standards to ensure accurate valuations. From there, we create professional marketing materials tailored to your route—from concise route briefs to detailed buyer packets with KPIs, maps, and transition planning.

Buyer Sourcing & Offers

We tap into our active buyer network and run targeted outreach to vetted operators and consolidators. Every buyer is pre-screened for funding and experience, and most sellers see real offers within 1–2 weeks. We manage negotiations to maximize price and secure seller-friendly terms.

Close & Transition

Once an offer is accepted, we guide you through contracts, escrow, and payment, ensuring a secure close. We then support the transition with customer notifications, billing handover, and training/ride-alongs, giving both seller and buyer confidence that the accounts will transfer smoothly.

For Sellers: Two Ways to Work With Us

We determine the best fit for your route after a discovery call, ensuring you get the most value from your sale.

Sell-Side Brokerage

Hands-on partnership, fair pricing

We're not a listing service — we're your partner in preparing and selling your route. From making your route more attractive to buyers through targeted improvements, to coordinating with leading software providers and suppliers for seamless transitions.

Consultative guidance to optimize your route for sale
Listed to our pre-qualified buyer network
Clear, market-based valuation and pricing strategy
Partnership with leading software providers for smooth transitions
Proven contracts, third-party escrow, full coordination

Who it's for:

Any size route. Sellers who want hands-on support and fair pricing.

Fee structure:

1.0× monthly recurring revenue

That's half what most brokers charge (2.0×) for similar services

Buy-Side Advisory

Maximizing value through operational optimization

We represent qualified buyers seeking high-quality routes. If your route meets our criteria (100+ accounts), we optimize your operations to maximize EBITDA, create a professional route dossier, and match you directly with our pre-qualified buyer network — without public listing.

Pro forma EBITDA modeling using proprietary sector methodology
Operational optimization to maximize valuation
Takeover-ready preparation for seamless integration
Professional route dossier (retention, density, revenue quality)
Direct matching to qualified buyers (not publicly listed)
Tailored EBITDA-based valuation

Who it's for:

Routes with 100+ accounts. May package smaller routes together for optimal buyer fit.

Fee structure:

EBITDA-based valuation, buyer pays our fee

You keep 100% of sale proceeds — buyer pays our fee

Our approach

We're pool service operators first, brokers second. After a discovery call, we'll recommend which path maximizes your outcome — whether that's our sell-side partnership or buy-side advisory.

For Buyers: Quality Routes, Operator Expertise

Whether you're browsing our listed routes or seeking a tailored acquisition, we bring the operator perspective buyers need.

Browse Available Routes

View our current inventory of routes for sale across the country. Each listing includes detailed financials, service area maps, and retention data.

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Tailored Acquisition Support

Looking for something specific? We actively source high-quality routes (100+ accounts) that match buyer preferences, handle operational optimization, and ensure takeover-ready transitions.

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Why buyers choose us

Firsthand pool service operations experience — we understand what makes routes valuable
Thorough due diligence and transparent route documentation
Partnership with leading software providers for smooth integrations
Available for both listed routes and off-market opportunities

What Sets Us Apart

Firsthand experience and operator expertise in every transaction

1,500+

Accounts Transacted

Pool service accounts bought and sold through firsthand operating experience

Nationwide

Market Coverage

Serving pool route buyers and sellers across all 50 states

50%

Lower Fees

Sell-side brokerage at 1× monthly revenue vs. competitors' 2× standard rate

Operator

Experience

Built and scaled pool service companies — we know the business from the inside

Expert Pool Route Brokerage Nationwide