As Side’s Chief Broker Officer and Co-Founder, Hilary Saunders knows firsthand the growing pains associated with opening your own brokerage. Following a successful career in real estate litigation, Hilary leveraged her customer-service-focused nature working as a Broker Associate with Coldwell Banker. In 2012, her entrepreneurial spirit led her to open a boutique brokerage in San Francisco, as well as a law firm focused on estate planning and real estate transactions. Hilary holds BA degrees in Communications, German, and Accounting from the University of San Diego; and JD and L.L.M. Taxation degrees from Golden Gate University. At Side, Hilary’s mission is to ensure all Side partner agents have access to top-tier customer service, business management, legal, and brokerage teams to accelerate their success.