Buy and sell pool service accounts — with milestone-based payouts built in.
Routes change hands constantly — retirements, relocations, operators consolidating territory. Most of it happens on Facebook with a handshake and zero protection. Kicktide runs every deal through Stripe so the seller is only paid out once the handoff is complete.
Two sides, one marketplace.
Whether you're retiring, scaling down, or growing fast — Kicktide is the only marketplace built specifically for pool & spa accounts.
Sell an account — or trade up.
Cash out, or roll the proceeds into Kicktide credit and put it straight toward an account that fits you better. Reinvest on-platform and we'll knock down your platform fee.
- Hand pick accounts from your route or the whole book
- Set your price
- You're paid out once the handoff is complete
- You pay the platform fee only when it sells — never upfront
- Take the proceeds, or keep them as Trade-Up Credit toward your next account
Grow density, not marketing spend.
Acquire established, recurring accounts that cluster right where your trucks already drive — growth without the cost of chasing new leads.
- Map-based search to find accounts near your route
- Seller-provided financials, verified business details
- The seller isn't paid until the accounts transfer
- Seller Warranty — sellers stand behind what they list
- Onsite inspection before the handoff completes
How a Kicktide deal closes.
Every transaction follows the same handoff flow so both sides know what to expect. From listing to transfer-complete, typically 1–2 weeks.
- Step 1
List or browse
Sellers list their monthly revenue, equipment, and warranty terms. Buyers search the map by area and price.
- Step 2
Buyer commits
Buyer reviews + commits. Payment runs through Stripe, and the seller isn't paid out until the handoff is complete.
- Step 3
Onsite inspection
Seller proposes a walkthrough date; buyer accepts. They meet at the property, walk the equipment, and confirm everything matches what was listed.
- Step 4
Customer handoff
Seller introduces the buyer to the customer via email (we provide a polished template). The buyer then reaches out to the customer to confirm the handoff.
- Step 5
Transfer confirmed
Buyer + seller mark complete. The seller's payout is released. Both sides keep records of the full transaction.
- Step 6
Seller Warranty
Sellers stand behind what they list. If something material turns out to be wrong, you may be eligible for a refund during the warranty period — we handle settling that with the seller.
Why pool & spa pros use the Kicktide marketplace.
Built for this industry — not retrofitted from a generic listings site.
A marketplace nobody else has.
Chemical-recording software tracks your service, but none of it helps you buy or sell a route. Kicktide is the only platform with a built-in marketplace for the industry.
Milestone-based payouts.
The seller isn't paid out through Stripe until both sides confirm the transfer. No bag-of-cash handoffs. No screenshot-and-pray Venmo transactions.
Seller Warranty.
Sellers stand behind what they list. If something material turns out to be wrong, the buyer may be eligible for a refund during the warranty period.
Density-first search.
Search the map by area to find the accounts that cluster where you already drive — not generic 'cheap routes.'
Verified sellers.
Sellers verify their identity through Stripe, and we confirm their business address before a listing goes live — real accounts, not vague Facebook posts.
Marketplace pricing.
Simple and transparent. Sellers list free — you only pay when a deal closes.
Ready to grow your route?
Browse listings from verified sellers in your area. Or list your own account(s) in under 10 minutes — sellers list free, only pay if it sells.