Real estate agent careers in Half Moon Bay and San Mateo County
Ocean Element is a boutique, locally owned real estate brokerage on Main Street in Half Moon Bay, ranked #34 in California by RealTrends and powered by Side. At Ocean Element Real Estate, we believe that who you work with matters.
Not just for your clients, but for your day-to-day life.
We’ve built something special here. A team that genuinely enjoys working together, supports one another, and shows up for our clients and our community in a meaningful way. For us, company culture is not a buzzword. It is the foundation of everything we do.
Real estate can be competitive, fast-paced, and at times, isolating. We’ve intentionally created something different.
Our team is collaborative, not cutthroat.
We share ideas, celebrate wins together, and step in to support each other when it matters most. There is a level of trust and camaraderie here that you can feel the moment you walk through the door.
We are proud of the environment we’ve built, and we protect it.
This is a place where you can grow a successful business without sacrificing who you are.
You’ll be surrounded by driven professionals who are also grounded, approachable, and genuinely invested in each other’s success. We care about doing great work, but we also care about enjoying the process along the way.
From team events to everyday collaboration, we operate more like a family than a traditional brokerage. We know how lucky we are to do this together, and we don’t take that for granted.
We are looking for people who are:
-Community-minded and relationship-driven
-Team players who value collaboration over competition
-Motivated, coachable, and growth-oriented
-Professional, yet authentic in how they show up
-Excited to be part of something bigger than themselves
As a boutique brokerage rooted on the Coastside, we offer the best of both worlds.
A strong local presence with deep community ties, paired with the systems, support, and reach of a national network through Side.
You’ll have the opportunity to grow your business with the backing of a team that is invested in your success, while being part of a brand that truly reflects the lifestyle and values of the community we serve.
If you’re looking for a place where culture matters, where relationships come first, and where you can build a business you’re proud of, we’d love to connect.
A boutique team backed by Side, a national network of 500+ independent real estate companies. Local roots, national reach.
Integrated tools from day one, so you spend less time on admin and more time with clients.
Our brokerage partner and a national network of 500+ independent real estate companies in 19 states. Side handles transaction management, compliance, legal and back-office support, so you can focus on your clients and your business. Learn more about Side.
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An industry-leading CRM to track every lead, client and follow-up in one place.
Automated, personalized emails that keep you in touch with your whole database.
On-brand templates for flyers, social posts and listing marketing in minutes.
A polished website and digital marketing that make you look your best online.
Our team hub for company news, updates and collaboration.
Your professional Ocean Element email, calendar and shared drive, all in one place.
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What agents ask us most about joining our Half Moon Bay team.
Yes. We're growing and welcome both experienced agents and newly licensed agents who want to build a business on the Coastside.
Yes. Newly licensed agents are paired with an experienced mentor for their first 4 deals or first year, and the brokerage pays the mentor, not you.
Ocean Element is powered by Side, a national network of 500+ independent real estate companies in 19 states. Side provides brokerage, compliance, legal and back-office support, so our agents get national reach with a boutique, local team.
Agents get annual business planning, ongoing one-on-one coaching, Side onboarding classes and ongoing training (on demand, plus live workshops and webinars), an in-house transaction coordinator, an optional listing coordinator, a walk-in storefront on Main Street, and the chance to opt in to leads as part of a Zillow Preferred team with Zillow Pro tools. You also get business cards, open house signs and a full tech stack including Side, Follow Up Boss, DocuSign and Canva.
We serve the entire San Francisco Peninsula, with a focus on the San Mateo County coast, including Half Moon Bay, El Granada, Montara, Moss Beach and Pacifica.
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