Arrivva vs Compass
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Luxury service without the hefty commission.
Compass built its brand on luxury. The price of that brand is a percentage commission, often 5 to 6% combined, which can mean $50,000 to $60,000 on a $1M sale. Arrivva delivers the same full-service work for $15,750 flat.
- rebated to buyers, all-time
- $9,562,787
- rebated to buyers, all-time
- completed closings
- 249
- completed closings
- Zillow rating
- 4.9★
- Zillow rating
- E&O claims in 10 years
- 0
- E&O claims in 10 years
The difference
Arrivva vs Compass: what's the difference?
It comes down to how you pay and how you communicate. Everything else, the photography, the marketing, the negotiation, is table stakes for a full-service brokerage.
| Compass | Arrivva | |
|---|---|---|
| Listing fee model | Percentage commission, negotiable, commonly 5 to 6% combined | $15,750 flat, you pick the buyer-broker fee |
| Cost on a $1M sale at 5 to 6% combined | $50,000 to $60,000 | $15,750 |
| Communication | Compass One client dashboard plus your agent | Private Slack channel with the managing broker, in writing, in real time |
| Pricing strategy | Agent CMA plus Compass tools | AI-powered property analysis |
| Seller prep costs | Concierge can front them as a loan, repaid at closing; fees or interest may apply by state | Inspection and deep cleaning paid by Arrivva, nothing repaid |
Compass is a capable, established brokerage. The comparison here is between models: a negotiable percentage commission versus a flat fee for the same category of work, and prep costs fronted as a repayable Concierge loan versus prep costs Arrivva simply pays. Sources: compass.com/concierge · retrieved September 4, 2026. Commission rates are negotiable and vary by agent and market; dollar figures illustrate commonly reported combined rates.
What's included
The seller services, valued line by line
Arrivva includes an estimated $3,200 to $5,600 in direct services with every listing, before counting AI-powered pricing and real-time Slack communication.
| Service | Estimated value | Arrivva | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home inspection | $400 to $600 | Included, paid up front | Concierge can front it (loan, repaid at closing) |
| Deep cleaning | $200 to $500 | Included | Concierge can front it (loan, repaid at closing) |
| Professional photography | $300 to $500 | Included | Varies by agent |
| Matterport 360 virtual tour | $300 to $700 | Included | Varies by agent |
| Drone photography/videography | $300 to $500 | Included | Varies by agent |
| 2D and virtual staging | $200 to $800 | Included | Concierge can front staging (loan) |
| MLS listing | $500 | Included | Included |
| Zillow/MLS/Realtor.com exposure | $500 to $1,000 | Included | Included |
| Marketing and negotiation | Priceless | Included, AI-enhanced and personalized | Included |
| Communication | Real-time efficiency | Private Slack channel, real time | Compass One dashboard + agent |
| AI-powered property valuation | $500 to $1,000 | Included | Agent CMA + Compass tools |
Total estimated value of direct services included by Arrivva: $3,200 to $5,600, on top of a listing fee that stays $15,750 whether your home sells for $600,000 or $6,000,000.
The breakdown, service by service
Home inspection ($400 to $600)
Arrivva includes this service and pays for it up front. Many other brokerages leave this responsibility to the seller.
Deep cleaning ($200 to $500)
Included in Arrivva's package. With other brokerages, this is a task sellers typically handle or pay for themselves.
Photography and virtual tours ($600 to $1,200)
Arrivva covers both professional photography and virtual tours like Matterport 360, on every listing.
Drone photography ($300 to $500)
Arrivva provides this at no extra cost. At traditional brokerages it is typically available only on higher-end listings.
Virtual staging ($200 to $800)
This value-added service is part of Arrivva's package. With competitors it is often an extra charge.
AI-powered property valuation ($500 to $1,000)
A tech-driven approach that gives sellers a pricing advantage not commonly available at other brokerages: data-backed decisions, not guesswork.
The incentive problem
A percentage commission grows with your price. The work doesn't.
Listing a $2M home takes the same contracts, the same disclosures, and the same negotiation as listing a $1M home. A percentage commission doubles anyway. That money is your equity.
Arrivva charges $15,750 flat, includes the prep work other brokerages bill you for, and keeps every conversation in writing in your private Slack channel. No dual agency, ever. See real numbers from real closings on the results page.
FAQ
Arrivva vs Compass, answered straight
How much does Compass charge to sell a home?
Compass agents set their own rates and commissions are negotiable. Combined listing and buyer-side commissions have commonly run 5 to 6% of the sale price, which on a $1,000,000 home is $50,000 to $60,000. Arrivva charges $15,750 flat for a full-service listing, and you choose the buyer-broker fee, including none at all.
Is Arrivva full-service like Compass?
Yes. Arrivva includes professional photography, Matterport 360 virtual tours, drone photography, virtual staging, MLS listing, and full exposure on Zillow and Realtor.com. Arrivva also pays for the home inspection and deep cleaning up front, included in the flat fee. Compass Concierge can front similar prep costs, but per its own terms that is a loan repaid when your home sells, and depending on your state fees or interest may apply.
What is the real difference between Arrivva and Compass?
The fee model, and who you talk to. Compass pairs percentage-based commissions with its Compass One client dashboard. Arrivva charges a transparent flat fee of $15,750 and runs every transaction in a private real-time Slack channel where the managing broker who writes your contracts answers you directly, in writing.
Does a flat fee mean less negotiation effort?
No. The opposite incentive applies. A percentage agent earns more when you accept less favorable terms quickly. Arrivva earns the same flat fee either way, so the only thing that matters is your outcome. Fred Glick, a multi-state licensed broker with over $3 billion in lifetime residential transactions, handles contracts personally.
What about buying a home with Arrivva instead of Compass?
Buyers pay Arrivva $9,750 flat. If the listing offers a buyer-broker fee, Arrivva keeps $9,750 and the rest is yours as a rebate: cash after closing, a closing-cost credit, a price reduction, or negotiation leverage. The average rebate over the last 12 months is $49,703.
Client reviews
Don't take our word for it
Real reviews from real closings. Every one of them is on our reviews page, and on Google, Zillow, and Yelp.
“Their fee structure alone saved me over $200,000... There was no pressure, no ego, just smart advice grounded in data and experience.”
“Fantastic experience with Fred and team. Sold in less than 30 days with multiple offers and all cash. Can't recommend enough”
“They also had the lowest rates and fees I could find for my mortgage. When issues arose with the lender, Fred made sure everything went through smoothly.”
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