Arrivva vs ShopProp
vsShopPropThe longest track record. The thinnest representation.
ShopProp has been doing flat-fee the longest. It is also, by its own customers' description, a rebate service that works best when you do most of the work yourself.
- rebated to buyers, all-time
- $8,388,147
- rebated to buyers, all-time
- completed closings
- 211
- completed closings
- Zillow rating
- 4.9★
- Zillow rating
- E&O claims in 10 years
- 0
- E&O claims in 10 years
The honest read
What ShopProp actually is
ShopProp launched in 2007 and has closed more than 4,000 transactions across eight states, which is a real credential. Managing broker Rob Luecke is competent and the rebates are genuine. But read the reviews carefully and a pattern emerges: the experience is built for the self-directed buyer who already knows the property they want and mainly needs paperwork and a rebate, not hands-on representation in a bidding war.
Where they earn credit
ShopProp has the longest track record of any value-focused brokerage in this comparison, and its rebates are real. On a $10.2M Atherton purchase it rebated a buyer $247,000 against a $7,995 fee.
Side by side
Arrivva vs ShopProp, line by line
Advertised fees are starting points and tier with home price unless noted. Sourced from public materials and reviews as of June 2026.
| Arrivva | ShopProp | |
|---|---|---|
| Buyer fee | $9,750 flat | $1,995 to $7,995+ |
| California coverage | Statewide | Statewide |
| Washington coverage | Statewide | Statewide |
| Who works your deal | Managing broker on every deal | Managing broker oversees |
| Agent at every showing | Guaranteed | Self-directed |
| Off-market property access | Yes | No |
| Slack + Claude AI on your channel | Yes | No |
| No dual agency policy | Never, categorical | Not stated |
| Fully underwritten preapproval | Yes | No |
| In-house mortgage | 5 states | No |
| NAR member | Never a member | Inside NAR ecosystem |
| Years in business | 10+ (broker since 1997) | 19 |
| Transaction track record | $3B+ closed | 4,000+ transactions |
The gaps
Where the ShopProp model falls short for buyers
Built for self-directed buyers
Buyers on Yelp, Trustpilot, and Blind repeatedly describe ShopProp as ideal for people who are comfortable taking an active role and mainly need an agent for paperwork. That is a rebate-and-coordination service, not full representation.
Strategic depth in competitive markets
One Seattle-area reviewer reported losing on ten houses in a multiple-offer market. In the markets where representation matters most, a transaction-coordination model is at its weakest.
Fees tier up with price
Buyer fees start at $1,995 but climb with home price, reaching $7,995 on higher-value California and Washington homes. The Concierge tier slides back toward a percentage model, the exact structure flat fee is supposed to replace.
Inside the NAR ecosystem
ShopProp's agents hold MLS memberships through NAR-affiliated associations and routinely cite NAR research. They operate within the system Arrivva deliberately stays out of.
The alignment
One flat fee, the same on a $700K condo or a $4M estate
Arrivva charges $9,750 to buy. Everything above that from the buyer-broker fee is rebated to you, an average of $51,669 over the last 12 months. Fred earns the same fee whether you buy a starter condo or a luxury estate, so there is no version of the deal where your broker profits from you spending more.
FAQ
Arrivva vs ShopProp, answered straight
Is ShopProp a good option for buyers?
ShopProp works well for confident, self-directed buyers who have already identified a home and mainly want a rebate and transaction coordination. Buyers who want an agent at every showing, off-market access, and hands-on negotiation in competitive markets get more from Arrivva's full-representation model.
How is Arrivva's fee different from ShopProp's?
Arrivva charges one flat $9,750 to buy, the same whether the home is $500,000 or $5,000,000. ShopProp's buyer fee starts at $1,995 but tiers upward with price toward $7,995 and higher, and its Concierge tier moves back toward a percentage.
Does ShopProp belong to the National Association of REALTORS?
ShopProp operates inside the NAR ecosystem: its agents hold MLS memberships through NAR-affiliated associations and it cites NAR research. Arrivva has never been a NAR member.
How long has ShopProp been in business?
Since 2007, with more than 4,000 closed transactions across eight states, the longest track record of any value brokerage in this comparison. Arrivva's founder, Fred Glick, has been a licensed broker since 1997 with over $3 billion closed.
Does ShopProp work well in competitive, multiple-offer markets?
Less reliably. One Seattle-area buyer reported losing on ten homes using ShopProp. Its self-directed model is strongest on uncontested listings; Arrivva's hands-on negotiation and agent-at-every-showing model is built for competitive offers.
Comparing other options? See the full fixed-fee brokerage comparison.
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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