Arrivva vs traditional brokerages
Who offers the best value: Arrivva or a traditional brokerage?
Your choice of brokerage decides how much equity you keep. Traditional firms take a percentage and bill the essentials as extras. Arrivva includes everything for $15,750 flat.
- rebated to buyers, all-time
- $8,462,816
- rebated to buyers, all-time
- completed closings
- 213
- completed closings
- Zillow rating
- 4.9★
- Zillow rating
- E&O claims in 10 years
- 0
- E&O claims in 10 years
The model
Percentage commissions vs one flat fee
The traditional model has the same shape everywhere: a commission that grows with your price, services that cost extra, and communication that moves at phone-tag speed.
| Traditional brokerage | Arrivva |
|---|---|
| Percentage commission, commonly 5 to 6% combined | $15,750 flat to sell, $9,750 flat to buy |
| $50,000 to $60,000 to sell a $1M home | $15,750, whatever the price |
| Inspections, cleaning, and staging often billed to the seller | Paid up front by Arrivva, included in the fee |
| Phone and email, callbacks and voicemail | Private Slack channel: in writing, searchable, real time |
| Pricing by traditional methods | AI-powered property valuation |
| Buyer-side commission stays with the brokerage | Everything above $9,750 rebated to the buyer |
Side by side
How does Arrivva compare to Compass, Redfin, Keller Williams, and Coldwell Banker?
A true full-service package, valued line by line. Arrivva includes an estimated $3,200 to $5,600 in direct services that competitors often charge extra for.
| Service | Estimated value | Arrivva |  |  |  |  |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home inspection | $400 to $600 | Included | Seller's responsibility | Seller's responsibility | Seller's responsibility | Seller's responsibility |
| Deep cleaning | $200 to $500 | Included | Seller's responsibility | Seller's responsibility | Seller's responsibility | Seller's responsibility |
| Professional photography | $300 to $500 | Included | Included (premium listings) | Included | Included | Included |
| Matterport 360 virtual tour | $300 to $700 | Included | May be included (luxury) | Varies (higher tiers) | Not standard | Not standard |
| Drone photography/videography | $300 to $500 | Included | May be included (luxury) | Varies (higher tiers) | May be included (premium) | May be included (premium) |
| 2D and virtual staging | $200 to $800 | Included | May be included (luxury) | Additional cost | Additional cost | Additional cost |
| MLS listing | $500 | Included | Included | Included | Included | Included |
| Zillow/MLS/Realtor.com exposure | $500 to $1,000 | Included | Included | Included | Included | Included |
| Marketing and negotiation | Priceless | AI-enhanced, highly personalized | Included | Included | Included | Included |
| Real-time communication via Slack | Priceless | Included | Phone/email | Phone/email | Phone/email | Phone/email |
| AI-powered property valuation | $500 to $1,000 | Included | Traditional methods | Traditional methods | Traditional methods | Traditional methods |
Total estimated value of direct services included by Arrivva: $3,200 to $5,600, not counting AI-powered pricing and real-time Slack communication.
Why Arrivva
Four reasons the flat-fee model wins
Flat-fee savings
Percentage commissions can cost sellers tens of thousands of dollars. Arrivva's flat fee of $15,750 means you save significantly without sacrificing service quality.
Cutting-edge technology
AI-powered property valuation and real-time Slack communication mean faster, data-driven decisions. Traditional brokerages still rely on older pricing strategies and slower communication.
Full service, no hidden fees
Home inspections, deep cleaning, and professional marketing are included at no additional cost. Competitors often bill these essentials as extras.
Transparency you can trust
Pricing is clear and upfront. No surprise fees, no last-minute add-ons, no dual agency, ever. Every closing is published on our results page.
FAQ
Traditional brokerages vs Arrivva, answered straight
How is Arrivva different from a traditional real estate brokerage?
Traditional brokerages charge a percentage-based commission that can cost sellers tens of thousands of dollars, and many bill essential services like inspections, staging, and professional marketing as extras. Arrivva charges $15,750 flat, includes inspections, digital staging, and professional marketing at no additional cost, and runs every transaction in a private real-time Slack channel.
What does a traditional commission cost on a $1M home?
Commission rates at traditional brokerages commonly run 5 to 6% combined, which is $50,000 to $60,000 on a $1,000,000 sale. Arrivva's full-service listing fee is $15,750 at any price point, and you choose the buyer-broker fee, including none at all.
Is Arrivva a discount brokerage?
No. Arrivva is full-service: home inspection and deep cleaning paid up front, professional photography, Matterport 360 tours, drone photography, virtual staging, MLS listing, full portal exposure, AI-powered valuation, and aggressive negotiation. The fee is what's different, not the service.
Are there hidden fees with Arrivva?
No. Arrivva's pricing is clear and upfront: $15,750 flat to sell, $9,750 flat to buy, $5,750 flat for mortgage origination. No surprise fees, no last-minute add-ons.
What happens to the buyer-broker commission when I buy with Arrivva?
Arrivva keeps $9,750 and rebates the rest to you: cash after closing, a closing-cost credit, a price reduction, or negotiation leverage. The average rebate over the last 12 months is $49,703, and Arrivva has rebated over $8 million to buyers all-time.
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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