Ballard, Seattle · Flat-fee listings
Before you hire an agent in Ballard, read this.
Ballard homes sell for strong prices. A 3% listing commission turns that into a five-figure bill for the same work. Arrivva lists your Ballard home full-service for a flat $15,750.
- transacted, real estate + mortgage
- $3B+
- transacted, real estate + mortgage
- completed closings
- 211
- completed closings
- Zillow rating
- 4.9★
- Zillow rating
- E&O claims in 10 years
- 0
- E&O claims in 10 years
Do the math
Selling in Ballard? The fee is where it adds up.
On a representative $1,200,000 Ballard sale, here is the difference between a 3% listing commission and Arrivva's flat fee.
Typical 3% commission
$36,000
Arrivva flat fee
$15,750
You keep
$20,250
“Typical” reflects a 3% listing-side commission. Savings are versus Arrivva's full-service flat fee of $15,750 and vary by market conditions. Arrivva represents the seller only, never both sides.
The Ballard market
What it takes to sell well in Ballard
Ballard is one of Seattle's most walkable, amenity-rich neighborhoods, with Nordic roots, the Ballard Locks, a busy farmers market, and quick access to downtown. Well-priced homes here hold their value and draw deep buyer interest, which means pricing and presentation matter. Recent sales have clustered around the $900,000 mark, with single-family homes on the north slopes commanding more.
- Recent median sale price
- around $900K
- Typical days on market
- about 40 to 45
- Arrivva listing fee
- $15,750 flat
Ballard neighborhoods we work
Loyal Heights
Quiet, family-friendly streets and classic Craftsman homes near the bluff.
Sunset Hill
Water-view lots looking out over Shilshole Bay and the Sound.
West Woodland
Close to Fremont, popular with first-time buyers and remodelers.
Whittier Heights
Tree-lined and central, a short walk to Ballard Avenue.
We also represent buyers and sellers nearby in Fremont, Greenwood, Magnolia and Queen Anne. See our Seattle real estate page for the wider region.
Your Ballard broker
Chris Gustavel
LIC #24018793 · Arrivva, Inc.
Chris works your Ballard listing directly, with managing broker Fred Glick on every deal and Jenn keeping the documentation correct. You are never handed off to whoever is free that week.
All included, paid up front
Full-service listing for one flat fee
Most brokerages charge a percentage and still make you pay for prep, or skip it. Arrivva covers it, because a fully prepared home sells faster and for more.
- Pre-sale home inspections
- Deep cleaning
- Professional photography
- Matterport / 3D virtual tours
- Drone photography and video
- Floor-plan-style buyer tools
- Pricing strategy and negotiation
- Experienced broker representation
- Best-priced escrow
Before you sign a 3% listing agreement
Five questions to ask the agent
What exactly am I getting for 3%?
Do you pay for inspections and deep cleaning before the home goes on the market?
Do you include drone photography, Matterport / 3D tours, and floor-plan-style buyer tools?
Will you show me how your percentage fee nets me more than Arrivva's fixed-fee full service?
Will you agree not to also represent the buyer?
“I was skeptical when I hired Arrivva to sell my house, even though they came highly recommended. It just seemed too good to be true. They would do all the work, are incredibly competent, and charged significantly less than everyone else, but they delivered. This amazing tag team was on it, great communication, driven to not only sell the house but get us the best possible deal they could.”
The Guzmans, Arrivva seller client
For buyers
Buying in Ballard? The math works for you too.
Buyers pay Arrivva a flat $9,750 on any purchase price and keep the rest of the buyer-broker fee as a rebate. Our average rebate per closing is $51,669.
FAQ
Selling in Ballard, answered
How much can I save selling a home in Ballard with Arrivva?
On a Ballard home around $1,200,000, a 3% listing commission is about $36,000. Arrivva's flat fee is $15,750, a difference of roughly $20,250 that stays with you. Savings scale with your price because our fee never does.
Who is my Arrivva agent in Ballard?
Chris Gustavel (LIC #24018793) handles Ballard and the surrounding Seattle neighborhoods, with managing broker Fred Glick on every deal. Reach out through the form on this page and your message goes straight to the team.
Does Arrivva cover the rest of Seattle?
Yes. Arrivva represents buyers and sellers across Seattle and Washington, including Fremont, Greenwood, Magnolia, and Queen Anne. Ballard is one of our focus neighborhoods.
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.”
Ballard sellers
Let's talk through your sale.
We represent the seller. Not both sides. Not conflicted, not compromised. Pick a time below and we'll show you what your home could net you at a flat fee.