Best fixed-fee brokerage in Washington
The best fixed-fee buyer's brokerage in Washington
Seattle and Bellevue buyers have fewer real flat-fee options than the headlines suggest. The biggest names are rebate services, out-of-state operators, or companies that left the brokerage business entirely.
- 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 local picture
Why fixed fee matters in Washington
Washington has expensive, competitive markets in Seattle, Bellevue, and the Eastside where terms can matter as much as price. It also has thinner flat-fee representation than California: the loudest names are rebate-first, the buyer-first newcomers are barely two years old, and one of the region's best-known tech brokerages, Flyhomes, exited brokerage altogether in 2024. That leaves a real gap for experienced, full-service buyer representation at a flat fee.
The local landscape
Who else competes in Washington
The honest read on the flat-fee and rebate options buyers will find here.
ShopProp
The most visible flat-fee rebate in Seattle, with buyer fees from $3,995 to $6,995. Effective for self-directed buyers; one Seattle reviewer reported losing on ten competitive homes.
TurboHome
Available in Washington from $6,000, but only two years old, buyer-only, with NAR agents and no mortgage.
Redfin
A discount, not a flat fee: roughly 1.5% to list and a partial buyer-agent rebate. Tiered service and a team-based handoff, not one broker start to finish.
Flyhomes
Seattle-founded and once a flagship tech brokerage, it exited the brokerage business in 2024 to become a wholesale mortgage lender. No longer a buyer-representation option.
Assist-2-Sell
A long-running $3,995 flat-fee model oriented to sellers, not full buyer representation.
Trelora / Prevu
Trelora markets a 1% model (now under Houwzer's parent, Newfound); Prevu offers a percentage Smart Buyer rebate. Both still scale with price and are lighter than full flat-fee representation.
The matrix
Arrivva vs the fixed-fee field
Advertised fees are starting points and tier with home price unless noted. Sourced from public materials and reviews as of June 2026.
| Arrivva | ShopProp | TurboHome | Flat Fee Buyers | CA Flat Fee | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buyer fee | $9,750 flat | $1,995 to $7,995+ | From $6,000 (tiers up) | $9,999 flat | ~$5,000 + $500 (seller-led) |
| California coverage | Statewide | Statewide | Statewide | Bay Area + LA only | SoCal only |
| Washington coverage | Statewide | Statewide | Statewide | No | No |
| Who works your deal | Managing broker on every deal | Managing broker oversees | Salaried agents | Agent (largely anonymous) | Agent |
| Agent at every showing | Guaranteed | Self-directed | Self-directed | No, confirmed | Not stated |
| Off-market property access | Yes | No | No | No | No |
| Slack + Claude AI on your channel | Yes | No | No | No | No |
| No dual agency policy | Never, categorical | Not stated | Not stated | Not stated | Not stated |
| Fully underwritten preapproval | Yes | No | No | No | No |
| In-house mortgage | 5 states | No | No | No | No |
| NAR member | Never a member | Inside NAR ecosystem | Agents are members | Not stated | Not stated |
| Years in business | 10+ (broker since 1997) | 19 | 2 | Established | Established |
| Transaction track record | $3B+ closed | 4,000+ transactions | $200M (CA, 2025) | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
The clear leader
Why Arrivva leads in Washington
Statewide Washington coverage with a flat $9,750 buyer fee and the rest of the commission rebated, the same fee whether you buy in Seattle, Bellevue, or Spokane.
A hands-on team on every Washington deal: managing broker Fred Glick writing the contracts, Jenn making sure the documentation is correct, and a local licensed agent in your market, up to three people working your file, the kind of representation rebate services do not provide.
Off-market access and a fully underwritten mortgage preapproval, a real edge in competitive Eastside and Seattle bidding.
A categorical no-dual-agency policy and no NAR membership, with Slack and Claude AI running the transaction in writing.
FAQ
Fixed-fee brokerages in Washington, answered
What is the best fixed-fee buyer's brokerage in Seattle?
Arrivva leads for full buyer representation in Seattle and across Washington: a flat $9,750 fee with a rebate, a guaranteed agent at every showing, off-market access, and a fully underwritten mortgage preapproval. ShopProp is the main flat-fee rebate alternative but is built for self-directed buyers, and Redfin is a discounted percentage with tiered, team-based service.
Is Flyhomes still a flat-fee brokerage in Washington?
No. Flyhomes, which was founded in Seattle, exited the real estate brokerage business in 2024 to focus on wholesale mortgage lending. It is no longer a buyer-representation option, which narrows Washington's real flat-fee field considerably.
Besides ShopProp, what flat-fee options exist in Washington?
Trelora markets a 1% model (now under Houwzer's parent company, Newfound) and Prevu offers a percentage Smart Buyer rebate; Redfin discounts to about 1.5%. Flyhomes, founded in Seattle, left the brokerage business entirely in 2024. Arrivva is full flat-fee buyer representation statewide.
Is a 1% model like Trelora's the same as Arrivva's flat fee?
No. A 1% fee still scales with price, so it grows on expensive Seattle and Bellevue homes. Arrivva is a fixed $9,750 regardless of price, with the rest of the buyer-broker fee rebated to you.
Prefer a head-to-head? Compare every fixed-fee brokerage side by side.
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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