For buyers · The Consumer Protection Brokerage
Buying a home is where people get hurt.
We're the ones watching your back.
Conflicted agents, dual agency, weak preapprovals, radio silence. We built buyer representation that removes every one of those threats, for a flat fee of $9,750. Whatever is left of the buyer-broker fee is your rebate.
Average rebate, last 12 months: $51,669
- 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
Consumer protection, applied
Four ways buyers get hurt. Four ways we stop it.
Most agents work for the transaction. We work for the client. Here is what that means in practice:
The conflicted agent
A commission agent earns more when you pay more. Every dollar they negotiate off the price is money out of their own pocket. That is not representation. That is a sales quota.
Arrivva's fee is flat. We earn the same at any price, so the only job left is getting you the best deal.
The dual-agency trap
One brokerage quietly representing both sides, collecting both checks. Still legal in most states. Would you hire a lawyer who also represents the other party?
Arrivva never takes both sides of a deal. It is a founding rule, not a policy.
The information blackout
You sign, then the agent goes quiet. Inspections, lender updates, and counters happen somewhere you can't see, and you find out late, if at all.
Your private Slack channel shows you everything in real time: offers, inspections, lender updates, title, negotiations.
The weak preapproval
A drive-by prequalification letter that sellers ignore and lenders walk back after you're in contract. Deals die this way.
We fully underwrite you before you offer, so your bid competes nearly like cash.
The math
A $1M home, two very different outcomes
Traditional agent
$25,000
2.5% buyer-broker fee, all of it kept by the brokerage.
Arrivva
$9,750 flat→ $15,250 back to you
Same fee in the contract, but everything above our flat fee is your rebate. On our property search, every listing shows this estimate (typically a 2 to 3% buyer-broker fee minus our $9,750).
Typical 2.5% fee
$25,000
Arrivva flat fee
$9,750
Your est. rebate
$15,250
* Buyer rebate is based on a buyer-broker fee of 2.5% less our fee of $9,750; your actual rebate will vary based on the contract's buyer-broker fee. Seller savings are based on most realtors' standard listing fee of 2.5% less our full-service flat fee of $15,750; actual savings vary with market conditions.
Your money, your call
Five ways buyers use their rebate
Win the negotiation
Credit the rebate back to the seller to strengthen your bid without raising your real cost. We've won many deals this way.
Take it as cash
We wire the rebate to you after closing. It's a basis adjustment, not taxable income.
Pay your closing costs
Apply the rebate to closing costs, up to 6% of the sale price subject to lender policy.
Reduce the sale price
On cash deals, the price simply drops by the rebate amount. Everyone's costs go down.
Become a cash buyer
Pair the rebate with interim financing and close as a cash buyer, then refinance after closing.
How it works
Search. Offer. Close.
You stay in control of the hunt. We bring the structure, the contracts, and the negotiation, visible in your Slack channel from day one.
- 1
Search
You browse on Zillow, Redfin, or our property search, where every listing shows your estimated Arrivva rebate. We set up your private Slack channel and a fully underwritten preapproval so you're ready to strike.
- 2
Offer
We review disclosures and inspections with you, build a data-backed offer strategy, and Fred writes the contract personally. Counters and negotiations happen in your Slack channel in real time.
- 3
Close
We coordinate escrow, title, lending, and timelines, and you watch every step. At closing, the buyer-broker fee minus our $9,750 comes back to you.
Buyer FAQ
The questions smart buyers ask
Is Arrivva really full-service for a flat fee? What's the catch?
There is no catch. You get offer strategy, disclosure review, inspection guidance, negotiation, mortgage coordination, and a dedicated Slack channel, with Fred Glick on every contract. The flat fee works because we don't spend money buying leads or paying office overhead, and we work with prepared, motivated buyers.
How does the buyer rebate work?
Most listings offer a buyer-broker fee, commonly 2 to 3% of the price. Arrivva keeps $9,750 of it; everything above that is credited to you. On the average closing in the last 12 months that was $49,703 back to the buyer.
Is the rebate taxable?
Rebates received at closing are generally treated as a reduction of your purchase price (an adjustment to basis), not taxable income. Confirm with your tax advisor for your situation.
What are the ways I can use my rebate?
Five common ways: strengthen your bid by crediting it to the seller, take it as cash after closing, pay your closing costs (up to lender limits), reduce the sale price, or use it with our interim financing to compete as a cash buyer.
Do sellers take offers from flat-fee buyers less seriously?
No. Sellers care about price, terms, and certainty of closing. Our offers come with fully underwritten preapprovals and a complete package, which listing agents regularly compliment. Our results page shows 205 closings, many in the most competitive markets in California and Washington.
Do you only work with experienced buyers?
We work best with qualified, motivated buyers who like doing their own searching and want expert structure, negotiation, and protection around it. First-time buyers are welcome. Many of our reviews are from first-time buyers. But we won't drive you around to 40 showings.
What does a fully underwritten preapproval mean and why does it matter?
Your finances are reviewed by an underwriter before you offer, not after you're in contract. Your offer then competes nearly like cash: shorter or waived financing contingencies and far less risk of falling out of escrow.
Where does Arrivva work?
California and Washington.
Client reviews
Buyers on working with Arrivva
Every review is real, named, and verifiable on Google, Zillow, and our reviews page.
“Their fee structure alone saved me over $200,000... There was no pressure, no ego, just smart advice grounded in data and experience.”
“One thing that stood out was his ability to negotiate fees that I didn't even realize were negotiable, which ultimately saved us a significant amount of money.”
“Excellent experience with Arrivva for buying a home in the Seattle area. Highly responsive, provided solid advice and tough to beat the buyer cash back. Definitely recommend for experienced buyers.”
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