Real Estate

More Than Just a Zestimate Home valuation is one of the most important—and misunderstood—parts of real estate. Whether you’re buying or selling, understanding how a home is priced can give you a serious edge in negotiations. Too often, buyers rely on quick estimates like Zillow’s Zestimate. Sellers guess based on what a neighbor’s home sold […]

A Broken Model Built on Secrecy Real estate is one of the few industries where massive costs are rarely questioned. Sellers lose tens of thousands to commission fees. Buyers are told their agent is “free.” Meanwhile, no one’s really explaining where the money goes—or why it’s structured the way it is. At Arrivva, we believe

The Commission Illusion Most people assume real estate agents make 5–6% of the final home sale price—but the truth is more complicated. Between splits, fees, and overhead, that headline number tells only part of the story. Still, it adds up to a massive cost for buyers and sellers, even if they don’t see it itemized

When it comes to saving on real estate commissions, the debate of flat fee vs discount brokerages often comes up. A flat fee brokerage charges a fixed, transparent price for their services—regardless of the home’s value. At Arrivva, for example, we charge: $9,750 to buy a home $15,750 to sell a home That price includes

What Is Flat Fee Real Estate? In a world where nearly everything is becoming more transparent and efficient, the traditional real estate commission model still lingers—opaque, costly, and outdated. Flat fee real estate offers a much-needed alternative. Instead of paying a percentage-based commission, typically ranging from 5% to 6%, flat-fee brokerages charge a consistent, predetermined

Selling Shouldn’t Cost You Your Equity You’ve built equity in your home. You’ve maintained it, improved it, and now you’re ready to sell. But before you hand over 5–6% of your sale price to agents, ask yourself: what are you really paying for? Traditional real estate commissions can cost sellers tens of thousands—even hundreds of

Rethinking the Cost of Homebuying  Buying a home is one of the biggest financial decisions you’ll ever make—but it shouldn’t come with bloated fees and unclear pricing. Traditionally, buyers don’t even question agent commissions because those costs are “paid by the seller.” But here’s the truth: you’re still paying—indirectly—through the home’s final price.  How to

Are you a non-U.S. citizen looking to buy a home in the United States? You might be surprised to learn that you may still qualify for an FHA loan. Let’s break down the eligibility requirements for both permanent and non-permanent resident aliens. Permanent Resident Aliens:Good news! If you’re a lawful permanent resident alien (green card

Context: the circumstances that form the setting for an event, statement, or idea, and in terms of which it can be fully understood and assessed. In the world of real estate, context is king. From interest rates to location, from school districts to market trends, from the psychology of the market to negotiating, the value

As the National Association of Realtors (NAR) faces mounting legal challenges and pressure to adapt to the evolving real estate landscape, Arrivva remains committed to providing innovative and affordable solutions for our clients. Recent articles in the Wall Street Journal have shed light on the growing concerns surrounding the traditional commission structure and the potential

At Arrivva, we are thrilled to be featured in a recent Wall Street Journal article discussing the future of home buyers’ agent commissions and the challenges faced by the National Association of Realtors (NAR). Our commitment to providing a more affordable and efficient real estate experience for our clients has garnered national attention, and we

We made the national news! Arrivva and our founder, Fred Glick, were featured in a ABC News interview, highlighting our pioneering role in transforming the real estate industry since 2017. As the national spotlight turns to the future of real estate commissions, Arrivva proudly stands as a long-established leader in the movement towards a more

During a recent panel at Inman Connect Las Vegas, two notable figures in the real estate world, Joe Rath, Redfin’s Senior Director of Brokerage Operations, and James Dwiggins, CEO of NextHome, delved into the implications of the National Association of Realtors’ 2019 Clear Cooperation policy. Both leaders expressed concerns over the policy’s efficacy, highlighting that

Redfin Eliminates Rebates In the continually evolving world of real estate, Redfin, the well-established online real estate brokerage, has recently undertaken a major shift in its buyer broker model. As of 2023, Redfin has decided to phase out its distinctive 1% buyer rebate in favor of a more conventional 2.5% fee for both buyers and

Interest rates and home prices Interest rates and home prices. What the media is not telling and why you should chill! arrivva is the leader in flat fee real estate transactions. https://youtu.be/uarLd7Cx0zo via @YouTube

Did you know in #california on the new agreement of sale, you must tell what stage your mortgage is in. If it is not fully underwritten, you are unlikely to get the bid accepted. Need a F U P A? Apply online and totally free with no obligation

If you are freaking out that rates went up while you are trying to buy a home, don’t. Stop looking at rates. You’re not writing a check to an interest rate. Look at the exact payments. If you don’t like it, here is help to lower the rate. One word- POINTS. Points are fees that

For the last couple of weeks, we have seen a slow down in the real estate market. The first place we noticed was in Piedmont. We lost a house 2 or 3 months ago in Piedmont that went for $700,000 over the listing price. It was insane. That was when the press started to show

Should you buy a home with an all-cash offer? Fred explains how you can become a cash buyer when buying real estate. Arrivva has solved the remaining pain point for buyers who are being beaten out by all-cash offers. Reach out to Arrivva to discuss being an all-cash buyer and still having money left over

I swore by The New York Times calculator.  It still is the gold standard. They had excellent help and great UI and UX. Have fun, go there and fill it in. Take a snapshot, then come back here. OK, forget about everything you just saw.  It’s somewhere in 2021.  We are all over the shock of

Real estate prices are coming down—the most obvious thing on the economic planet.  We don’t know how we will come out of this, but we do know that millions of people will not be able to work, companies are not going to generate net income like they used to.  In other words, there will not

It’s March 29, 2020 and there’s a pandemic going on as you all know.   For the real estate shopper pre-corona, there were digital fistfights for property all up and down the coast of California and the Seattle area. I lost deals with buyers paying over $250,000 easily over list prices and waiving everything.  The

Let’s get this out of the way. The only reason real estate agent do an open house  is to attract possible buyer clients for them without disclosing or compensating owners. This is the mechanism that makes the whole path happen. When an agent gets a buyer client from an open house, it costs them nothing.

Yes, I can handle multiple buyers in multiple cities at the same time. I’m here to negotiate for you and doesn’t need to be in person anymore. All the signatures are done through docusign or other electronic means in the showing of a house is not a big deal that you need to have a