The Redfin alternative
Buying a home? Get cash back.
Redfin eliminated its buyer rebate. Arrivva didn't, because the rebate is the whole point. We charge $9,750 flat and the rest of the buyer-broker fee is yours. Average rebate over the last 12 months: $51,669.
- 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
Why look beyond Redfin
Is there a better alternative to Redfin?
Redfin helped popularize the idea that real estate fees were too high. Then it eliminated its buyer rebate program, and the void it left is exactly where Arrivva lives.
While traditional agents pocket around 2.5% of the sale price as commission, Arrivva keeps a flat $9,750and rebates the rest to you. Full-service representation, complete transparency, and the savings land in your pocket, not the brokerage's. Every rebate is published on the results page.
Want the seller-side comparison too? See Arrivva vs Redfin.
The Arrivva difference
Flat fee and full service vs 2 to 3% of the purchase price
The service checklist is the easy part. The fee structure is where the models part ways.
| What buyers should expect | Arrivva | Traditional brokerage |
|---|---|---|
| Full service for a flat fee | ✓ | Varies by agent |
| Listen and deliver context | ✓ | Varies by agent |
| Private Slack channel for communication | ✓ | Varies by agent |
| Calendar reminders | ✓ | Varies by agent |
| Knowledge of adequate pre-approvals | ✓ | Varies by agent |
| No dual agency | ✓ | Varies by agent |
| Managing broker deeply involved in your transaction | ✓ | Varies by agent |
| Your cost | $9,750 flat, rest rebated | 2 to 3% of the purchase price |
Your rebate, your call
Five ways to use your rebate
The rebate is based on the contract's buyer-broker fee, often 2 to 2.5%, less our flat fee. What you do with it is up to you.
Negotiate smartly
Outshine other bids by letting the seller keep the amount over the flat fee. Win without spending more.
Cash after closing
Take the rebate home. We ACH the funds to your account after closing, 1099-free.
Cover closing costs
Apply the rebate to allowable closing costs, including points that save you thousands over the life of the mortgage and are tax deductible.
Reduce the sale price
Negotiate a lower price when the seller agrees.
Become a cash buyer
Yes, really. With the savings from the flat-fee model, the rebate can help you compete like a cash buyer. Ask us how.
$8,388,147
rebated to buyers, all-time
What would you do with the extra cash?
FAQ
Redfin alternative questions, answered straight
Is there a better alternative to Redfin for buyers?
If you want cash back, yes. Redfin eliminated its buyer rebate program. Arrivva charges a flat fee of $9,750 and rebates everything above it from the buyer-broker fee to you. The average rebate over the last 12 months is $49,703, and Arrivva has rebated over $8 million to buyers all-time.
How does the Arrivva buyer rebate work?
When a listing offers a buyer-broker fee, often 2 to 2.5% of the price, Arrivva keeps $9,750 flat and the remainder is yours. Take it as cash after closing (sent by ACH, 1099-free), apply it to closing costs including tax-deductible points, negotiate a lower price, or use it as leverage to win the bid.
Is Arrivva full-service or just a rebate broker?
Full-service. Offer strategy, disclosure review, inspections, and negotiation, with contracts written personally by Fred Glick, a multi-state licensed managing broker. No dual agency, ever, and the managing broker is deeply involved in your transaction.
How does Arrivva communicate during a purchase?
Every client gets a private Slack channel with the whole Arrivva team. Offers, counteroffers, lender updates, and deadlines all happen there: in writing, searchable, in real time, with calendar reminders so nothing slips.
Can I really use the rebate to become a cash buyer?
In the right situation, yes. The savings from the flat-fee model can be combined with smart structuring to strengthen your offer dramatically, up to and including competing like a cash buyer. Ask us how on a call.
Where does Arrivva operate?
Northern and Southern California and Washington State.
Client reviews
Backed by a reputation built on trust
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.”
“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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