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The Smarter Way to Sell: Skip the Commission, Keep Your Equity

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 thousands—of dollars. At Arrivva, we think that’s broken. That’s why we offer flat-fee home selling for $15,750, no matter what your home is worth.

Same expert service. Better marketing. More of your money stays in your pocket— now that's a smarter way to sell.

The Traditional Selling Model: Designed to Take a Cut

In a typical sale, you’ll pay 2.5–3% to your listing agent and another 2.5–3% to the buyer’s agent. That’s $50,000 to $60,000 on a $1M home. What are you actually getting for that price?

Often, it's:

  • A cookie-cutter MLS listing
  • Some photos and flyers
  • A few open houses
  • Agents who disappear after the sign goes up

At Arrivva, we believe sellers deserve more.

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What You Get with Arrivva’s Flat Fee Service (A Smarter Way to Sell)

For $15,750, here’s what’s included:

  • Pre-listing strategy and pricing session
  • Professional photography and copywriting
  • Listing on MLS, Redfin, Zillow, Realtor.com, etc.
  • Custom landing page and lead tracking
  • Coordination of showings and buyer agent communication
  • Offer review, negotiation, and counteroffer strategy
  • Escrow and transaction management
  • Broker oversight by Fred Glick (1,000+ closings)

You don’t lose services. You lose unnecessary fees.

Why Flat Fee Makes More Sense for Sellers

With a flat fee model, you:

  • Keep more of your equity — especially at higher price points
  • Avoid surprises — no inflated commission payouts at close
  • Get aligned support — we don’t push you to take bad offers just to get paid
  • Retain full control — with real-time updates and strategic advice

We succeed when you succeed—not when you sell fast or settle low.

 

Seller Cost Comparison

Sale Price Traditional Commission (5–6%) Arrivva Flat Fee You Save
$800,000 $40,000–$48,000 $15,750 $24,250–$32,250
$1,200,000 $60,000–$72,000 $15,750 $44,250–$56,250
$2,000,000 $100,000–$120,000 $15,750 $84,250–$104,250

Real Results from Arrivva Sellers

  • Palo Alto Seller
    • Sale Price: $2.2M
    • Traditional Fee: $132,000
    • Arrivva Fee: $15,750
    • Saved: $116,250
  • San Diego Townhome
    • Sale Price: $850K
    • Traditional Fee: $51,000
    • Arrivva Fee: $15,750
    • Saved: $35,250
  • Dual-Track Client (Sold + Bought)
    • Traditional Combined Fees: $75,000+
    • Arrivva Combined Fees: $25,500
    • Saved: $49,500+
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Common Questions from Sellers

Why Sellers Trust Arrivva

  • Tech-Enabled Process – Real-time dashboards and valuation tools
  • Pro-Level Marketing – Custom landing pages, pro photography, data-backed pricing
  • Broker Oversight – Fred Glick ensures quality control on every deal
  • Clear Pricing – No fine print, no sliding scale, no upsells

"I used Arrivva to sell my house in LA and walked away with $40K more than I would have using a traditional agent. The service was top-notch—and the savings were real." — Los Angeles Seller

Ready to Sell Smarter?

Get more out of your sale. Keep more of your equity. Let Arrivva guide you through the entire process for just $15,750 flat.

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