Both are flat fee brokerages that offer buyer rebates. Here's how ShopProp and Arrivva compare on fees, coverage, experience, and service.
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| Feature | ShopProp | Arrivva |
|---|---|---|
| Buyer Fee | Starting at $1,995 | Higher flat fees |
| Buyer Rebate | Yes — largest in the industry | Yes |
| Seller Listing Fee | $0 (MLS-only) to $4,495 (full service) | Flat fee |
| Service Level | Managing broker on every deal | Single agent (Fred Glick) |
| Coverage | 8 states (AZ, CA, CO, HI, MI, TX, VA, WA) | Primarily Bay Area / CA |
| Years in Business | 19 years (founded 2007) | ~10 years |
| Transactions | 4,000+ | Not disclosed |
| Buyers & Sellers | Full service for both | Both, emphasizes buyers |
| Business Model | Consumer-driven flat fee | Flat fee |
| Managing Broker | Robert Luecke (CA DRE #01881220) | Fred Glick |
Both ShopProp and Arrivva are flat fee brokerages that rebate buyer commission. The key difference is ShopProp's lower starting fee means a bigger rebate for the buyer.
| Home Price | Commission (2.5%) | ShopProp Fee | ShopProp Rebate |
|---|---|---|---|
| $500,000 | $12,500 | $1,995 | $10,505 |
| $750,000 | $18,750 | $1,995 | $16,755 |
| $1,000,000 | $25,000 | $1,995 | $23,005 |
| $1,500,000 | $37,500 | $4,995 | $32,505 |
| $2,000,000 | $50,000 | $7,995 | $42,005 |
Rebates estimated based on 2.5% buyer commission minus ShopProp flat fee. Actual rebate depends on commission offered by seller. All tiers include managing broker oversight.
Transparent pricing — choose the tier that fits your needs. All tiers include managing broker oversight.
| Seller Tiers | Fee | What’s Included |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | MLS listing only |
| Essentials | $1,995 | Photography, MLS, marketing basics |
| Full Service | $4,495 | Full marketing, negotiation, closing support |
| Concierge | 1% | Premium staging, enhanced marketing, white-glove service |
| Buyer Representation | Fee Range | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Under $700K | $1,995 – $5,995 | Rest of buyer commission returned as rebate |
| $700K – $1M | $3,995 – $6,995 | Rest of buyer commission returned as rebate |
| $1M – $2M | $4,995 – $7,995 | Rest of buyer commission returned as rebate |
| Over $2M | $7,995 (flat) | All services included — full rebate of remaining commission |
Lower buyer fee. ShopProp's buyer representation starts at $1,995 — the lowest flat fee in the industry. This means more money rebated back to you at closing.
Managing broker on every deal. ShopProp assigns a managing broker to every transaction — the highest level of real estate licensure. Arrivva is primarily operated by a single agent.
8-state coverage. ShopProp is licensed in Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Michigan, Texas, Virginia, and Washington. Arrivva primarily operates in the San Francisco Bay Area and California.
19 years, 4,000+ transactions. ShopProp was founded in 2007 and has closed over 4,000 deals. That's nearly two decades of flat fee real estate experience.
Full buyer and seller service. ShopProp provides complete representation for both buyers and sellers. Seller listing fees start at $0 for MLS-only, up to $4,495 for full service.
Consumer-driven model. ShopProp's model is consumer-driven — not agent-driven. The business is built to maximize savings for homebuyers and sellers, not agent commissions.
Arrivva’s higher flat fees. Arrivva charges $9,750 for buyer representation and $15,750 for seller listing. ShopProp buyers start at $1,995 and sellers pay $4,495 for full service. On a $1M home, that’s $7,755 more for Arrivva buyers and $11,255 more for Arrivva sellers.
10 years vs. 19 years. Arrivva is celebrating 10 years with $3B+ in transactions. ShopProp has been at this for 19 years with 4,000+ closed deals. Both are proven — but ShopProp has nearly twice the track record at significantly lower fees.
Arrivva also does mortgages. Arrivva has expanded into mortgage lending (arrivva.mortgage). ShopProp keeps its focus on what it does best — representation — so you can choose your own lender without conflicts of interest.
Real Bay Area client savings. As reported by the Mercury News: retired tech executive Chris Robell sold his Palo Alto home for $2.56M and bought in Redwood City for ~$2.56M, paying ShopProp roughly $10,000 total and saving $120,000 in traditional agent commissions. “It’s a high commission structure in the prevailing industry. It’s well worth it to pay something, but $100,000 for a home is ridiculous,” Robell told the Mercury News.
