Flat Fees, Overpriced Appraisals, and Why ‘Local Agent’ Is a Myth

We Fixed Real Estate

We Fixed Real Estate
Flat Fees, Overpriced Appraisals, and Why ‘Local Agent’ Is a Myth
May 29, 2026
Fred Glick

Fred Glick, a Broker, Real Estate Realist, and Founder of Arrivva, holds a stellar track record with over $2 billion in residential transactions while grounded in a lifelong passion for real estate.

Join him in the We Fixed Real Estate podcast by Arrivva, where he shares expertise and insights about the dynamic real estate landscape. Arrivva, a leading real estate and mortgage brokerage, caters to buyers, sellers, and mortgagees with love, integrity, and a transparent fee structure. Featured in the Wall Street Journal, Arrivva is transforming the real estate landscape, one happy client at a time.


Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn:

  • Why flat-fee real estate can save sellers massive commission costs
  • Why the “local agent” pitch may no longer matter in modern real estate
  • How appraisal management companies are inflating appraisal costs
  • Smart mortgage shopping tips beyond just comparing interest rates
  • When refinancing actually makes financial sense
  • Why fully underwritten pre-approvals strengthen buyer offers


In this episode with Fred Glick

In this episode of We Fixed Real Estate, Fred Glick of Arrivva breaks down why traditional real estate commissions continue to cost sellers tens of thousands more than necessary, and why the idea that you “need a local agent” may no longer hold up in today’s digital-first market. 

From flat-fee listings and Zillow Showcase marketing to appraisal management fees and mortgage shopping strategies, Fred explains how buyers and sellers can avoid unnecessary costs and make smarter real estate decisions.