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: 

• The single step every buyer should take before even looking at homes
• How fully underwritten pre-approvals reduce risk, shorten closings, and protect against income, cash, and fraud issues
• How to evaluate buyer broker contracts, avoid exclusivity traps, and understand commission structures
• Why open houses benefit agents more than buyers—and how to tour strategically without hurting negotiations
• A clear walkthrough of contracts, timelines, deposits, contingencies, appraisals, and inspections most agents overlook
• First-time buyer strategies that set you up for success without overpaying

In this episode with Fred Glick and Mark Levy

Buying a home starts long before touring houses. 

In this episode of We Fixed Real Estate, Fred Glick is joined by Arrivva real estate agent Mark Levy to break down Home Buying 101. 

They explain the real first step most buyers miss, why standard pre-approvals fall short, how underwritten approvals strengthen offers, and how to evaluate buyer broker contracts, commissions, and flat-fee representation. The conversation also covers smart open house strategies, contract essentials, timelines, inspections agents often overlook, and practical first-time buyer advice to help you buy with confidence and avoid costly mistakes.