We Fixed Real Estate

Fred Glick, a licensed real estate and mortgage broker 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 the summer real estate market behaves differently from the rest of the year
• What sellers should be doing now instead of waiting until fall
• Why some buyers may have an unexpected advantage during the summer months
• Whether there's ever a truly "perfect" time to buy or sell a home
• The neighborhood changes that can influence long-term property value
• The smart home search tools that can help you avoid costly surprises before scheduling a tour

In this episode with Fred Glick

Is the summer real estate market really dead, or is that exactly why savvy buyers and sellers should be paying attention?

In this episode, Fred Glick of Arrivva explores what really happens to the housing market during the summer slowdown and why this overlooked season may create opportunities that many people miss. From preparing a home for the competitive fall market to evaluating neighborhoods, timing major decisions, and using technology to research properties more effectively, this episode challenges common assumptions about buying and selling real estate.

Fred Glick, a licensed real estate and mortgage broker 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 even a luxury dream home can struggle to sell
• What one Morgan Hill listing reveals about pricing, buyer demand, and location strategy
• How a simple sewer inspection could save buyers tens of thousands of dollars
• The costly mistake buyers make by skipping sewer scope contingencies
• How to use AI to estimate a home's value without buyer or seller bias
• Why pricing a home months before listing can backfire
• The hidden risks of dual agency and private listings every seller should know

In this episode with Fred Glick

The house is stunning, priced right, and checks every box, so why hasn't it sold?

In this episode, Fred Glick reveals why even exceptional homes can struggle to attract buyers and what that says about today's market. He also shares why sewer inspections can save buyers thousands, how to use AI without letting it mislead your pricing decisions, and the biggest mistakes sellers make when pricing a home months before it hits the market. 

Whether you're buying, selling, or following today's real estate market, this episode is packed with practical advice that could save you time and money. 

Fred Glick, a licensed real estate and mortgage broker 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 real difference between a Realtor and a licensed real estate agent
• Why more agents are leaving the real estate industry
• What Realtor membership actually means and whether it benefits consumers
• Why buyers should think twice before signing exclusive representation agreements
• The hidden purpose of open house sign-in sheets and lead-generation tactics
• How real estate coaching and sales scripts are designed to influence consumers
• What buyers should look for when evaluating an agent's value, service, and fees

In this episode with Fred Glick

Did you know the word "realtor" is one of the most misused terms in real estate, and agents are counting on you not knowing the difference?

In this episode, Fred Glick of Arrivva breaks down one of real estate's most misunderstood terms and what it actually costs you. From inflated commissions to pressure tactics at open houses, Fred pulls back the curtain on the industry's biggest myths so you can make smarter, more confident decisions as a buyer or seller.

Fred Glick, a licensed real estate and mortgage broker 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:

• How AI companies and potential IPOs could impact San Francisco home prices
• Why the Bay Area housing market is showing signs of renewed strength
• The case for buying before the next wave of demand enters the market
• Why some Californians are considering a move to Washington State
• How interest rates and consumer costs continue to affect affordability
• Unexpected homeowner savings opportunities available in San Francisco
• Key takeaways buyers should consider before making their next move

In this episode with Fred Glick

Is the next San Francisco housing boom already being fueled by AI money?

In this episode, Fred Glick of Arrivva breaks down how the AI IPO wave could flow into San Francisco home prices, why the Bay Area may be entering another pricing surge, and what buyers need to know before the next jump. He also explains why some Californians are looking to Washington for better value, how interest rates and everyday costs affect affordability, and where homeowners may be missing out on unexpected savings.

Fred Glick, a licensed real estate and mortgage broker 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 hidden mistakes that quietly cost sellers money before the home even hits the market
• Why dual agency and conflicted representation can hurt your bottom line
• What every seller should know about open houses, pricing, and buyer demand
• How pre-inspections and full transparency can help avoid surprises and delayed closings
• Why staging, presentation, and smart communication can make or break your sale
• What red flags to watch for when interviewing listing agents

In this episode with Fred Glick

Before you hand over your home to a listing agent, there’s a lot you need to know.

In this episode, Fred Glick, licensed real estate and mortgage broker, breaks down the hidden ways sellers lose money and the red flags to watch for in a listing presentation. 

From dual agency and gatekept disclosures to weak pricing strategies, open house myths, and overlooked inspections, Fred explains how sellers can protect themselves, market smarter, and avoid costly mistakes.

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.

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:

• How AI tools are changing home inspections, repair negotiations, and buyer strategy
• The hidden inspections many buyers skip before it becomes a costly mistake
• Why insurance companies are suddenly becoming one of the biggest forces shaping real estate deals
• How unpermitted work, roof age, and fire risk could quietly kill a home sale
• The surprising luxury home deal involving private stock instead of cash 
• What a bizarre San Francisco tax-sale property reveals about land rights, easements, and hidden opportunities
• How land lease structures could change home affordability for future buyers

In this episode with Fred Glick

Insurance companies may be becoming the real gatekeepers of real estate.

In this episode with Fred Glick of Arrivva, we uncover how AI-driven inspection analysis, stricter insurance underwriting, and rising policy cancellations are quietly reshaping what it takes to close a deal. From unpermitted work and roof risks to fire exposure and denied coverage, more homes are getting flagged before escrow even closes.

We also dig into unconventional deals, crypto and startup-stock purchases, and unusual San Francisco property plays that could hint at where real estate is headed next.

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 biggest misconception buyers have about how commissions really work
• What actually happens behind the scenes in agent negotiations and deal control
• Why some strategies buyers rely on can quietly cost them leverage
• The hidden risks most people miss in pricing, appraisal, and contract decisions
• How transparency (or lack of it) shapes every step of a real estate transaction
• Why AI in real estate is misunderstood and underutilized by most professionals
• Why choosing an agent based on relationships instead of skill can impact outcomes
• What emerging housing models could mean for the future of how we live and buy homes

In this episode with Fred Glick

Discover the truth behind commissions in this episode with Fred Glick of Arrivva. 

Learn how buyers really pay, how agents control deals, and why real estate transparency matters more than ever. From negotiation mistakes and legal risks to AI myths and industry tactics, this episode exposes the games real estate agents play, and how to avoid them. 

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 your home may be sitting longer than it should, even in a strong market
• What staging really changes for buyers and why it matters more than most sellers think
• Why some staging quotes are wildly overpriced and what to watch out for
• How to stage only what counts without wasting money on long contracts
• What smart sellers do after photos are taken to keep costs under control
• How a lower offer can still win when the terms are cleaner and the process is stronger

In this episode with Fred Glick

In this episode of We Fixed Real Estate, Fred Glick of Arrivva reveals the real reason your home is not selling and it is not the market, it is your listing photos and how the property is presented online.

Learn why poor listing photos fail to convert buyers, how strategic staging transforms photos that drive clicks and showings, how to avoid overpriced $10K+ staging contracts, which rooms actually matter most, and why a short-term staging strategy can save money while increasing your sale price. Fred also explains how furniture included in a home sale can impact taxes and fees, plus a real case study where stronger presentation, fewer contingencies, and a fully underwritten mortgage beat out a lower offer.

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:

• What a bridge loan (swing loan) is and how cross-collateralization works in plain language
• Flyhomes' buy-before-sell program explained with real numbers: cost, process, and timeline
• How buyers become cash-like purchasers and close in 10 days with no contingencies
• Why a Fly Homes cash-like offer is structurally stronger for the seller than a conventional cash buyer
• The Fannie Mae guaranteed backup contract and how it removes DTI barriers for move-up buyers
• Why selling your home empty almost always produces a better offer, and how to make that happen now
• Warning: how shared equity investment companies structure their contracts so the effective rate exceeds 20%
• How Apple's Culver City campus is driving demand across the Los Angeles Westside from Culver City to Westchester
• The markets where buyers need a fully underwritten pre-approval just to be competitive

In this episode with Fred Glick and Chris Quin

How do you compete with cash buyers without being one?

In this episode of We Fixed Real Estate, Fred Glick of Arrivva and Chris Quin of Flyhomes break down the buy-before-you-sell strategy, 10-day closings, and the financing tools that give you a serious edge in competitive markets like San Francisco. From hidden costs to bidding war realities, plus a warning on risky shared equity deals, this episode reveals what most agents won’t tell you. 

Watch now before you make your next move.