A purchase agreement is a legally binding document with sections that have real consequences if missed or misread. This guide walks through every section of an Alberta residential purchase contract and explains what to look for, what to fill in, and what to flag before you sign.
A home inspection is one of the most information-dense two hours in a real estate transaction. This guide covers the ten questions that matter most, how to use the findings in a negotiation, and why sellers benefit from a pre-listing inspection.
A real estate lawyer is required to complete every residential property sale in Edmonton. This guide covers what your lawyer does, what legal fees typically cost, and how to find the right lawyer before you list.
A real estate lawyer is required for every property transaction in Alberta. This guide covers what they do, what they charge, when to engage one, and the questions to ask before you hire. Written for Calgary buyers and sellers in 2026.
Professional real estate photography determines showing counts. Homes with strong photos generate showing activity in the first week. Homes without professional photos sit. Bōde includes professional photography with every Edmonton listing. This guide covers what to look for if you arrange your own.
RMS (Residential Measurement Standard) measurements are required by RECA for all MLS listings in Alberta. This guide covers what gets measured, what does not, who performs certified measurements, and why accurate figures protect sellers from misrepresentation claims.
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Welcome to Bōde
Real Estate’s New State
Bōde is a licensed real estate platform operating in Alberta, BC, and Ontario. The platform handles every stage of the sale: listing on MLS and 1,000+ additional sites, marketing, offers, and closing. Pricing is $949 flat plus GST, or 1% capped at $10,000 plus GST, only when the property sells. The Homeowner Dashboard is free. Bōdie, the AI interface into Bōde AI, tracks ten categories of homeownership value continuously.
63%*Average seller commission saving
3,840+*Completed transactions, over $2.33B in value
22%*Of Bōde listings sell to self-represented buyers