Seller

Guidance for sellers on pricing, commissions, timing, and running a sale on Bōde.

Seller

How much does it cost to sell a house in Vancouver?

The total cost of selling a home in Vancouver includes a listing fee or commission, survey certificate, legal fees, and moving costs. This guide compares costs with Bōde versus a traditional agent on a $900,000 Vancouver home and shows where the real savings come from.

· 4 min read

Seller

How much does it cost to build a house in Alberta?

The cost to build a house in Alberta ranges from $175 to $350+ per square foot for construction alone. Land, permits, and servicing add 30 to 50% to the total. This guide breaks down each cost category and where projects consistently go over budget.

· 5 min read

Seller

What is a Real Property Report and why do Alberta sellers need one?

A Real Property Report (RPR) is required for most residential sales in Alberta. It confirms your property boundaries, the location of all structures, and municipal compliance. This guide covers when you need one, how long it takes, and what happens if yours is outdated.

· 5 min read

Seller

How much does it cost to sell a house in Alberta?

The total cost of selling a home in Alberta includes a listing fee or commission, a Real Property Report, legal fees, and moving costs. The largest variable is your listing approach. This guide breaks down every cost, compares Bode versus a traditional agent on a $700,000 home, and explains which costs are fixed regardless of how you sell.

· 6 min read

Seller

What it costs to sell your home with Bōde

Bode offers two pricing options: a $949 flat fee paid at listing, or 1% of the sale price capped at $10,000 paid only when your home sells. Both include professional photography, RMS measurements (Alberta), MLS distribution, and offer management. This post covers what each option costs at different price points and what you pay separately.

· 6 min read

Seller

Is now a good time to sell your home in Alberta?

Selling in Alberta is a personal decision, not a market timing call. The right time is when your equity supports the move, your neighbourhood comparables show demand, and your next step is clear.

· 7 min read

Seller

Selling a home with power of attorney: what attorneys need to know

When a property owner cannot manage a home sale directly, a person holding power of attorney acts in their place. This guide covers which type of POA applies, what attorneys must confirm before listing, the limitations on their authority, and what happens if the grantor dies before the sale closes.

· 9 min read

Seller

Decoding real estate commissions

Canadian competition law prohibits fixed commission rates, but typical structures are in place across each province. This post breaks down how commissions work in Alberta, BC, and Ontario, and how Bōde changes the math for sellers.

· 6 min read

Seller

Condo documents in Alberta: what buyers need to review before purchasing (2026)

When you buy a condo in Alberta, you are buying a share in the corporation that runs the building, not just the unit. The condo documents tell you whether that corporation is financially healthy, legally sound, and well managed. This guide covers every document category, what to look for, and the red flags that should make you reconsider.

· 9 min read

Seller

What stays and what goes when you sell your home in Canada? (2026 rules)

The general rule is simple: attached goods stay, unattached goods go. In practice, appliances, light fixtures, window coverings, smart home devices, and outdoor items create most of the disputes between buyers and sellers at possession. This guide covers every category and what to do when something goes wrong.

· 8 min read

Seller

What is Bōdie? The AI interface built into your Bōde Homeowner Dashboard

Bōdie is not a chatbot. It is a decision engine built around your specific home. Built into the Bōde Homeowner Dashboard, it analyzes your property across ten categories of ownership value, from equity and financing to renovation ROI and sale timing, at no cost.

· 6 min read

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

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Homeowner Dashboard

Know What Your Home Is Worth and What to Do Next

Free for every homeowner. Bōdie tracks your value against local sales and tells you when it pays to renovate, refinance, rent or sell.