How do I save money when I buy using Bōde?

Is it really free to buy a home with Bōde?

Yes! There’s a common misconception that buyer agents are “free.” In reality, they’re typically paid by the seller—which means the cost of their services is baked into the purchase price.

What makes buying with Bōde different?

When you buy a home using Bōde:

• You don’t pay Bōde anything
• The seller doesn’t pay for buyer representation
• You benefit from full transparency and cost savings

This means buying with Bōde is actually free—for both the buyer and the seller.

How does it work?

We make the typical buyer’s agent commission visible on every listing page so you can see exactly what’s being offered.

Example:

If a seller is offering a $15,000 buyer agent commission, and you're self-represented using Bōde, you could make an offer for:

List Price – $15,000 = Same net offer as list price with an agent involved

Sellers love working with unrepresented buyers because they save on commission—and those savings can be passed on to you through price negotiation.

Bonus: Save time too

Buyers using Bōde also save 50–60% of their time by:

• Booking viewings directly
• Making offers online
• Skipping back-and-forth through third parties

Want to see how much you could save?

Try our Commission Calculator (https://bode.ca/commissions-calculator) to estimate the savings when buying or selling without an agent.