Are Buy-Side Agents Free?
In short: No. Buy-side agents are not free — even if it may seem that way to buyers.
Here’s Why
When a home is sold, the seller typically pays commission for both:
- Their own listing agent
- The buyer’s agent
This commission is baked into the final sale price, which means buyers end up covering that cost indirectly — even if they never hired an agent themselves.
How Bōde Handles It
At Bōde, we believe in full transparency.
- Every listing clearly shows the buy-side commission (if any) the seller is offering
- You’ll always know where your money is going and how it impacts your offer
Buying with Bōde Is Different
When you buy directly through Bōde:
- There’s no buyer agent commission — unless the seller chooses to offer one
- You can make a more competitive offer
- You avoid unnecessary costs
- You stay in full control of the process from start to finish
In cases where no buy-side commission is offered, buying with Bōde is truly free.