What questions do agents ask home sellers?

You’re the Expert on Your Home — And That’s What Matters Most

Obviously, you’re the expert on your home — you live there, you know every detail, and you understand what makes it special.

You may not be an expert on the real estate transaction process — but that’s exactly why Bōde exists.
We’ve simplified and modernized home selling so that you can manage the process confidently without needing a real estate license.

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The Process Is Standard — We’ve Just Streamlined It

Selling a home follows a fairly standard process across the industry.
What makes Bōde different is how we've eliminated unnecessary middlemen, automated key steps, and put you in full control, all while giving you access to industry-standard contracts and support when you need it.

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What Agents Might Say (And What It Really Means)

As a seller, you may hear certain phrases from agents. Here's what they might say — and how to interpret it:

“You’re not on MLS, so buyers won’t see your listing.”
→ Every Bōde listing is on REALTOR.ca (Canada's MLS) and syndicated to 1,000+ additional listing sites.
Your listing has equal—if not better—visibility.

“You’ll scare away buyers by not offering a commission.”
→ Self-represented buyers make up 30% of successful Bōde transactions.
You can choose to offer a buyer agent commission — or not. It’s your decision.

“You’ll get more money if I list it for you.”
→ Bōde sellers, on average, sell for 1.3% more and save 50% of traditional commissions.

“I already have a buyer.”
→ Ask the agent to bring you a written offer and present a buyer brokerage agreement.
You’re free to work with any buyer, with or without agent representation.

“You’ll get a better price if you use an agent.”
→ This claim is often based on outdated assumptions. Bōde arms you with real-time comparables, market data, and sold data — the same tools agents use — so you can price strategically.

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Stay Informed and in Control

We've created this guide so you can respond with confidence when agents approach you.

Read the full breakdown here:
Things Agents Might Say to Home Sellers (https://home.bode.ca/what-buyers-agents-say/)

With Bōde’s tools, guidance, and support, you’ve got everything you need to sell your home — on your terms.