What Bōdie Can Explain
Bōdie is strong on the questions that come up at every step of a sale or purchase:
- How a step in the Listing Service or the offer process works, and what a field is asking for
- What a term in a standard purchase contract means, such as a condition, a deposit deadline or a possession date
- How the process differs by province, for example the Home Buyer Rescission Period in British Columbia or Dower consent in Alberta
- What the sold data, comparables and market trends say about a home or an area
- What your home could sell for, when your Homeowner Dashboard is connected
Those are explanations and analysis. Bōde operates as a Mere Posting Service and supports customer-driven decisions, which is why every Bōdie answer ends with a caveat that it's educational rather than advice. The explanations help you ask better questions of the professionals who act for you.
What Needs a Professional
| Question | Who answers it |
|---|---|
| Is the title clear, and how does ownership transfer? | A real estate lawyer in Alberta, Saskatchewan and Ontario; a lawyer or notary public in British Columbia |
| Do I need my spouse's consent to sell? | Your lawyer (Dower in Alberta, Homestead in Saskatchewan) |
| How much can I borrow, and at what rate? | Your lender or mortgage broker |
| Will I owe capital gains tax, or GST on a new home? | Your accountant or the Canada Revenue Agency |
| Is this clause in my best interest? | Your lawyer, before you sign |
Bōde prepares the standard provincial agreements and hands your lawyer or notary a complete file, but it doesn't provide legal representation. See Do I need a lawyer or notary when selling with Bōde?
When Bōdie Hands You to a Person
When a question is beyond Bōdie's scope, or you ask about your own situation, Bōdie connects you to the Bōde team, who are available seven days a week. Asking it directly opens a request to the team: Can I talk to someone on the Bōde team about my situation?
A Note on Bōdie's Numbers
A value Bōdie gives you is an estimate drawn from comparable sales, not an appraisal and not a guaranteed sale price. Lenders, estates and courts usually need a formal appraisal. See How accurate is my Bōde home value estimate, and how can I improve it?
Read more on the Bōde AI page.