The Real Estate Math That Does Not Add Up for Your Home Sale
What Happens When You Keep Control
Within weeks, he had an offer: $820,000 on his $899,000 listing.
Here is where it gets interesting.
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With traditional agents involved, Phil believed what would have happened: “I guarantee if I had a sell agent, they would have tried to have me take the offer because there might not be another one. It is the nature of how traditional commissions work, and $50,000 of additional equity is only hundreds of dollars to the sell agent.”
Knowing his value provided by Bōde’s data tools was above $850,000: he said no.
The Offer That Changed Everything
Final sale price: $868,000.
That’s $48,000 more* than the first offer.
But here’s what Phil said mattered to him even more than the commissions:
"The $8,000 in savings was great, but even more important was the additional $48,000 I made because I wasn't drawn into the co-operative structure with two agents."
What Bōde AI Enabled Expert Support Looks Like for Your Home Sale
“The support with Bōde was really strong, responsive, and helpful.”
Phil did not need or want someone to tell him what to do. He wanted a platform that had considered everything required to sell online, easily and successfully.
"I would absolutely sell with Bōde again."
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Frequently Asked Questions
1. How does Bōde's platform differ from traditional real estate services?
Bōde’s innovative platform supports homeowners by providing them with the essential data and tools required to successfully sell their home autonomously. As Phil experienced, this approach removes subjective pressure and aligns the seller’s incentives with Bōde to achieve the best possible experiential and financial outcome.
2. What are the potential savings when using Bōde compared to traditional agents?
Sellers using Bōde can achieve significant financial savings. on commission fees, with typical commissions ranging from 3.5-5% of the property’s sale value.
For example, in Phil’s experience, he believes he was able to make $56,000* more than if he had used the traditional model to sell. This financial advantage is substantial with any property, especially for high-value properties. Bōde also provides two pricing options for home sellers; a low-cost option of $949 prior to listing, or 1% of the sale price upon successful sale.
3. What kind of support can I expect from Bōde during the selling process?
Bōde provides robust service to sellers, including 24/7 support on all aspects of selling your home on platform. The platform is meticulously designed to ensure convenient access to all aspects of your home sale as opposed to having to rely on a 3rd party with other clients and competing time commitments.
4. Can I still list my home on MLS® if I choose to sell with Bōde?
Yes, when you list on the Bōde platform it is syndicated to MLS® and all other Nationally syndicated sites. Bōde’s service provides maximum exposure to 96% of potential Canadian buyers where they start their property search. The ease of connecting with buyers and selecting your preferred deal is a significant advantage of using Bōde’s platform.
5. How does Bōde ensure that my interests are prioritized during the sale?
Bōde’s model is designed to align the seller’s interests with the outcome of the sale. Bōde provides sellers with the tools and information needed to conveniently select your preferred offer. Bōde’s empowering platform minimizes conflicts of interest and ensures that sellers can maximize their value without external pressure, ultimately delivering a compelling, modern experience.
6. What are the first steps to get started with Bōde?
If you are interested in selling your home now, you are one click away from creating your listing.
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*Calculation details: Initial offer $820,000 vs. final sale $868,000 = $48,000 difference (source: seller’s transaction records on file). Commission comparison is illustrative; actual commissions vary by brokerage and are always negotiable.
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