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Buyer Questions
Looking at buying a home yourself? Bōde is here to help!
Where can I get a Customer Acknowledgement and Fee Agreement Form?
How do I make an offer on a home listed by an agent?
What agents could say to home buyers
When searching for homes on Bōde, how do I know when they are for sale by the homeowners or by an agent?
Why buy your own home with Bōde?
How do deposits work with Bōde for buyers?
How does it work when I want to make an offer on an MLS listing?
How do I make a counteroffer?
What condo documents do I need as a buyer in Alberta?
How do I see a property?
How do I, a self-represented buyer, connect directly with Bōde sellers?
Wire transfer information for deposits
Can you email me new listings I want to see?
How do I save my search?
Is it possible to see homes that are listed directly by the homeowner only?
What if the agents don't respond to a viewing request?
What is a "Blind Offer"?
What if I requested a viewing and have not heard back?
How do I browse listings?
How Bōde Works For Buyers: Video
How to buy a home using Bōde for free: Video
How to book a viewing: Video
How to make an offer to buy a home: Video
How do I send a wire to Bōde?
What if a selling realtor tells me I need an agent to view the home?
Do I need to sign a buyer's representation agreement to book a viewing?
How do I make my home search more specific?
How do I find homes for sale?
How do I view listings on Bōde?
How do I give my deposit?
If I use Bōde to buy a house listed on MLS (listed via a realtor), how much commission does the seller pay?
Are buyer's agents or realtors free?
How to buy a home with Bōde: Video
How do I negotiate using Bōde?
Can you send me comparable homes?
How can I understand what is happening on the market?
Can I see the prices that homes sold for?
What is My Abōde?
The seller countered my offer, what happens now?
I am ready to make an offer on a Bōde listing... How do I do that?
What are some typical questions buyers might ask?
What is the contract Bōde uses? Can I trust it?
Why do you need my ID as a buyer?
Can Bōde support a deal where the other party has an agent?
Isn't the buyer's agent always free?
How do I find out when new houses come on the market that I might be interested in?
How do I negotiate using Bōde?
What should I do if my ID verification fails?
Do I need an agent to view a home?
What questions should I ask a home inspector?
Do you have any listings in my community?
How do I book a viewing on a Bōde listing?