Bōde is a real estate platform that provides users with comprehensive market data and tools to facilitate direct transactions, enabling buyers and sellers to manage their own listings and negotiations. By eliminating traditional commission fees, Bōde allows sellers to save an average of 50% on costs while achieving sales prices that are 1.3% higher than market averages.
Funding
$2.9M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
Founders
Product
Problem
Traditional real estate transactions involve high commission fees, often averaging around 7% of the sale price, which significantly reduces the seller's net profit. Buyers and sellers often lack direct control over the transaction process and rely heavily on intermediaries for information and negotiation.
Solution
Bōde is a real estate platform designed to empower buyers and sellers to manage property transactions directly, eliminating the need for traditional real estate agents. The platform provides comprehensive market data, negotiation tools, and standardized contracts, enabling users to list, market, and sell properties independently. By removing commission fees, Bōde allows sellers to save approximately 50% on transaction costs while achieving competitive sales prices. The platform facilitates direct communication between buyers and sellers, fostering transparency and control throughout the entire process.
Target Audience
Bōde primarily targets individual homeowners looking to sell their properties without incurring high commission fees, as well as prospective homebuyers seeking a more transparent and direct purchasing experience. The platform also caters to property developers seeking cost-effective sales solutions.
Features
- Direct listing and marketing tools for sellers to showcase their properties
- Comprehensive market data and analytics to inform pricing and negotiation strategies
- Built-in communication platform for direct interaction between buyers and sellers
- Standardized, legally reviewed contract templates to streamline the transaction process
- Integrated scheduling tools for managing property showings and open houses
- Secure document storage and management for all transaction-related paperwork
- Access to a marketplace of vetted professionals, including home inspectors and lawyers