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Originally Posted by Cookie Princess
We are coming to TV in April for a Lifestyle visit. Who did you use to show you existing homes?
We have been contacted by someone from Grizzard Real Estate. We have a 3+ year timeline so don't want anyone pushy or who will constantly call and pester us. THANKS!!
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Can you clarify what you mean by "existing homes" and also clarify your timeline? Are you looking to buy soon and move here full time in 3 years, or are you looking now with intent to buy in 3 years?
Existing could be pre-owned or could be brand new spec homes - always plenty of both here, but most don't sit very long before they are sold. There really is no point in looking at pre-owned homes until you are ready to buy. However, looking at existing spec homes while on a visit is a great way to see what the different models offer and the current price ranges. There are 20+ open houses for new spec homes here every single day, 7 days a week. They are listed in the daily paper with directions. That's a great way to see many different models and do it at your own pace without tying up an agent that may be gone and/or forgotten in 3 years. Doesn't matter if it's a Villages agent or an outside agent, they get paid to sell homes and get paid only when they sell a home.
You will encounter an agent at every open house, but most are not pushy at all. Some may ask where you are from and what you are interested in and some will barely acknowledge your existence when you walk in the door. You can make small talk with them and if you come across one that you feel comfortable with, you can keep in contact with them until you are ready to buy. The agent we originally started with retired at just about the same time we made our purchase. He once told me that it's very common for him to work with people for a year or more before they ever buy anything.