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Originally Posted by bobeaston
We moved from NY (Rockland county) 2 months ago and used both relators and movers suggested by Becky, the relo specialist in the Villages sales office. First, we move once every 40 years or so and don't have either favorite relators or movers. Becky arranged interviews with 2 relators and 3 moving companies. All knew that they were competing for our business. Both relators arrived 3 days after notification with well prepared suggestions. The one we chose used a plan we agreed upon and the house sold quickly for more than the initial asking price.
The movers were local area companies affiliated with major brand names. Again, we made a choice based on competitive interviewing, and are pleased with the results.
If you move frequently enough to already have confidence in a relator or a mover, use those you prefer. If you are like us, moving infrequently, the Villages relo service might be very helpful. We are completely satisfied with our move.
... and if you make allegations of commissions, two things: 1. that's often how business works in a capitalist environment and 2. proof would be a good thing to back up the allegations.
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My guess is the first realtor did not put it in writing that he had to share the commission, so naturally there would be no proof. Plus he would also have to share the commission with his broker and another local realtor if that realtor brought in a buyer. So adding an extra commission to The Villages dilutes his commission even further.
We also used a broker suggested by TV for our Michigan home, and they also did nothing. Didn't even advertise it. We took the house off the market, put it on the next year with our own choice of realtor, and it sold in a week. That was 8 years ago, and the market was rather flat in our particular area.
So I believe delima2000's statement is credible. And I also believe that things might have changed.