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Originally Posted by Rose Ann Vinci Igoe
a new renter next door to me was looking to purchase a home in the villages. The realtors were "told" to PUSH the new construction homes first and hold back on pre-owned homes. They were getting very mad because they wanted an area in the Northern end of the Villages not the Southern. The realtors kept "pushing" the newer homes..etc.. the couple canceled the realtors and purchased a house through "sale by owner"... how true this is, beats me.
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Buying a home is strange indeed. For most people it is the most expensive thing they have ever bought or sold. No two houses are the same. It might be the same exact home. same condition but they are not in the same place.
Then there is the buyer mood. I'm tired of looking. Bargain that works at least two ways. Would you know a bargain when you see it? One is beautifully furnished. The other you hate the carpet, the wall color and can't stand the furniture. When they remove the furniture you will see clearly the carpet is worn and you will surely need to or want to paint. The other meaning of bargaining. If, you go with a broker they will prevent you from talking to the seller. What is truly important to the seller? No pressure about when they need to be out-that can be a plus. A quick closing, can be a plus. Cash no need to worry about the buyer not getting a mortgage can be a plus.
Our home-we came to the villages 3x before buying. I wanted used, wife wanted new.
Of course we bought new. We have good neighbors a big plus.
The villages sales people, they are not brokers. They seem to push new. Perhaps easier. No price negotiation, decorated models available to show most anytime-no setting up appointments with sellers. No risk of the builder attempting to beat them out of earned commission.