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Originally Posted by Arancampas
I was just joking about the wheels. It does seem that most people are more normal in real life than they portray online. Question, do some residents just put up sale signs instead of listing on Zillow etc? Just wondering if it would be worthwhile scooting around looking.
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No, most homes are /not/ "for sale by owner." They are listed with one of two types of listings: VLS (Villages Listing Service) or MLS (Multiple Listing Service).
VLS is exclusive; you won't find any VLS listings on Zillow or realtor (dot) com, or any independent realty agency's website. People who are ONLY interested in moving to the Villages, will find this helpful because VLS listings don't include properties that are anywhere else (except for the very rare property owned by one of the developers or their family within the general vicinity).
MSL is inclusive: you'll find Villages properties scattered among the hundreds of other properties within the area, and you'll have to use your filters and check the map on the MLS website (such as Zillow) to make sure you're not seeing properties that aren't actually in the Villages.
In addition, VLS agents are not allowed to show MLS properties. They can help a buyer arrange to meet with an MLS agent to see a property but the VLS agent can't get access to the keys on the seller's behalf. The same is true for MLS agents whose buyer wants to see a VLS listed home.
VLS listings are found on the Villages Homefinder website.
MLS listings are found everywhere else.