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Old 02-24-2024, 01:17 PM
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Originally Posted by heartofthecountry View Post
I know that while working with my regular multiple listing realtor, they will negotiate for me if I am interested in a house. But how does this work with a Villages sales agent? That is, do they only represent the sellers? How does a potential buyer negotiate if they all work for the sellers? Thank you
I prefer to remove the agent all together and deal directly with the owner. Let the agent write up the offer. The owner can tell you things (if they're willing) about the house that the agent just doesn't know.
Buying new, they have the upper hand and you pay the price or move on.