Thread: What are the differences between using TV or a MLS agent to purchase a home in TV?
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Old 07-18-2010, 01:55 PM
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Originally Posted by LvmyPug2 View Post
I know that MLS agents can't show/sell houses listed by TV and I assume the reverse is also true (TV agents won't show/sell MLS listed homes). Are there any advantages/disadvantages to purchasing a home through one or the other? We've decided to buy a preowned home, and have found some we like on both listings. Any advice would be appreciated.
There are two distinct and separate real estate systems, VHS and MLS. Some home owners choose to list with VHS thinking the Villages Sales Office and Trolley and Daily Open House exposure is better. Some owners choose to list with MLS, and sometimes the commission fee is negotiable. The systems do NOT cooperate with each other. (Due to previous problems long ago, but that is another story.)

We've bought a home through MLS and one through VLS. Virtually no difference. Great agents with both systems. Easy Peasy and effortless. MLS and VLS both have it down to a science!
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