Unless you are set on a 'new build', you will definitely want to work with two agents - one from The Villages Sales Office and one from an outside listing agency. We were told last year during our home search that 50% of the pre-owned homes on the market are listed through outside agencies - we found that to be true. While our agents did do searches for us, we found that the best way to view homes that met our criteria was do give them a list comprised from our own research. In addition to the web sites already mentioned, we found that zillow.com was also very helpful. The Daily Sun prints open houses daily - also a good way to view homes without appointments with an agent. Don't dismiss 'homes for sale by owner' - some of the best deals can be found by direct dealings with home owners - no commissions to be paid.
This will be a very exciting time for you - best of luck. Keep us posted.
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