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Originally Posted by gomoho
Remember the Villages Real Estate sales agents are representing the seller not you. An MLS agent can work as a buyer's agent representing "you the buyer" not the seller. So their goal is the best price they can get for you. And believe me as a former REALTOR the difference in commission is not that great if they get you a better price. But if a Village sales agent gets top dollar for the seller that gets them more referrals. So "buyer beware"!
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This is not true. The price on a pre-owned home is totally negotiable on either MLS or VLS listings. You can make any offer you want. The owner can accept or refuse any offer you make, or counter-offer. The agent (either MLS or VLS) makes his/her commission on the price agreed to between you and the owner.
VLS has agents who work primarily with sellers, and those who work primarily with buyers. The LISTING agent is the seller's agent, but you can see any VLS house with the VLS agent of your choice. If you feel that any agent (MLS or VLS) is not working in your best interests, change agents.
VLS agents are just as eager to make a sale as MLS agents.