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Originally Posted by bike42
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.
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Beg to differ - I was specifically told by the VLS agents they represent the seller not the buyer. Of course the price of the home is negotiable - my point is the VLS seller agent negotiating the deal with a buyer is looking for the highest price for the seller to maintain their reputation with sellers. VLS agents will also tell you VA loans on preowned "just aren't done here" because Citizens is not approved to do VA loans. I obtained a VA loan on a preowned and closed in 30 days so I'm just saying look at all your options and ask lots of questions so you are sure you have the full story.