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Originally Posted by QuincyM
If The Villages Real Estate is selling a pre-owned home, is the listed price on the web page negotiable?
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List prices of resale homes are negotiable whether on MLS or VLS. I've bought homes through both systems. As a former real estate broker, I look for good deals!
MLS - I find MLS agents are more apt to encourage a lower offer. But I think there are more overpriced properties on MLS rather than VLS. Just one person's opinion.
VLS - I find VLS resales tend to be priced more accurately, but of course, some are overpriced. VLS agents will tell you that most pre-owned homes in TV that are listed by VLS sell for appriximately 97% of list price. They will discourage low-ball offers. We offered 15% less because the house was sitting vacant, so we figured the owners were motivated.
But ultimately, it's your money, and it's your decision on what to offer.