[hotrodgirl]

You could start with an agent in TV to begin with. They can take you to both pre-owned and new spec homes and also to lots if you think you may want to build something yourself. They also will take you into model homes so you can get a good feel for the various types of floor plans and see what you might like. Every day in The Sun (local Villages newspaper) are open houses to go and see. Every day, not just once weekly! Drive around, see the neighborhoods, shopping districts, rec centers and think about what is important and how far or near you would want to be to those places. Take the trolley tour (free) and learn about TV. I went to the town squares and simply walked up to strangers and asked lots of questions. Nobody ever refused to speak with me or give an opinion. People are wonderful in TV! If you feel after that, that your best option is a pre-owned home, then work with both an MLS agent and a Villagers salesperson to find what suits you best! MLS Realtors cannot show Villages listed properties, nor can Village agents show MLS properties. So you would be better off working with both in that case. Good luck and hope to see you soon!