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Old 09-26-2013, 09:40 PM
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Originally Posted by gomoho View Post
Just curious why you would expect an MLS REALTOR to accept less commission than a Village sales rep???
I never said that I expected it.

I asked if anyone had negotiated it. All commissions are negotiable, and I generally have been able, outside The Villages, to negotiate a commission less than the ostensible "standard" 6%. Given the bargaining power of The Villages Realty, I am almost certain that I won't get less than 6% from them, however, I am not sure about the independent realtors--thus my question.

In fact, given the access that The Villages Realty has to potential buyers, I am not sure why anybody would use an MLS realtor in the absence of a lower commission. Of course, the new screwed-up website of The Villages Realty could change my view in that regard.