[Barefoot]

You actually don't "hire" an agent. Your friend should contact a MLS agent (if you send me a private message I will suggest one who found our house for us). Your friend should also work with a VLS agent (go to the Villages Sales Office for the Magic Trolley Ride and they'll assign you an agent). Your friend could also look at FSBO's in the Daily Sun although they are often overpriced since the price is set by owners who may have a "biased" view.

Due to the system here where listings are split between VLS and MLS and they don't cooperate with each other, agents are used to clients who work with both systems.

TV is truly a fabulous place to live, and it's a great time to buy. Good luck to your friend!