"The Best" Sales Reps?

[ripwho]

Getting serious again about buying in TV.. was down to TV 3+ years ago and met with a sales rep... so-so experience (not a good 'connection') ... can anyone provide a a strong recomendation on who I should contact to 'complete' the deal!!! Cant wait to lunch at Crisper's.... looking to visit before August is out!! thanks :2excited:

[golfnut]

I used Susan Berman, she was excellent..........GN

[movinsoon]

We used Scott Parrish and he was wonderful. Listened to everything we wanted and made recommendations where appropriate.

[Mallory]

Ron Delk!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[BogeyBoy]

Unless their system has changed the original sales rep that you worked with will still get a piece of the pie.

[mdfrog]

Tarrant Potter is the best agent I've ever worked with anywhere. He makes sure your home will face the best direction for the hot Florida sun, considers the traffic pattern car head lights etc., very knowledgeable about upgrades and getting the best value for your money. Never!!! pushy, always returns calls, never avoids any questions. Simply the best :eclipsee_gold_cup:

[ohiogolf]

We had a great experience with Michelle Halloy.

[dgammon6]

Justin Wilson .....Very sincere, patient and honest. Everything he said has been accurate. From the day we met him till the day we walked in the door of our house we had no unanswered questions.

[KYTeacher]

I have read posts like these several times over the last couple years...never have seen a reference to our representative...her name is Mitzi Terry. Has anyone worked with her? Tell me your impressions - she has been very nice to us each time we have stopped by (usually on the way to visit family).

Thanks

[redwitch]

Two guys that have really impressed me are Rhod Soutar (very patient and truly listens to what you want) and Joe Constentino (happy to show you both preowned and new). Both of these gentlemen seem to go out of their way to make sure you get to look at what YOU want rather than what the sales office wants you to look at. Another plus to both of these men is that they'll happily work with you year after year until you find the perfect house at the right time for you. I know that Rhod has worked with one client for 5 years before the client finally purchased. Joe took one client out for at least 15 visits over 3 years and was pleased when the client finally purchased a place on the historic side for less than $100K. Both also know TV and their stuff. To me, these are the kind of agents you want to work with.

[graciegirl]

Henry and I have great confidence in Jim McLaughlin and will certainly use him to find the next house in TV.

[alemorkam]

Besides the many good sales people who work the for the villages, there are many good realtors in the villages who sell resales. If you are looking for a good deal a resale may be what you want. The villages sales people are not the only ones who sell pre-owned homes in the villages. Many resales are in the MLS listing and the villages sales people don't show those houses. So if you are interested in a resale I recommend Karol Clark at Prestige Properties Realty. She can be reached at 352-255-7993, or karol@presprop.com.

[walkr]

If you are looking for a TV salesperson for new or preowned properties, I recommend Ron Delk (as several others have done also.) He was great - knowledgeable, patient, and there was no pressure.

[Coconuts]

I vote "RON DELK" also. One of the nicest people I've met; worked hard to please us and get it right; no pressure.

[JoeB1]

I would recommend Chris Day to anyone. I believe he is also one of the top sales people in The Villages. Very personable and very knowlegable. He recieved top honors recently for most sales.

[BobKat1]

Anyone work with Mary "Mo" Cook? We met with her briefly a couple of years ago, but not recently.

Was curious to hear if anyone has had recent or more detailed interaction with her.

[ssmith]

Has anyone used Jack Skully? He is our Rep...Of course we can't buy yet...seems to be really good....loves to take the time to help you buy and pick out from lot to finish. Not just the predone homes..like many of the reps. Of course that takes more time for him.

Also he is quite the character...you can see him on the commercials for TV...he's leaning looking over the balcony and kisses his wife...

Susie

[Army Guy]

I have to put in a plug for ours, Nanette Tolleson. She went as we say in the Army, "Above and beyond what is usually done or required" for us. Truthfully, if it not for some of the things she helped us with, we would still be wannabes!

Army Guy

[jmemc46]

Has anyone used Debra Parks?
Thak You,
jmemc

[Halle]

:welcome:

Hi Jmemc46,

Debra Park was our Sales Agent. She is a very good listener and once we had decided what we wanted in a home that is exactly what she showed us. I recommended her to several others and they have also had good experiences with Debra and ended up buying homes in TV. I highly recommend her.

Good luck and welcome to Paradise!

[hfivo]

I would be remiss if I didn't add Lorraine Anderson.....

hfivo

[diskman]

Getting serious again about buying in TV.. was down to TV 3+ years ago and met with a sales rep... so-so experience (not a good 'connection') ... can anyone provide a a strong recomendation on who I should contact to 'complete' the deal!!! Cant wait to lunch at Crisper's.... looking to visit before August is out!! thanks :2excited:

we recommend Audrey Sullivan she spent much time with us knowing in advance that we were not ready yet, no pressure. She checks in with us from time to time by email. If you call her please say larry & Bev said Hi!

[ripwho]

I started this thread... fianl update ! I did contact Leonard Passano (who I had spoken to on a rec 4 years ago).. leonard was great - heard my desire to look resale and new, knew I was shopping MLS too... heard what i wanted (and needed)... bought new thru him in 2 days over on Beaulieu inAmelia! good guy!

[JeanneBeannie]

That is great news Ripwho!! :pepper2:

Congratulations on your new home!! :beer3:

[Lucko]

We have used Debra Park three times in TV and find her to be well informed and always on the job. I was raised in a real estate family and can honestly say the she must be the hardest working representative I have ever met. And, she throws the best 50's parties for her many clients.

[grandma-annie]

Nanette Tolleson, a Village realtor, is excellent. She sold us our home and went way out of her way to work with us. No pressure, but lots of gentle direction.... She understood our needs, likes, and concerns....

[Barefoot]

We have used Debra Park three times in TV and find her to be well informed and always on the job. I was raised in a real estate family and can honestly say the she must be the hardest working representative I have ever met. And, she throws the best 50's parties for her many clients.

Another vote for Debra Park. She is professional with excellent listening skills and she won't push you to buy!

[katezbox]

The team of Jackie Murphy and Bob Knorr - knowledgeable, dedicated, efficient and no pressure - both are villagers as is their assistant, Anne Hancock.

[Bosoxfan]

Chris Hallmark was amazing!! We did everything with him from 1500 miles away.He kept us up to date with pictures and phone calls all along the way.He went above and beyond!!!

[Larryandlinda]

Chris Hallmark was amazing!! We did everything with him from 1500 miles away.He kept us up to date with pictures and phone calls all along the way.He went above and beyond!!!
We used a MLS agent who helped us get a home in TV and one outside in between January and October this year. we're working on a third home and a commercial plot just outside and they're working diligently to earn our business. A second agent got us a ranch home in TV for my sister, only to have her bail out so we are renting that one.
Another couple from 'up north ' here in Maryland used them as well.
In our two resale purchases we were about to plunk down close to asking, but their suggestion was to come in much lower and the Premier came in for about 15% below.


now's the time to make your purchase, we just hope we can break the ties up here and get moving soon

we and the other couple are moving up our moving goals more and more with each visit

[JeanneBeannie]

Another vote for Debra Park. She is professional with excellent listening skills and she won't push you to buy!

:agree: Ditto, ditto and ditto Bare! Debra Parks is the absolute best realtor I have ever met. Extremely professional, very knowledgable about all aspects of TV, works very hard to find the home with what you are looking for in a home, and things you arent looking for. No wonder I bought so fast as Debra knew exactly what I wanted in a home. I highly recommend Debra :thumbup:, I assure you will not be disappointed.

JeanneBeanne

[Jeannie]

I went on the Lifestyle Tour in October with Rhod Souter. He was very knowledgeable. But out of curiosity, has anyone looked at the "Stone Crest" 55 and older Development right near "Spanish Springs"? It does not have as many clubs, but there is no $20,000.00 Bond and the HOA Dues are quite a bit more economical. Did anyone else look at other communities before they bought in TV?

[graciegirl]

We have friends in StoneCrest. They have A golf course and A restaurant. It is a development that I think is built out. The homes I saw were older and they didn't have the " deed restrictions" we have in The Villages.

I know our friends come to The Villages for restaurants and to play cards and shuffleboard.

It is like ONE village kind of, but I don't think that it is near as nice.

No comparison for me, anyway.

[Jeannie]

Gracie Girl, don't want to sound naive but what do you mean by "built out"? Thanks, Jeannie

[graciegirl]

Jeannie.

I am not sure of my facts on this, but it looked like they did not have any new building going on. That they may have used up the space they had..and were finished enlarging the development, which is what built out means.

But...I am not sure. I bet someone knows.

[tpop1]

We have friends in StoneCrest. .....

I know our friends come to The Villages for restaurants and to play cards and shuffleboard.

Gracie,

There was a thread on TOTV last week about limiting vistors that raised issues on local people using TV amenities.

Pertaining to those concerns, "How do these non-TV Residents play cards and shuffleboard here?"

I feel like I get badged every time I use the amenities here.

[chuckinca]

Jeannie.

I am not sure of my facts on this, but it looked like they did not have any new building going on. That they may have used up the space they had..and were finished enlarging the development, which is what built out means.

But...I am not sure. I bet someone knows.



I know - I know!

Stonecrest is about 60% built out 1800 units of 3200 (or there abouts). New homes going in at the north side.

.

[graciegirl]

Gracie,

There was a thread on TOTV last week about limiting vistors that raised issues on local people using TV amenities.

Pertaining to those concerns, "How do these non-TV Residents play cards and shuffleboard here?"

I feel like I get badged every time I use the amenities here.

Our male friend is in some kind of regional shuffleboard league. The answer is I don't know.

[golferling]

We had June Brine. HAd a great eye for detail. Friendly. Knowledgeable. Answered all questions, and the paperwork was all explained and organized.
We bought a villa, and JUNE KNEW VILLAS. Pat White, at the time, was her assistant.

[Jeannie]

Gracie, we visited Stone Creek in October when we went for our Lifestyle tour of TV. We took a look around at other developments. Stone Creek is building a new section called "North Valley". We are visiting again in June, 2010 just to see what has gone up, is being built, etc. before we make up our minds. I have until the end of 2010 when I am retiring. Thanks again for your input ~ all your threads seem to be so full of wisdom. If you hear of anything more with Stone Creek, please let me know. Jeannie

[Xavier]

I went on the Lifestyle Tour in October with Rhod Souter. He was very knowledgeable. But out of curiosity, has anyone looked at the "Stone Crest" 55 and older Development right near "Spanish Springs"? It does not have as many clubs, but there is no $20,000.00 Bond and the HOA Dues are quite a bit more economical. Did anyone else look at other communities before they bought in TV?

The Villages doesn't have HOA Dues. We have an Amenity Fee and it is $135 a month.

[BobKat1]

Does TV have a listing of all of their sales agents, similar to MLS real estate offices? Thanks for any information.

[jerseyboy1]

If you're looking for resales not listed by TV I would highly recommend Susan Nelson of Prestige Properties.

[graciegirl]

On the matter of sales reps employed by The Villages, I wanted our friends to work with our rep, Jim McLaughlin, but they did not assign him to them when they requested him.

I don't know if people can "get" certain sales reps or not.

[interested]

We used Laurie Briggs and she is GREAT!

[BobKat1]

On the matter of sales reps employed by The Villages, I wanted our friends to work with our rep, Jim McLaughlin, but they did not assign him to them when they requested him.

I don't know if people can "get" certain sales reps or not.

We were assigned a rep (Mo Cook) several years ago but have had no contact for a while. I was curious to know if one could select from a list of reps, or if assignment was still how TV does it.

[Whatever]

Bob Boyd, knows his inventory and extremely helpful. He will not hesitate to take you out to the sites as often as necessary and will make suggestions. No pressure.

[Avista]

I agree with dgammon6. Justin Wilson is a great realtor and was so very patient with us. It took us forever to select a home from preowns and new. Just stays in touch and even treats his clients to a movie at Mill Run once a year. He must rent the theater. We are all there with free popcorn etc. He has a lovely family he always brings to the theater outings.

[kit9240]

I have been to TV on 2 Life Style Previews and was assigned to Mo Cook. She pushed really hard on new construction and wasn't interested in showing resales that I had requested from the inventory available. Also, I never hear from her. I will be back again in May and would like to look at some VLS properties and will try to request a different agent. I've heard that Lyle Gant is an excellent source for MLS listings.

[BobKat1]

I have been to TV on 2 Life Style Previews and was assigned to Mo Cook. She pushed really hard on new construction and wasn't interested in showing resales that I had requested from the inventory available. Also, I never hear from her. I will be back again in May and would like to look at some VLS properties and will try to request a different agent. I've heard that Lyle Gant is an excellent source for MLS listings.

We were initially assigned Mo Cook also. At first her follow up etc. was very good and then dropped off considerably. This was at the height of the boom a couple of years ago, maybe the reps were unsually busy at that time.

Anyone know a former rep named Greg Hudek? We made a spur of the moment visit to TV about 6 years ago and he showed us around. Nice young man. I think I heard that he went into management in some capacity. If so, I can see why.

[pzjay]

As I said in previous post...have worked with Jim McLaughlin on 2 visits so far and think he's great! Not pushy, knowledgeable, patient and sincere...what more can you ask! He knows we are not purchasing until early 2011 but still keeps us updated frequently. We love TV!:wave:

[Kelsie52]

We were initially assigned Mo Cook also. At first her follow up etc. was very good and then dropped off considerably. This was at the height of the boom a couple of years ago, maybe the reps were unsually busy at that time.

Anyone know a former rep named Greg Hudek? We made a spur of the moment visit to TV about 6 years ago and he showed us around. Nice young man. I think I heard that he went into management in some capacity. If so, I can see why.

We have been on 2 visits over the last year and have Greg as our rep--we find him very helpful and never any pressure --We are going back again in June and hope to buy ---:cold::beer3:

[Maureen]

:coolsmiley:

Debra Parks has been wonderful!! We are still waiting to retire to T.V.; but when we visited to see T.V. for the first time, she was so attentive to our needs during our stay. We recommended her to my brother who bought a house, then bought another to rent. She made all the transactions go as smoothe as possible from Long Island to T.V.
They had a good experience. We will use Debra when the time comes to leave NY.

Good luck!

[jaspal]

Ron Delk!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I too am using Ron Delk. He listens & is very patient and knowledgeable. He is a joy to work with.

[kit9240]

Has anyone worked with Brenda Smith?

[Boudicca]

Julia Powell Fleming was FANTASTIC. We came on the Lifestyle "just to look" and left, owning a new home in Buttonwood. Julia never pressured us and answered every question we had. SUPAH gal. Sandra Randell

[jaspal]

I visited in February. Ron Delk was recommenced very highly by someone I sat next to in a restaurant. With her recommendation, I contacted Ron Delk.
I could not have been more pleased with his knowledge & personal caring that he showed my husband & I. He is exceptional to deal with.
We hope to come back in June & purchase a home in The Villages. We will only deal with Ron as an agent.
Soooooooo----I recommend Ron 800-346-4556--or locally 753-2270

[azoblue]

We were assigned to Julia when we made our first lifestyle visit in June of 2008. She spent considerable time with us in 2009 when we rented for 3 months. She is very knowledgeable and a wonderful "listener". Julia helped us find and secure our lot in late 2009. She was especially helpful in assisting us with the design of our new house in Pennecamp. We have already recommended Julia to others and will always be grateful to her for her wonderful professionalism and assistance.

[mulligan]

We also caught Julia in the luck of the draw. DURING BOTH LSV,s, she was a real pleasure to deal with.

[rockaway]

our pick is Mike Joy! He helped us in the purchase of 2 homes
as well as 1 for my wife's sister and 1 for our best friends.

That's 4 homes and not one problem. He always goes above and
beyond we would recommend him to anyone.

[Juliej]

Does anyone know how many sales people TV has on their staff?

[SisalPhil]

Quick Story ~ The night before we where going to take a 800 miles trip up north to visit family I discovered my car needed to have a serpentine belt replaced & other minor repairs. I contacted Julia Powell Fleming our real estate agent with The Villages Real Estate. She was at a Justin Timberlake Concert in Orlando. She contacted me and set up a repair for us in the morning so we could leave on our trip. She did a great job finding us our new home and has continued to assist us after the closing. She is competent, honest, reliable and we consider her a friend. If you are thinking of buying or selling a home in The Villages I would give her a call.

[graciegirl]

Jim McLaughlin was our rep both times, but we did the leg work. He is a nice, ethical man and a grown up villager.


He and Patti are great ambassadors for The Villages.

[BarryRX]

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[swimdawg]

I would highly recommend Crystal Adams and her husband, Glenn Adams. Crystal specializes is new-build homes and her husband specializes in pre-owns in TV. What a great team they are!

And to answer a previously asked question....yes, you certainly can request an agent you would like.

[plrbr1120]

We used Jason Kranz. Treats you like family !!!

[eweissenbach]

Most Villages real estate salespeople are good, as you can see by the above recommendations. I am a former realtor and I would higHly recommend Tony Trussler. Tony is low-key but very thorough and delight to deal with. If you want to explore MLS listings for pre-owned homes I would highly recommend Lyle Gant. Lyle is a TOTV poster and a great guy and has a terrific website. I would love to see one of these gentlemen rewarded for the many hours they have spent with, and for us, with ,as yet, no results. (Through no fault. Of theirs)

[travelguy]

Our realtor was Kathy Actis. I would highly recommend her. She did everything that she could to make sure that we got the house that we wanted in 2008. And I still get a birthday card from her every year.

[Barefoot]

:coolsmiley:
We are still waiting to retire to T.V.; but when we visited to see T.V. for the first time, she was so attentive to our needs during our stay. We recommended her to my brother who bought a house, then bought another to rent. She made all the transactions go as smooth as possible from Long Island to T.V. They had a good experience. We will use Debra when the time comes to leave NY.

We have used Debra Parks for both selling and purchasing. As a former realtor, I can vouch for the fact that she is a true professional.

[Pturner]

Does anyone know how many sales people TV has on their staff?


About 250. They are not technically on staff. They are independent contractors.

[Radioman41]

Nanette Tolleson was our sales representative. No pressure whatsoever. She spent considerable time with us on several trips to TV. She always gave us thoughtful advise.

[Author Cindy]

Chris Hallmark was phenomenal! He made all of our dreams come true. We gave him a laundry list of things we were looking for and he found the ideal spot for us. He's a no pressure rep and listens to ALL of your needs and believe me we challenged him. Thank you, thank you, thank you Chris!

[villagetinker]

Priscilla Hart was our sales rep, really great!!

[rosygail]

Sara Godleski found us exactly what we wanted....before we even knew what we wanted!

[ssmith]

.....this thread originated in 2009 so some of the reps may not be the same.

Our Rep Jack Skelly ( the best) no longer takes new clients. We have had him several years and he was the only one who would customize your home back in the hey days of Hadley, Duvall when they mostly sold ready built homes. Of course now no longer customized available.

[Barboza]

Try Cherry St Clare, I would recommend her every time! She could not do enough to ensure our satisfaction & a few months later my brother used her & Charlotte to sell & buy another home close by us. His home was sold in less than a week & he had to move out very quickly. Cherry's husband even helped him move. 2 weeks from putting his home in Bellaire on the market to being in new home, can't do better than that.
We also had great after sales service from her.

[Barboza]

Surely they can't use Villages Sports facilities or rec centres! Ok to play cards at friends homes of course.

[2BNTV]

I think the best VLS sales rep, is the one you feel you have chemistry with, and can ask any questions that come to your mind, without hesitation, or fear, that you are bothering them, too much!!

You also need a MLS sales rep and I recommend Linda Sears who works with John Mello. Phone number 352.205.0713.

I know they are patient because they had to deal with me, and my million questions. Just ask, they will tell you. :smiley:

They guided me thru the process, and are wonderful. I was a handfull. :D

Never forget, they work for you!!!!!

[skyguy79]

Matt Clark was our rep and would use him again if the need ever arises. He did a superb job in guiding our absentee buying process. He sent pictures, worked through an express mail process and coordinated viewings with a third party friend of ours. He's also one who definitely doesn't forget his clients. After sales he has given us gifts of thanks and he has even held thank you parties at rec centers for his clients. Apparently he's been so successful that he has even obtained an assistant to help handle the load. I think anyone that has Matt as a rep is a lucky client!

Check out Matt's website on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thevillagesmc

[vlm790]

Julia Powell Fleming

[beachx4me]

Crystal Snook, a very sweet young lady with the patience of Job. Must have shown us 50 houses before we found the right one. In fact, we still keep in touch on a personal basis. We would use her again in a heartbeat, and we recommend her all the time.

[JEM030747]

Laurie Briggs is the best!...knowledgeable, experienced, professional, responsive, thorough...352-217-9066!

[rn1tv]

We love Ira Miller with Grizzard Reality. Used to work for the Villages so is very familiar with the properties. Made several suggestions when we built our home that were wonderful and changes we would not have thought of. He is not pushy for a sale but looks out for what is in the best interest of the client. Should we ever sell to downsize, we will definitely call Ira!

[Bruiser1]

We had June Brine. HAd a great eye for detail. Friendly. Knowledgeable. Answered all questions, and the paperwork was all explained and organized.
We bought a villa, and JUNE KNEW VILLAS. Pat White, at the time, was her assistant.


June Brine

Simply the Best
For any type of Home and any price range,
You can't do better than June!:bowdown: