Properties of the Villages - failure to market?

[mcwood4d]

There is a home in our neighborhood that has had a Properties of the Villages for sale sign on it for 4 weeks now. Being curious we looked for it on line when it was "listed" (when the sign went up). This seems to me to be a failure to properly market the property and I'm curious how common this is. I'm certain that my $20,000 + commission should afford *SOME* marketing within the first month. Pretty sure I'll never list with these guys if we decide to sell...JMHO

[Mrprez]

There is a home in our neighborhood that has had a Properties of the Villages for sale sign on it for 4 weeks now. Being curious we looked for it on line when it was "listed" (when the sign went up). This seems to me to be a failure to properly market the property and I'm curious how common this is. I'm certain that my $20,000 + commission should afford *SOME* marketing within the first month. Pretty sure I'll never list with these guys if we decide to sell...JMHO

I see four properties in Dunedin listed with TV. They are all pending. What’s the address?

[gatorbill1]

You need to look on The Villages site only - they cannot list on MLS

[dewilson58]

TV is pretty much self-marketing. :shocked:

[Mrprez]

You need to look on The Villages site only - they cannot list on MLS

Was that directed to me? He said it was listed with TV, so why would I look in the MLS? I said there are four houses listed with TV, not MLS.

[Garywt]

Was that directed to me? He said it was listed with TV, so why would I look in the MLS? I said there are four houses listed with TV, not MLS.

I would guess the OP.

It might of gone under contract the first day of the listing thus nothing else is needed. From what I hear people are asking sales reps to grab property ad soon as they are available.

[Love2Swim]

It may depend on how good your Villages salesperson is. I'm sure some are better at marketing than others.

[Babubhat]

Often seen signs on sold houses. Too lazy to flip sign to pending

[MrFlorida]

Sometimes they keep the sign up until the closing, just in case it falls through.

[Stu from NYC]

Sometimes they keep the sign up until the closing, just in case it falls through.

Keeps their name out there if nothing else.

[justjim]

OP, you might consider placing a phone call to Property of The Villages and ask the current status. Just a thought.

[Stu from NYC]

Thinking about this and since all properties listed by the villages are MLS to their internal salespeople wondering how important outside marketing really is?

If the asking price is reasonable to the market it should sell quickly these days.

[valuemkt]

Even if you list your property with The Villages, there is nothing to prevent you from notifying Zillow (which will spread throughout other sites) that your property is for sale and to contact The Villages for further infohhhhhhhhhhhhhh

[asianthree]

Thinking about this and since all properties listed by the villages are MLS to their internal salespeople wondering how important outside marketing really is?

If the asking price is reasonable to the market it should sell quickly these days.

A home 4 doors down listed with sign MLS went up for sale on A Monday. We signed our paperwork next day. Our sign didn’t go on the house for 3 days, because we wanted to speak to our long term tenant in person.

Homes are exactly the same, lot included, except color of outside, up grades the same, bond not paid. Our home $8,000 more than MLS. Day after the sign went up on our home sold little more than asking price.

Day before our closing we stopped at our home to get gate cards, and ID. Other home was having it 7th open house so we stopped in. Same wear, same everything. At 5 weeks dropped price $5,000. Still listed going on 8 weeks plus.

That’s our comparison with MLS and TV. This is our second home sold, same story for both

[Cobh521]

Even if you list your property with The Villages, there is nothing to prevent you from notifying Zillow (which will spread throughout other sites) that your property is for sale and to contact The Villages for further infohhhhhhhhhhhhhh

You may list your property for sale by owner on Zillow but it is wrong to list it for sale by owner and then have them call a Village representative. I guess thats why The Villages does not believe in a code of ethics.

[Babubhat]

Failure to market? Got to prove in court. Not happening

[McLovin75]

Realtor tactic to keep themselves as a listed agent until the very last moment before they are required to show it closed. Inexpensive marketing.

[dewilson58]

I guess thats why The Villages does not believe in a code of ethics.

:1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

I'm seeing 4 properties in the Village of Dunedin for sale. All four are "pending." Not seeing the problem here at all.

[thevillages2013]

There is a home in our neighborhood that has had a Properties of the Villages for sale sign on it for 4 weeks now. Being curious we looked for it on line when it was "listed" (when the sign went up). This seems to me to be a failure to properly market the property and I'm curious how common this is. I'm certain that my $20,000 + commission should afford *SOME* marketing within the first month. Pretty sure I'll never list with these guys if we decide to sell...JMHO

Ok so sometimes it takes a week or so for the property to show up on the Properties of the Villages website. You stated you checked “when the sign went up”. Have you checked in the last three weeks? Those for sale signs have the agent’s name on both sides but pending on one side. Have you looked at that sign to see if it has been flipped to pending? Have there been any open houses in the four weeks? Any showings? Is there a lockbox on the garage door handle?

[lisahathy]

A home 4 doors down listed with sign MLS went up for sale on A Monday. We signed our paperwork next day. Our sign didn’t go on the house for 3 days, because we wanted to speak to our long term tenant in person.

Homes are exactly the same, lot included, except color of outside, up grades the same, bond not paid. Our home $8,000 more than MLS. Day after the sign went up on our home sold little more than asking price.

Day before our closing we stopped at our home to get gate cards, and ID. Other home was having it 7th open house so we stopped in. Same wear, same everything. At 5 weeks dropped price $5,000. Still listed going on 8 weeks plus.

That’s our comparison with MLS and TV. This is our second home sold, same story for both

Are you saying that listing your home with The Villages is better than listing with an MLS agent? I’m going to be selling my patio villa in Dunedin soon and haven’t decided which route to go.

[asianthree]

Are you saying that listing your home with The Villages is better than listing with an MLS agent? I’m going to be selling my patio villa in Dunedin soon and haven’t decided which route to go.

Just stating experience with TV sales, rep, that we have used since 2013, This is our second home sold within 3 days. One was before the crazy buying frenzy. I have compared like listings between TV and MLS since 07, and noticed preowned sold in less time with TV. MLS did offer us a lower %, but if house sits on the market for more than a month it’s not worth my time.

Best to compare on your own and make the decision that’s right for you. When we sell our current home, it will be with Our TV rep.

[asianthree]

You may list your property for sale by owner on Zillow but it is wrong to list it for sale by owner and then have them call a Village representative. I guess thats why The Villages does not believe in a code of ethics.

What code of ethics did the TV rep break, if the Owners, went to Zillow on their own, then owner had them call their rep? Little confused on your post that TV rep would be unethical.

Is there a secret code of ethics when the owner does something extra with a listing? What would the MLS agent do differently? Your explanation could sway my thought process along with many other on this site

[Nell57]

This was a good discussion

[GPFan47]

Are you saying that listing your home with The Villages is better than listing with an MLS agent? I’m going to be selling my patio villa in Dunedin soon and haven’t decided which route to go.

I had a good experience selling my last home through Properties of The Villages. Our sales rep was certainly on the ball. He arranged an excellent listing with great photographs and a walk-through video. He kept us well informed, had a number of open houses, and provided feedback of any showings that we had. The home sold in five weeks for asking price.

Properties of The Villages charges 5% commission for sales.

[sdeikenberry]

It's my opinion TV realtors keep a few homes around that are real fixer-uppers to show folks who want to move where the commissions are not as high. When we were looking we wanted to stay north. TV realtor showed us real dumps in the north end, and insisted on showing us nice houses further south. This was seven years ago. The dumps she showed us smelled bad, had clothing laying around, hadn't been staged or cleaned, and had major issues for repairs. It was obvious they'd been on the market for some long time. She was trying to steer us to the newer homes. We ditched her, went out on our own and found a wonderful home near Spanish Springs...exactly what we were looking for.

[mcwood4d]

I see four properties in Dunedin listed with TV. They are all pending. What’s the address?

The house is on Pineywoods path. It has now been 4 weeks. No open house. No pending sign. I walk past the house most every day. I don't want to buy the house... simply a curiosity (observation) as to why Properties of TV would ask full commission and not do all the work to fully market the home to the public. Again, I may need to give some serious thought to listing if they aren't going to do the work.

[Bridget Staunton]

Take it off & go with Cathy Abruzzio she will sell it fast and she has a great team

[JeanC]

The house is on Pineywoods path. It has now been 4 weeks. No open house. No pending sign. I walk past the house most every day. I don't want to buy the house... simply a curiosity (observation) as to why Properties of TV would ask full commission and not do all the work to fully market the home to the public. Again, I may need to give some serious thought to listing if they aren't going to do the work.

It might be that the owner isn’t ready for it to officially hit the market. Just using the sign for cold feels until it does hit the market. This hime isn’t listed on the villages listings as pending or available.

I would recommend calling the agent and getting more info before making assumptions.

[asianthree]

The house is on Pineywoods path. It has now been 4 weeks. No open house. No pending sign. I walk past the house most every day. I don't want to buy the house... simply a curiosity (observation) as to why Properties of TV would ask full commission and not do all the work to fully market the home to the public. Again, I may need to give some serious thought to listing if they aren't going to do the work.

I can’t find a home for sale on Piney Woods Path, we are looking for a home in that area? Care to share the address? Even looked on Zillow, I must be missing something.

When we put our home up for sale we asked for no Open House, and our pending sign was never flipped, just remove at close, which was 17 days later.

[golfing eagles]

Is it possible there is something major wrong with this property, needs major repairs inside, or the owner is just unrealistic in the asking price and won't budge???? It looks like most properties in TV sell within a week.

[Bay Kid]

There is a home in our neighborhood that has had a Properties of the Villages for sale sign on it for 4 weeks now. Being curious we looked for it on line when it was "listed" (when the sign went up). This seems to me to be a failure to properly market the property and I'm curious how common this is. I'm certain that my $20,000 + commission should afford *SOME* marketing within the first month. Pretty sure I'll never list with these guys if we decide to sell...JMHO

You should give them a call to give them a chance to answer your question before complaining.
Sorry about complaining.

[Mrprez]

The house is on Pineywoods path. It has now been 4 weeks. No open house. No pending sign. I walk past the house most every day. I don't want to buy the house... simply a curiosity (observation) as to why Properties of TV would ask full commission and not do all the work to fully market the home to the public. Again, I may need to give some serious thought to listing if they aren't going to do the work.

Thanks, as someone posted, it isn’t listed in TV app. There is a house for sale on our street that isn’t listed either. Weird.

[Mrprez]

What code of ethics did the TV rep break, if the Owners, went to Zillow on their own, then owner had them call their rep? Little confused on your post that TV rep would be unethical.

Is there a secret code of ethics when the owner does something extra with a listing? What would the MLS agent do differently? Your explanation could sway my thought process along with many other on this site

Sour grapes from a Villages hater with no evidence to backup their claim. If I hated it here, I would be gone already.

[Speedie]

Often seen signs on sold houses. Too lazy to flip sign to pending

Old trick - Leaving up the sign draws in drive by potential buyers to the agent.

[asianthree]

Old trick - Leaving up the sign draws in drive by potential buyers to the agent.

Or backup bids. Our friends house sold by MLS rep, 11 days later buyers remorse, pulled out from the deal.

Our TV rep prequalified, and had the money in account within an hour. However there were 2 couples that had their name on list in case deal went south.

[OhioBuckeye]

We’ll maybe these are the first ones the realtors show, so they don’t have to market or advertise!

[Bradley60]

You might want to check your listing contract with the Villages before you do that

[mcwood4d]

I can’t find a home for sale on Piney Woods Path, we are looking for a home in that area? Care to share the address? Even looked on Zillow, I must be missing something.

When we put our home up for sale we asked for no Open House, and our pending sign was never flipped, just remove at close, which was 17 days later.

The house is at 1211 Pineywoods Path. Jasmine; 3 Br, 2Ba, 2 car garage (no cart garage)

[Bradley60]

Anne. Code of ethics. Not for the villages salespeople.

[Bradley60]

Because they are not realtors,, only sale people

[mcwood4d]

Sour grapes from a Villages hater with no evidence to backup their claim. If I hated it here, I would be gone already.

Don't be a tool, fool. I love it here, doesn't mean we shouldn't ask questions - ffs

[Bradley60]

The villages doesn’t have a MLS. Only their web

[Mrprez]

Because they are not realtors,, only sale people

Wrong. They are licensed real estate agents. Realtor is a trade designation. It has no bearing on anything.

[Mhoey]

I am looking to buy a 3 beds 2 baths house preferably between Lake Sumter and Spanish Spring.
Let me know if anyone is selling or planning to sell.

[banjobob]

Or the flip side owner may have wanted an astronomical price , why spend money foolishly to sell it.

[Marathon Man]

Don't be a tool, fool. I love it here, doesn't mean we shouldn't ask questions - ffs

But, why not ask your questions to those that know the answer? Give POTV a call.

[Rite2jamie]

There is a home in our neighborhood that has had a Properties of the Villages for sale sign on it for 4 weeks now. Being curious we looked for it on line when it was "listed" (when the sign went up). This seems to me to be a failure to properly market the property and I'm curious how common this is. I'm certain that my $20,000 + commission should afford *SOME* marketing within the first month. Pretty sure I'll never list with these guys if we decide to sell...JMHO

We sold about a year ago and choose an outside agent. We had friends that listed with TV and their house sat on the market for 3 months. Finally the agent told them that TV offered bonuses on selling new inventory. That’s a problem!

[eclairela]

Sell your home by yourself.

[govinsider]

Sell your home by yourself.

Exactly….boggles my mind why more people don’t consider this (extremely easy) option. Paying $20,000 plus for “someone” to shuffle the paperwork is a nice savings.

[Pessemist]

Houses, right now, are selling within days of being listed. The FOR SALE remains until closing because it brings inquiries to the broker who can 'capture' them as a customer and redirect them to other properties.

We bought our home in April of 2021'. It has gone up 30% in value since then due to people just wanting to retire now. A buyer has to be preemptive to get anything. It will be a year or two at least before the days of just driving around and picking out a house on the block are back.

[damille]

In the not too distant past. before the RE market went crazy, the Villages sales people were more interested in selling new homes rather than previously owned homes. So people who were selling their homes didn't get much attention as the sales people's efforts were directed elsewhere. Maybe it's still that way ???

[asianthree]

In the not too distant past. before the RE market went crazy, the Villages sales people were more interested in selling new homes rather than previously owned homes. So people who were selling their homes didn't get much attention as the sales people's efforts were directed elsewhere. Maybe it's still that way ???

Both of our homes sold in 3 days by properties of TV. A sale is a sale, who would not try to sell any house if there was a potential buyer

[Stu from NYC]

In the not too distant past. before the RE market went crazy, the Villages sales people were more interested in selling new homes rather than previously owned homes. So people who were selling their homes didn't get much attention as the sales people's efforts were directed elsewhere. Maybe it's still that way ???

Two years ago when we moved here our salesman was very much focused on selling us a resale.

For awhile we considered buying a larger house and that sales rep also gave us good attention.

[asianthree]

Address OP listed for this home is not on site at the present time. Could be many reasons, repair needs to be done, owner has put it on hold……

So OP concerns about how long on the market is a mystery. Not a home we are interested in so didn’t bother our agent to check it out.

Home we are looking at tomorrow has been up for sale for 3 months, at inspection roof had issues, buyer backed out. New roof installed, so here’s hoping

[CoachKandSportsguy]

property in question is under contract through zillow? does selling through Zillow like selling with TV, no MLS reciprocity?

1254 Piney Woods Path, The Villages, FL 32163 | MLS #G5050412 | Zillow (https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/1254-Piney-Woods-Path-The-Villages-FL-32163/123396997_zpid/)

just curious, or maybe i am an idiot not able to follow the thread . . .

[thevillages2013]

property in question is under contract through zillow? does selling through Zillow like selling with TV, no MLS reciprocity?

1254 Piney Woods Path, The Villages, FL 32163 | MLS #G5050412 | Zillow (https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/1254-Piney-Woods-Path-The-Villages-FL-32163/123396997_zpid/)

just curious, or maybe i am an idiot not able to follow the thread . . .
1211 not 1254

[Hifred]

I follow homes that are for sale on the villages website. What I have found is that when homes go on the market there is a time lag between the listing date and when they put them on line. From looking what I have found is first the sign goes in the window and the agents bring people from other agents in their office. So if you have been looking and are with a Villages agent they will show you homes that may not yet be on the website. In our neighborhood many homeowners get offers within a week of the sign going in their window before the property ever goes on The Villages website.

[CFrance]

Both of our homes sold in 3 days by properties of TV. A sale is a sale, who would not try to sell any house if there was a potential buyer
I'm curious to know when those homes sold.


We bought a designer in Tamarind Grove in late 2011. We had asked the agent to also show us resales, but he showed us a couple he/we knew we wouldn't like. We ended up with new.

Right after they opened Fenney, we decided to downsize because of a new purchase overseas making us snowbirds. We listed with the TV agent we had used to buy. I was leery because of his reluctance to show us resales initially, but he gave us a good sales pitch on resales.
We signed the listing. The house never hit the market and was sold in less than 24 hours for mucho over the asking price. More than one offer over asking.

I think we were in the right place at the right time. Fenney was brand new, with no bridges or town square, so the agents were pushing resales, and people wanted to be in the thick of things.. I believe that has changed now.
So perhaps it makes a difference where you are and when you want to sell. Everyone's situation is different, and anecdotal doesn't count for much IMO.

[JMintzer]

In the not too distant past. before the RE market went crazy, the Villages sales people were more interested in selling new homes rather than previously owned homes. So people who were selling their homes didn't get much attention as the sales people's efforts were directed elsewhere. Maybe it's still that way ???

2+ years ago, when we first visited, we met with a realtor who showed us both re-sales N of 44 and new construction S of 44...

When we returned, a year later, we began looking in earnest. On one of our outings, she took us down to several of the southern villages so we could see all of the models, and when we told he we wanted to concentrate on S of 466A and N of 44, the southern villages were never mentioned again...

[Bonanza]

Ok so sometimes it takes a week or so for the property to show up on the Properties of the Villages website. You stated you checked “when the sign went up”. Have you checked in the last three weeks? Those for sale signs have the agent’s name on both sides but pending on one side. Have you looked at that sign to see if it has been flipped to pending? Have there been any open houses in the four weeks? Any showings? Is there a lockbox on the garage door handle?

It is nothing short of outrageous if it can take a week for a Villages listed property to show up on their website!

A new listing shows up on Realtor.com in 15 minutes when you list a property with a Realtor on the MLS.

[Bonanza]

What code of ethics did the TV rep break, if the Owners, went to Zillow on their own, then owner had them call their rep? Little confused on your post that TV rep would be unethical.

Is there a secret code of ethics when the owner does something extra with a listing? What would the MLS agent do differently? Your explanation could sway my thought process along with many other on this site

If The Villages has a code of ethics I don't know anyone who knows what it is.
Has anyone ever seen their code, heard about it, or read it?

Only Realtors have a registered Code of Ethics which is mandated by the fact that they are Realtors, belong to a local association of Realtors, and are members of the National Association of Realtors. Realtors are the ONLY sales agents who can belong to the MLS and use their services.

The Villages agents do not abide by this Code and cannot because they do not belong to an association of Realtors and they cannot belong to the NAR nor can they use the services of the MLS.

[Bonanza]

I had a good experience selling my last home through Properties of The Villages. Our sales rep was certainly on the ball. He arranged an excellent listing with great photographs and a walk-through video. He kept us well informed, had a number of open houses, and provided feedback of any showings that we had. The home sold in five weeks for asking price.

Properties of The Villages charges 5% commission for sales.

Just as a sidebar . . . There is no set or standard commission by any sales agent or Realtor.

It is against the law and against the Sherman Anti-Trust Act.

[Bonanza]

Take it off & go with Cathy Abruzzio she will sell it fast and she has a great team

And we had a horrible, terrible experience with her!
You were lucky -- very lucky.

[Bonanza]

What code of ethics did the TV rep break, if the Owners, went to Zillow on their own, then owner had them call their rep? Little confused on your post that TV rep would be unethical.

Is there a secret code of ethics when the owner does something extra with a listing? What would the MLS agent do differently? Your explanation could sway my thought process along with many other on this site

If the agent is a Realtor their Code of Ethics is available for anyone (the public) to read and it is strict and goes into great detail. You can find it if you go to the site of the National Association of Realtors and click on their Code of Ethics.

FSBO listings can appear on Zillow as do listings by others.

Obviously, homeowners (FSBOs) do not have a code of ethics by which they must abide; there is no such thing, unfortunately.

To my knowledge, the agents of the Villages have no such thing as a listed code of ethics.

[Bonanza]

Wrong. They are licensed real estate agents. Realtor is a trade designation. It has no bearing on anything.

The word "Realtor" does have bearing on many things.
The word is a registered trademark of the National Association of Realtors.
It is always capitalized.
Only members of the NAR can use the word Realtor.

A number of my other comments on this thread have given more details as to the use of the word.

BTW -- I am not a Realtor.

[asianthree]

I'm curious to know when those homes sold.


We bought a designer in Tamarind Grove in late 2011. We had asked the agent to also show us resales, but he showed us a couple he/we knew we wouldn't like. We ended up with new.

Right after they opened Fenney, we decided to downsize because of a new purchase overseas making us snowbirds. We listed with the TV agent we had used to buy. I was leery because of his reluctance to show us resales initially, but he gave us a good sales pitch on resales.
We signed the listing. The house never hit the market and was sold in less than 24 hours for mucho over the asking price. More than one offer over asking.

I think we were in the right place at the right time. Fenney was brand new, with no bridges or town square, so the agents were pushing resales, and people wanted to be in the thick of things.. I believe that has changed now.
So perhaps it makes a difference where you are and when you want to sell. Everyone's situation is different, and anecdotal doesn't count for much IMO.

Sold November and December, 2016, 2020, 2021.

Our agent shows us houses in our general guidelines. The one he thought we would love we didn’t, the one he was positive it was a NO, we bought. Guessing our relationship is little different. Never feel we are wasting each other’s time, or that either of us are mind readers

[asianthree]

If The Villages has a code of ethics I don't know anyone who knows what it is.
Has anyone ever seen their code, heard about it, or read it?

Only Realtors have a registered Code of Ethics which is mandated by the fact that they are Realtors, belong to a local association of Realtors, and are members of the National Association of Realtors. Realtors are the ONLY sales agents who can belong to the MLS and use their services.

The Villages agents do not abide by this Code and cannot because they do not belong to an association of Realtors and they cannot belong to the NAR nor can they use the services of the MLS.

If you are going to quote my post at least answer the question. What code of anyone ethics did Agent break, if the OWNER, posted on Zillow, while listed with TV or MLS?

Looks like you are extremely unhappy with Property of the Villages. I wasn’t happy with a MLS trying to frighten us from buying new home south, because as she put it “The Prison lights and loud speakers will keep you up at night, plus the worry of an escape, will always be on your mind. Your foundation and windows will have cracks because of the blasting.” Don’t buy there”.

Asked her since she couldn’t sell new, if a resale came up in the south, would she list it. Big smile “Yes I would list it” Code of ethics, or just a person trying to make money, no matter what.

We still have her and partners card in our file of…… Don’t use these agents. My file has both MLS, and TV. If I don’t like them, I don’t care who they work for.

Personally don’t care who the agent works for if it’s the house I want to buy.

[Mrprez]

The word "Realtor" does have bearing on many things.
The word is a registered trademark of the National Association of Realtors.
It is always capitalized.
Only members of the NAR can use the word Realtor.

A number of my other comments on this thread have given more details as to the use of the word.

BTW -- I am not a Realtor.

Yep. And to become a Realtor, you have to write a check. It is a trade designation. It is not required to be able to sell real estate.

[JMintzer]

If The Villages has a code of ethics I don't know anyone who knows what it is.
Has anyone ever seen their code, heard about it, or read it? .

I've seen it. It reads:

"On my honor I will do my best to do my duty to God and my country and to obey the Scout Law; to help other people at all times; to keep myself physically strong, mentally awake, and morally straight.'

Oh, wait... That's the Boy Scouts... I always get them confused...

[Cobh521]

What code of ethics did the TV rep break, if the Owners, went to Zillow on their own, then owner had them call their rep? Little confused on your post that TV rep would be unethical.

Is there a secret code of ethics when the owner does something extra with a listing? What would the MLS agent do differently? Your explanation could sway my thought process along with many other on this site

If Zillow has it listed for sale by owner but the house is actually being presented by an agent, I believe that is wrong. As a buyer, seeing a for sale by owner, I would expect to work directly with the owner not an agent. I have seen this on numerous Village listings. They do not belong to the MLS or pay for the MLS but they want to market like they are on MLS

[Mrprez]

If Zillow has it listed for sale by owner but the house is actually being presented by an agent, I believe that is wrong. As a buyer, seeing a for sale by owner, I would expect to work directly with the owner not an agent. I have seen this on numerous Village listings. They do not belong to the MLS or pay for the MLS but they want to market like they are on MLS

Please show us an example of a TV agent trying to back door a house onto the MLS.

[rustyp]

Take it off & go with Cathy Abruzzio she will sell it fast and she has a great team

And we had a horrible, terrible experience with her!
You were lucky -- very lucky.



Can you elaborate please ?

[dewilson58]

If Zillow has it listed for sale by owner but the house is actually being presented by an agent, I believe that is wrong. As a buyer, seeing a for sale by owner, I would expect to work directly with the owner not an agent. I have seen this on numerous Village listings. They do not belong to the MLS or pay for the MLS but they want to market like they are on MLS

You are EXTREMELY confused.

TV does not post on Zillow.
If a Villages listing is on Zillow, the home owner place it there.

AND Zillow is not MLS.
Why are you talking about MLS and Zillow and TV Listing in the same breath.


Even, Even, Even if The Villages agent listed on Zillow and if it was presented as FSBO, all you have to do is walk away. Simple.