Need Realtor Recommendations

[Kathybelcher]

Hello, I’m considering purchasing a house
in the Villages and will be coming for a visit in September. I would really appreciate any recommendations for a Realtor to help us in the search for our new home. Thanks!!

[laceylady]

The Villages has “sales agents” not realtors. I would like to recommend Ron Kerr and his partner Tom. They sold one house for us in 2 days and got a significant amount over asking. In addition we purchased 2 new house from them. They know their stuff- have been selling real estate in the Villages for many years. I cannot find their phone number. If you would like to work with them or interview them, please call the Villages Sales department and ask for Ron. Tell them Susan Dickson recommended them. You will be extremely pleased.

[retiredguy123]

I would recommend Chris Hallmark, who is an experienced Villages sales agent and a licensed real estate agent. None of the Villages agents are Realtors because The Villages is not a member of the National Association of Realtors (NAR). If you really want a Realtor, you will need to find an MLS agent who will not be able to sell you a new house or any houses listed by The Villages. Good luck.

[splashes]

The best and only agent I would use and have recommended is Beth Pope 352-552-1511

[villagetinker]

Basically you will need 2 agents, one from the Villages for NEW homes, and one from MLS (or equal) for RESALE houses, and yes this can be confusing.

[JMintzer]

Basically you will need 2 agents, one from the Villages for NEW homes, and one from MLS (or equal) for RESALE houses, and yes this can be confusing.

Villages agents can also sell RESALES -IF- they are listed on THE Villages site (VLS). We did exactly that...

Colleen Wotring
352-267-2064

She showed us both new and resale homes...

[Ducatigator]

Hi Kathy. How exciting. You will love it here. We did over 2 years of research coming to the Villages to find our home. The new development is amazing and will be right by Eastport. Lot's of choices! Lot's, home series, homes within that series, etc... the process may be confusing at first, but finding your lot and then "winning" it are two different things. Anyway, we used Ben Bartlett of the Villages. Super human being! You will love him and his approach. Patients he listens and he educates you. He is one of the top sales agents for the Villages. You will be treated extremely well. His number is 352-461-8155. If you have any other questions or want to discuss life here, send me a private DM.

Good luck! Have fun and enjoy
Thanks
Serge

[DisneyHawksMom]

I would suggest Patrick ONeal
352-461-4579

Good luck on your search and hope you enjoy your visit!

[Topspinmo]

Hello, I’m considering purchasing a house
in the Villages and will be coming for a visit in September. I would really appreciate any recommendations for a Realtor to help us in the search for our new home. Thanks!!

Why? The represent sellers. I just look at homes for sale.

[BostonTom]

Hello, I’m considering purchasing a house
in the Villages and will be coming for a visit in September. I would really appreciate any recommendations for a Realtor to help us in the search for our new home. Thanks!!
With the new rules regarding MLS I would NEVER contact MLS agent they will tell you they will be your " buyers agent" want you to sign contract charging YOU 2.5 percent of selling price. If you look at MLS listed houses go online and deal directly with the listing agent. Buyer's agent will soon be thing of the past. MLS agent will be telling you that you need them. NO they need you to pay them 2.5 percent all MLS agents work for themselves no sale no commission. Everything you need to know is easily found online. With your post you will have many so called buyers agent trying to convince you that you need them. There's a reason they lost the lawsuit.

[wsachs]

Hello, I’m considering purchasing a house
in the Villages and will be coming for a visit in September. I would really appreciate any recommendations for a Realtor to help us in the search for our new home. Thanks!!

Chris Day: Your happiness is my #1 objective (https://chrisdayhomes.com)
Chris Day, former top Village real estate salesman.

[JGiles336]

Villages agents can also sell RESALES -IF- they are listed on THE Villages site (VLS). We did exactly that...

Colleen Wotring
352-267-2064

She showed us both new and resale homes...
Colleen W was our Village sales agent. She is an amazing person, professional, patient, no pressure. We met with her on our first visit to the Villages. Bought our New home on our 3rd visit. (10 years later). She had GREAT follow up, with no pressure to buy. We HIGHLY RECOMMEND Colleen.

[donfey]

I recommend my Villages agent,
Michael Veri
licensed Real estate Professional
352-286-1524
Michael.Veri@The Villages.com

Worked with us for 3 years before we finally bought and became full-timers.
Also great followup service.

[Kelevision]

The best and only agent I would use and have recommended is Beth Pope 352-552-1511

Beth Pope the queen of overpricing houses.

[Kelevision]

If you’re looking for a brand new home, you can only use a Villages Agents which still have to go through the same exact schooling and testing that realtors do, they just don’t pay extra $$ to join NAR and they’re technically called real estate agents. No biggie. If you’re looking at pre-owned I’d recommend using both a villages agent and a MLS agent as they have different homes and usually work together. I used Brian Etheridge as my villages agent and he’s great. There are tons of them and they’ve been doing this a long time. Good luck. I’m sure you’ll find the perfect home.

[dmaycott]

Hello, I’m considering purchasing a house
in the Villages and will be coming for a visit in September. I would really appreciate any recommendations for a Realtor to help us in the search for our new home. Thanks!!

I Live, Play and Sell in The Villages FL. I'd be happy to serve.

[brianherlihy]

just use mls not the villages will rip you off riped me off bad

[roshud]

Jim Francis is both vls and mls. He was great and so many Village workers at sales office said he was their favorite.

[Marathon Man]

just use mls not the villages will rip you off riped me off bad

"work in the villages is not good. we are going to sell and get out and go home not a happy place"

So, did you leave yet?

[JamesGevecker]

Hello, I’m considering purchasing a house
in the Villages and will be coming for a visit in September. I would really appreciate any recommendations for a Realtor to help us in the search for our new home. Thanks!!Jim WOELKERS is a veteran Real Estate agent that has sold 5 houses to me and my friends. He is especially knowledgeable of houses in all the new Villages south of Highway 44. He also knows many reliable contractors to update your house or add a pool.

[thevillagejr]

I am a broker in PA and we used Kerri below is her contact info and bio. Good luck on your journey! Kerri is with the VLS and can sell resale thru VLS.
Kerri

McCracken
352-223-7356
Kerri.McCracken@TheVillages.com
Kerri grew up in South Florida and from a very young age had a passion to help people. In 2004, she moved to Central Florida and graduated from the University of Central Florida with a bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education and a master’s degree in Curriculum and Instruction. She was given the opportunity to teach at The Villages Charter School as a high school teacher and instantly fell in love with the community and its core values. Kerri’s love for helping others has always been her number one priority. Kerri is very involved in the community and is amazed by all the growth and opportunities that the area has to offer.

Kerri and her husband, Shane, have five children, three boys and two girls. Having a blended tribe means that Kerri and Shane are the kiddos’ biggest cheerleaders at baseball tournaments, basketball games and swim meets. During their downtime, they enjoy cooking as a family, playing games, and spending quality time together. Going to the gym, reading, and hanging out with family and friends are some of Kerri’s favorite pastimes. Doing obstacle courses and rock climbing allows her to show off her adventurous side. She enjoys living life and has devoted herself to continuing to teach others to do the same.

Along with being a teacher, Kerri has experience in real estate. She always goes above and beyond to give her customers the best experience possible. “Helping others search for their perfect home is not about helping them find where they’re going to live, it’s about helping them enjoy their best life in a place they love.”

[GATORBILL66]

Hello, I’m considering purchasing a house
in the Villages and will be coming for a visit in September. I would really appreciate any recommendations for a Realtor to help us in the search for our new home. Thanks!!

CONTACT: TRENT WELDY 352-255-3760 He's the best!

[pendi99]

Hello, I’m considering purchasing a house
in the Villages and will be coming for a visit in September. I would really appreciate any recommendations for a Realtor to help us in the search for our new home. Thanks!!

Toni Chapman

[Dlbonivich]

WOW, you really think you know your stuff. If you think the listing agent is your best source for buyers to use, you are wrong. The list agent will also have to have the buyer sign a buyers representation agreement and the buyer will still have to pay him to represent them. Do you think he will work for free? Most sellers that are educated by the listing agent will negotiate to pay the buyer agent as a concession in the sale. Sale prices are not going to change and everyone will have representation. VLS will remain the same. Basically listing for 5 % and still splitting the commission between the developer and the buying and selling agent and working as transaction agents. Each party in that arrangement has limited representation, that is how they always have been. If there are typos I’m sorry I did this without my glasses. I hope the poster finds a great home and loves the Villages. I know I do !

[Brwne]

Hello, I’m considering purchasing a house
in the Villages and will be coming for a visit in September. I would really appreciate any recommendations for a Realtor to help us in the search for our new home. Thanks!!

Andrew Mitchell - 352-615-7485 - Andrew.Mitchell@thevillages.com. Over the past 4 years, Andrew has handled 33 buy or sell transactions for me, my family and my friends.

He is exceptional!

[BobAugustine]

William Peck. He is absolutely the best.

William Peck Realtor – Specializing within The Villages, FL (https://williampeckrealtor.com/)

[retiredguy123]

WOW, you really think you know your stuff. If you think the listing agent is your best source for buyers to use, you are wrong. The list agent will also have to have the buyer sign a buyers representation agreement and the buyer will still have to pay him to represent them. Do you think he will work for free? Most sellers that are educated by the listing agent will negotiate to pay the buyer agent as a concession in the sale. Sale prices are not going to change and everyone will have representation. VLS will remain the same. Basically listing for 5 % and still splitting the commission between the developer and the buying and selling agent and working as transaction agents. Each party in that arrangement has limited representation, that is how they always have been. If there are typos I’m sorry I did this without my glasses. I hope the poster finds a great home and loves the Villages. I know I do !
As a seller, I would never allow a buyer's agent to collect any of the commission I pay. I would also not allow any agent to become a transaction broker until after the sales contract is signed. Under Florida law, they need the seller's permission to act as a transaction broker. If they change the law, I will sell my house as a FSBO.

[Lazydaze]

You need to know it’s a strange set up in TV. You will need 2 reps. One will be employed by The Villages and will only be able to sell new Village properties and preowned Villages properties. An independent rep, such as ReMax, 20th Century..will sell only non Villages pre-owned properties.
For independent, I can recommend Anthony Filone with ReMax +1 (352) 630-9916.

[TonySos]

Hello, I’m considering purchasing a house
in the Villages and will be coming for a visit in September. I would really appreciate any recommendations for a Realtor to help us in the search for our new home. Thanks!!

Debbie Sander, 352-561-5050. She is in the Top 5 agents in The Villages and is warm and kind. She also makes things happen!!

[LeRoySmith]

Jim Francis is both vls and mls. He was great and so many Village workers at sales office said he was their favorite.

We accidentally ran into Jim during an our lifestyle visit and he was head and shoulders better than the person assigned to us. We switched to Jim and he did a fantastic job for us, I'd highly recommend him.

[BostonTom]

You are NOT required to sign anything with the MLS listing agent making them your buyers agent.Working for free not true listing agent will still get 2.5 percent from the seller and nothing from the buyer but now with new law the agents want the buyer to also pay them 2.5 percent so they continue to get the 5 percent. Eventually, when people figure this out and read the new law, there will be no buyer's agents. MLS agents want to continue to double dip which is exactly why MLS settled the lawsuit just read it.

[sallyg]

You need two realtors, one to show you Villages listings and one to show you MLS listings.
Tony Phillips, the Villages: 352-753-2270
Kent Merchant, Realty Executives (MLS): 352-753-7500.
Both are excellent, professional, knowledgeable and will work hard for you.
Good luck, and enjoy!

[Dbryan]

Linda Cramer… the best

[smiley2362]

Basically you will need 2 agents, one from the Villages for NEW homes, and one from MLS (or equal) for RESALE houses, and yes this can be confusing.

I agree. The Villages resales are not on MLS, which disadvantages the seller and buyer. I highly recommend using both. Good luck.

[Vscotti]

[
Alyson Scotti, Majestic Oaks Realty;
Alyson.MajesticOaks@gmail.com
Tel: (732) 829-5166

QUOTE=Kathybelcher;2352227]Hello, I’m considering purchasing a house
in the Villages and will be coming for a visit in September. I would really appreciate any recommendations for a Realtor to help us in the search for our new home. Thanks!![/QUOTE]

[snbrafford]

Hello, I’m considering purchasing a house
in the Villages and will be coming for a visit in September. I would really appreciate any recommendations for a Realtor to help us in the search for our new home. Thanks!!

We recently relocated in TV. We used Noah Roma with TV Reality 352-321-7075 and were very pleased. His father, Adam, is also with TV Reality and we had bought our first house through him in 2018 and my brother-in-law used Adam in 2012. This team provide really great service.

[kburr]

Carrie Wenzel will give you personized service. Dont use Village realtors

[retiredguy123]

You are NOT required to sign anything with the MLS listing agent making them your buyers agent.Working for free not true listing agent will still get 2.5 percent from the seller and nothing from the buyer but now with new law the agents want the buyer to also pay them 2.5 percent so they continue to get the 5 percent. Eventually, when people figure this out and read the new law, there will be no buyer's agents. MLS agents want to continue to double dip which is exactly why MLS settled the lawsuit just read it.
Please clarify. What is "the new law"? Is this an actual new Florida statute, or just a lawsuit decision? I didn't think that Florida law ever addressed how much agents were to be paid as a commission, but the law did say that dual agents were not allowed. Can you provide a link to this new law?

[DBerube]

Hi Kathy -

Angela Gray in the Villages at 352-250-1328 - She will give you her service and expertise 24 x 7 and is always there to give you any info you need before, and after your purchase or sale. She doesn't only help you to get your purchase, she genuinely cares about YOU and your family! She goes above and beyond and I can say this because without her assistance, I would not have had everything I needed. Things you cannot possibly think about because you have so many things to think about. She gives pros and cons without any pressure!

She can also set you up with a lifestyle visit, which I highly recommend. And she will take the time to take you to all the sections so you can make an educated decision of where you want to be.

Good Luck and Welcome to Your New Home!

[merrymini]

Absolutely, use one villages realtor and an mls realtor to get the best coverage. This gives you an opportunity to see new and resale. Go on line and that will give you a great deal of information. Do get suckered by the “realtor” name. All real estate agents in the state of Florida have to have a Florida Real Estate license regardless if the work for the villages or mls.

[Josephjmarchese]

Linda Canada-Stuck, Villages Realestate. Helpful and effective from start to finish. Great service and I highly recommend Her!

[bkgma]

If you want to engage an MLS agent to look at resale properties not listed with the Villages VLS I recommend Robbie Shoemaker at Flamingo Real Estate. (352) 689-1000 . Office is 900 Cleveland Ave. aka 466A

[BostonTom]

Please clarify. What is "the new law"? Is this an actual new Florida statute, or just a lawsuit decision? I didn't think that Florida law ever addressed how much agents were to be paid as a commission, but the law did say that dual agents were not allowed. Can you provide a link to this new law?

Google NAR settlement. The seller still will pay 2.5 . But if your the buyer you can make the offer without a buyer's agent. Otherwise you're going to be paying that agent 2.5 percent . There are many Realtors trying to put a spin on it. Don't read it off one of their sites. You can't make an offer without a buyers agent saving you a lot of money. The listing agent will probably try to get you to sign an agreement having them represent you. I would never do that. Make the offer without buyers agent saving you 2.5 percent. Note All the commissions are negotiable. There is no set commission. The above is just an example

[retiredguy123]

Google NAR settlement. The seller still will pay 2.5 . But if your the buyer you can make the offer without a buyer's agent. Otherwise you're going to be paying that agent 2.5 percent . There are many Realtors trying to put a spin on it. Don't read it off one of their sites. You can't make an offer without a buyers agent saving you a lot of money. The listing agent will probably try to get you to sign an agreement having them represent you. I would never do that. Make the offer without buyers agent saving you 2.5 percent. Note All the commissions are negotiable. There is no set commission. The above is just an example
Thank you. So, it sounds like using the word "law" is misleading and not accurate. This may change NAR and MLS policies, but apparently, it has no effect on the Florida law. I would never pay a commission to an agent to buy a house, or allow any buyer's agent to collect part of a commission that I agreed to pay a listing broker. I may not even allow buyers' agents to show my house. If I hire a listing broker to sell my house, they will represent me only. My purpose in agreeing to pay a commission is to have an experienced sales agent to help negotiate a good price for the house. Introducing a buyer's agent into the deal is contrary to my goal. If there is ever a law that requires me to pay a buyer's agent, I will just list the house as a FSBO, and offer a 3 percent commission to whoever finds me a qualified buyer.

[pablo cruze]

Hello, I’m considering purchasing a house
in the Villages and will be coming for a visit in September. I would really appreciate any recommendations for a Realtor to help us in the search for our new home. Thanks!!
Hello
You need two buyers agents. a) A real licensed MLS realtor, b) A VLS village cartel agent.
The villages cartel agents WILL NOT show you homes listed by real real estate companies. (MLS)
The villages cartel agents with listings don't like to work with buyers represented by real agents. (VLS).
EXTREMELY IMPORTANT: Before you close on the house....contact community standards yourself. Make a complaint against any landscaping or outside improvement made after original construction. They will check and make sure that it is compliant before you close. If you don't do this you can be responsible for thousands or dollars to bring the property into compliance after purchase. It happened to me. You don't have anyone to support you - the CDD idiots like Jerry V will fine you until they are satisfied that you are in compliance. Welcome to the cult.

[mkjelenbaas]

Hello, I’m considering purchasing a house
in the Villages and will be coming for a visit in September. I would really appreciate any recommendations for a Realtor to help us in the search for our new home. Thanks!!
Call Brian ARANGO - used him twice and he is GREAT!!

[pablo cruze]

Hello
You need two buyers agents. a) A real licensed MLS realtor, b) A VLS village cartel agent.
The villages cartel agents WILL NOT show you homes listed by real real estate companies. (MLS)
The villages cartel agents with listings don't like to work with buyers represented by real agents. (VLS).
EXTREMELY IMPORTANT: Before you close on the house....contact community standards yourself. Make a complaint against any landscaping or outside improvement made after original construction. They will check and make sure that it is compliant before you close. If you don't do this you can be responsible for thousands or dollars to bring the property into compliance after purchase. It happened to me. You don't have anyone to support you - the CDD idiots like Jerry V will fine you until they are satisfied that you are in compliance. Welcome to the cult.
The listing agents and your buyers agent should do the compliance check for you, but they don't...why would they risk the commission??? Better to screw their customer than to loose the $$$. They are all in on it.
Do a search. Also, use google search to find realtors; it's better that asking us morons on this forum....

[Trident2]

We just purchased a used home in TV; it was on the MLS. Nancy Britton was our agent. She’s at Next Home Sally Love Real Estate 352.399.2010. We have worked with many realtors over the years and I HIGHLY recommend her. Very hard worker, knows TV, very experienced and above all honest.

[Remo7E]

Hello, I’m considering purchasing a house
in the Villages and will be coming for a visit in September. I would really appreciate any recommendations for a Realtor to help us in the search for our new home. Thanks!!
Michelle Talley at TV was fantastic to work with.

[brianherlihy]

stay a way from the villages will rip you off bad

[KJ Dave]

Hello. Welcome. You’ve got to call Patti Belton. She is the ultimate agent. Attentive and nice. High energy and she will find what you’re after. +1 (352) 434-5101 If you end up buying from her, she’s the only agent who will throw you a “Welcome to the Neighborhood” party after you close. I know because our welcome party was a blast! C’mon and start the Village Lifestyle!!

[hosegooseman]

Hello, I’m considering purchasing a house
in the Villages and will be coming for a visit in September. I would really appreciate any recommendations for a Realtor to help us in the search for our new home. Thanks!!

Ira Miller.

Very knowledgeable and experienced about The Villages.

IM Realty (https://homesaroundthevillages.com/)

[Enzo1943]

Gail Evans, 352 874 1504

[CaddyWapus]

Bob Reess the best!!

[YoRomeo]

Contact Lena Morgan. 352 455 6465
I just purchased a house through here. Very professional and not pushy.

[OhioBuckeye]

Hello, I’m considering purchasing a house
in the Villages and will be coming for a visit in September. I would really appreciate any recommendations for a Realtor to help us in the search for our new home. Thanks!!

New you have to go through a the TV realtors, pre owned you can go outside TV & get a realtor!

[Emkay56]

Hello, I’m considering purchasing a house
in the Villages and will be coming for a visit in September. I would really appreciate any recommendations for a Realtor to help us in the search for our new home. Thanks!!

Be careful of using the villages sales agents as they will steer you to the new area down south. Don’t get me wrong…..brand new is great. However, it’s going to take some time for it to have all the golf courses, shopping, restaurants, etc that are available if you look at existing homes just north of Hwy 44…Pine Hills, Pine Ridge, Osceola Hills, just to name a few. Plus, I heard the bonds are much higher than in the existing homes area so that’s an additional expense. We have a beautiful 3/3 designer home for sale in Pine Hills cuz we found another beautiful designer home that we just moved into less than a mile from our other one☺️We love the area we are in….close to EVERYTHING, plus we can still get to the new area when there are more amenities there.

[JMintzer]

Be careful of using the villages sales agents as they will steer you to the new area down south. Don’t get me wrong…..brand new is great. However, it’s going to take some time for it to have all the golf courses, shopping, restaurants, etc that are available if you look at existing homes just north of Hwy 44…Pine Hills, Pine Ridge, Osceola Hills, just to name a few. Plus, I heard the bonds are much higher than in the existing homes area so that’s an additional expense. We have a beautiful 3/3 designer home for sale in Pine Hills cuz we found another beautiful designer home that we just moved into less than a mile from our other one☺️We love the area we are in….close to EVERYTHING, plus we can still get to the new area when there are more amenities there.

Pretty broad brush you're using...

Once we told our agent we weren't interested in buying south of 44 (only Chitty Chatty and Bradford were being built at the time), the subject never came up again and we found our resale in Osceola Hills...

[JMintzer]

just use mls not the villages will rip you off riped me off bad

stay a way from the villages will rip you off bad

stay a way from the villages will rip you off bad

I'm sensing that you are not happy with your experience living in TV...

But it's just a hunch...

[JMintzer]

Carrie Wenzel will give you personized service. Dont use Village realtors

What if you want a new home?

Our Village Agent took great care of us, showing us exactly what we wanted and never pushed us into an area in which we had no interest...

[JMintzer]

Hello
You need two buyers agents. a) A real licensed MLS realtor, b) A VLS village cartel agent.
The villages cartel agents WILL NOT show you homes listed by real real estate companies. (MLS)
The villages cartel agents with listings don't like to work with buyers represented by real agents. (VLS).
EXTREMELY IMPORTANT: Before you close on the house....contact community standards yourself. Make a complaint against any landscaping or outside improvement made after original construction. They will check and make sure that it is compliant before you close. If you don't do this you can be responsible for thousands or dollars to bring the property into compliance after purchase. It happened to me. You don't have anyone to support you - the CDD idiots like Jerry V will fine you until they are satisfied that you are in compliance. Welcome to the cult.

Why do you keep repeating this post when so much of it is false/misleading?

[LeRoySmith]

The villages cartel agents - the CDD idiots like Jerry V will fine you. Welcome to the cult.

Are you sure you're living in the right place?

[JMintzer]

Are you sure you're living in the right place?

So many posters make me wonder the same thing...

[brianherlihy]

not a nice place trools

[JMintzer]

not a nice place trools

It's been said the "You reap what you sow.."

[Joeyboy]

Hello, I’m considering purchasing a house
in the Villages and will be coming for a visit in September. I would really appreciate any recommendations for a Realtor to help us in the search for our new home. Thanks!!
Hi Kathy! My wife and I are Realtors and residents here in the Villages and would be happy to help you find a home. We are Realtors with Worth Clark Realty and offer a very low pressure approach to buying a home. Please contact us.
Thank you!
Joe Iaconis 386-846-1994
Eileen Wynne 386-290-4042

[STLRAY]

When I sold my house up north I was able to get a list of the top MLS agents in my city. Does a list of top MLS agents in TV exist?