MLS Agent Recommendations

[buzzk]

We're coming down for a lifestyle visit. While I've talked to a couple of MLS agents, I'm not set with a specific MLS agent. Does anyone have any recommendations for a buyer's agent? I have a specific VLS agent showing me homes. Thanks

[retiredguy123]

Hiring a buyer's agent is optional. I wouldn't pay an agent to help me buy a house. You may need an MLS agent who represents the seller to visit some houses.

[BobnBev]

You sure you don't mean Villages Sales Rep? There's a difference.

[retiredguy123]

You sure you don't mean Villages Sales Rep? There's a difference.
All Villages Sales reps are licensed real estate agents. It may have been different years ago, but not now.

[buzzk]

I have a Village Sales Person to show me the Village new houses and their listings. I don't have a MLS agent to show me the MLS listings, that's why I'm asking about the agents for MLS.

[retiredguy123]

I have a Village Sales Person to show me the Village new houses and their listings. I don't have a MLS agent to show me the MLS listings, that's why I'm asking about the agents for MLS.
Personally, I would ask the VLS agent to suggest an MLS agent. They don't have access to the same listings, but a good, experienced, and honest VLS agent should be able to suggest someone they know. Note that the MLS agent will want you to sign a buyer's agent agreement, but you are not required to sign one.

[graciegirl]

Hiring a buyer's agent is optional. I wouldn't pay an agent to help me buy a house. You may need an MLS agent who represents the seller to visit some houses.

I agree. Ron Clark's wife, Karol Clark has got to be dependable, ethical and reliable just from interactions on Facebook.

[WiscoDogsDad]

We're coming down for a lifestyle visit. While I've talked to a couple of MLS agents, I'm not set with a specific MLS agent. Does anyone have any recommendations for a buyer's agent? I have a specific VLS agent showing me homes. Thanks
Karen Kamperman worked hard for me. Would use her, again, in a heartbeat.

[Altavia]

Visit a few open houses to look for an agent.

[Toymeister]

For buying MLS I conect with a service which gets some commission kicked back to them. They keep some and give some to me, about .6% of the sales price. It's illegal in some states for agents to kick back directly to the buyer but not to kick back to a firm. Nor is it illegal for a firm to pay me.

I expect negative comments from the peanut gallery on the forum but I have done it and it was all above board.

[asianthree]

Who I like as a MLS, may not work for you. I have found open houses give a general feel for the person onsite. Those who spew, reason one should never buy new because of__________. Are off my list immediately. Pretty much every VLS knows MLS. Not all MLS know VLS, because they are 350 plus

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

I have a Village Sales Person to show me the Village new houses and their listings. I don't have a MLS agent to show me the MLS listings, that's why I'm asking about the agents for MLS.

First - welcome to The Villages! (in advance)

Here's what we did, maybe it'll be helpful to you. The MLS listings are available to the public by simply going to Zillow or Realtor.com online. You can use their map to select a few areas you'd like to look in, and then zoom in on those areas to pick a couple of houses you'd like to look at. Let your VLS agent know in advance about this, give them the list.

VLS agents #1 priority is to get you into The Villages. Period. Full stop. Their NEXT priority is to get you into a VLS-listed home. But if getting you into The Villages means you buy an MLS-listed property, then that's what they'll help you do.

They'll set you up with the agent who listed the MLS property, and arrange for a showing. The VLS agent MAY NOT show you the house. But they can help you set up the appointments, and even suggest a cluster of homes on the list to visit day 1, another cluster day 2, to get you as many homes on your list as they can.

Of COURSE they will try and show you some VLS homes. That's part of their job. But at least our agent was very accommodating when it came time for us to buy.

[badkarma318]

Ira Miller has a unique set of skills, as he worked for The Villages for years, then switched to the MLS side (over 20 years of combined experience), and he has a contractor's license, as well as a home inspector's license. He also has his own YouTube channel.

IM Realty - Your Central Florida Real Estate Experts (https://homesaroundthevillages.com/)

[BillyGrown]

Hiring a buyer's agent is optional. I wouldn't pay an agent to help me buy a house. You may need an MLS agent who represents the seller to visit some houses.

Why not just use Zillow? I wouldn’t pay someone to steer me towards their buddy’s listings.

[kidnerkim]

Jim McCallum 414-690-7535 . He found us the home of our dreams, sold our old house & my parents house. 3 closings in one month!

[VillagesDude]

We're coming down for a lifestyle visit. While I've talked to a couple of MLS agents, I'm not set with a specific MLS agent. Does anyone have any recommendations for a buyer's agent? I have a specific VLS agent showing me homes. Thanks
I recommend you contact Marc Gilbo at Gilbo Realty. Check out his YouTube channel and his website. He has a fantastic map tool on his website.

[jjtguinta]

We're coming down for a lifestyle visit. While I've talked to a couple of MLS agents, I'm not set with a specific MLS agent. Does anyone have any recommendations for a buyer's agent? I have a specific VLS agent showing me homes. Thanks
You can request any VLS realtor for your lifestyle visit. Really
Suggest you ask to have Jenny Trew and Alex Di Angelo as your VLS realtors before
You come. They will show you exactly what you are looking for at
your price point. They truly are awesome.
I used tg and so did my friend last month, Your time is limited so don’t waste it looking at
Homes you have no interest in. As far as MLS, I have no recommendation.

[RoseyRed]

I recommend you contact Marc Gilbo at Gilbo Realty. Check out his YouTube channel and his website. He has a fantastic map tool on his website.
Yes the Gilbo map is awesome! It shows all the villages and what is for sell in each village (MLS listings)

[daca55]

Tara Williams who works for Sally Love Realtors is very through and works hard for the buyer. I would definitely recommend her.

[msilagy]

There are some crazy answers here. I would pick my own MLS agent and not ask a VLS agent to recommend anyone. Keep those showings separate. And also in Florida the real estate agents both represent the seller. Be aware of that however the agent you select will work to find you a home. Kinda interesting.....

[Trident2]

[QUOTE=retiredguy123;2428230]Hiring a buyer's agent is optional. I wouldn't pay an agent to help me buy a house. You may need an MLS agent who represents the seller to visit some houses.[/QUOT

Nancy Britton +1 (352) 445-4564
I’m a RE investor and have used many realtors over the years and can say that Nancy is absolutely one of the very best. Whatever attributes you can think of that makes a realtor good…. she has.

[PJfromTN]

We're coming down for a lifestyle visit. While I've talked to a couple of MLS agents, I'm not set with a specific MLS agent. Does anyone have any recommendations for a buyer's agent? I have a specific VLS agent showing me homes. Thanks

We have bought three homes from Scott Hubbard in the Villages in the last 15 years. He lives here himself and knows the area. He can sell inside and outside the Villages, His contact info is 352.391.3688. Highest recommendation.

[Susan1717]

Hands down Amy and Alan Lauder! They are so professional and knowledgable! +1 (352) 256-2568
They have worked in the Villages for many years and have a great network for anything or any questions you nay have along the way! My past experience with VLS agents was horrible! They only tried to steer me to new builds or homes that would bring them the most profit.

[Jrsgvsg60]

Kristin Kaitschuck
352-348-0776
Berkshire Hathaway Realty

[retiredguy123]

There are some crazy answers here. I would pick my own MLS agent and not ask a VLS agent to recommend anyone. Keep those showings separate. And also in Florida the real estate agents both represent the seller. Be aware of that however the agent you select will work to find you a home. Kinda interesting.....
VLS agents and MLS agent fully understand that their listings are separate, and that they cannot show or sell houses for which they do not have access to. This is not a secret. One mistake that some new Villages visitors make is to assume that the VLS agent they are assigned for the lifestyle visit must be used to buy a house. When you get serious to buy a house, I would suggest that you choose the most experienced VLS agent you can find to show you houses. And, I would ask the VLS agent to recommend an experienced MLS agent for houses that The Villages are not allowed to sell.

I would specifically recommend Chris Hallmark as a very experienced VLS agent.

[wsachs]

We're coming down for a lifestyle visit. While I've talked to a couple of MLS agents, I'm not set with a specific MLS agent. Does anyone have any recommendations for a buyer's agent? I have a specific VLS agent showing me homes. Thanks

Chris Day, Attention Required! | Cloudflare (https://worthclark.com/agent/1158811-Chris-Day/)

[RandyEh]

We're coming down for a lifestyle visit. While I've talked to a couple of MLS agents, I'm not set with a specific MLS agent. Does anyone have any recommendations for a buyer's agent? I have a specific VLS agent showing me homes. Thanks

I highly recommend Tammy Freilich, Remax. Highest rated MLS agent for TV. 352-414–8473. Have a look at my house for sale and I will pay buyers fee. Mention Randy A. Good luck in your search.

[Tkbonesdir]

We're coming down for a lifestyle visit. While I've talked to a couple of MLS agents, I'm not set with a specific MLS agent. Does anyone have any recommendations for a buyer's agent? I have a specific VLS agent showing me homes. Thanks

Guy Williams is awesome! You can contact him through Colleen Cecil 813-614-5555. She is his top MLS Agent and will show exactly what you are looking for.
Here is their website.
https://www.robertswilliamsteam.com/

[Fearless]

Tara Williams who works for Sally Love Realtors is very through and works hard for the buyer. I would definitely recommend her.
Another great agent with Sally Love is Charla Cody. We’ve used her to buy and sell our homes. She is top notch!

[retfc2@yahoo.com]

We're coming down for a lifestyle visit. While I've talked to a couple of MLS agents, I'm not set with a specific MLS agent. Does anyone have any recommendations for a buyer's agent? I have a specific VLS agent showing me homes. Thanks

Gail Evans 352- 874-1504. Great agent and person.

[RickyLee]

I would second Karen kamperman

[dano121]

Sunny parsons

[VAtoFLA]

I would second Karen kamperman

I can Third Karen. She will work for you.

[PurePeach]

I have a Village Sales Person to show me the Village new houses and their listings. I don't have a MLS agent to show me the MLS listings, that's why I'm asking about the agents for MLS.

I have a very good friend who is an MLS agent: Bill Schillerstrom, (630) 337-0709. Really nice guy, too. Give him a call and tell him Bev referred him.

[PhilR]

We bought thru VLS. But we also saw homes with Dave Monty
Davemontysales@gmail.com
352-571-9705

Very knowledgeable and helpful

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

To everyone recommending specific VLS agents, you've failed to understand the assignment.

We're coming down for a lifestyle visit. While I've talked to a couple of MLS agents, I'm not set with a specific MLS agent. Does anyone have any recommendations for a buyer's agent? I have a specific VLS agent showing me homes. Thanks

Translated to "failed to understand the assignment-ese"

He is NOT looking for a VLS agent. He already has one.
He IS looking for an MLS agent.

My suggestion was to not get a buyer's agent for MLS listings, but instead allow the VLS agent you already have, help you make appointments with *whichever MLS agent* has a listing for the homes you want to see.

[Kelmacfre]

Jana Rabar - 812-499-9571. Great agent. Look her up on Facebook and watch her videos.Wonderful information and helpful advice.

[J1ceasar]

She's an independent realtor specializing in The villages and she has great ethics
Julius Rosen

[Retoline]

Peggy Shafer
352-801-0040
She is a great MLS agent. Tell her Robin Toline recommended her.
VLS Agent
Katie Crane
352-446-2317
She is great, she is a top selling agent with a great personality.

[Buba&Paca]

Call Jordyn she is amazing, faster, answer any question.

[DrHitch]

All Villages Sales reps are licensed real estate agents..

The 380+ salespeople working for listings in the VLS are only required to pass a Florida state license. They are not NAR Realtors per se....they do a fine job, more for selling new homes than pre-owned.

A buyer should be searching both on MLS sites (eg realtor.com) as well as the VLS.


Ref: State Exam Information - Florida Real Estate Pre-Licensing & Exam Prep - Larson Educational Services (https://www.larsoned.com/realestate/licensing/abouttheexam/)

[Andyb]

I got a home FSBO, what are you looking for?

[retiredguy123]

The 380+ salespeople working for listings in the VLS are only required to pass a Florida state license. They are not NAR Realtors per se....they do a fine job, more for selling new homes than pre-owned.

A buyer should be searching both on MLS sites (eg realtor.com) as well as the VLS.


Ref: State Exam Information - Florida Real Estate Pre-Licensing & Exam Prep - Larson Educational Services (https://www.larsoned.com/realestate/licensing/abouttheexam/)
The NAR (National Assiciation of Realtors) Realtors must also have a Florida real estate agent license. VLS agents are not Realtors because "The Properties of The Villages" is not a member of NAR. The broker for whom you work must be a member of NAR for their agents to become Realtors. But, many of the licensed VLS agents were Realtors in a previous job. In Florida, it is illegal to sell real estate for a commission unless you have a Florida real estate license.

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

The 380+ salespeople working for listings in the VLS are only required to pass a Florida state license. They are not NAR Realtors per se....they do a fine job, more for selling new homes than pre-owned.

A buyer should be searching both on MLS sites (eg realtor.com) as well as the VLS.


Ref: State Exam Information - Florida Real Estate Pre-Licensing & Exam Prep - Larson Educational Services (https://www.larsoned.com/realestate/licensing/abouttheexam/)

No one is claiming these agents are Realtors. Realtor is an official designation. These agents are licensed Real Estate Agents. Not Realtors. There's a difference, and they are absolutely legitimate licensed RE Agents.

[DAVES]

We're coming down for a lifestyle visit. While I've talked to a couple of MLS agents, I'm not set with a specific MLS agent. Does anyone have any recommendations for a buyer's agent? I have a specific VLS agent showing me homes. Thanks

A bit confusing. A buyers agent is someone you hire to find you a home. You pay them and they work for you. Mostly people deal with a broker and or a salesperson who works for the seller. Supposed to be a code of ethics. I'm not an atty. Realestate law is if it isn't in writing it is just hot air.

Life style visit? People have different ways. We bought roughly 12 years ago. We actually went on three different life style visits over three years. Someone we know bought a resale and never came to see it until after the closing.

Selling? Truth there is shockingly little pressure. Put on you. Most jokes are based in reality. There is truth that people typically move three times. As i said, we went to three different lifestyle visits over three years. Still happy in the home we bought 12 years ago. Changes over 12 years for me. Palm trees now seem normal. Spending more time in a golf cart then a car seems normal. I do sort of miss SNOW. Relatives, do not appreciate calls- hum read 6 feet of snow.
Forecast is for 75 this afternoon. Far as heat, like palms, heat seems normal

[DAVES]

You can request any VLS realtor for your lifestyle visit. Really
Suggest you ask to have Jenny Trew and Alex Di Angelo as your VLS realtors before
You come. They will show you exactly what you are looking for at
your price point. They truly are awesome.
I used tg and so did my friend last month, Your time is limited so don’t waste it looking at
Homes you have no interest in. As far as MLS, I have no recommendation.

Homes you have no interest in? :People are different. Some people can or seem to be able to look at a drawing and say I like that. I need to see it. Models and even resales are staged. They look bigger than they are. Said elsewhere. We went to three visits over three years. The place we bought was new and completed. we are happy and have been here 12 years..No regrets,actually better than I had thought.