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Originally Posted by rubicon
Frankly i am surprised that the state/county would allow people to sell homes who are not properly licensed and bonded, especially since even a manicurist has to have a license in this state
I only express an opinion and I do not advance an argument
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The sales agents IIRC used by the Villages are licensed by the state. There is no requirement for a sales agent to be a REALTOR. REALTORs have a code of ethics but sales agents have state regulations as well, but they are not as rigorous. The state laws do not require you to be a REALTOR to sell homes nor businesses.
Statutes & Constitution :View Statutes : Online Sunshine
While your other concerns regarding the possible differences between a Villages sales agent and a MLS REALTOR may sway a person on way or the other, it is unfair to suggest that those working for the Villages are somehow skirting licensing requirements.