[dmaycott]

Originally Posted by 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!!

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]

Originally Posted by brianherlihy

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]

Originally Posted by 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!!

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]

Originally Posted by 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!!

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

[pendi99]

Originally Posted by 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!!

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]

Originally Posted by 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!!

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

[retiredguy123]

Originally Posted by 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 !

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]

Originally Posted by 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!!

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]

Originally Posted by roshud

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.