[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]

Originally Posted by 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.

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]

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!!

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]

Originally Posted by 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.

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]

Originally Posted by retiredguy123

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]

Originally Posted by BostonTom

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]

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!!

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.