[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]

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.

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]

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!!

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

[BostonTom]

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!!

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]

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!!

Chris Day: Your happiness is my #1 objective
Chris Day, former top Village real estate salesman.

[JGiles336]

Originally Posted by JMintzer

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]

Originally Posted by splashes

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.