I’ve the replies, basically you need a trusted agent from those who’ve bought. I trust Justin Wilson from TV.

The Properties of The Villages has sold thousands of re-sale homes. If there was an actual risk specific to them, something would have happened by now. And in a community full of retired folks, the story would have been widely told. So, no.

Get with an MLS Realtor, there are over 400 Homes that a Village Salesperson cannot show you. Who knows which listing (MLS or VLS) your dream home will be on.

Unfortunately that is the way they work in the Tv. You need two realtors to look for pre-owned homes. They can not show each other’s listings. I’m a broker still in another State. I find this crazy!!

Advice = pick the areas you want to live. Look only in those areas. Get both types of agents. Find the right house in the right area and then enjoy the lifestyle.

MLS vs TV
 

My wife and I recently purchased a home in TV. In fact we are closing virtually this coming Wednesday, 12/16. We started out looking on line about a year ago. We contacted a MLS agent and gave them our interests. We did not want new, we did not want a bond. We wanted turnkey. We wanted between LSL and Brownwood. A designer home, as well as some other things. These were the major items, the minor items, you never find everything your looking for. They would send us listings almost daily, this was actually quite redondent. But we wanted to follow the market and get a good sense on what homes were going for when we were ready to look. Twice I had questions, and my MLS agent never got back to us. A friend of mine who lives there gave us the name of a TV agent. He was awesome. No pressure to buy new, we told him we didn't want that. We traveled down there from Maine in early November. He put a list of homes together meeting our criteria. Made an offer on one we saw the first day, one counter offer is all it took. Back to Maine we went and everything since has been done via e-mail, even the closing. So, I'm parcel to TV. Maybe just a bad experience with the MLS. I'm sure using both is a good approach as well. Good Luck.

We bought preowned from The Villages listing using one of their salesmen, great experience ,no issues ,no pressure, very happy with our purchase .

I did not use an agent to search for homes and it worked out very well. If you have the time I would find a temporary place to stay and do your own research. If you find a home then call the listing agent. A big advantage is that you only have to schedule with one person and not two. And you don't have a guilty conscious for exploiting an agent after they spent a lot of time searching for your dream home. Because your best deal maybe FSBO, MLS or Village agent.

Another factor is that that commission will not be split and perhaps it should not matter but believe me it does when there is strong interest in the home.
When I did find a home I wanted to buy I put a bid in and the agent canceled the open house the next day and turned down another offer.

Look at FSBO also. I did it on my own and saved a lot of money. Many times, you can get a deal because the seller saves money too.

Jason Kranz
 

With his wife has brokered the sale of hundreds of homes in The Villages last couple years. Specializes in pre-owned homes between 466 and 44.

Jason Kranz
NextHome KD Premier Realty
(352) 561-8322

Our home is also for sale in The Villages! 1312 E Schwartz, on golf course, on water. No golf balls can hit this home! Historic site, great deal. Listed with The Villages until Feb.

No, they do not act as buyers agents. Even pre owned are actually sold under the developer's umbrella ( agents are employees of the developer)

My husband and I bought a pre-owned home in The Villages in October of this year. Our Villages realtor was Chris Smith and he was terrific! He must have showed us fifty different houses and changed our mind about what we wanted constantly. He never made us feel rushed or pressured, assuring us that the only important thing was that we found the house of our dreams. I recommend Chris Smith highly!

Thank you for this answer as I did not know.:)

I’m going to be selling my house in Country Club Hills . If you want to save thousands on the realtor fees , come and take a look .