[drstevens]

Plan to sell 2B/2B courtyard villa near Mallory Country Club and trying to decide between a Villages' Realtor or Multiple listing agent. Any recommendations would be appreciated. Thanks.

[John_W]

That has been discussed many times on TOTV. After ten years of reading posts about the subject, I personally would go with an MLS outside agency. You find out the MLS primary job is to sell resale homes. A Villages Agent primary job is to sell new homes and resales second.

I had neighbor a couple of years ago wanted to list their villa for $279K, TV agent said he wouldn't take it for more than $259K, they want to get a low price so they don't have to work it as much. He called an MLS agent and they listed for $279K and had multiple offers in the first week.

Here are some past threads.

Buying Pre-owned from Properties of the Villages

FSBO Flat Fee Service?

MLS or The Villages to sell a house

The Villages Real estate sales people

[Cobh521]

I would suggest and MLS agent. Call Katy Kelly from Re/Max Premier realty 352-355-7982

[vintageogauge]

In the month of November The Villages agents sold 202 re-sale homes, nearly 7 every day. I don't know how many the MLS agents move in a month. If you're not in a hurry try selling it yourself first, you can always list later with whomever you want.

[Papa_lecki]

I’m looking to buy, and got tired of the VMS houses. Their app is terrible, they don’t tell you days on market. I’m sure they sell a lot of houses, just not for this buyer.

[starflyte1]

MLS. I think that TV is interested in the newer areas and homes. The Mallory area is not convenient to show listings.

We have had much success with Sally Love. Her listings are nice and photos are beautiful. She will get it sold!

[vintageogauge]

Originally Posted by starflyte1

MLS. I think that TV is interested in the newer areas and homes. The Mallory area is not convenient to show listings.

We have had much success with Sally Love. Her listings are nice and photos are beautiful. She will get it sold!

TV has agents that specialize in the older areas and they sell a lot of homes up there. In November the "average" home they listed sold in 40 days.

[John_W]

Originally Posted by starflyte1

MLS. I think that TV is interested in the newer areas and homes. The Mallory area is not convenient to show listings.

We have had much success with Sally Love. Her listings are nice and photos are beautiful. She will get it sold!

I see Sally Love all over the internet and the classified ads. I just got home and Sally was having an open house at a villa 4 doors away.

SALLY LOVE - Wildwood, FL Real Estate Agent | realtor.com(R)

https://www.sallyloverealestate.com/

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

Our observations based on neighbors who've moved out/moved in:

VLS agents move homes MUCH quicker on average (with a few rare exceptions) than MLS agents. I've also seen a few MLS-listed homes switch to VLS homes after a few months being on the market, and then selling within a week or two.

So - if you're really wanting to just move out - I'd go with VLS. We've heard that the commission for a VLS home is higher, so we'd get less if we listed with them as opposed to an MLS agent. But it seems that the "savings" is offset by however many months you're stuck paying amenity fees, lawn care fees, utilities, and taxes on two properties, if you just want to unload the home and get to your next home.

[Stu from NYC]

I think it depends upon the agent.

Ask for recommendations speak to a couple and decide.

[retiredguy123]

Originally Posted by Papa_lecki

I’m looking to buy, and got tired of the VMS houses. Their app is terrible, they don’t tell you days on market. I’m sure they sell a lot of houses, just not for this buyer.

The days on market data is often bogus and sometimes fraudulent.

[Stu from NYC]

Originally Posted by retiredguy123

The days on market data is often bogus and sometimes fraudulent.

They are salesmen they cannot help themselves

[J1ceasar]

It doesn't matter whether you use MLS VLS or BS. What really matters is the salesperson, what their record is, and how you get along with them, you have to have faith in your salesperson and be a meaningful to what they ask that said do your own homework check out the comparables near you not in different areas and stand up for what you feel is the correct price to list and to sell

[Northerner52]

The Villages has 300 agents selling your home. Ads galore. Their website and app make it easy to find what one is looking for. What matters most are the upgrades and price.

[egmcaninch]

Originally Posted by drstevens

Plan to sell 2B/2B courtyard villa near Mallory Country Club and trying to decide between a Villages' Realtor or Multiple listing agent. Any recommendations would be appreciated. Thanks.

Nanette gives 110% to each & every listing she is entrusted with. I have seen her personally clean & scrub homes when the owner was not able to do it. Having 20 years of experience in The Villages real estate is a tremendous asset.