[Quixote]

Originally Posted by Sabrina&Bill

Wife and I did a 4 night LV last October. Have to sell our home here in CA before we make the move to TV. Talk with our VLS often. Leaning towards a new home (South of 44) but also open to a “previously loved home” (PLH). If we go that option (PLH), and the sellers are working with a MLS, not a VLS, what are my options? Do I thank my VLS for all her help and contact a MLS?

In a word, 'YES!' You don't have to say 'goodbye.' The MLS listing may not work out, and the agents are used to potential buyers looking at both new construction or resales. See what appeals to you and go from there.

[Jayhawk]

Originally Posted by jmcica@aol.com

My understanding ( and I could be wrong) is that VLS are not real estate agents-they are salespeople working for the builder.
I found that out also- use both to find the perfect home

Not accurate.

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[manaboutown]

Originally Posted by jmcica@aol.com

My understanding ( and I could be wrong) is that VLS are not real estate agents-they are salespeople working for the builder.
I found that out also- use both to find the perfect home

As stated in post #78 Villages (VLS) agents are indeed real estate agents licensed by the State of Florida.

VLS agents are the only folks who can show and sell developer built new homes within The Villages.

VLS agents are NOT Realtors and therefore not members of the MLS. Hence if one wants to see all existing homes for sale one needs an MLS Realtor. One can look for FSBOs on one's own.

Some MLS Realtors are amenable to acting as buyers agents. I do not know if VLS agents are allowed to act as buyers agents on existing homes. Of course they are seller's agents on new homes.

Real estate agents work on commission as almost everyone knows. Experienced agents know they will win some; lose some. Of course it hurts to spend a lot of time with a potential buyer who ends up buying through another agent but I imagine both VLS agents and MLS Realtors know this is how it works here and accept the situation which of course can go either way..

One caveat: If one is possibly interested in buying a VLS listed existing home from a previous owner be sure your VLS agent is willing to show existing homes. My first agent evaded showing me even one existing home even after I requested he do so several times.

[Stuart Hart]

Originally Posted by Sabrina&Bill

Wife and I did a 4 night LV last October. Have to sell our home here in CA before we make the move to TV. Talk with our VLS often. Leaning towards a new home (South of 44) but also open to a “previously loved home” (PLH). If we go that option (PLH), and the sellers are working with a MLS, not a VLS, what are my options? Do I thank my VLS for all her help and contact a MLS?

Yes, same thing happened to us 3 years ago...felt bad but location, location, location...

[WEHOWL]

All tv sales associates hold real estate licenses through the state of florida, all have the same credentials as an mls agent. The difference: Tv sales associates work under owner/developer and mls sales associates work under a broker. The advantage of working with tv sales associates, is that they have all of the latest information about our wonderful communities and it's growth.

[yankygrl]

Not true - most tv sales associates do not have realtor licenses, they are strictly sales reps for TV.

[wolffalcon]

Originally Posted by retiredguy123

Absolutely not. It is The Villages decision to not sell MLS listed houses. And, in any case, the real estate agent is always working for the seller, not the buyer.

It used to be that way, but for several years now buyer representation has been growing.

[Kerry Azz]

Originally Posted by Sabrina&Bill

Wife and I did a 4 night LV last October. Have to sell our home here in CA before we make the move to TV. Talk with our VLS often. Leaning towards a new home (South of 44) but also open to a “previously loved home” (PLH). If we go that option (PLH), and the sellers are working with a MLS, not a VLS, what are my options? Do I thank my VLS for all her help and contact a MLS?

I worked with both, whoever finds you your home wins your business.

[retiredguy123]

Originally Posted by wolffalcon

It used to be that way, but for several years now buyer representation has been growing.

My definition of buyer representation would be that the buyer hires an agent to find a house and pays the agent a fee. The agent would only represent the buyer and would not collect any sales commission from the seller at the closing. The agent would only represent the interests of the buyer. I don't know of any licensed agent who will agree to that arrangement in The Villages. It is just not set up that way.

[Debde1]

I had that dilemma also. I was working with an agent from TV and ended up having to use an agent with MLS. I felt bad because she did so much work, so I gave her a gift card for all her help

[bamiller7]

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