[G.R.I.T.S.]

Originally Posted by brianherlihy

the realtors for the villages are not to be trusted watch your step with them

🤔 Puzzling.

[KRMACK55]

Originally Posted by Ellis

Just joined thanks for having me and what a terrific site!

I have perused around some but may have missed the following information so looking for some clarification regarding new home purchases.

1.) As I understand it new homes can only be purchased through a VLS agent?

2.) While surfing though the site I couldn't help but notice in a couple of threads around here somewhere that it was suggested that it would be in ones best interest to have a couple of agents working for you as opposed to just one?

Thanks for any help you can provide.

If you buy a new house you pay what they demand. If you want to purchase a used home look on Zillow Next Door. Get the seller to pay the title insurance if you need it. There’s no security in having it. Only reason you need is if the house is financed. DO NOT use villages insurance company. Two years ago I got a quote after 4 days of calling it was 150% higher for identical policy.

[KRMACK55]

Originally Posted by Kelevision

I started with one but ended up switching to another and bought from them. For me personally, the first person didn’t seem very interested in helping me find a place. The next one was very helpful. But i never used them both at the same time.

They’ve hired a lot of new people with very little knowledge. Most sales people in the villages are average or below. The outside agents selling used don’t care much either. Go online look at the sales people with the most listings and experience under their belt.

[KRMACK55]

Originally Posted by raynan

Ask for Tony Trussler. He's thorough, patient and he listens and he's just a nice guy. You won't be disappointed.

Keep in mind whoever you use does not work for you they are agents of the villages. Their job is to sell you as many ancillary products as possible. Always get quotes for those services. Put your money in a bank but not the villages. Better service elsewhere

[Dilligas]

Originally Posted by raynan

Ask for Tony Trussler. He's thorough, patient and he listens and he's just a nice guy. You won't be disappointed.

2nd vote for Tony Trussler....you will not regret it, and he will become a lifelong friend.

[Dilligas]

Originally Posted by brianherlihy

the realtors for the villages are not to be trusted watch your step with them

you are totally wrong and misinformed. You may have had a Villages agent you did not like, but like every walk of life there are good and not so good. I know several Villages agents and trust them implicitly. I have also known and had real estate agents that I would not trust to walk my dog.

[Dilligas]

Originally Posted by manaboutown

My first Villages agent spent as little time and energy with me as possible as he wanted me to do all the work, driving around to see open houses of various types. He mumbled minimal information when I asked him questions about The Villages, especially about the bond. He was extremely evasive about the topic of bonds and reacted as if he had never heard of them! lol All he did was take me to three spec designer houses and spent as little time with me as possible. BTW, and since the OP is only looking at new this would not apply but my first agent evaded showing me even a single resale after multiple requests and steered me to buy new. I did switch and found a much better Villages agent.

As with any transaction or business dealing, if the two sides can not communicate honestly and completely, it is incombunt upon each side to cease and find someone to deal with.

[txfan]

There are way more options enlisting the help of a Villages agent and an outside real estate agent. We ultimately decided on a new build, so used our only option.

We did, however, come close to buying an existing home from an MLS agent, which would've been fine. She was/is very friendly and helpful.

Now, when it comes time to sell - which may not be for a long time - we will keep all options open as to who we choose to sell our home. This is, after all, a business.

No agent will starve if we pick someone other than the one(s) we worked with previously. There may be some hurt feelings, but this is a business and ultimately the highest sale price wins.

[tedquick]

i was in real estate for 41 years before I retired to The Villages. If you want new construction, or any property listed by The Villages real estate company then I HIGHLY recommend you call Donna Fenster. Her CBR# is 352-753-2270. My wife and I have referred her to many other friends and family and ALL have been very pleased. If you want to investigate properties listed in MLS you must have a Realtor with another company. Best of luck to you. Oh, and you must like, enjoy and respect your Realtor, or selling agent. Trust is critical when you've buying real estate.