[Dbinac]

Ok. I know that a Villages agent will only show new and pre owned properties listed with The Villages. Will an independent agent show these along with other MLS listings?

[OpusX1]

No. TV agents are not part of the MlS and do not cooperate with other realtors.

[bestmickey]

No, an independent realtor is not allowed to show any Villages listed properties.

[kittylecroix]

My understanding is that if you want to look at pre-owned properties that are listed with the MLS, you have to have a real estate agent that can show them to you. The Villages agents can show you pre-owned that are listed with the Villages, newly built houses not yet sold , or arrange for you to have a house built on a lot that you pick. So you have to have at least 2 agents if you want to look at everything available.

[BobKat1]

That is my understanding too. Plus, you need to go out on your own if you want to look at FSBO's.

[784caroline]

BestMickey

I think you have it "technically" wrong.... Independent agents are not prohibited from showing a TV listing..they can make arrangements to show a TV lisiting BUT they will NOT get compensated if the showing results in a sale.....therefore why show it!!

[Barefoot]

Originally Posted by 784caroline

BestMickey

I think you have it "technically" wrong.... Independent agents are not prohibited from showing a TV listing..they can make arrangements to show a TV lisiting BUT they will NOT get compensated if the showing results in a sale.....therefore why show it!!

The Villages won't allow MLS agents to show their listings.

There are two real estate systems and they don't co-operate with each other. MLS (Multiple Listing Service) and VLS (Villages Listing Service). Most people therefore work with two agents.