[JMintzer]

Originally Posted by rustyp

I am not qualified to answer the question however I have read on this site The Villages "salespersons" get different compensation for selling new build Vs preowned. Also read at certain times they have incentives added for sales compensation depending on what The Villages wants to push the most.
Also common sense says much less work to sell a new home than preowned. They don't have to coordinate show and tell, straight forward cookie cutter paperwork, no surprise home inspections, etc.

So, in other words, no one has a clue...

[Marathon Man]

Originally Posted by rustyp

I am not qualified to answer the question however I have read on this site The Villages "salespersons" get different compensation for selling new build Vs preowned. Also read at certain times they have incentives added for sales compensation depending on what The Villages wants to push the most.
Also common sense says much less work to sell a new home than preowned. They don't have to coordinate show and tell, straight forward cookie cutter paperwork, no surprise home inspections, etc.

Seriously?

[MX rider]

Originally Posted by rustyp

I am not qualified to answer the question however I have read on this site The Villages "salespersons" get different compensation for selling new build Vs preowned. Also read at certain times they have incentives added for sales compensation depending on what The Villages wants to push the most.
Also common sense says much less work to sell a new home than preowned. They don't have to coordinate show and tell, straight forward cookie cutter paperwork, no surprise home inspections, etc.

Pretty standard for all sales. I've been in sales for a long time and spiffs are part of the job.

That said, when we took our lifestyle visit a month ago our Villages agent was definitely promoting the new homes down south. She was very good, and did not pressure us at all. But I did have to tell her more than once that we're not buying new, and not take us for a tour there. lol

[rustyp]

Originally Posted by rustyp

I am not qualified to answer the question however I have read on this site The Villages "salespersons" get different compensation for selling new build Vs preowned. Also read at certain times they have incentives added for sales compensation depending on what The Villages wants to push the most.
Also common sense says much less work to sell a new home than preowned. They don't have to coordinate show and tell, straight forward cookie cutter paperwork, no surprise home inspections, etc.

Originally Posted by JMintzer

So, in other words, no one has a clue...

Originally Posted by Marathon Man

Seriously?

Someone definitely has a clue. I suggest a salesperson knows.

Seriously - yes. It was a disclosure to not to take the info to the bank. However selling a new house just makes sense of being easier (and significantly less red tape) on an agent than a preowned. Honesty - an honorable virtue. Is my answer any different than posters diagnosing medical problem without being a doctor ?

[JMintzer]

Originally Posted by rustyp

Someone definitely has a clue. I suggest a salesperson knows.

Seriously - yes. It was a disclosure to not to take the info to the bank. However selling a new house just makes sense of being easier (and significantly less red tape) on an agent than a preowned. Honesty - an honorable virtue. Is my answer any different than posters diagnosing medical problem without being a doctor ?

Nope. And that's why posters, who are not medical doctors, who "diagnosing medical problems", are routinely chastised...

And ys, a salesperson probably knows. But they're not telling, are they?

[sullys]

Originally Posted by Andrea3051

I know some Villagers move around a few times, the variety of locations makes this a great option. I'm new and on the younger side of retirement (57).

My impression is the North (Spanish Springs & Lake Sumter) is closer to established stores & services, more scenic. Long-timers & more mature

South (Brownwood & Fenny) is newer, younger retirees & still building out all new services & town squares. Also seems more buggy in the miles of cleared flat farm land being developed. Close to the future expansion.

Pros & Cons ?
(took all the great advice & renting in different areas before buying)

Like wow, where do you start? I've been renting in the villages for the last six months at a different home in different parts of the villages. Made offers on existing homes only to be outbid each time. I decided to purchase a new home in Citrus Grove (less money) for a new home, and very close to saw grass. I knew buying here will take time for the buildout to occur so I have to travel a lot to different places to do the things I like doing. Within the next ten years Citrus Grove will be the center of the villages and have lots of commercial properties. I will be able to access the turnpike in a short distance going down Meggison Road. The new town square will be two circles from the new Southern Oaks Bridge. Things that seem so far will grow up around me. The are too many pros and cons for buying. Each village has its pros and cons. Do your homework and it will make sense for you to buy where you do.

[rustyp]

Originally Posted by JMintzer

Nope. And that's why posters, who are not medical doctors, who "diagnosing medical problems", are routinely chastised...

And ys, a salesperson probably knows. But they're not telling, are they?

And yet they continue to get many views - like watching a train wreck eh ?

[Lottoguy]

A friend of mine played golf down there and got loads of mosquito bites on his legs. He said he couldn't believe how bad it was on Fox Run.

[Mrprez]

Originally Posted by Lottoguy

A friend of mine played golf down there and got loads of mosquito bites on his legs. He said he couldn't believe how bad it was on Fox Run.

Considering that Fox Run is near a swampy area, that should be no surprise. We live 5 minutes from there and rarely see a mosquito until they come out at dusk.

[Timothyimitchell]

Originally Posted by ashlynns mema

do you hear turnpike noise or the train and prison noise? That is why i am hesitant to buy in the south. Ty

no no no