[charlieo1126@gmail.com]

Originally Posted by manaboutown

Then you did not have my first agent who never showed me even one single resale after I repeatedly requested he do so. He appeared to be selling only new. He admitted he was handsomely rewarded (incentivized) with rides on Morse Air Force jets and dining in their private dining room.

6th home in villages it was my first preowned my agent spent 2 days with me looking at resales because the market is hot they don’t last long so it took sometime , after a long day of looking I was home and got a call to come out at 7:30 at night I didn’t want to go but the agent practically dragged me there and I’m glad because house was perfect, it still amazes me that so many still live here that hate the family and continue to thrash them with bogus statements, and yes my other 5 homes were new but I looked at preowned also and agent was happy to do that, FYI I also had a non villages agent also working just as hard for me

[manaboutown]

Originally Posted by charlieo1126@gmail.com

it still amazes me that so many still live here that hate the family and continue to thrash them with bogus statements,

It amazes me as well. My Villages agent story (statement) is not bogus. That is actually what happened.

[charlieo1126@gmail.com]

I wonder what kind of person practically begs an agent to show him something he wants to see and is okay with it when the agent declines the request , I know what I would do I would get another agent . Well changing agents might even be worse the next agent might have been promised a ride on the next NASA shuttle launch

[manaboutown]

Originally Posted by charlieo1126@gmail.com

I wonder what kind of person practically begs an agent to show him something he wants to see and is okay with it when the agent declines the request , I know what I would do I would get another agent . Well changing agents might even be worse the next agent might have been promised a ride on the next NASA shuttle launch

There was no begging involved. And I was not OK with it. The agent did not decline my requests. He evaded them, passive-aggressively. Of course I changed agents and found a good one. If at first I don't succeed I try, try again. Who wouldn't?

The next NASA launch is June 3, 2021. From your past six Villages home purchases and five home sales your agent(s) may have garnered enough in commissions to pay for your trip. If you hurry you may be able to catch a ride on it. Rocket Launch Schedule | Kennedy Space Center

[retiredguy123]

Originally Posted by Tmarkwald

This is a wonderful place to live. Spend some time late afternoon in the evenings at one of the Squares and talk to people at the bars, etc.

That made my choices much easier. And I found that 8 out of 10 people did not buy through the Villages agents.

According to insidethebubble.net, only about 35-40 percent of resales are sold by outside real estate agents. So, The Villages sells 60-65 percent of the resales and 100 percent of the new houses. Obviously, that excludes FSBO sales.

[Marathon Man]

Originally Posted by Aviator1211

Be sure to ask your Villages realtor to show you Katie Bells and the Hacienda country club. And ask about their plans for your neighborhood after the sell all the lots.

I just can not imagine living life filled with such anger and sorrow. Change happens. How does someone reach retirement age and not know that.

[Tmarkwald]

Originally Posted by retiredguy123

According to insidethebubble.net, only about 35-40 percent of resales are sold by outside real estate agents. So, The Villages sells 60-65 percent of the resales and 100 percent of the new houses. Obviously, that excludes FSBO sales.

I only know what I was told when I first came here and asked people at the Squares and in the restaurants and bars. So, I don't have the numbers. Just the tales people told...

[CoachKandSportsguy]

Originally Posted by Hopeful Returnee

You mentioned that you rented for a month before you bought in The Villages. How does one rent for only a month. Do you rent from an owner who has returned up North for the summer? Or does the Villages management rent one of their patio villas for a month?

Have you never heard of V/R/B/O? Vakation Rentahls Buy Ohner? (spelling to get past the **** filters) have you never gone on vacation and rented a condo for a week or two? Have you never tried to google something you are interested int going?

There are property managers here who compete with the villages rentals, as well as individuals who rent out their properties as available.

come on posters. . . . google and search for ideas which you have questions about. .

tech guy . . where google and the web are your friends.

[charlieo1126@gmail.com]

I’m with you coach k maybe many on here think goggle is something you swirl around in your mouth

[JMintzer]

Originally Posted by charlieo1126@gmail.com

I’m with you coach k maybe many on here think goggle is something you swirl around in your mouth

"Goggle"?

[Papa_lecki]

Originally Posted by CoachKandSportsguy

Have you never heard of V/R/B/O? Vakation Rentahls Buy Ohner? (spelling to get past the **** filters) have you never gone on vacation and rented a condo for a week or two? Have you never tried to google something you are interested int going?

There are property managers here who compete with the villages rentals, as well as individuals who rent out their properties as available.

come on posters. . . . google and search for ideas which you have questions about. .

tech guy . . where google and the web are your friends.

I would guess 30% to 50% of the homes are available for rent. You can rent as short as a few days, a week or months. During Jan/Feb/Mar - probably can only rent for a month.

Google - there are A LOT of property managers.

[SKBandME]

Originally Posted by Ele201

Hi I’m looking for a good realtor to show me around the Villages. Any recommendations? Thanks!

Dave Luce for the VLS listings. He was awesome!

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by LarryRCTexas

Hi Everyone!

I'm considering retiring and moving to The Villages. I currently live in a suburb of Dallas, Texas. I'm coming to The Villages May 20th - May 23rd.
I'm looking at homes - both new and used. Since I'm single, I don't need a large place to live. I like the floor plans of Colony, Austin, Corpus Christi, Cabot Cove, Ruby and Pearl.
I have a Villages Real Estate Agent who will be taking me around while I'm there.
Hopefully, I will be able to meet some of you while I'm in town.

Larry

I so enjoy seeing and hearing from people who visit here for the first time. This is SUCH an amazing place that we now call home.

Larry, be prepared to be completely amazed.

Don't forget to notice all of the ummm "older people". lol.

[SKBandME]

Originally Posted by LarryRCTexas

I live in Lewisville - where 121 and I35 meet.

Nice! We live in Wylie and will be taking our lifestyle visit in August. We chose August as it is supposed to be the worst weather month for The Villages due to the heat/humidity. Just wanted to experience the "worst case scenerio" LOL

[Tim C.]

we are new to TV. It has it's upsides and downsides. but we are very happy to be here already. Great choice as far as I'm concerned