Do you need a realtor to move to the Villages?

Are you building or buying a resale? If the Villages is still has active construction -- there will be builders reps there to assist you that building process. Remember that builders agents work for the Builder first. If you are buying a resale home -- your choices are to use the agent that listed the house, who works for the Seller or find a Buyers agent, your own representative with in-depth know of the that community and they can help you navigate the inventory, market trends, contracts, negotiations and have your best interest. It is always a very good idea to have your own agent representation when buying real estate -- this is to protect you in the transaction & your home purchase. They work for you & only you.

You are not required to have a realtor but there are many benefits to having one. Keith Jean-Pierre Managing Principal The Dapper Agents Operations In: NY, NJ, FL & CA

You do not legally need a realtor to purchase in The Villages, Florida, because the developer operates its own sales centers and staff who can walk you through available new and pre-owned homes on-site. In Beverly Hills, Citrus County, Florida, many buyers who are considering The Villages also explore nearby active-adult and retirement-friendly communities throughout Central Florida, and having an independent agent gives you a broader view of what is available across multiple markets rather than only what one developer is selling. The developer sales staff represents the developer interest, not yours, so while they are knowledgeable about the community they are not in a position to negotiate on your behalf, flag issues in the contract that favor the seller, or help you compare The Villages against other options. An independent buyer agent costs you nothing in most Florida transactions because the seller or developer pays the buyer side commission, and you gain someone whose job is to advocate for your terms, your timeline, and your budget. If you are relocating from out of state, a local agent familiar with both The Villages and surrounding counties like Citrus can also provide context on total cost of living, tax implications of Florida homestead, and resale considerations. Representation is free to the buyer and the protection it provides during contract review alone is worth having. Kevin Neely & Kaitlynd Robbins | K2 Sells

I highly recommend you have a realtor no matter where you are buying. They have all the know how about negotiating, making/what to offer, and a GOOD buyers agent will be there to guide/advise you the entire process until your closing day. As a lender, I believe a good agent is as important as your lender. That makes for an incredible team.