The Villages · Sell There, Buy Here
Sell Up North, Buy in The Villages
One agent for both sides: the sale up north and the purchase here, timed together.
Sell Up North, Buy in The Villages: What You Get
When you sell up north and buy in The Villages, the hardest part isn't either house. It's the gap between them. What you get from us is one plan for both: the sale of your current home and the purchase here, scheduled together so you aren't paying two mortgages, renting in between, or guessing at dates.
Why This Works Better With One Person
Two agents in two states rarely talk to each other. When a closing slips on one side, nobody adjusts the other. Lili Whittington coordinates both, and has done relocations into The Villages since 2016. "We moved before our home sold and felt completely comfortable leaving everything in Lili's hands. She took care of the entire process." (Verified seller, Zillow)
How the Two Closings Fit Together
- Plan the budget first. What your current home will bring decides what you can spend here, and whether you'll pay cash, which many buyers here do.
- Pick the order. Sell first, buy first, or schedule both close together.
- Shop here remotely. Virtual tours and digital signing narrow the list before you visit.
- Line up the dates. Closing dates on both sides are set with the other in mind, with room for delays.
- Land and settle. Homestead filing, utilities, mail, and a club in your first month.
Local Context: What to Know Before You Buy Here
Buyers from out of state are often surprised by the costs beyond price: the bond, the monthly amenity fee, district assessments and Florida insurance. We put them next to your budget from the start. Where you land matters too: the older sections near Spanish Springs, the center near Lake Sumter Landing, or the newer villages near Brownwood. Read relocating to The Villages and buying a home in The Villages, see how we coordinate both sides, or tell Lili about your move.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I buy in The Villages before my home up north sells?
Yes, if your finances allow carrying both for a time. Many buyers sell first instead. We'll help you choose before either side starts.
How do you keep two closings on schedule?
Both sides are planned together, with closing dates set around each other and room for delays.
The Villages
What sell there, buy here looks like in The Villages
The 55+ active-adult community with three town squares, golf carts and villas through premier homes.
The 55+ active-adult community with three town squares, golf carts and villas through premier homes.
- The homes
- Patio and courtyard villas, cottage/ranch, designer and premier homes, roughly $205,000 to $1.2 million. North of 466 is the older sections; south of 466A the newer ones.
- Why people choose it
- A 55+ active-adult community. Retirees relocating from cold-weather states and Spanish-speaking regions.
- Getting around
- Golf carts.
- Nearby
- Three town squares (Spanish Springs, Lake Sumter Landing, Brownwood), dozens of golf courses, more than 100 recreation centers.
- The trade-off
- The bond and amenity fees. A paid-down bond changes the real math on a resale compared with new construction.
The method
How we do it in The Villages
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