Welcome to Gilbo Realty

Mark Gilbo

Thank you for choosing to put your trust in us during the process of buying your home.

At Gilbo Realty, our goal is to make your home buying experience easier, more informed, and less stressful.

Whether you are buying in The Villages or surrounding 55+ communities, we are here to help guide you every step of the way.

Why Work With Gilbo Realty?

VLS Homes

We help buyers understand and compare available resale homes listed through The Villages sales system.

MLS Homes

We also show MLS homes throughout The Villages and surrounding 55+ communities.

Buyer Representation

Our focus is helping YOU compare homes, neighborhoods, pricing, and opportunities so you can make confident decisions.

One Team. More Home Options.

One of the biggest misconceptions in The Villages is that buyers need different agents depending on where a home is listed. That is simply not true.

VLS Homes

We can help buyers schedule and view homes listed through The Villages sales system.

MLS Homes

We also help buyers explore MLS-listed homes throughout The Villages and surrounding 55+ communities.

Buyer Representation

Our job is to help you compare options, understand value, negotiate effectively, and protect your interests throughout the process.

Why Work With Gilbo Realty?

Instead of limiting yourself to one inventory source, Gilbo Realty helps you compare both VLS and MLS homes with one trusted team guiding you from showings to closing.

The Home Buying Process

Buying a home in The Villages doesn’t have to feel overwhelming. Our team guides you through every step so you always know what comes next.

1

Decide To Buy

Define your goals, timeline, budget, and ideal lifestyle.

2

Get Pre-Approved

Understand your buying power and strengthen your offer.

3

Find The Right Home

Tour homes and compare neighborhoods, features, and value.

4

Make An Offer

We help negotiate price, terms, repairs, and closing details.

5

Inspections

Protect yourself by identifying major issues early.

6

Appraisal

Your lender confirms the home’s value supports the loan.

7

Final Loan Approval

Your lender clears the final conditions before closing.

8

Closing Day

Sign documents, get the keys, and start your next chapter.

Before Closing Checklist

As closing day approaches, there are several important steps to complete. Our team helps make sure nothing gets missed.

Stay Connected

Keep in contact with your Realtor and lender for updates.

Complete Contingencies

Finalize inspections, appraisal, and financing requirements.

Insurance

Secure homeowner insurance before closing day.

Schedule Movers

Reserve movers or coordinate your moving plans.

Utilities

Arrange utility transfer and service start dates.

Review Documents

Go over your closing disclosure and final paperwork.

Final Walkthrough

Confirm the property is in agreed condition before closing.

Closing Day

Bring required identification and be ready to sign documents.

Final Walkthrough Checklist

Before closing, we recommend one final walkthrough to ensure everything is in the agreed condition. This is your chance to verify repairs, systems, and overall property condition.

Lights & Electrical

Test lights, outlets, ceiling fans, and switches.

Appliances

Confirm all appliances are working properly.

Plumbing

Check sinks, toilets, showers, and water pressure.

HVAC System

Make sure heating and air conditioning operate correctly.

Repairs Completed

Verify agreed repairs were completed properly.

Overall Condition

Confirm the home is clean and in expected condition.

Moving Checklist

Moving into your new home is exciting, but staying organized makes the transition much smoother. Use this checklist to help prepare before moving day.

Book Movers Early

Reserve movers or moving trucks well in advance.

Change Address

Update your mailing address with USPS, banks, and subscriptions.

Transfer Utilities

Schedule electric, water, internet, and cable services.

Packing Plan

Pack room by room and clearly label every box.

Moving Essentials

Keep medications, chargers, paperwork, and essentials nearby.

Settle In

Take your time getting organized and enjoy your new home.

New Home Costs & Upgrades

Many buyers are surprised by how much additional cost can come after purchasing a new home. Beyond the base price, upgrades and post-closing improvements can add up quickly.

Bond Costs

Many new homes include bond balances that can add tens of thousands in extra cost.

Landscaping

Additional plants, curbing, stone, and decorative landscaping are common upgrades.

Window Treatments

Blinds, shades, plantation shutters, and curtains are often purchased after closing.

Lanai & Birdcage

Screen enclosures, extended lanais, and outdoor living areas can be major expenses.

Pool or Spa

Adding a pool, spa, or outdoor kitchen can significantly increase total investment.

Garage Upgrades

Epoxy floors, storage systems, and golf cart space improvements are popular additions.

Water & Lighting

Water softeners, filtration systems, upgraded lighting, and fans add cost fast.

Golf Cart

For many buyers, a golf cart becomes an essential purchase after moving in.

Ready To Start Your Home Search?

Whether you are comparing VLS homes, MLS homes, new construction, or resale options, Gilbo Realty can help you make a confident move in The Villages.

REVIEWS

Lloyd Stauff

Tracy was an Awesome agent….Professional and Informed but friendly and assuring which was important to me….Always returning calls and keeping in touch kept the process moving. I highly recommend her!

Charlie Alesi

Steve Bedell was professional, thorough and polite in every way while showing us properties and being there for the whole process, right through closing.

Skinnie Minnie

Gilbo Realty (Nicole) are the best. They went the extra mile especially since we were out of state. They knew what we were looking for and their knowledge and expertise are outstanding. I would recommend Gilbo Realty to anyone who needs a trusted realtor.

Patricia Chapman

Tracy Alder with Gilbo Realty was the perfect Realtor for us. She is knowledgeable and professional. Her response time was spot on, day and night. She made the buying of a second home easy. Thank you Tracy and we really appreciate you.

Rick Poole

Let’s start with my wife and I started watching Gilbo Realty on YouTube for about 3 months. I decided to call and we were connected with Sandy McAllister. The process and professionalism she exhibited through this entire process truly exceeded our expectations let me explain. She went and visited two houses for us all by video because we were in Tennessee. We made our decision and she really has made this one of the easiest real estate transactions for us ( we have purchased 8 houses in the past) . Truly recommend Sandy and Gilbo Realty.

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Peggy Tierney

We were looking to move to the Villages and watching Mark Gilbo's videos. We filled out a form and set up an appointment and his sister Amie called us. She was really nice and informative. She gave us Tracy Alderman as our Realtor, Tracy is fantastic. She has the best communication! I was always able to get a hold of her. We bought our house site unseen. Which is very unnerving. She went to the house and made a video for us. We had to move fast so she set up the inspector over a weekend. When we had an issue with our house that we were selling in Nevada. Tracy called our Nevada Realtor to see what was happening and put us at ease. She was such a big help!!! We have sold many houses through the years and Tracy by far has been the best!! The whole Gilbo team is excellent and we always felt like we were in great hands!

Frank Laghezza

Gilbo Realty was absolutely wonderful to work with on our home search. They helped answer questions before we came to the area. They were able to set up showings in the time frame we needed. Tracy Alderman is who we worked with and we highly recommend her. She was knowledgeable and kind and had our best interests at heart. She was always accessible to our phone calls and texts. We would not have wanted anyone else. We started following their web over a year before we actually purchased. So much weekly information made it so much easier to get a handle on the economics of the area and the worth of properties! Saved us thousands of dollars ! Seeing the types of activities available on the web site helped make our interest in the Villages an easy one!

Gabriel Rodriguez

Very helpful and detail oriented. She will fly across the state to get you what you need.

Keziah Flynn

From the first moment we started working with Tracy, she made the home buying process as smooth and as easy as it can be. She listened to our goals and helped guide us through some hard decisions with no pressure or judgment! If you’re looking for someone to care about you and your future home then I can not recommend Tracy Alderman enough!

Benjamin Bouchard

We worked with Tracy Alderman to find our new home a cannot recommend her enough! She made the entire process a joy and guided us to the perfect house in the best location. She quickly found answers to any questions or concerns we had, and we can't thank her enough for all of her work to make this process as easy as it could be. Thank you Tracy!

sheryl byrd

Tracey is a great agent. She is highly responsive, flexible - made showings happen even if we asked at the last minute, great communication with us and very customer focused. I would highly recommend her as an agent. Gilbert was our go to YouTube vids when we started looking for property in the villages!!!