Ann Marie Mills

Looking out for you is what I do!

About Me

Born and raised in Michigan, I have lived in several states. I got my bachelors degree at the University of Michigan. I taught elementary school in Massachusetts and California. We moved to Colorado in 1989 because California was getting too crowded and at that time we were avid skiers and golfers. What a perfect place to live and work! I met Pat Murphy at a Niwot event and soon after that joined her at Niwot Real Estate.  I've worked with her and her team here selling real estate ever since and on July 1, 2021 we  officially joined Compass-Colorado, LLC.  I've been very pleased with this new arrangement. It gives me more support and technology to make my work with you buying and selling easier and hopefully more productive.


My slogan from the start has been "A Realtor you can count on for service, sincerity, and a smile." You will find me professional, knowledgeable, honest and almost always cheerful.  I love gardening and golf and can tell you about the many Golf Courses in the area. Most of my business is from referrals and repeat business. I love working with first time buyers to help them navigate the often scary home purchasing adventure! Let me be your Buyer's Agent!


If you are thinking of selling be sure to talk with me about the services we provide you through The Niwot Group and COMPASS-ColoradoAlthough I live in Longmont I represent buyers and sellers all over Boulder County and beyond. Be sure to check out these websites and see what is offered through Compass. www.TheNiwotGroup.com and www.COMPASS.com.  To see how The Niwot Group will market your home please click on the photo of my latest listing  at      8174 Alfalfa Ct. and visit the website I prepared for that listing www.8174alfalfa.com


 


Remember, that I'll look out for your best interests, getting the best deal for you while taking care of everything through the closing of your sale. 


Looking out for YOU is what I do!


Please feel free to email me at ann.mills@compass.com  or call me or text me with any questions you may have at 303 875 7071.

BUYING A HOME

Buying a Home is a Big Step

Whether you’re buying your first home, your dream home, or your tenth investment property, yours will be a big investment. We know how important this is to you. And we have an army of experts to make sure we find the perfect property for your unique circumstances. Finding the perfect property is just one way we can help you with your real estate purchase. As real estate agents, we have ongoing access to experts in every related field from lending to relocation. We won’t rest until we've taken you through every step of the buying process. It’s our guarantee to you.

Because we have lived and worked here for many years, we can provide you with detailed information about our communities, cities, and state. We have a clear understanding of the local market, and the inventory of homes. We also have full access to our Multiple Listing Service (MLS) so you can shop online from the comfort of your own home. Make a list of the homes you want to see and we’ll tour them together.

"Compensation" means how the buyer's agent gets paid.   Compensation remains fully negotiable by Buyers and Sellers and their agents. In the past it had become normal for the Seller to offer compensation to the buyer's agent for bringing and representing the Buyer throughout the entire contract period.  This offer of payment was referred to as the "Co-op"  or "Comp" and was written in the MLS listing.  As of August 16, 2024 this has changed and it will no longer be a feature in the MLS.

  • Practice change: Buyers must now sign a written agreement with their chosen broker before touring a home—whether in person or live virtually. The agreement will reflect the terms they have negotiated with their agent, including what services will be provided, for how much and how the agent will be compensated. 
  • Compensation remains fully negotiable by buyers and sellers and their agents. 
  • If sellers have not offered compensation, buyers can request in their offer that sellers compensate the buyer broker. If the seller is not paying buyer broker compensation, the buyer will be responsible for paying their agent as agreed to in the written agreement prior to showing properties. 
  • Buyers do not need a written agreement when just speaking to a listing agent at an open house or asking them about their services. 
  • Current regulation does not allow agent commission payments to be financed as a part of a mortgage. But it can be included in the sales price of the home and given as a seller concession to the buyer for his buyer's agent.
  • Practice change: The listing broker or the seller may offer compensation to the buyer’s agent, but there are limitations to how that offer can be marketed—i.e., brokers can no longer communicate offers of compensation on an MLS.  I will need to find out if the Seller is offering a compensation before writing an offer on a home for you. 
  • Practice change: If there is an offer of compensation to a buyer broker from a listing broker or the seller, the seller must approve the specific amount or rate of payment in writing. (We have a form for that.)

 

The home buying process may seem complex, but we’ll make it easy for you. That's what we get paid for!    We will help you:

•    identify your priorities

•    understand the market

•    research different communities

•    apply for financing

•    understand the seller’s responsibilities

•    search for properties

•    complete and present the Colorado Contract to Buy and Sell

•    counteroffer until the deal is just right

•    help you evaluate your home inspection

As our client, you will have all the benefits offered by a professional Realtor.

Selling Your Home

You've come to right place.

We are part of Compass, the strongest real estate brokerage in the area. We have great confidence in our brand and you can, too. We are proud to be part of a  company that demands excellence from its agents at every level.The Niwot Group has established a rock-solid reputation for impeccable customer service and marketing strategies. When you entrust the sale of your home to us, you are putting your faith in our entire network of experts at Compass in:  •  Real Estate Sales  • Real Estate Purchases   • Marketing.   

One of the most important things we can offer you is buyer confidence. Because we have a wide network of buyer sales associates, we have access to many motivated buyers who trust their agents to find their dream homes.  At the Niwot Group we work hard to keep our fingers on the pulse of the real estate market, noting fluctuations and corrective strategies that make your home sellable in any market. We can help you decide how to price your home to sell with the best possible advantage to you.

Our listings are linked to many internet real estate websites including but not limited to www.Realtor.com , www.coloproperty.com, www.REColorado.com , www.Zillow.comwww.Trulia.com, www.Redfin.com , and their innumerable links. 

 

You may have heard about the recent settlement between NAR (the National Association of Realtors) and many real estate companies.   Here are the results as they effect us. 

  • You still have the choice of offering compensation to buyer brokers. You may consider doing this as a way of marketing your home or making your listing more attractive to buyers.
  • As your agent, I must disclose to you and obtain your approval for any payment or offer of payment that a listing broker will make to another broker acting for buyers.
  • This disclosure must be made to you in writing in advance of any payment or agreement to pay another broker acting for buyers, and must specify the amount or rate of such payment.
  • If you choose to approve an offer of compensation, there are changes to how this can happen.
  • You as the seller can still make an offer compensation, but I cannot include it on a Multiple Listing Service (MLS)—MLSs are local marketplaces used by both buyer brokers and listing brokers to share information about properties for sale.
  • I can advertise your listing via off-MLS platforms such as social media, flyers and websites.
  • You as the seller can still offer buyer concessions on an MLS (for example, concessions for buyer closing costs).

These settlement practice changes went into effect August 17, 2024

Here is what the settlement doesn’t change:

  • Agents who are REALTORS® are here to help you navigate the process of selling your home and are ethically obligated to work in your best interest.
  • Compensation for your agent remains fully negotiable, and if your agent is a REALTOR®, and I am a REALTOR, she must abide by the REALTOR® Code of Ethics and have clear and transparent discussions with you about compensation. Feel free to ask questions about compensation and let's discuss what you would like to offer buyers.

Staging Your Property and Your Personal Website

We have a professional stager who will help us stage your home for its best viewing possibility.  You will also receive a private website which will be shown on your for sale sign as well as in the links on the internet. Be sure to click on my SOLD listing of 8174 Alfalfa Court in Niwot to see how I will market your home should you choose to list with me.  www.8174Alfalfa.com

Relax. We’ve covered all of your bases.  As Realtors®, we are confident that we can find the right buyer for your home.

 

 

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My Areas

Niwot

Small town living in the middle of Boulder County. Niwot has a great friendly atmosphere with local schools, grocery store, quaint downtown, trails for hiking and biking, lots of restaurants and shops, and holiday events for young and old. Homes range from small condos to mansions!

For community information go to Niwot Community Guide https://reports.colorado-compass.com/report/5e78a44d77d3814118625c05 

Or visit the community websites: 

www.niwot.com  or  www.niwot.org

The City of Longmont

Like any city, Longmont has a variety of people living next to each other in neighborhoods all over town. But it takes effort to create a true community. Through neighborhood groups, community relations programs, thoughtful planning, and other initiatives, the City of Longmont is committed to building a real community, not just a collection of streets and buildings. They encourage residents to get out and meet the people who live next door if they haven't already. Take a walk through their neighborhood or on one of Longmont's seven greenways. Enjoy the historic buildings and public art installations along the way. Explore one of our numerous city parks throughout with bike trails to connect many of them. Hit the links on our municipal golf courses. Get to know one of Longmont's 60 neighborhood groups and the resources they have to offer. Discover all the services, activities, and resources available for people of all ages, whether one is young or young at heart. No matter who you are or what your interests, You Belong in Longmont! I have lived in Longmont, myself, since 1998.

Want even more information? Go to www.Longmontcolorado.gov

Community Guide for Longmont: 

https://reports.colorado-compass.com/guide/5e78a42677d38141186240be

The City of Boulder

This is a large urban center north of Denver and south of Longmont. It is the home of IBM and the University of Colorado. Boulder is known for its outdoor activities, talented chefs, breweries, and vibrant downtown. Its close proximity to the mountains makes it popular for hiking, biking, and skiing. For more detailed information visit: www.bouldercoloradousa.com or www.bouldercolorado.gov

Niwot Group is a team of real estate agents affiliated with Compass, a licensed real estate broker and abides by Equal Housing Opportunity laws. All material presented herein is intended for informational purposes only. Information is compiled from sources deemed reliable but is subject to errors, omissions, changes in price, condition, sale, or withdrawal without notice. Photos may be virtually staged or digitally enhanced and may not reflect actual property conditions.