Erika Rapport-Miller, Real Estate Sales

05/26/2025

02/04/2025

Are you tempted to rent for another year before you buy your first house? Consider this.

Data shows rents usually rise. And so do home prices.

So, you could renew your lease, but chances are you’ll pay more in rent than you do now.

But if you buy, any future home price increases work in your favor. That’s because when you own your home, you gain equity (and grow your net worth) as your home’s value goes up over time.

If you can make the numbers work today, buying may make more sense in the long run. Are you interested in finding out what a starter home costs in our market? DM me.

11/28/2024

Happy Thanksgiving!

11/11/2024

Thank you to all who have and is serving. God Bless America!

11/07/2024

Erin Quin

📣 We wanted to give a huge shoutout to Erika Rapport-Miller for choosing to advertise with VRMS PTSA again this year, and continuing to support the VRMS Bulldogs! Your sponsorship gives the PTSA an opportunity to provide more programs and events to the students at Vail Ranch Middle School! Thank you! ❤️

Are you interested in advertising your business while also helping to support the VRMS PTSA and our amazing Bulldogs? 🐾

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*Business banners are hung on Butterfield Stage Road until June 30, 2025.

10/18/2024

Hi. If any of you want to bring the kiddos you are welcome to come.

08/19/2024

🚨 🚨 ATTENTION HOME BUYERS 🚨 🚨

‼️ 𝐄𝐅𝐅𝐄𝐂𝐓𝐈𝐕𝐄 𝐀𝐮𝐠𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝟏7𝐭𝐡, 2024 ‼️

All buyers looking to purchase any residential property moving forward MUST sign a “Buyer Representation Agreement” before walking into a property.

🏡 𝐂𝐀𝐍’𝐓 𝐘𝐎𝐔 𝐉𝐔𝐒𝐓 𝐒𝐇𝐎𝐖 𝐌𝐄 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐇𝐎𝐔𝐒𝐄?

Starting August 17th, no REALTOR will be able to unlock a door without you first signing the agreement. This is non-negotiable and is part of a legally binding settlement for all REALTORS.

📃 𝐖𝐚𝐢𝐭…𝐖𝐇𝐀𝐓 𝐃𝐎 𝐈 𝐇𝐀𝐕𝐄 𝐓𝐎 𝐒𝐈𝐆𝐍?

The Buyer Representation Agreement is a contract between you, as the Buyer, and your REALTOR. It outlines the details of your relationship, roles and responsibilities, and the REALTOR’s compensation. The compensation/commission stated is the MAXIMUM amount your broker/agent can receive from the transaction.

💵 𝐒𝐎, 𝐁𝐔𝐘𝐄𝐑𝐒 𝐍𝐎𝐖 𝐇𝐀𝐕𝐄 𝐓𝐎 𝐏𝐀𝐘 𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐌𝐈𝐒𝐒𝐈𝐎𝐍?

Well, yes…but actually, maybe no…

The agreement states that the Buyer is responsible for commissions; however, there are situations where others, including the Seller or the Listing Broker, may cover this cost. Reach out to your agent if you have questions about your specific scenario.

📜 𝐇𝐎𝐖 𝐃𝐈𝐃 𝐖𝐄 𝐆𝐄𝐓 𝐇𝐄𝐑𝐄?

Historically, Sellers paid the Listing Broker a commission, which was then shared with the Buyer’s Broker. However, this led to a misunderstanding that “The Seller pays the Buyer’s Agent,” which isn’t entirely accurate. This misconception resulted in a class-action lawsuit, driving these changes. With the new NAR settlement, Agents/Brokers cannot advertise ANY compensation via the MLS, meaning Buyer’s Agents aren’t guaranteed compensation like before.

🤔 𝐖𝐇𝐀𝐓 𝐈𝐅 𝐈 𝐃𝐎𝐍’𝐓 𝐋𝐈𝐊𝐄 𝐌𝐘 𝐀𝐆𝐄𝐍𝐓? 𝐂𝐀𝐍 𝐈 𝐆𝐄𝐓 𝐎𝐔𝐓 𝐎𝐅 𝐓𝐇𝐈𝐒 𝐀𝐆𝐑𝐄𝐄𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓?

The agreement will outline the termination process, so it’s crucial to interview and hire your Buyer Representation carefully.

📝 𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐏𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐬:

1️⃣ The length of the agreement is determined by you and your agent—it can be as short or as long as you both agree.

2️⃣ Keep in mind that specifics can vary from state to state, so be sure to clarify the terms before signing.

(Credit: Jamie Proctor)