REALTOR® Laura Sellers, Auburn, AL
Everything you need to know about buying or selling a home or condo in the Auburn-Opelika, AL area!
Odor Problems? Mold Issues? This Local Company Can Help – Auburn, AL Real Estate Tip If you’ve ever stepped into a home and caught a whiff of musty air, lingering smoke, or some mystery odor you just can’t place—you know how fast that can kill a potential sale. As a local REALTOR® in Auburn and […]
What’s the Strangest Thing You’ve Seen in a Home Listing Photo? Some listing photos make you want to book a showing. Others make you question reality. Here are just a few strange things that have actually shown up in real estate listing photos (yes, really): • Personal Items Left Out – We’re talking dirty laundry, […]
The Most Expensive Home Features That Rarely Pay Off Thinking about adding something “wow-worthy” to your home to boost value? Just be careful—some of the most expensive home features are more likely to drain your wallet than impress future buyers. Here are a few luxury upgrades that rarely pay off in the Auburn and Opelika […]
Real Estate Adventures with Laura and Hans – The Forever Window Shopper Every realtor knows this buyer. They love the thrill of the hunt, the smell of fresh paint, the feel of new carpet underfoot – but the idea of actually making an offer? That’s another story. Laura found herself in this exact situation today, […]
No One Cares About Your Granite Anymore Once upon a time, granite countertops were the status symbol. Now? Buyers walk in and ask about the layout, natural light, and “Can I work from home here?” Granite barely registers. • 🔳 That fancy stone? Not the flex it used to be.• 💸 Don’t sink thousands into […]
The Neighborhood Looks Cute… Until You Realize THIS You pull into the neighborhood and it’s giving storybook vibes — tree-lined streets, adorable homes, people walking dogs with iced coffee in hand. But then… reality hits. • There’s no parking — because everyone’s garage has turned into a junk shrine.• HOA rules so strict they make […]
How Long Could You Survive Without Wi-Fi? You move into your dream home in Auburn or Opelika… but there’s a catch — no Wi-Fi for three days. Let’s be honest. We want to believe we’d enjoy the peace, touch some grass, maybe go on a walk. But in reality? I’d be at a coffee shop […]
Yes, the HOA Is That Bad (Sometimes) HOAs can be helpful—or a complete nightmare. I’ve seen both, and buyers need to know exactly what they’re signing up for before the closing table. • Fines for the wrong shade of mulch? Yep.• Surprise fees because the HOA has zero reserves? Common.• Pet limits, paint color drama, […]
Top 3 Things Buyers Regret Not Doing (and One They’re Glad They Did) After the closing is done and the boxes are unpacked, reality hits—and sometimes so do regrets. These are the top three things I hear buyers wish they’d done differently: • Not budgeting for future repairs — Those unexpected costs? They show up […]
Real Estate Adventures with Laura and Hans – The ‘HGTV Renovator’ Some buyers walk into a home and see a place to live. Others walk in and see a blank canvas, ready for their grand HGTV-inspired transformation. Laura had one of those buyers today – the kind with big dreams, a hard hat, and a […]
