REALTOR® Laura Sellers, Auburn, AL
Everything you need to know about buying or selling a home or condo in the Auburn-Opelika, AL area!
What’s the Weirdest Thing You’ve Ever Found in a House? Houses can hide some seriously strange surprises… and as a realtor, I’ve seen my fair share. • Secret Rooms – That moment you find a hidden door behind a bookcase and wonder, “Was this a panic room… or something way weirder?” • Intense Wallpaper – […]
The Most Annoying Thing About Your House That You Pretend Doesn’t Bother You Every homeowner has that one thing they’ve learned to live with… but secretly can’t stand. • Squeaky Doors – You know exactly how to ninja your way past them for that midnight snack. • Creaky Floors – They add “character,” right? Until […]
What’s the One Room You’d Rip Out of Your House Tomorrow? Every home has that one room. You know the one—where you walk in and think, “Why is this even here?” Here are a few of the top offenders I hear about from buyers and sellers in Auburn and Opelika: • Formal Dining Room – […]
Why Late-Night Real Estate Calls Are Rarely a Good Idea In the world of real estate, timing is everything — but that doesn’t mean 10 p.m. is the right time to call your agent. If you’ve ever found yourself tempted to pick up the phone late at night to ask if a listing is still […]
Yes, Buyers Care if It Smells Like Wet Dog in Here Selling a home is all about first impressions, and let’s face it — no one’s dream home smells like a wet dog. You might have gone nose-blind to it, but buyers have a sixth sense for these things. Why Smells Matter in Real Estate:• […]
Unrealistic Buyer Requests Realtors Actually Hear 🤯😂 | Auburn AL Real Estate Alright, buyers say the darndest things. Here are some of the more… let’s say, optimistic requests I’ve heard over the years: • “Can I See It at 10 p.m.?” – Because there’s no better time to evaluate curb appeal than in total darkness.• […]
What Type of House Are You? | Take the Real Estate Personality Test! Alright, here’s a fun one. If houses had personalities, which type would you be? Think of this as the real estate version of a BuzzFeed quiz: • The Fixer-Upper – You like a project, see potential where others don’t, and probably have […]
Don’t Let Your Home Turn into a Ghost Listing It’s tempting to set a sky-high price when selling your home. After all, why not shoot for the stars, right? But here’s the reality — overpricing can turn your listing into a ghost, haunting the market for months without a serious offer. Why Overpricing Can Backfire:• […]
Open Concept Drama: Which Layout Matches Your Life in Auburn or Opelika? Open concept or separate rooms? Translation: do you like yelling across the house, or slamming a door when people annoy you? • Open concept is perfect for entertaining, open sightlines, and keeping an eye on the kids (or chaos).• Separate rooms offer peace, […]
Granite vs Quartz: Which One Should You Choose in Your Auburn or Opelika Home? Granite or quartz? You’ll forget which one you picked after a week. Just pick the one that doesn’t stain when your life spills on it. • Granite is natural, one-of-a-kind, and beautiful — but it needs sealing and can stain if […]
