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 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, […]
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 […]
This House Would’ve Sold… If the Sellers Weren’t So Stubborn Sometimes the house checks all the boxes—great layout, great location, fair price… and still sits. Why? Because the sellers refuse to budge.⠀Here’s what kills deals faster than a cracked foundation:• Refusing to negotiate over $500 🤯• Saying “take it or leave it” in a buyer’s […]
You’re Not Being Picky. You’re Just Not Stupid. You ever hear a buyer apologize for having standards? “I feel like I’m just being too picky…” Girl, no. You are spending hundreds of thousands of dollars. You want a backyard? That’s not picky—that’s normal. You want the toilets to flush without sounding like a haunted ship? […]
Real Estate Adventures with Laura and Hans – The Neighbor Spy Ever had that feeling that someone’s watching you? Laura was trying to give a private tour at her latest open house, pointing out the freshly painted walls, gleaming hardwood floors, and spacious kitchen island, when she felt the unmistakable sensation of eyes on her. […]
That One Room Every House Has (But No One Actually Uses) Let’s be honest… every house has that room. The one you walk by daily but never actually go in unless someone’s visiting. • 🛋️ Formal living room = furniture you’re not allowed to sit on• 🍽️ Dining room = headquarters for Amazon boxes and […]
