REALTOR® Laura Sellers, Auburn, AL
Everything you need to know about buying or selling a home or condo in the Auburn-Opelika, AL area!
Before You Buy in Auburn or Opelika… Know This About the Neighbors One thing I always tell my buyers—no matter where you’re moving—is this: A house is important, but your neighbors are part of the package. Every street has its own personality. Some are super social and connected — with block parties, group texts, and […]
Things That Used to Be Quiet About My Neighborhood When I first moved into my neighborhood here in Auburn, it was peaceful. Just a few homes, very little traffic, and a lot of quiet mornings. It felt like my own little corner of calm in a busy world. But like many areas around Auburn and […]
College of Engineering – What These Faculty Look for in a Home When Auburn University’s College of Engineering faculty move to town, they aren’t just looking for any house — they’re searching for the perfect balance between smart design, quick commutes, and long-term value. As a top-rated REALTOR® in Auburn and Opelika, I’ve worked with […]
How Much Could You Actually Walk Away With If You Sold? Spoiler alert: It’s probably more than you think. If you own a home in Auburn or Opelika, your property value has likely grown — maybe a lot — since you bought it. Home values in our area have risen steadily since 2019, meaning your […]
Do You Actually Know Your Neighbors… or Just Their Dog’s Bark? It’s funny how we can live right next to someone for years and never have a real conversation — yet we can tell you their dog’s entire emotional range. You’ve never spoken a word to them…But you know exactly when their Yorkie’s hungry, excited, […]
Things I Thought Would Matter in a Home (But Don’t) When I first started house hunting years ago, I had a checklist that looked like something out of a real estate magazine: open concept layout, gleaming granite countertops, double vanities in every bathroom, and yes — even a double oven. I thought those things would […]
🧳 If You Could Relocate JUST to Escape One Annoying Thing… What Would It Be? Let’s be honest—sometimes we don’t move for a new job or school.We move because we’ve had it with something that’s driving us nuts. Loud neighbors? Nonstop traffic noise? That weird smell every time it rains? I won’t judge. Everyone has […]
🎒 Moving for School Zones – Auburn City Schools Trying to buy a home in a specific Auburn City School zone? You’re not alone.I’ve helped dozens of families relocate specifically to get their kids into top-rated schools like: Ogletree Elementary Wrights Mill Road Dean Road Elementary And the newer zones like Woodland Pines and Creekside […]
🏚️ Why Some Homes Just Sit on the Market in Auburn – Even If They Look Great You know the kind of house I’m talking about.Gorgeous photos. Modern updates. Curb appeal for days.But for some reason… crickets. This happens more than you’d think in Auburn, Alabama. So what’s really going on? 📸 Photos can’t show […]
🚫 One Small Thing That Can Kill a Home Sale (And No One Talks About It) You know what’s killed more home sales than termites or bad roofs?Smells. I’m not joking. Musty basements. Strong pet odors. Overpowering plug-ins or air fresheners. I’ve had buyers walk out within seconds because a house just didn’t smell right. […]
