REALTOR® Laura Sellers, Auburn, AL
Everything you need to know about buying or selling a home or condo in the Auburn-Opelika, AL area!
Open House Snacks That Make Me Judge You Let’s be real—people don’t come to your open house for the snacks…But they will remember them.’ Here’s what your snack choices are silently screaming to buyers—and to me, too: • 🍤 Shrimp cocktail at 2pm = unhinged energy. I’m concerned.• 🍪 Cookies = classic, comforting, always works.• […]
The Open House Snack Test: What It Really Says About the Home You walk into an open house.There on the counter is… a snack. This is where things get interesting. Because whether it’s warm cookies or sad little bank mints, what’s offered at the snack table says more than you think. Let’s break it down: […]
The “Just for the Photos” Open House Visitor (Yes, They’re Real) Ever hosted an open house and thought, “These people aren’t here to buy—they’re here for the backsplash”? You’re not wrong. There’s a special breed of open house visitor who isn’t comparing interest rates—they’re comparing paint swatches. Welcome to the world of the “Just for […]
When the Open House is Really Just a Neighborhood Gossip Session Not every open house is packed with eager buyers. Sometimes, it turns into something else entirely—a low-key episode of Real Housewives: Auburn Edition. Here’s who actually shows up when the door opens: • Nosy Neighbors – They’re not moving. They just want to see […]
Open House Reality Check: Clean Homes Sell Faster You want an open house to attract buyers, but you don’t want to clean? That’s like inviting guests over for dinner and serving TV dinners on paper plates. It just doesn’t set the right tone. If you want your home to make a great first impression, a […]
Open House Pet Peeves (That Make Realtors Cringe) Alright, let’s get into open house pet peeves — the little things that drive every agent a little crazy. If you’ve ever hosted an open house, you’ll know exactly what I’m talking about: • Shoes on the Carpet – Especially after a rainy day. There’s nothing like […]
When the Open House Turns Into a Free Design Tour – Real Estate Adventures with Laura and Hans Open houses can be a great way to attract serious buyers — and a magnet for people who have zero intention of making an offer. They stroll in, Starbucks cups in hand, ready to critique your staging […]
Open House Horror Stories: Tales Only a Realtor Could Tell If you think hosting an open house is just lighting a candle, putting out a few flyers, and waiting for offers to roll in… think again. After years in real estate around Auburn and Opelika, I’ve learned that open houses sometimes come with a few […]
You Won’t Believe the Weirdest Things I’ve Seen at Open Houses – Share Yours! If you’ve ever been to an open house, you know they can be full of surprises. Sometimes it’s a beautifully staged kitchen or a stunning backyard. Other times… it’s a mannequin staring at you from the corner of the living room. […]
Real Estate Adventures with Laura and Hans: The Open House Moochers Let’s be honest — not everyone who walks into an open house is ready to make an offer. Some just come for the free snacks and staged ambiance. If you’ve ever hosted (or crashed) an open house, this episode of Real Estate Adventures with […]
