REALTOR® Laura Sellers, Auburn, AL
Everything you need to know about buying or selling a home or condo in the Auburn-Opelika, AL area!
Home Features That Should Have Stayed in the 70s Let’s take a trip back in time — and maybe leave a few things behind while we’re there. Some retro vibes are cool… but others? Total design crimes. • Popcorn Ceilings – AKA: the dust-loving texture that screams “pre-renovation.”• Shag Carpet – Like walking on a […]
If Your Home Could Talk, What Would It Say About You? Imagine this: your home suddenly starts talking.What would it reveal… and would you be flattered or exposed? • Messy or Minimalist – Are the countertops clean… or creatively “decorated” with unopened mail and Amazon boxes?• Sentimental or Stylish – Is your decor full of […]
House Hunters Be Like: “I Want a Farmhouse… in the City. “OK, so I want privacy, land, and no HOA… but I need to be 2 minutes from Target.” Sound familiar? 🙃 You want a farmhouse with a wraparound porch—next to Starbucks.🛒 You want acreage—across from Publix.🚜 You want chickens—on a 0.19-acre lot in a […]
What’s the One Thing You Wish You’d Known Before Buying a House? Hindsight is 20/20, especially in real estate. If you could go back, what’s the one thing you’d tell your pre-homeowner self? • Noisy Neighbors – That “peaceful” street turns into NASCAR after dark.• Hidden Maintenance Costs – Surprise! It’s not just your mortgage. […]
What’s the Strangest Thing a Realtor Has Ever Said to You? Realtors have seen it all — and sometimes, they say things that leave you wondering if you heard them right. • “This room has good energy” – Translation: there’s literally nothing else nice to say about it.• “You can just ignore that smell” – […]
What Auburn Real Estate Agents Wish They Could Say Out Loud (But Don’t) Let’s be real: there are things every Auburn and Opelika real estate agent wants to say out loud—but we don’t. We smile, we nod, we keep it professional. But behind the scenes? Here’s what we’re actually thinking: • “Your house isn’t worth […]
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 […]
🎤 “Buy the house or keep the dog?”It sounds like a dramatic ultimatum—but you’d be shocked how often pets completely steer the ship in real estate deals here in Auburn and Opelika, AL. I’ve seen it. I’ve lived it. I’ve even negotiated it. Here are some real-world ways buyers put their pets first: 🐶 What […]
Alright, Auburn and Opelika friends—let’s settle this once and for all: 👉 Are you Modern Farmhouse or Maximalist Chaos? Do you dream in shiplap and sage green, with cozy neutrals and Joanna Gaines-approved light fixtures? Or are you more like: “Give me bold color, leopard print, and a gallery wall in every room—or I’m not […]
Dream Backyard Setup in Auburn or Opelika? What Would You Build? If you could snap your fingers and design your dream backyard…Would it have a pool? A garden? A fire pit? Chickens roaming around? Mine? Definitely something with zero mosquitoes, a shaded cabana, and maybe even a custom lounging area for Hans. (He’s basically royalty […]
