REALTOR® Laura Sellers, Auburn, AL
Everything you need to know about buying or selling a home or condo in the Auburn-Opelika, AL area!
Flipping a home in Auburn or Opelika, AL? Watch out. Flipping a house looks easy on TV—until it’s not. If you’ve ever walked into a “just renovated” home and thought, who approved this?!… you’re not alone. Let’s talk about the house flipping fails that make buyers run and agents cringe. • Water Damage Disasters: That […]
Ever work with a buyer who thinks they’re starring in their own episode of House Hunters? You know the type: they show up with a dream list, a champagne taste, and a “we’ll only look at three homes” mindset. Let’s talk about what happens when HGTV meets reality. • Narrow Focus: Some buyers think they’ll […]
The Weird Reason Buyers Say “No Thanks” to Your House (and It’s Not the Price) You might think buyers pass on a home because it’s too expensive or in the wrong location—but sometimes, it’s simply… the vibe. Here are a few surprising reasons buyers say “no thanks” the moment they walk in: • Clutter Overload […]
The Home Trends We’ll Be Laughing at in 10 Years (Yes, Even That One) Let’s take a stroll down memory lane—well, more like a peek into your living room—and talk about the home trends that might not age as gracefully as we hope. We all want a stylish home, but some of today’s fads might […]
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 […]
ChatGPT said: Warning: These 3 Common Smells Could Tank Your Home Sale When you’re selling a home in Auburn or Opelika, buyers aren’t just looking with their eyes—they’re sniffing out the details. And nothing kills a showing faster than a home that stinks. Here are three sneaky smells that can quietly sabotage your home sale: […]
The Secret to Selling a Home in a Tough Market When the market slows down, homes don’t just sell themselves—you need strategy, style, and smart decisions. If you’re planning to sell in Auburn or Opelika, Alabama, here’s how to stand out when buyers are fewer and pickier than ever: • Smart Pricing – Overpricing is […]
🎤 Does Your House Have Curb Appeal… or Curb REPEL? Let’s get real—first impressions absolutely matter. If your home gives off “haunted fixer-upper” vibes from the street, most buyers won’t even bother stepping inside. • Peeling paint, dead plants, or outdated fixtures = instant turnoff.• Mailbox leaning like the Tower of Pisa? Yep, that needs […]
Do You Judge a House by Its Mailbox? Be honest… have you ever judged a house by its mailbox?I totally have. If it’s leaning, rusty, or duct-taped together… yeah, I’m already side-eyeing the house.It’s like showing up to a job interview in pajama pants. But a fresh, clean, or creative mailbox? It sets the tone. […]
These 3 Phrases in a Home Listing? RUN. Let’s be honest—some real estate listing descriptions are basically a cry for help in disguise. Whether you’re browsing homes in Auburn or Opelika, there are a few terms that should make you stop and think… hard. Here are three little words that pack a punch—and not in […]
