GRI stands for Graduate, REALTOR® Institute. Laura Sellers holds this designation and brings her professional education and local experience to home buyers and sellers in Auburn and Opelika.
Laura is a REALTOR® and Associate Broker with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Preferred Real Estate — the Official Real Estate Partner of the Auburn Tigers. She has called Auburn home since 1988, graduated from Auburn University, and has helped real estate buyers and sellers since 2005.
What does the GRI designation mean?
The National Association of REALTORS® GRI resource describes training in real estate technical subjects and fundamentals, including legal and regulatory issues, technology, professional standards, and the sales process.
A designation is one part of a professional’s background. When choosing an agent, also discuss relevant experience, local knowledge, communication, and the services proposed for your own purchase or sale.
Working with Laura in Auburn and Opelika
Laura helps clients organize their plans, compare properties, prepare questions, and coordinate the real estate steps of a transaction. Her work includes residential home sales and purchases and Auburn University faculty and staff relocation.
For buyers, the conversation begins with your timeline, preferred home features, and destinations. For sellers, it begins with the property, preparation, relevant comparable sales, and the timing of your next move. Each situation calls for its own plan.
Questions to ask when choosing your REALTOR®
- How will we communicate and organize the next steps?
- What experience is relevant to my home type or move?
- Which services will be included in our agreement?
- How will property questions and document requests be tracked?
- Which matters should I discuss with a lender, inspector, attorney, or another qualified professional?
Explore local housing resources
Use Laura’s Auburn neighborhood directory, Opelika neighborhood directory, and condo community guides to start comparing housing options.
The buyer guide and seller guide provide additional planning resources. Bring your priorities and questions to a conversation with Laura rather than assuming every guide applies in the same way to every property.
Contact Laura Sellers
Call or text 334-332-7263 or contact Laura Sellers to discuss buying, selling, or relocating in Auburn and Opelika. Homes, y’all!



