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REALTOR® Laura Sellers, Auburn, ALREALTOR® Laura Sellers, Auburn, AL

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No, Your Couch Isn’t Included in the Sale — Real Estate Expectations vs Reality

🏡 Real Estate Adventures with Laura and Hans: “Oh, That Wasn’t Included?”

Pro tip: Selling your home doesn’t mean you’re also selling your sofa, salt lamp, and questionable ceramic frog collection.

In this episode of Real Estate Adventures with Laura and Hans, we dive into a classic seller meltdown—when the reality of what is and isn’t included in the home sale finally sinks in.

Spoiler: It’s not retail—it’s real estate.

🛋 Panel 1: The Reality Check

The sellers were standing in their now-empty home, arms crossed, faces confused.

“Wait… you sold the house but not our stuff?”
“Correct,” I said, arms folded.
“That’s real estate, not retail.”

(Although let’s be honest—Hans could probably flip furniture on the side.)

🏺 Panel 2: Valued… by Sentiment Only

The seller picked up a dusty vase like it was a Fabergé egg.

“What about my collectibles?”
I gave it a glance.
“Those? Clearance bin specials.”

Hans rolled his eyes.
“Maybe she can auction off her attitude next,” he thought.

🛒 Panel 3: No, the Couch Isn’t Included

“Just add it to the deal!” she snapped, pointing at a well-worn couch.
I smiled.
“I sell homes, not leftovers.”

Hans, now in a tiny auctioneer’s hat, chimed in:
“Going once, going twice… emotionally unsold!”

🎯 What’s the Takeaway?

Here’s the truth: Unless it’s nailed down, built-in, or clearly agreed upon in writing… it’s not automatically part of the deal.
Want to include furniture? It can be negotiated.
Want to keep your grandma’s crystal unicorn collection? Please do.

That’s where I come in—to make sure expectations are clear, contracts are solid, and emotional clutter doesn’t tank a closing.

📲 Selling your home in Auburn or Opelika, AL?
Let’s handle it the right way—from contracts to couches (or not couches).
Contact Laura Sellers today—your go-to realtor for real results, less drama, and a very expressive Mastiff named Hans.

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Comic strip of a frustrated seller learning that their furniture and collectibles aren’t included in the home sale, with realtor Laura and her mastiff Hans adding humor

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Laura Sellers
EXPERT IN AUBURN-OPELIKA, AL REAL ESTATE SERVICES If you are buying or selling property in the Auburn - Opelika, AL area, I will provide you with the service that you need. I work at the #1 real estate company in Auburn's #1 office. Please contact me today!
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