Relocating to Auburn or Opelika, Alabama? Start with your home needs, work destination, moving date, and budget. I’m Laura Sellers, REALTOR® and Associate Broker with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Preferred Real Estate — the Official Real Estate Partner of the Auburn Tigers. I’ve called the Auburn–Opelika area home since 1988 and help buyers and sellers plan moves from across town or across the country.
Relocating to Auburn: Build a Plan Around Your Timing
Tell me when you need to be here, whether you have a home to sell, and how often you can visit before moving. If you are financing the purchase, talk with a lender early about preapproval, employment documentation, and the relationship between your current sale and next purchase. Cash buyers should have current proof of funds available.
We can plan an initial property comparison, visits, and questions to investigate before you decide to make an offer. Video and photographs help narrow options; they do not replace inspections or your own review of the property.
Compare Auburn and Opelika using your daily routine
The city name is only one part of the decision. Compare the actual home, total ownership costs, route to work, outdoor space, stairs, storage, parking, and maintenance needs. A home in Opelika may fit one campus commute well while a different Auburn address may work better for another destination. Check routes at the times you expect to travel, including during university events.
Explore the Auburn neighborhood directory, Opelika neighborhood directory, and Auburn condo communities. Each is a starting point for comparing individual properties.
Relocating to Auburn for a University or Professional Role
For Auburn University faculty and staff, begin with the Auburn University–area relocation guide. Share your work building, expected campus schedule, and start date so we can keep those details central to the search. I’m an Auburn alumna and former university employee, and I specialize in faculty/staff home purchases and sales.
If your move involves VCOM, visit my VCOM home-buying resource. For a position with East Alabama Health or another employer, use your exact work location when comparing routes and housing options. Confirm workplace and employment details directly with your employer.
Verify the details of each home
- Review inspection findings, condition, disclosures, and any additional evaluations appropriate to the property.
- Ask for current HOA or condominium documents, dues, maintenance responsibilities, and restrictions relevant to your intended use.
- Check insurance availability and estimated ownership costs before relying on a monthly payment estimate.
- Verify school assignments with the school system for the specific address.
- For new construction, review specifications, completion expectations, inspections, warranty terms, and the builder’s agreement.
Coordinate the purchase and the move
Your home-buying plan should account for lender requirements, inspection deadlines, closing documents, the final walkthrough, and the possession date in your agreement. Schedule utilities and movers around confirmed arrangements. If you are selling a local home as part of the move, review the seller guide as well.
Local Resources for Relocating to Auburn
Use official resources alongside your property search. If you are relocating to Auburn and school information matters to your purchase, consult Auburn City Schools and ask the district about the specific address. For campus transportation questions, review Auburn University transit information and confirm the service relevant to your plans.
Keep a short comparison sheet for the homes you like. Record the address, asking price, estimated recurring expenses, maintenance questions, route to work, and showing availability. This gives us a useful starting point when you are relocating to Auburn from out of town and need to narrow the options before traveling.
Questions about relocating
Can we begin before I know which neighborhood I want?
Yes. Your priorities and regular destinations help us identify communities to explore. You do not need to choose a subdivision before contacting me.
Can I coordinate a purchase from another state?
We can discuss your travel schedule, property videos, inspections, and communication with your lender and closing professional. Confirm any remote signing arrangements with the closing team before planning around them.
What should I send Laura first?
Share your moving date, price range, financing plans, preferred home features, work destination, and any property you need to sell. Call or text 334-332-7263 or contact Laura Sellers to discuss your move.
