REALTOR® Laura Sellers, Auburn, AL
Everything you need to know about buying or selling a home or condo in the Auburn-Opelika, AL area!
Open House Horror Stories: Tales Only a Realtor Could Tell If you think hosting an open house is just lighting a candle, putting out a few flyers, and waiting for offers to roll in… think again. After years in real estate around Auburn and Opelika, I’ve learned that open houses sometimes come with a few […]
Would You Survive a Home Inspection? Real Estate Adventures with Laura and Hans You’ve listed your home. You’ve got an offer. All that stands between you and the closing table? The dreaded home inspection — aka, the buyer’s unofficial opportunity to discover your house’s deepest, darkest secrets (like that one light switch that’s just… decorative). […]
When Your Dog Has Better Curb Appeal Than the House Real Estate Adventures with Laura and Hans Sometimes buyers fall in love before they even get out of the car…But what happens when that love is directed at your dog instead of your home? It happens more often than you’d think.You pull up for a […]
You Know You’re a Homeowner When… Owning a home isn’t just about picking paint colors or hanging that perfect family portrait. It’s a lifestyle change that comes with its own set of quirks and unexpected joys. If you’re finding yourself excited about mulch sales or debating lightbulb color temperatures, congratulations — you’re officially a homeowner. […]
Is Your House Haunted? Signs Buyers Actually Ask About in the South In the South, we take our sweet tea, our front porches — and our ghost stories — very seriously. And believe it or not, when you’re selling a home in Auburn or Opelika, the question of “Is this place haunted?” sometimes comes up […]
Why Home Maintenance Costs Can Top $10,000 Annually: Key Insights and Cost-Saving Tips Owning a home can be rewarding, but with annual maintenance costs averaging over $10,000, it’s essential to plan ahead. A recent report from Thumbtack highlights a 5.9% increase in these expenses for single-family homes due to rising prices for supplies, aging infrastructure, […]
Mother’s Day Mayhem: Real Estate Edition (with Hans Commentary, of Course) Because nothing says “I love you, Mom” like a last-minute showing request and a 140-pound dog who insists on narrating the chaos. In today’s Real Estate Adventures with Laura and Hans, we’re celebrating Mother’s Day in the most realistic way possible—by mixing heartfelt appreciation […]
Real Estate Adventures with Laura and Hans: The Spinning Wheel of Doom (AKA My Computer) Some days, I’m focused, efficient, and powering through real estate tasks like a machine.Other days… the only thing spinning is the loading icon on my screen. In today’s comic strip episode of Real Estate Adventures with Laura and Hans, I’m […]
Roundabouts: Because clearly what we all needed was a driving obstacle course with no rules and maximum confusion. In today’s episode of Real Estate Adventures with Laura and Hans, we enter the dreaded circle of doom — otherwise known as the roundabout. You know, that magical place where drivers forget how yielding works, everyone second-guesses […]
You Won’t Believe the Weirdest Things I’ve Seen at Open Houses – Share Yours! If you’ve ever been to an open house, you know they can be full of surprises. Sometimes it’s a beautifully staged kitchen or a stunning backyard. Other times… it’s a mannequin staring at you from the corner of the living room. […]
