REALTOR® Laura Sellers, Auburn, AL
Everything you need to know about buying or selling a home or condo in the Auburn-Opelika, AL area!
Buying a home here? Think of it as drafting your dream team. 🏈 In Auburn and Opelika, real estate isn’t just about finding a house — it’s about building the right team to win the deal. Every successful buyer has a lineup: lender, REALTOR®, inspector, and title team. Auburn’s market rewards strategy and preparation, and […]
Curb Appeal Crushes: What Instantly Makes You Fall in Love with a Home? You know the feeling — you’re driving down a quiet street in Auburn or Opelika, and BOOM. There it is. The house that makes you do a double take. The one with perfect curb appeal. For me? It’s big windows, black shutters, […]
Your Own Town Creek Retreat – Frank Lloyd Wright-Inspired Home on Nearly 3 Acres in Auburn, AL – MLS 175402 (4 Bed • 3 Bath • Primary Suite on Main • ≈3 Private Acres • < 1 Mile to Auburn University) Almost three private acres less than a mile to Auburn University—tailgates, Toomer’s lemonade, and […]
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: […]
When Buyers Take Home Staging a Little Too Literally Home staging is supposed to help buyers picture themselves living there—but some take that idea a bit too far… • Testing the Furniture – Sitting on the couch, lounging on the bed… it’s staged, not a showroom.• “Borrowing” Decor Ideas – Snapping pictures like it’s a Pinterest board […]
What is the Worst “Unique” Home Feature You’ve Seen? Some “unique” home features are memorable… but not in a good way. • Indoor Hot Tubs – Cool in theory, but let’s be honest: they usually come with musty smells, warped wood, and moldy regret.• Spiral Staircases – Artsy? Yes. Practical for moving furniture or walking your dog […]
Some buyer requests are perfectly reasonable. Others… make you raise an eyebrow—like asking for a discount because they don’t like the paint color. Let’s talk about that. • Cosmetic Issues – Paint is one of the simplest things to change. It shouldn’t be treated like a structural concern.• Petty Requests – Every now and then, […]
What Your Front Door Color Says About You (and Your Home’s Value) First impressions don’t start inside the home — they begin at the curb. In Auburn and Opelika, home buyers often make a decision within seconds of pulling up to a house. And what’s one of the very first things they see? 👉 The […]
How Long Does It Take to Know a House Is “The One”? Auburn & Opelika Buyers Spill the Truth You pull up to a house… is it love at first sight or a slow burn? Some buyers just know the moment they see the front door. Others take a full tour, sleep on it, maybe […]
3 Ways to Lose Your Dream Home in a Multiple Offer Situation Want to lose out on your dream home? Here’s how to do it! In today’s competitive real estate market, especially in a multiple-offer situation, buyers need to act strategically. However, some common mistakes can instantly put you at a disadvantage. If you want […]
