REALTOR® Laura Sellers, Auburn, AL
Everything you need to know about buying or selling a home or condo in the Auburn-Opelika, AL area!
The Listing Looked Perfect Until THIS Happened The listing looked perfect—especially if you were just scrolling photos.Gorgeous kitchen. Fresh paint. Move-in ready in Auburn or Opelika. But then reality showed up… in the form of an inspection report. ☠️ Moisture damage in the crawlspace💸 $6,000 in electrical upgrades😬 No permits for that “new” deck This […]
Why ‘Move-In Ready’ is a Lie It’s spotless. It smells like cookies. It’s labeled “move-in ready” like it’s a done deal. But here’s the truth: even the most polished listings have quirks, flaws, or forgotten repairs. 🧼 That shiny listing? It might come with a broken garbage disposal, a loose stair railing, or a closet […]
Top 3 Things Buyers Regret Not Doing (and One They’re Glad They Did) After the closing is done and the boxes are unpacked, reality hits—and sometimes so do regrets. These are the top three things I hear buyers wish they’d done differently: • Not budgeting for future repairs — Those unexpected costs? They show up […]
Real Estate Therapy: The Home Buying Emotional Rollercoaster in Auburn and Opelika, AL Let’s be real — house hunting is an emotional rollercoaster. It’s like dating, but with way more paperwork and fewer second chances. Whether you’re searching in Auburn or Opelika, here are a few stages of real estate therapy every buyer goes through: […]
Weird Home Features That Actually Sell Houses Faster When it comes to selling a home, the usual advice is to stick to neutral paint colors, minimalist décor, and “safe” upgrades. But sometimes, the unexpected is exactly what grabs buyers’ attention — and can even spark a bidding war. Believe it or not, there are a […]
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 […]
Inside Auburn: A Behind-the-Scenes Look at Our Courts and Water Systems What Does It Take to Keep Auburn Running Smoothly? I Found Out Firsthand! When people think of Auburn, Alabama, they often picture the beautiful campus, SEC game days, and a tight-knit community—but there’s so much more going on behind the scenes that keeps this […]
Spring Blooms in Auburn & Opelika: A Beautiful Place to Call Home Springtime in Auburn and Opelika, AL, is a breathtaking season. As the days grow warmer, the landscape comes alive with vibrant colors—dogwoods in full bloom, azaleas bursting with pinks and purples, and the cheerful faces of daffodils lining the streets. Walking through our […]
Are you planning on buying a house in Auburn, AL or buying a house for sale in Opelika, AL? Homes aren’t impulse purchases. It takes time to sift through listings and make your way from one home showing to the next; then, of course, there are those agonizing hours you wait to find out if your offer […]
