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 3 Types of Faculty Buyers I See Every Year (And How I Help Each One) Not all Auburn University faculty shop for homes the same way—and trust me, I’ve seen it all. If you’re relocating for a faculty or staff position, you might see yourself in one of these: • The Fast-Start RelocatorThey just […]
What’s the One Thing Your House Does to Drive You Crazy? Every home has its quirks—and let’s be honest, some of them seriously test your patience. What’s the one thing in your house that makes you roll your eyes every day… but you still haven’t fixed? • Not Enough Outlets – Because apparently the builder […]
Yes, the HOA Is That Bad (Sometimes) HOAs can be helpful—or a complete nightmare. I’ve seen both, and buyers need to know exactly what they’re signing up for before the closing table. • Fines for the wrong shade of mulch? Yep.• Surprise fees because the HOA has zero reserves? Common.• Pet limits, paint color drama, […]
No, a Lowball Offer Isn’t ‘Just a Starting Point’ Real estate negotiations can be tricky, but there’s one move that almost always backfires — the lowball offer. If you’re serious about buying a home, coming in way below the asking price isn’t just a risky tactic; it’s a quick way to frustrate the seller and […]
Why “Just Looking” Can Be a Real Estate Time Trap Every real estate agent has heard it: “We’re just looking.” It sounds harmless enough, but if you’re not actually ready to buy, those window-shopping tours can turn into a time trap — for you and your agent. Why ‘Just Looking’ Can Be a Problem: • […]
Why Late-Night Real Estate Calls Are Rarely a Good Idea In the world of real estate, timing is everything — but that doesn’t mean 10 p.m. is the right time to call your agent. If you’ve ever found yourself tempted to pick up the phone late at night to ask if a listing is still […]
When Your Dog Knows More About Real Estate Than Some Buyers Real estate might seem simple — find a house, sign some papers, and move in. But as any experienced agent (or well-trained dog) will tell you, there’s a bit more to it. If Hans the Mastiff can understand these basics, maybe it’s time for […]
Loan Approved… Just Kidding – Avoid This Homebuyer Nightmare Buying a home can be one of the most exciting (and nerve-wracking) experiences in life. You find the perfect house, get your finances in order, and then the lender drops the ball. If you’ve ever had a lender pull out last minute, you know the feeling […]
The 3 Things You’d Ban from Your Next House (And Why You Should) When you’re house hunting, some features just make you cringe. They’re the design quirks and outdated choices that might have made sense decades ago but now feel like a DIY nightmare. If you had the power to ban three things from your […]
You Won’t Believe These Hilarious Real Estate Myths (And Why They’re Totally Wrong) Real estate is full of myths that can make us laugh, cringe, or just shake our heads. Whether you’re buying or selling a home, you’ve probably heard at least a few that sound like they belong in a sitcom rather than real […]
