REALTOR® Laura Sellers, Auburn, AL
Everything you need to know about buying or selling a home or condo in the Auburn-Opelika, AL area!
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 They’re the design quirks and outdated choices that might have made sense decades ago but now feel like a DIY nightmare.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 […]
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. […]
🏡 Real Estate Adventures with Laura and Hans: “This Is Not a Dating App” Open houses are for buyers… not bachelors. In this episode of Real Estate Adventures with Laura and Hans, things take a weird turn when one visitor confuses a house tour for speed dating. But don’t worry—Hans and I were ready. 📝 […]
Should You Call the Listing Agent If You See a House You Love Online? You’re scrolling through homes online and BAM—there it is. The one that makes your heart skip a beat. Your first instinct might be to call the listing agent directly, but is that really the best move for you as a buyer? […]
