REALTOR® Laura Sellers, Auburn, AL
Everything you need to know about buying or selling a home or condo in the Auburn-Opelika, AL area!
Sell Your Home in Auburn: Wait Until Spring? Want to sell your home in Auburn? You do not automatically need to wait until spring. The right listing date depends on your home’s condition, current competition, pricing and moving plans. Spring may bring increased buyer activity, but it can also bring more homes competing for attention. […]
Selling a Home in Auburn: Inspections Aren’t Pass or Fail Selling a home in Auburn can feel stressful when inspection day arrives. But a standard buyer’s home inspection is not a pass-or-fail test. Its purpose is to report on the property’s condition within the inspection’s scope. Findings do not automatically mean the buyer will cancel […]
Q: Which is worse: garage doors left open all day… or the ones with clear glass windows? A: That depends on who you ask. Some people leave their garage door open from sunrise to sunset. Others install garage doors with large glass panels that let everyone see inside. Both can spark opinions, especially when you’re […]
Opelika real estate success stories don’t always start with a perfect home. Sometimes they start with a homeowner who has tried everything they know to do and still can’t get their property sold. Recently, I worked with a seller whose home had already been listed twice before. Two different attempts. Two disappointments. No successful sale. […]
What’s the Worst Thing Sellers Do to “Get Their House Ready” That Actually Turns Buyers Off? If you’ve ever toured homes while buying real estate in Auburn or Opelika, Alabama, you’ve probably seen some… interesting staging choices. From overpowering candles to plastic muffins that look like props from a ‘90s sitcom, sellers sometimes go overboard […]
🚫 One Small Thing That Can Kill a Home Sale (And No One Talks About It) You know what’s killed more home sales than termites or bad roofs?Smells. I’m not joking. Musty basements. Strong pet odors. Overpowering plug-ins or air fresheners. I’ve had buyers walk out within seconds because a house just didn’t smell right. […]
Why Waiting Until Spring to List Might Not Be the Best Idea It’s a common real estate myth: “I’ll just wait until spring to list my home.” But if you’re thinking this strategy will guarantee you a quicker sale and a higher price, you might want to reconsider. In reality, listing in the spring can […]
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: • Pet […]
🎤 Does Your House Have Curb Appeal… or Curb REPEL? Let’s get real—first impressions absolutely matter. If your home gives off “haunted fixer-upper” vibes from the street, most buyers won’t even bother stepping inside. • Peeling paint, dead plants, or outdated fixtures = instant turnoff.• Mailbox leaning like the Tower of Pisa? Yep, that needs […]
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 […]
