REALTOR® Laura Sellers, Auburn, AL
Everything you need to know about buying or selling a home or condo in the Auburn-Opelika, AL area!
How Many Throw Pillows Is Too Many? (Yes, We’re Asking) Let’s settle this once and for all—how many throw pillows is too many throw pillows? You know the look: Some living rooms in Auburn and Opelika have throw pillows stacked like a decorator’s dream, while others don’t even bother with one. I’ve walked into homes […]
Dear Sellers: We Can Smell the Air Fresheners. What Are You Hiding? 🕯️ Buyers aren’t dumb. If they walk into your home and immediately get walloped by a cloud of eight clashing air fresheners, they’re not thinking “ah, lovely.” They’re thinking “what are they trying to cover up?” 🕯️ Overpowering scents scream desperation—not cleanliness.🐶 Pet […]
Why Is There Always One Random Step Down Into the Living Room? (And What It Means When You Sell) You know the one—a perfectly normal house, and then BAM… one rogue step down into the living room. Why is that even a thing? • ⚠️ Welcome to the “ankle-breaker feature.”• It’s charming until someone twists […]
What’s the Strangest Thing You’ve Seen in a Home Listing Photo? Some listing photos make you want to book a showing. Others make you question reality. Here are just a few strange things that have actually shown up in real estate listing photos (yes, really): • Personal Items Left Out – We’re talking dirty laundry, […]
No One Cares About Your Granite Anymore Once upon a time, granite countertops were the status symbol. Now? Buyers walk in and ask about the layout, natural light, and “Can I work from home here?” Granite barely registers. • 🔳 That fancy stone? Not the flex it used to be.• 💸 Don’t sink thousands into […]
Home Features That Should Have Stayed in the 70s Let’s take a trip back in time — and maybe leave a few things behind while we’re there. Some retro vibes are cool… but others? Total design crimes. • Popcorn Ceilings – AKA: the dust-loving texture that screams “pre-renovation.”• Shag Carpet – Like walking on a […]
If Your Home Could Talk, What Would It Say About You? Imagine this: your home suddenly starts talking.What would it reveal… and would you be flattered or exposed? • Messy or Minimalist – Are the countertops clean… or creatively “decorated” with unopened mail and Amazon boxes?• Sentimental or Stylish – Is your decor full of […]
Alright, Auburn and Opelika friends—let’s settle this once and for all: 👉 Are you Modern Farmhouse or Maximalist Chaos? Do you dream in shiplap and sage green, with cozy neutrals and Joanna Gaines-approved light fixtures? Or are you more like: “Give me bold color, leopard print, and a gallery wall in every room—or I’m not […]
Is Your House Ready for Its Close-Up? (Photography Tips for Sellers) Trying to sell your home? Then your listing photos better slay. Because let’s face it—most buyers make their first decision based on a few photos they see online. And if your house looks like a dark cave or a cluttered storage unit, they’re swiping […]
Yes, Buyers Care if It Smells Like Wet Dog in Here Selling a home is all about first impressions, and let’s face it — no one’s dream home smells like a wet dog. You might have gone nose-blind to it, but buyers have a sixth sense for these things. Why Smells Matter in Real Estate:• […]
