REALTOR® Laura Sellers, Auburn, AL
Everything you need to know about buying or selling a home or condo in the Auburn-Opelika, AL area!
Are You Over-Decorating? 5 Things That Turn Buyers Off Instantly We all want our homes to feel personal, stylish, and full of character. But if you’re thinking about selling, there’s a fine line between cozy and “can’t unsee it.” In Auburn and Opelika, I’ve toured plenty of beautiful homes that sat longer on the market […]
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 […]
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: • […]
Open House Reality Check: Clean Homes Sell Faster You want an open house to attract buyers, but you don’t want to clean? That’s like inviting guests over for dinner and serving TV dinners on paper plates. It just doesn’t set the right tone. If you want your home to make a great first impression, a […]
Why Your Dog (and Some Buyers) Might Say “No” to a Basement Basements can be a great addition to a home, adding space for storage, recreation, or even a guest suite. But not every buyer — or their dog — is a fan of going downstairs. Just ask Hans, the 140-pound mastiff, who knows a […]
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:• […]
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 They’re the design quirks and outdated choices that might have made sense decades ago but now feel like a DIY nightmare.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 […]
Is Your Home Ready for ‘Love at First Sight’ Buyers? Some buyers know it the second they walk through the door — this is the one. In today’s competitive real estate market, creating that instant “wow” moment is everything. Buyers in Auburn and Opelika aren’t just looking for a house — they’re looking for a […]
Understanding Home Equity and How to Use It: Your Guide to Unlocking Value in Your Home Homeownership is one of the most significant investments you can make, and one of the key benefits of owning a home is building equity. But what exactly is home equity, and how can you use it to your advantage? […]
