REALTOR® Laura Sellers, Auburn, AL
Everything you need to know about buying or selling a home or condo in the Auburn-Opelika, AL area!
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 […]
The Home Trends We’ll Be Laughing at in 10 Years (Yes, Even That One) Let’s take a stroll down memory lane—well, more like a peek into your living room—and talk about the home trends that might not age as gracefully as we hope. We all want a stylish home, but some of today’s fads might […]
When the Open House is Really Just a Neighborhood Gossip Session Not every open house is packed with eager buyers. Sometimes, it turns into something else entirely—a low-key episode of Real Housewives: Auburn Edition. Here’s who actually shows up when the door opens: • Nosy Neighbors – They’re not moving. They just want to see […]
Do You Judge a House by Its Mailbox? Be honest… have you ever judged a house by its mailbox?I totally have. If it’s leaning, rusty, or duct-taped together… yeah, I’m already side-eyeing the house.It’s like showing up to a job interview in pajama pants. But a fresh, clean, or creative mailbox? It sets the tone. […]
When Buyers Take Home Staging a Little Too Literally Home staging is supposed to help buyers picture themselves living there—but some take that idea a bit too far… • Testing the Furniture – Sitting on the couch, lounging on the bed… it’s staged, not a showroom.• “Borrowing” Decor Ideas – Snapping pictures like it’s a Pinterest board […]
What’s the Weirdest Thing You’ve Ever Found in a House? Houses can hide some seriously strange surprises… and as a realtor, I’ve seen my fair share. • Secret Rooms – That moment you find a hidden door behind a bookcase and wonder, “Was this a panic room… or something way weirder?” • Intense Wallpaper – […]
The Most Annoying Thing About Your House That You Pretend Doesn’t Bother You Every homeowner has that one thing they’ve learned to live with… but secretly can’t stand. • Squeaky Doors – You know exactly how to ninja your way past them for that midnight snack. • Creaky Floors – They add “character,” right? Until […]
Real Estate Ick: The Quirks That Drive Agents Crazy Let’s be real — even the most well-meaning home buyers can sometimes test a realtor’s patience. No judgment… okay, maybe just a little. After years in the field, here are a few of my top real estate ‘icks’ — and if you recognize yourself in any […]
Open House Pet Peeves (That Make Realtors Cringe) Alright, let’s get into open house pet peeves — the little things that drive every agent a little crazy. If you’ve ever hosted an open house, you’ll know exactly what I’m talking about: • Shoes on the Carpet – Especially after a rainy day. There’s nothing like […]
Alright, let’s decode some classic real estate phrases. If you’ve ever shopped for a house, you’ve probably heard a few of these before—and if you’re a realtor, you’ve definitely heard all of them. • ‘It Has Potential’ – Translation: I’m going to gut this place and blow my budget doing it.• ‘We Just Want Something […]
