REALTOR® Laura Sellers, Auburn, AL
Everything you need to know about buying or selling a home or condo in the Auburn-Opelika, AL area!
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 […]
Hidden Gems in Auburn Real Estate You’re Probably Missing Not all the best homes in Auburn, AL show up on your Zillow scroll. • 💎 Some of the most unique homes are snatched up quickly—think mid-century style, private acreage near downtown, stocked ponds, terraced patios, and charm you can’t filter for online.• I recently listed […]
Yes, the HOA Is That Bad (Sometimes) HOAs can be helpful—or a complete nightmare. I’ve seen both, and buyers need to know exactly what they’re signing up for before the closing table. • Fines for the wrong shade of mulch? Yep.• Surprise fees because the HOA has zero reserves? Common.• Pet limits, paint color drama, […]
Top 3 Things Buyers Regret Not Doing (and One They’re Glad They Did) After the closing is done and the boxes are unpacked, reality hits—and sometimes so do regrets. These are the top three things I hear buyers wish they’d done differently: • Not budgeting for future repairs — Those unexpected costs? They show up […]
House Hunters Be Like: “I Want a Farmhouse… in the City. “OK, so I want privacy, land, and no HOA… but I need to be 2 minutes from Target.” Sound familiar? 🙃 You want a farmhouse with a wraparound porch—next to Starbucks.🛒 You want acreage—across from Publix.🚜 You want chickens—on a 0.19-acre lot in a […]
What’s the One Thing You Wish You’d Known Before Buying a House? Hindsight is 20/20, especially in real estate. If you could go back, what’s the one thing you’d tell your pre-homeowner self? • Noisy Neighbors – That “peaceful” street turns into NASCAR after dark.• Hidden Maintenance Costs – Surprise! It’s not just your mortgage. […]
What’s the Strangest Thing a Realtor Has Ever Said to You? Realtors have seen it all — and sometimes, they say things that leave you wondering if you heard them right. • “This room has good energy” – Translation: there’s literally nothing else nice to say about it.• “You can just ignore that smell” – […]
What Auburn Real Estate Agents Wish They Could Say Out Loud (But Don’t) Let’s be real: there are things every Auburn and Opelika real estate agent wants to say out loud—but we don’t. We smile, we nod, we keep it professional. But behind the scenes? Here’s what we’re actually thinking: • “Your house isn’t worth […]
Auburn vs Opelika – What’s the Better Move in 2025? So you’re deciding between Auburn and Opelika? It’s a common debate—and honestly, it depends on your vibe. • Auburn: Bustling, university-town energy, higher prices. If you want to be near Auburn University, tailgating, and trendy coffee shops—this is your scene.• Opelika: Quieter, more spread out, […]
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 […]
