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 Your Home Didn’t Sell (And What You Can Do About It) Hi, I’m Laura Sellers with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices here in the Auburn and Opelika area. If your home was listed recently and didn’t sell, I know how frustrating that can be. You cleaned, prepped, staged, and showed it—maybe multiple times. You got your […]
This House Would’ve Sold… If the Sellers Weren’t So Stubborn Sometimes the house checks all the boxes—great layout, great location, fair price… and still sits. Why? Because the sellers refuse to budge.⠀Here’s what kills deals faster than a cracked foundation:• Refusing to negotiate over $500 🤯• Saying “take it or leave it” in a buyer’s […]
Fresh Paint — Dreamy or Headache? You walk into a home and get hit with that fresh paint smell.Is it the scent of a clean slate… or the start of a migraine? Some people love that “new beginning” vibe — a blank canvas for their next chapter. Others immediately start scanning the walls like a […]
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 […]
The Secret to Selling a Home in a Tough Market When the market slows down, homes don’t just sell themselves—you need strategy, style, and smart decisions. If you’re planning to sell in Auburn or Opelika, Alabama, here’s how to stand out when buyers are fewer and pickier than ever: • Smart Pricing – Overpricing is […]
🎤 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 • Peeling paint, dead plants, or outdated fixtures = instant turnoff.• Mailbox leaning like the Tower of Pisa?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 […]
How Long It Really Takes to Sell a House in Auburn AL in 2025 Everyone wants to know: “How long will it take to sell my house?” The answer? It depends… but let’s get real. • If it’s priced right, staged, and marketed well? Could be fast.• If it’s overpriced with 90s carpet? Prepare to […]
What’s Your Real Estate Dealbreaker? Ever walked into a house and immediately said, “Nope”? We’ve all got that one thing we just can’t overlook. Today, I’m calling out some of the biggest real estate dealbreakers I hear from buyers in the Auburn and Opelika area—and you might be surprised which ones make the list. • Tiny […]
If You Have to Ask, Yes—Your Paint Color IS a Problem If your walls are neon green or still rockin’ sponge paint from the early 2000s, this is your sign. Time to repaint—yes, even if you still love it. • Bold paint screams “project” to buyers.• Funky accent walls distract from the room’s layout.• Super […]
How to Lose $50K on a House Without Even Trying (Yes, Really) It happens more than you think — sellers unknowingly throwing away tens of thousands of dollars just by making a few common mistakes. I’ve seen it in Auburn and Opelika more times than I can count. Want a fast way to lose $50K? […]
