Does Anyone Actually Use the Formal Dining Room? (Or Is It Just Storage Now?)Serious question: Does anyone actually use their formal dining room anymore? Or is it just that one pristine room you walk past like it’s roped off at a museum?Let’s be honest—most people clean it once a year before company comes over… and the rest of the time, it’s low-key a storage unit with a chandelier. You know what I mean: holiday decorations, unopened Amazon boxes, and maybe even a rogue dog bed no one admits is there.In Auburn and Opelika, I tour a lot of homes, and the formal dining room is one of the most underused spaces I see. Sure, it can be stunning—high ceilings, crown molding, a gorgeous table no one eats at—but is it really worth the square footage?Some homeowners are turning them into home off... 07/10/2025

Weirdest Thing Seen at an Open House – You Won’t Believe These StoriesI’ve seen a LOT of weird things at open houses in Auburn and Opelika.I’m talking…🫣 Mannequins in EVERY room🐍 A taxidermy snake staring you down🛁 A guy asleep in the bathtub like it was totally normalY’all. You cannot make this stuff up.But I know I’m not the only one with stories. So now I’m asking you:👉 What’s the weirdest thing you’ve ever seen during a house tour?Whether you’re a homebuyer, REALTOR®, or just love wild real estate stories, I want to hear it. And if you’re buying or selling in Auburn or Opelika, don’t worry — I help you skip the creepy and focus on homes that actually make sense.📲 Call or text me at 334-332-7263🔗 Browse Auburn & Opelika listings hereNeed a REALTOR® outside Alabama? I’ll personally co... 07/14/2025

What’s the Pettiest Reason You’d Reject a House?We all have our limits… but what’s your pettiest one?I’ll go first—I once skipped a house because the neighbor had 14 garden gnomes. Fourteen. That’s not landscaping. That’s a red flag in ceramic.And don’t get me started on the guy who pressure-washed his driveway every Saturday at 6AM. Can you imagine? I couldn’t do it. Instant dealbreaker.It’s funny how sometimes the tiniest detail can send us running. Ugly curtains? Creepy basement? Too many fake plants? We’ve all got our quirks.So, what’s yours?💬 Drop your pettiest home rejection reason in the comments—or text me your non-negotiables if you’re house hunting in Auburn or Opelika. I promise I won’t judge (unless it involves clowns… then I’m running too 😂).Laura Sellers is a top-rated REA... 07/16/2025

Why ‘Move-In Ready’ is a LieIt’s spotless. It smells like cookies. It’s labeled “move-in ready” like it’s a done deal.But here’s the truth: even the most polished listings have quirks, flaws, or forgotten repairs. That shiny listing? It might come with a broken garbage disposal, a loose stair railing, or a closet door that mysteriously won’t shut. And yes—this happens with brand-new homes too. Builders miss things. Sellers overlook things. Home inspectors find things.The only thing guaranteed on closing day? Your mortgage payment.That’s why you need someone who knows how to look past the candles and cute decor and spot the stuff that could cost you later.I help buyers in Auburn and Opelika go beyond the “move-in ready” label and see what’s really going on—before the keys are in hand. Fr... 07/11/2025