David Knapp is an Associate Broker with Stillwaters Realty Group at Keller Williams Auburn-Opelika, and if you ask him why he got into real estate, the answer doesn’t start with a business plan. It starts with a herniated disc. What Made David Knapp Become a Realtor? The short answer is a health crisis forced a […]
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I’m David Knapp with Stillwaters Realty Group at Keller Williams Auburn-Opelika, and I get one question more than almost any other: “Oh — Stillwaters. So you sell on Lake Martin?” The short answer is: yes, absolutely. I recorded this one standing inside StillWaters, a gated community on Lake Martin in Dadeville, Alabama — a place
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I’m David Knapp with Stillwaters Realty Group at Keller Williams Auburn-Opelika, and this one was personal. We just closed 175 Whitetail Road in Seale, Alabama — my parents’ property — and I want to walk you through exactly how it happened, because it’s a good window into what a unique property actually needs to sell
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A Zillow Zestimate is not a pricing strategy. And your neighbor’s 2022 sale is not your 2026 pricing plan. I’m David Knapp, a local Auburn Opelika Realtor, with Stillwaters Realty Group at Keller Williams Auburn-Opelika. After 144 transactions and over $39 million in career sales across Auburn, Opelika, Phenix City, Fort Mitchell, Smiths Station, and
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If you’re a first-time buyer in Auburn or Opelika, one of the first questions you’re going to ask is: “How long does this actually take?” And if you’re a seller in Phenix City, Fort Mitchell, or anywhere in Russell County getting ready to list, you want to know the same thing from the other side.
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Opelika, Alabama is worth it — but only if you go in with the right strategy and someone who actually knows the zip codes. David Knapp of Stillwaters Realty Group at Keller Williams Auburn-Opelika has closed 34 of his 143 career transactions right here in Opelika, making it his single most active market. That is
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How do you find the best realtor in your area? There’s a moment every buyer or seller hits—usually late at night—when Zillow tabs are open, group chats are buzzing, and one question keeps circling back: “Who should I trust to guide me through this?” Not just any agent. Not the loudest billboard or the first
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What Areas in Alabama Are Best for Families? There’s a moment most families hit when scrolling listings late at night—you stop caring about granite countertops and start wondering: “Is this place actually good for my kids?” That question changes everything. Schools matter more than square footage. Safety matters more than finishes. And suddenly, the decision
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Are There First-Time Homebuyer Programs in Alabama? Buying your first home in Alabama doesn’t feel like scrolling Zillow for fun anymore—it gets real fast. One minute you’re casually looking at homes in Auburn, Alabama, and the next you’re wondering how much cash you actually need, what lenders expect, and whether there’s any help available. The
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Selling a home in Alabama isn’t just a transaction—it’s a series of decisions that can either maximize your profit or quietly cost you thousands. One of the biggest questions homeowners ask right at the start is whether they truly need a professional to guide them through the process. With online listings, social media marketing, and
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