The Ultimate 'Bachelor Mansion' Pregame: Watch Bachelor Alumni on 'House Hunters'

Before the kickoff of the new series Bachelor Mansion Takeover — which premieres on March 2 at 8|7c — HGTV is serving up the perfect pregame. Take a look back at two classic episodes of House Hunters featuring familiar faces from the franchise who have since traded roses for real estate. It’s a chance to see what life looks like after reality television — think fewer cocktail parties and more talk about budgets, storage and square footage.

If you’re planning a viewing party for the mansion debut, consider this your warm-up.

House Hunters International: Featuring Arie Luyendyk Jr.

First up — airing on March 2 at 7|6c — is former Bachelor Arie Luyendyk Jr. He's now a real estate agent helping an American couple relocate to Amsterdam in the aptly titled House Hunters International episode, “Amsterdam, Will You Accept This Tulip?” Long before he was navigating international housing markets, Arie was making a life-changing proposal in front of millions. Today, he’s guiding buyers through a very different kind of commitment as a real estate agent, but that doesn't mean he's lost his sense of humor about his reality television past. At one point during the episode, Arie jokes that choosing between homes is nothing compared to choosing between dozens of women.

In his episode, Arie helps a couple from the US move abroad. Despite taking a significant pay cut, the duo is determined to embrace their new adventure. Arie steps in as both cultural translator and housing expert, preparing them for the realities of Amsterdam life — smaller homes, narrow staircases and the surprising rarity of air conditioning.

As he shows them a range of properties, from budget-friendly apartments to a higher-priced unit packed with amenities, Arie helps the couple weigh lifestyle against cost — a familiar dilemma for anyone who has ever fallen in love with a home slightly outside their price range. Watching him in action makes one thing clear: The skills that once helped him navigate televised relationships translate surprisingly well into understanding what home-buying clients really need. And in a playful nod to his past, Arie jokes about presenting the homeowners with a tulip instead of a rose.

House Hunters: Featuring Peter Giannikopoulos

Right after Arie, we'll head to the Boston area to watch former Bachelor contestant Peter Giannikopoulos help a first-time buyer search for a home in one of the country’s toughest markets. This House Hunters episode is called “Move-In Ready or Sweat Equity in Boston.”

Peter's client has big dreams: She's looking for a single-family home in Medford, Massachusetts, that includes parking, modern finishes and minimal renovation needs — all while staying under a $500,000 budget. As she quickly discovers, the combination requires some compromise.

Throughout the episode, Peter plays the role of calm advisor, encouraging the buyer to look beyond cosmetic flaws and consider long-term value. From a charming but work-heavy bungalow to a move-in-ready duplex and finally a spacious Colonial just outside the buyer’s preferred neighborhood, Pete helps his client balance emotion with practicality — a crucial skill when competition is fierce and offers move fast.

The result is a reminder that while reality television thrives on dramatic choices, real estate is all about smart ones.

So, grab your snacks and settle in as it all adds up to a night of house hunting, Bachelor nostalgia and the can’t-miss first episode of Bachelor Mansion Takeover.

How to Watch Bachelor Mansion Takeover

Bachelor Mansion Takeover premieres on HGTV March 2 at 8|7c and will be available to stream the next day on discovery+ and HBO Max. House Hunters International with Arie Luyendyk Jr. airs March 2 on 7|6c, followed by House Hunters featuring Peter Giannikopoulos. Stay tuned for more Bachelor updates on HGTV.com and via @HGTV and #BachelorMansionTakeover on Facebook, X, Instagram, TikTok, Threads and YouTube.