My First Sale Episodes
Family Friendly House Hunt
A couple in West Palm Beach Florida wants to trade their golf course home for something more family friendly. Heather and Steve have two kids who need a real backyard that's not a tee box. The couple lists with one of Heather's best friends but the process is anything but good. After two price drops, a foreclosure hits the market and the two must decide how badly they want a big backyard.
Buy First, Sell Home Later
Cheryl and Adam want a home that's not on top of the neighbors. They find the perfect place and decide to buy it before selling their first home. When time runs out, the double mortgages begin. With the house not moving, Cheryl and Adam have two choices. Drop the price or rent.
Selling Over Fiance's Fears
Downtown Charlotte resident, Mike, has a problem. His bride-to-be is terrified of heights and he lives on the 29th floor! The high-flying Charlotte businessman has to make some tough decisions to sell his bachelor pad before the honeymoon.
Fate Changes Plans
Kelly is a single mom who desperately needs a backyard for her son Ryan. She lists their home, only to find would-be-buyers want a yard too. Frustrated, Kelly drops the price but before any offers come in she meets a man who could change everything.
Staging Transformation
Jamie and Jason are stuck paying two mortgages for more than a year because they bought their dream home before selling their starter home. A new realtor recommends staging and the transformation is amazing. They have results within a week, but will the results lead to the Charlotte couple's goal of a quick sale.
Challenges to Sell a Home with Seven Dogs
Jen and Steve are loving parents to baby Ellie, and enthusiastic owners of seven pit bulls plus a snake! This Texas couple is selling to buy a bigger house with land for the dogs, but they quickly discover how difficult it is to show the house with so many pets.
Cash Offer Looks Best in Hindsight
With one toddler and baby #2 on the way, Eileen and Chris are ready to leave South Florida to return closer to Ohio family. They quickly get -- and lose -- a lowball cash offer, a decision they rue once their local housing market makes it more and more difficult for them to move before the baby arrives.
Creative Selling Strategies
Cristy and Andy's small Biscayne Bay condo isn't large enough to host large family parties, so the couple opts to sell and buy more spacious home. But when the market doesn't support their dream, they refuse to give up and instead try new strategies to achieve their goal of a new home.
Realtor Quits Mid-Sale
Jennifer and Dan want to sell their lakefront condo near Charlotte because they are afraid that the water poses a danger for their toddler. Their realtor brings in 20 showings but no offers - not a surprise considering the sellers priced the home well above comparable homes. Will the sellers stick with their premium price, or drop it to motivate an offer?
Downsizing to Prepare for a Family
Allyson and Matt want to downsize to a home they can afford with one income and in the neighborhood they love. The Charlotte, NC couple keeps dropping their list price until they get an offer. Once under contract, they're in a rush to find their smaller dream home. Will their plans fall into place, or will they end up with another house they don't want?
Unique Home Is Difficult to Price
Jenna and Steve love their vintage bungalow home in Florida and especially like the beautiful tropical landscaping in the backyard. But with two little girls and two active Labradore Retrievers, the cozy home is quickly becoming too small. But as they and their realtor quickly find out, having a home unlike any other home in the neighborhood makes the home very difficult to price.
Dealing with Neighbor's Comp
Thaisa and Jerrold want a bigger house for raising their 3 preschool sons. This Charlotte, North Carolina couple resist lowering their price to be competitive with comps, but they learn the hard way that the sellers don't dictate what price will snag a buyer, the market does.
Big Renovation Doesn't Mean Sale
Teri and Matt are sick of their enormous yard and want to downsize to something that doesn't have them working all weekend. They sink nearly $9,000 into upgrades, which draws in potential buyers but no offers. Frustrated, they switch realtors. Within a month, there's an offer but the number will force them to reconsider their dream.
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