Dramatic Colour Scheme Is Scaring Buyers Away! | House Makeover | Unsellables S1 E6 | Abode

[@AnnMarieKing]

Enjoying this old show again. I bought an unsellable (over a year on the market) because of its huge lot, ample rooms, seaside location and wraparound porch, great floors and 12ft ceilings. I had to look past the former owner's love of deep earth tones, pickled pine, multiple accent walls and dated fixtures and see those wonderful bones. Got $75K off the original asking price and spent about $55K in reno and repairs but I can honestly say we found our family's forever home.

[@buddyholly4672]

That's the way to do it! I assume these people probably rejected lowball offers

[@UnseenSpirit]

Nice. I viewed a house last year on sale for £320k in a place called Southend, Essex in England but I wasn't that impressed. No drive way and the road was packed full of cars. The house was decent but nothing special. However I was informed that it had sold for £270k because the owners needed to move into their new homes. I then wished I low balled that low... I didn't even out in a bid which I regretted. However I didn't have good feelings like yes I want that house, although going out it sold for £50k lower was tempting.

[@HosCreates]

Thats what I plan on doing for a dated home asking for a lower price.

When I'm looking to buy houses, wall color and light fixtures are irrelevant. I can easily fix that. I want a good neighborhood and a great floorplan.

[@breadbutter4221]

Interesting. When I scrape the bottom of my pockets to purchase a house, I certainly don't want to worry about the amount of money that I'll need to spend to update the property. Il

[@LuvMyCardiKids]

Painting is something that will,have to be done eventually anyway and if you live in the house for any length of time you'll swap out the light fixtures too. Those are things that can be easily changed. But you can't modify the location and changing the floor plan is major money. Frankly I always enjoyed finding a house that was having trouble selling for such inconsequential things. The longer it's on the market usually the more willing the sellers will be to drop the price. It's a great bargaining tool.

[@misst.e.a.187]

But that hideous blue in the formal room. My eyes.

@@misst.e.a.187 Well that would be the first room you'd paint.

[@lindamestrow462]

I remember when we were looking for a house We went to see the bedrooms and kids were still in the beds. I guess the parents didn't think it was important 😅

[@ljones98391]

Your habit of taking sellers to a well presented de-cluttered house that recently sold is invaluable to the rest of the project. I think it gives them a clear visual to shoot for and puts everyone working on the project on the same page. Brilliant!

[@celestewatson4874]

Never underestimate people's lack of imagination or ability to "look past". The CEO of American airlines once said "if there's a coffee stain on the seat, passengers think you don't maintain the engines." Selling real estate is managing perceptions of what a buyer will experience in a property - will they be constantly repairing or will they be able to enjoy the space without that work.

[@UnseenSpirit]

First impressions matter. If I visit a house that has junk on the floor I do think why wouldn't you make the effort to clean it up? I remember visiting a friends brothers flat. The whole house had toilet roll clumps everywhere on the floor as well as cans around etc... I didn't meet the brother but it made me assume he was a really lazy and filthy guy. For all I know, maybe he was always working so didn't have the time to clean perhaps?

[@ellimae1548]

just feel that buyers have no imagination, like you said Celeste...As long as the house is clean and not cluttered..buyers should see what they can do. Most people want to put their own ideas in a house.

[@HosCreates]

The bright blue in the living room dinning room and master bedroom colors are making a comeback in my area & I love it . The kitchen needed handles not grey paint.

[@curiouscat3384]

I agree - the gray trim accentuates the age which screams 80's to me.

[@robynw6307]

Such a strange setup having the sitting room and the family room right beside each other, only divided by a free-standing wall. I'd be removing that wall and opening it right up, if at all possible.

[@RockStarVee]

Exactly. Making that an open floor plan would go miles in creating a larger feeling space!

[@issecret1]

How original

[@sarasorensen2650]

I think that wall goes all the way up.

[@robynw6307]

@@sarasorensen2650 Yeah, you're right. I actually thought it had a doorway at the other end when I wrote the comment, but it doesn't. Still think it's weird though.

[@Nico6th]

Yes. And they were eating at that tiny round table in yet another room. one of those larger rooms needs a good-sized family table

[@lorraineaylward8167]

I've been binge watching this show. The contractor Anthony, is excellent. I may not agree with everything he does, but he has great skills

[@fox39forever]

He's incredible, isn't he? So talented. I'm binge-watching too, about 3 years after you, it seems, from the date stamp! (2024)

[@robertdesmarais3821]

I love the shade of green for the master bedroom. I’m not a green person, it’s not an unusual color that the hostess commented on. Instead of saying we’re going to get rid of the blue how about we’re going to repaint. Leave out the negative and add positive

[@ipickedanamealready6953]

Gotta love the 2008 eyebrows and spray tan on the daughter

[@mayanderes9084]

I really liked the whole family! 😊 They seemed very sweet and cooperating. And the wife was so nice and pleasant the whole time

[@Thatsinteresting363]

The consistent message in this show is ‘strip absolutely everything out of the house, paint walls beige, and hang Walmart art on the walls and people will be like “wow this is gorgeous”...... ‘ sold!

[@buddyholly4672]

Buyer's want a blank slate

[@Coolkem1]

If it works go with it!

[@anthonyd9844]

Buyers want a house that’s move in ready, the less personal a home up for sale is the better your chances are of selling it. If you have dated finishes design and color on the walls it just means more work for the next owner. It’s real estate 101

[@ddiamondr1]

Yes, people want a blank slate and the idea of moving into a house where you have to immediately paint out the eggplant walls or strip the brown and yellow wallpaper in the kitchen is just a huge negative. My Mom was a fine artist but there is no 'hotel art' or Walmart type art in her work. Real art pretty much has to be removed.

[@linguaphile42]

Exactly. I think what Sophie tells each family, and what they don't include on the show, is, "For right now, you have to store all your extraneous stuff in a storage locker and suffer without it for a while so you can sell this house." People just want to go on living like they always have.

[@YashnaMeher]

After this makeover.. I would have just cancelled selling the house and stay in.. Drastically amazing transformation..

[@samanthachia1491]

Filmed in 2008! I was wondering why the "updated" look was looking dated! lol

[@charm8167]

I have bought homes that needed full renovation it never puts me off a house. Any buyer puts their own stamp on a property.

[@Joy-zp5lv]

In fact I especially serched for a outdated home (at a good price) to make it my own! =)

[@UnseenSpirit]

Not everyone will do that obviously

[@DarkandStormyNight01]

I love the smell of plaster dust in the morning....

[@GwenMotoGirl]

Doesn’t put me off either, but in that, we are not the typical buyer.

[@girlwiththebraidsinherhair2516]

Out dated decor doesn't bother me its just cosmetic and i can change it put my own stamp on it, but it has to be clean and have a nice bathroom and kitchen. kitchens and bathrooms Cost so much to replace.

[@rosiebeauchêne]

I love how they were team players and accepted that they needed to change their home in order to sell it 👍🏼

[@elliebellie7816]

Do people REALLY need to be told to get rid of clutter and re-paint over horrendous purples, hot pinks, and room-darkening blues in order to sell a house quickly?

[@Jane5720]

Apparently they do

[@sct4040]

They are just too lazy to it themselves, also that handy man is so great.

[@calgal7828]

Yes

[@momof2momof2]

Sadly yes. They think their style is great, but others may not think so. Neutralizing is the best for selling

[@nataliebutler]

I can't believe there are no buyers capable of seeing past such simple things. All the houses for all must end up looking exactly the same.

[@JoyfulJoe1976]

WONDERFUL to see a family that is POSITIVE about changes in order to sell their home ,,,instead of negative nellie's that doubt any/all changes for a home they will no longer live in. GREAT EPISODE!

[@UnseenSpirit]

I agree. A nice family it seems

[@dariodimi]

The hair / eyebrows of the daughter are absolutely killing me 😂😂😂

[@danielletate2662]

that brick fireplace was beautiful and full of character before they painted it

[@gabriellegeorge2648]

I agree! I understand that the white wall makes the fireplace stand out more, but I think the brick looks much nicer.

[@AlexBsSecret]

an interior designer with a vision could probably work around it, incorporate it, but this show is about fixing a few things quickly and with the least amount of money so the owners can sell it and painting it into a neutral color is a quick, inexpensive fix

[@poodlegirl55]

It might look dated and have a little too much stuff but calling it old and shabby is pretty far off. Really just packing some stuff up and getting rid of the garish blue in the living room would sell it, they shouldn't need a show to tell them that.

[@ginacable5376]

That's what I thought shabby it was not cheeky cow.

[@singingstars5006]

Agreed. Shabby is definitely not the case.

[@shirleybird2653]

@@singingstars5006 kokkkkkkkkkkkkkopplloooppppppp.

[@luisanagy]

They should have gotten rid of their agent. It's her/his job to tell them to de-clutter the space and eliminate extreme colors.

[@LinaRoseAlenina]

Okay im not sure if anyone has commented this yet but that poor bird in the kitchen. The cage is tiny, it has no toys and birds are not supposed to live in a kitchen or anywhere with intense smells, like smoke, or cooking garlic.

[@jensnooters6938]

It is possible that maybe they move the cage to different rooms.

[@LinaRoseAlenina]

@@jensnooters6938 yes but that cage is too small regardless. There’s no toys or space or proper perches for it. Doesn’t matter how much they move it, the size and everything else I mentioned is not okay. There is no point in time were its okay to keep a bird like that, unless its in its travel container to go to the vet. And they definitely weren’t going to the vet. But I understand your point of view.

[@jensnooters6938]

@@LinaRoseAlenina And 5 adults should be able to see to the family pet.

[@LinaRoseAlenina]

@@jensnooters6938 exactly. Especially when birds are some of the longest lived pets kept, i feel like one out of the 5 adults could’ve done some research. We want our pets to have a good life, and that bird doesn’t seem to be.

[@nowirehangers2815]

@@LinaRoseAlenina get over it. Jfc

[@NC-ij9rb]

I love how open to changes the owners were.

[@AriannaAyers]

Posted in 2020, but filmed in 2008.

[@charlotteb7433]

Every time I hear the Real Estate agent telling Sofia why the house isn't selling, I blame the agent, they should have been more firm regarding decluttering and toning colours down.

[@dianamarsden4985]

My mom was a real estate agent and people refused to listen about repainting and declutteringbecause they were moving!

[@fa1ruz]

Why do you think these agents didn't try, they get money when the house is sold. Why won't they want the house to sell faster?

[@charlotteb7433]

@@fa1ruz If the general public sees these homes need titivated, then the "expert" should be able to convince the owner it would be to their advantage financially to do so.....I have very successful friends in Real Estate who would even advance payment for a contractor in order that the house show well and sell well...ergo, everyone gains...the homeowner more so!

[@UnseenSpirit]

Sometimes unfortunately people don't want to invest to gain. Other times advice helps, but action is what helps motivate people. In this case it was the contractors starting works.

[@cynharman6866]

@@dianamarsden4985 I agree also people can take offence very easily

[@jad8123]

Paint really does go a long way. And, it doesn’t cost that much.

[@luisanagy]

True. Labor though, it's another matter. Unless you do it yourself.

[@irishdivajeffries6668]

I was advised to paint the house Kilem Beige and it sold within days! We stored items and got rid of personal photos and other personal items. Now, it’s a Greige kind of world.

[@HosCreates]

@@irishdivajeffries6668 kilim beige is outdated now. People are now painting super white baseboards and off white walls.

[@andreacloyd3672]

Omg all those colors & the other dated stuff. We once bot a house w a 70s kitchen/ dining area w gold orange & avocado wall paper & a wagon wheel light fixture.

[@pmariec1]

Hahaha - I just replaced my 1980's-era ceiling lamp/fan with a wagon wheel light fixture!! But the rest of what you describe sounds horrendous.

[@lizbrown7232]

OMG, and you lived to tell about it LOL 😂

[@Mandy-nt2cs]

One last thing.. it's funny how the showing placement looks better but isn't functional, like the daughters bedroom.. I love the bed in front of the window much better than where it was, but then you have nowhere for your tv.. it's like it tricks you then you move in and nothing works, like my current house lol

[@sassygrammy1258]

Don’t downsize! Children return with their children and the downsized home is too small. Been there, done that, and regret my decision.

[@lindaallen8800]

Downsize so they can’t move back - enough room to visit - sleep on couch.

[@mchjsosde]

@@lindaallen8800 lol!

[@HosCreates]

Alot of people are living in multi generational homes as a cultural thing or as its getting to exspensive to live in separate homes.

[@elipotter369]

I got a good real estate agent who was trained in styling etc, who helped me make my place sizzle, and it sold at a premium price in a flat market. Nearby neighbours didn't choose her and instead went with some fast talking, inept blokes who managed to get zero offers over months. My agent told me the house was better with than mine - I went and checked it out, sure enough, it had quality finishes, but it was super boring and dated. It felt smaller, even though it was very well designed. And I had a beautiful garden I had made myself ( blend of colour and textures). Most people just look at the general vibe, not the bones and buy on emotion, not seeing or understanding what they are looking at. I got four offers and some of them were wannabe investors - they were wasting their own time and should have been snapping up the other house.

[@kerprice]

This is 2008 before HGTV and other home shows did stuff like opening a wall, gutting perfectly good wood cabinets that could be repainted/stained. My favorite show from back then was "Get it Sold" with the forgotten Sabrina Soto (can't find that show on KZbin even). She did what this woman does, budget was $1k. HGTV needed advertisers probably and it turned into redoing your house for $100k

[@lilyandrosehomestead3979]

Yes!! I miss those older shows that showed you how to transform your house for a little money and some elbow grease! The new design shows have 100k budgets ... yah right lol

[@KM-pp4je]

I cant believe this show is from 2008. I have never heard of it before, and I used to watch a lot of home remodeling shows around that time period. Anyways, this show is still relevant in 2021.

[@michellelcinkel4380]

I did this to my home and the next person that looked they bought it 19,000 over the asking price . It was epic so when I hear comments about how petty people are just remember this I sold it ! Do it’s not petty one bit show me the money baby

[@NC-ij9rb]

Great point. You just can’t argue with the results.

[@DanielkaElliott]

come on that mint green is beautiful. especially with the gold lamps. i do agree that the blue rooms and the kitchen did need some paint. they should move half of the formal sitting rooms furniture to the living room and got rid of those ugly bulky couches.

[@prokkle]

I liked the green too. The woman doing the advising doesn't like green, she always paints it out.

[@judylloyd7901]

@@prokkle The green looked okay, but the whole house looked better after painting -- more cohesive.

[@kathyjohnson1911]

Nice to see sellers who are receptive to change!

[@gra-emed3617]

I really hope Alexis has sorted her eyebrows since this was filmed 😩

[@GS-st9ns]

I ran into a similar problem without dramatic paint. I merely painted a wall in each room a different shade of metallic grey, up the staircase, painted wood floors because there's old hundred-year-old year old wood add new fixtures , new carpet and received an offer in 6 hours

[@vidyamadamanchi7091]

Quite nicely done. They might just change their mind to sell the house 🤣.

[@jonnamakkonen]

I loved the old chandelier but otherwise a big improvement

[@KM-pp4je]

Same here. I was disappointed they took down the chandelier and replaced it with a run of the mill light fixture.

[@Wolfmaedchen]

It’s quite interesting to see what was considered modern and updated in 2008 :D

[@robertdesmarais3821]

OMG I remember where that whole intro came from,with the woman standing with sunshine did you walk up the sidewalk with the house is next-door that’s the intro to trading Spaces! I love the interior decorating show! Actually “while you were out”was my favorite!

[@maureen14]

I know it's 12 years later but the house does look a lot better after they worked on it.. except..for the parents bedroom. The master bedroom had that celery color on the walls. It was beautiful. It was perfect. I don't know what the hell color it is now it almost looks like pinkish. Sad. I can understand why they didn't tear that wall down upstairs. They needed to have a separation between the family room and the dining room. Some people don't like them flowing together too much.

[@susanvaughan-schiele4201]

Refresh, simplify, declutter and brighten.

[@kyuuness]

all about trends... the green would be more on trend these days with the "zen" and "soothing" feel than the bombastic yellow, which feels dated.

[@spring7643]

That's why white walls are best

[@tamben21]

OMG I am SOOOOO tired of all tan houses!!!!! Please don't do that anymore!

[@mfamily05]

Yes! This was filmed in 2008, so all the "updates" now look dated.

[@TomTomTomTom538]

Haha tan might be the new grey?

[@ashleyreagan6488]

If this was filmed in 2020 everything would be light shades of gray. Shades of tan/beige were all the rage in 2008. Home designing is constantly changing and evolving

[@TomTomTomTom538]

@@ashleyreagan6488 yeah it started in the early 2000s, by 2008 the he colour trend was already moving away from beige and tan and towards chocolate brown, and brown with teal and cream accents. Grey seems to be slowing down now and it's moving towards sea grey/ sage green and navy blue. I find it fascinating to watch the trends.

[@HosCreates]

@@TomTomTomTom538 it is moving to blue green and white on white in my area. People are tired of the grey

[@freedomofreligion3248]

I love this lady, the seller. The husband, as well! She's so undefensive; super refreshing. Note to self, it's a rather attractive quality. It's astonishing how much stuff we can accumulate + not even realize it.

[@priskilla5444]

I absolutely LOVE that blue stripped living room! I want to do that to my hallways or bathroom! I guess that makes me weird too? Oh well....💙💟💙

[@ruthgoddard6539]

Funny i have watched updates on tv shows and they actually pick colors like this. I think just decluttering and cleanning is all this house needed

[@judylloyd7901]

Oh,that blue wall really HAD to go!!!

[@MisBunnypics]

Ok I must be going dyslexic I glanced at this video title and saw "My Dad is home scaring away buyers" lol

[@LostInThought4ever]

Mis Bunny that’s an episode I’d like to see. Lol

[@bookadmirer.3699]

LoL I prefer your title.

[@daynad8104]

That’s hilarious, and would be a fun episode!

[@alaina-bug4645]

They showed in the beginning that they had 3 adult children living there but I only saw two spare bedrooms along with an office.

[@demetradecember205]

I really liked that house! It was very spacious.

[@Nico6th]

I kind of like the blue stripes... Wouldn't have done them all the way to the ceiling, but maybe the lower half of the walls with white on top?

[@melaniehancock2210]

I’m just painting my house neutral colors right off the bat so I don’t have to deal with this. I’ll only have to paint one wall in my boys room before we sell. Also living a minimalist (you don’t have to be a crazy minimalist) lifestyle will help when it comes to moving because you won’t have piles of stuff everywhere.

[@sandyjohnson8927]

Time for the grownup kids to go.

[@CherryFrog321]

There was a recession going on at the time this was filmed (2008) so they probably couldn't afford to move out.

[@katepausig8562]

2008 recession was happening, many young people even in this day and age still can't afford to live on their own. Cost of living rises and wages stay stagnant. This also takes place in Canada and it is not cheap to live in certain areas. They were all under 22 still normal for that age to live at home. Clueless Boomer is what you sound like.

[@cbisme6414]

Gosh, if they want something fresh, modern and updated either buy this house and do it to your own taste or go build a new house! All this needs is neutral paint all the way through and pack up all the excess furniture and personal items. It's a good time to declutter, only keep precious items and sell or donate the rest.

[@molliemae6855]

Their 22 year old daughter needs privacy??!!! Here’s an idea, have her get her own place than she can have all the privacy she wants!!

[@katepausig8562]

2008 during a recession low wages, high unemployment especially amongst the young yeah it a privilege at that point to move out.

[@rinohorizonte]

They turned a 1980 house to a 1981 updated renovation.

[@luisv7117]

Very nice I like the room with the chimney...very warm master bedroom looks like a five-star hotel...

[@raew5263]

Why is the kitchen so small? Crazy layout w/ that wall b/w the dining/ living room. Looks good after. 👍

[@nazokoneko]

The kitchen is screaming for a counter-depth refrigerator.

[@tamaramonster9027]

Updated furniture? Gurllll, it's full of antiques..

[@Orphen42O]

Putting slipcovers over the existing furniture is more cost effective than buying new furniture that might be out of place at the next home. The furniture in the master bedroom and dining room was very fashionable in the 1970's.

[@daynad8104]

@@Orphen42O-the master bedroom furniture is cringeworthy! I think my parents used to have a similar set in the 70s. The girls set was definitely late 80s-early 90s country.

[@lizzie1897]

If I were living at home at age 22 and my parents needed more privacy, I know what the solution would be

[@UnseenSpirit]

I did think why is she at home still but maybe she's unemployed or something

[@Lulusvideos1]

Maybe she's in college, and living at home is helping her and them save $$.

[@beckywebb1916]

I don’t like that they painted over the brick fireplace. It lost some good detail.

[@judylloyd7901]

But the prospective buyers liked it, and that's what counts.

[@christycolman6075]

Man, this show must be OLD. The designs are so outdated for these years. XD

[@rachelmartineau8102]

Beanie babies this is an old show for sure

[@pauljackson2473]

The television is one of those old Tube TV’s. Everyone uses flats screens now mostly because they have the proper HDMI connectors.

[@celestewatson4874]

I watched this show a decade ago

[@L.Spencer]

Before Joanna Gaines started influencing everything with her farmhouse style. This was still Starbucks style.

[@chelseygarrett4221]

It's actually kind of fun to think that things we love now but will be really outdated and 10 years.

[@grantbos5967]

In a perfect world the wall between the rooms would come down and that space would be super. The kitchen same thing. Wall down reorient the counter.

[@RC-zm7hz]

Yes, I was thinking the same

[@susannovak8263]

The wall between the two living rooms looks like it might be structural. Maybe too expensive and time consuming for this show.

[@lornaswick7219]

Those houses are so close to each other! That would turn me away.

[@Orphen42O]

Although termed "detached", this house is practically on top of the neighboring house. This style of house is very common in the suburbs of Toronto. Although basement apartments are not allowed in my area, many houses in the Toronto area have an apartment on the basement level. Anyone who watches "Income Property" will see how common these basement apartments are. Some are used by adult children and others are rented out.

[@patriciakelly69]

It seems that viewers have no imagination. I don’t get it. For me , I look at the size of the rooms and how it will be for my family to live in the space. But I understand by watching these programs that buyers don’t seem to want to make the space their own, they want it like a show home and to live in the space that’s created to change .

[@AisforAlibi1]

I slightly disagree. No one paying an already high price wants to think about the cost for someone to repaint the entire house or the time and energy it will take to do it themselves. This house was far from a "showroom" even with the finished look.

[@shiralleehaggart72]

Also some buyers should realise that the 'clutter' would not be there when they move into the house and would no doubt paint the whole place to their liking anyway eventually.

[@Rarz7797]

I also like the fireplace before they ruined it with white paint.

[@trinaah7249]

The only thing I didn’t like was the painted brick fireplace, some buyers like to see brick and it’s easier to paint over later than to strip paint off.

[@larrypicard8802]

They need more space for their adult children? How about moving out?

[@issecret1]

How about letting people live their life as they want?

[@4islandbeauty]

Believe it or not in alot of cultures children don't move out until they're married. Even then most have their parents living with them. The only exception is if they live in separate countries. Also uts a great way to save money for the adult children.

[@Stoffmonster467]

If you can afford it or you don't need help...

[@lizrain8306]

Most youngsters nowadays houseshare. Which is really supporting conglomerates to afford to continue gathering wealth and pushing prices up. So it is really a vicious cycle. I think staying together is better for the future generations. Good job on freshening up the place. Looks like a home and not a business.

[@CherryFrog321]

Young adults usually can't afford to move out anymore. Plus, there was a recession in 2008 (when this was filmed) so it was even harder at that time.

[@spicekidz6818]

This house is so lovely

[@fox39forever]

I do love these shows and I 100% accept the premise, because market forces are market forces, but I can't relate to people expecting someone else's house to be arranged to their taste. I've bought a handful of properties in my time and have HATED the layout and paint-work in each one, but straight away I got the builders in and changed each property to my taste. I thought that was normal, but apparently not!

[@guylamullins3602]

I recently discovered a couple who had bought a home that looked like it had been updated physically in appearance but once they moved in they discovered that none of the drains in the house work and are leaking causing floor damage. The foundation leaks rain water into the basement. It was painted and made to look nice but in reality it’s not livable.

[@svietka202]

i cant believe how weird ppl r...who cares how dated it is! its clean, its cozy, its very roomy and in great shape.

[@solongsucka]

Unfortunately, most people can't see beyond what is in front of them. I recently bought a house for $1.1M that is dated. Same house layout, same neighborhood but updated sold for $1.28M. Go figure. The work needed is under $100K for the house to look the same.

[@michellelcinkel4380]

Well it’s true people don’t want to pay too $ fir old frumpy

[@michellelcinkel4380]

U took out a beautiful crystal chandelier put in a frumpy old light now that’s stupid I would’ve got rid of that old fridge stove come on people

[@judylloyd7901]

@@michellelcinkel4380 The new light is a new light, not a frumpy old one. It's contemporary and cool. The fridge isn't a fixture, so I guess the family will take it with them

[@margaretalbert69]

So just paint u dopes and make it your own.....look past the owners "stuff" and such. But I really don't like that wall between those 2 rooms. I've done home staging for sales and it doesn't take much but some simple changes

[@mamasitaelbueno658]

I must admit those buyers have little or no imagination if they get turned off by apple stencils and wall color.

[@sherunswithscissors]

Would you want to move into that? Maybe, but I’d reduce my offer considerably.

[@susanvaughan-schiele4201]

Yeah but who wants the trouble of having to do such BASIC redecorating after the hassle of moving in? It's lazy to sell in such a state. The new owners may have too much work to do already, in their own lives.

[@sharosmith]

The seller needs to suck it up and update the house! I wouldn’t buy it as is. The blue walls are insane looking and apples scream 1980

[@mamasitaelbueno658]

@@sherunswithscissors Unless it is new, I would definitely paint the walls the way I want them after moving in. Most people change it and redecorate it to their taste anyway. I would definitely see past the color, furniture and slip covers....

[@mamasitaelbueno658]

@@sharosmith That is not that hard to fix the way you like it.

[@jinxiejae]

I kinda liked the blue stripes.

[@kateg9437]

House aside, I feel so sorry for those poor birds in such a tiny cage 😢

[@Mandy-nt2cs]

You couldn't pay me to paint a functional fireplace white.. bc I'm certainly going to use it... and they certainly get dirty.

[@petrowiese1387]

Watching this in 2022! All the ''new'' changes look so dated now! Still enjoying the show thought!

[@nodsib]

That weird family room and living room with the wall between just about gave my brain a seizure, my freaking eyes started blinking uncontrollably when I was looking at that split-view, I'm guessing my brain though I was having a stroke and not seeing things right.

[@ddl4374]

😂🤣😅‼

[@RadCenter]

I would partition off the formal living room area and turn it into a first-floor office, so the second floor office space could be repurposed as a bedroom.

[@beths999]

How about kicking all the kids out, telling them it’s time to become an adult and keeping the house for yourself. Why are these parents rearranging their lives for their grown kids. Unbelievable 🤦‍♀️

[@rubyslippers1935]

One of my first thoughts! These kids won’t know how to live real life until they’re kicked out.

[@mocowan6642]

The oldest daughter I agree should go. I got the impression from when they said their son is an Eagle Scout that he is still in high school.

[@katepausig8562]

This took place in 2008 when the recession hit and the young people were hit hardest. Young people haven't had the privileges like the spoiled boomers and Gen X to move out.

[@katepausig8562]

@@rubyslippers1935 So, you would be okay with possibly making your kids homeless during a recession? This took place in 2008 and their was recession. Many people were hurt especially the young ones. Living in certain areas are expensive and cost of living increased while wages decreased.

[@kerprice]

She is so nice to them about the dang apple border. The original realtor should have told them that that $20 border is costing them thousands. They can put up another apple border wherever they land

[@jillygirl2024]

WOW sold 10 days later ! As to the 22 year old maybe there is a reason the parents want to keep her home but with some independence. Most folks do not have the $ to move when their kids are older - the house was attractive after it was painted

[@danielletate2662]

the apples in the kitchen are cute

[@kellyanne7225]

The first thing I saw was that fireplace painted white. Now it’s stunning! I painted my orange fireplace too but I faux painted textured brick instead of pure white. We painted the same colored brick on the outside of our house too. Very good choice, that! It’s too bad that they couldn’t have gotten rid of the wall dividing the dining room and the family room to make a great room.

[@nainagokani3435]

You guys are just amazing at transforming

[@kdris12hihi]

When was this originally filmed? Look at those computer monitors!

[@mocowan6642]

2008!

[@strawberryme08]

I’d remove the wall separating the family and dining room. Make it all one big room and if it’s a load bearing wall I’d just put a beam in the top

[@seradoxa3537]

“It is rather” My new favourite

[@lizbee726]

Garish colours everywhere. When a room is small like the powder room you don't paint it a colour like that. Some people have terrible taste. 🤣👍🙏

[@karenbeee4568]

I've noticed that and also noticed it's the people who could afford the best but just don't know how to achieve it.

[@cynthiacorbett9804]

In all of my years working in fashion or interior design, I never shamed a client. What a shameful business.

[@ashleyreagan6488]

She’s British. They can tell you to go to hell and make it sound nice and proper

[@lo4012]

They were quite tactful to the homeowners

[@Kammitoes]

I've watched a few of these Abode vids now and I have agreed with a couple of them. This one however I pretty much don't agree with anything. Yes the strong colours in the dining room and downstairs 'powder room' are confrontational but I completely disagree that modern buyers just want to move in and not put their stamp on a home. When I'm looking at a home to buy, I look at neighbourhood, workable floorplan, no vermin, good wiring and street access. Dodgy paint colours aren't even a consideration since it takes very little to slap some paint about (as evidenced by the changes done after the stager has done her thing. Another thing is, I would make her take those ridiculous heels off at the door. I don't care if the floors are hardwood or not, you don't totter about on pointy heeled shoes on timber floors - it's dangerous, damaging and just plain rude. As for carrying on continually about the applies on the kitchen wall, I thought they were colourful and nicely balanced the bright red. Would I have them, no; but they didn't warrant the continual carping. Oh, nearly forgot. Where is this house and why is the asking price so low? In Australia, a house like that starts at about $650K. Except for the awful cold climate, I'd want to live anywhere where you can buy a good solid house for under $300K.

[@mk-rb1em]

Honestly speaking this home wasn't really that bad before the transformation at least that's what I think so

[@maggiesue4825]

Oh, yeah, I paint white walls in my posh black shirt and pants, with necklace to match. Mm-hmmm.

[@jkalb1744]

What no pearls 😏

[@vaderladyl]

She is just posing obviously.

[@michellemuffy2354]

The paint will bubble and peel wearing anything less.

[@kimymalaggay7501]

I love this vidoes so amazing thanks much I'm enjoying watching

[@denisebenedict9692]

I liked the family room the way it was.

[@bellablow4287]

This show is from 2008

[@snippetsordinarylife]

Black clothes with not a drop of paint on it lol. I don't think so.

[@Karen-hu5fo]

So paint! I never look at colors other people have IN A FOR SALE HOME. I look at The HOUSE, not their stuff or taste.

[@xine91468]

An option for a buyer: The two split rooms of the formal sitting room and the family room... I wonder if that wall could be knocked down? It would make it so much bigger. It could be a load-bearing wall? And that’s costly.

[@Orphen42O]

The appliances seem very outdated in both of the featured houses.