Turning an Old House into a Desirable Property | Unsellables UK Full Episode

The 14 members (and three generations) of this family need to live apart but are trapped by the current property market in an unsellable Victorian terrace in Bradford, West Yorkshire. Desperate for an offer, they have cut the price and sacked their agent. And now 20-year-old Shumi is marketing the home herself. The structurally impressive, six-bedroom property features two spacious reception rooms, and an ideal location close to the city centre…But with its garbled décor, dodgy DIY, Spartan kitchen, and graffiti-enhanced bedroom, the home is completely unsellable.
Enter property experts John Rennie and Sofie Allsopp. While John helps Shumi decide whether she should really be selling the house herself, Sofie clears out the family and furnishings, revamps the dining room and kitchen, and freshens up the bedrooms with a tasteful colour scheme. Will their hard work pay off?
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[@heatherhudson9891]

One thing I hate is where they frame a bit of wallpaper and put it on the wall.

[@lucygray6162]

Same here. On the Northumberland horse farm episode, they put up some cheap "contemporary" scraps in frames instead of upscale horse prints which would have given the place a posh air to viewers. And of course, she did the standard Valentine red bedroom....

[@paulalim1476]

They have a budget to stay within….

[@georgiafain3747]

Why? Wall paper is produced by artist and designers.

[@ingesexton811]

Lol I actually like that part…. It ties things together.

[@ericazell370]

Why does it matter if the mother is attached to the carpet? They’re moving. She can roll it up and take it with her

[@catherinemckay8411]

lmao i agree..

[@bev419]

@@catherinemckay8411 Me too! Take the carpet with you if you love it that much. LOL

[@Autism_Forever]

IKR :)

[@hauntedshadowslegacy2826]

You may be confusing 'carpet' and 'rug'. Carpet is installed. Rugs are movable. That carpet is a CARPET. Can't roll it up too easily. That said, it still shouldn't matter what mummy dearest thinks of the carpet, since the plan was to move out anyway.

[@anniehovsepian6173]

Probably not moving and maybe just wanted to reno the house trick the young generation to think they're moving by the reno

[@ritacampbell3833]

The prison bedroom has to be the most depressing thing I’ve ever seen. 🥺😢😕

[@juliebrooke6099]

There are enough adults in that family to do some cleaning. Surely people don’t need an expert to tell them a clean and recently painted property would be more appealing to buyers.

[@katbar6066]

Yes that kitchen was stomach churningly filthy

[@colleenbrady9675]

I have known or witnessed lots of people who didn't have a clue about housecleaning. 😢

[@leslieking6259]

That was just nasty.

[@clemdane]

Why'd they paint the kitchen that bizarre blue color and then put clashing red curtains with it? Could they not replace the ancient cooker that looks about 60 years old? The front garden looked like it had rubbish in it and they need to clean and paint those two front pillars!

[@Jen39x]

The red draws the eyes away from imperfections and the blue is leftover from dining room. I would have used yellow instead of red but red will look cleaner for long haul.

[@ragathnor326]

Agree the kitchen made no sense.

[@ncfriend5233]

I also wondered why they didn't paint the gate posts and those red spheres on top. Paint posts and spheres white. One of the teenage boy's friend's graffiti name was still on a post.

[@SJB79225]

@@ncfriend5233 and duct tape hanging from a sphere? What was done with the other bedrooms and bathroom(s)

[@kristinesharp6286]

People bring their own appliances. Especially that size house it’s a person who already has a fridge, etc…

[@ragdadtx1835]

That family is never going to move. Several offers when it initially went on the market and turned down. Two offers after the makeover and turned down. Whatever...

[@wkdwtchnw]

My thought exactly.

[@katbar6066]

Lazy & Greedy just waiting for someone to come in and do the hard work for them to enjoy.

[@Lilactime402]

I thought the family wanted to go their separate ways.

[@deeannemason7003]

The bedroom with the hanging like bulb reminded me of a prison cell!

[@kristinesharp6286]

Thought it odd for a 6 bed home only men looking at it. It is 3 generations living there. Clearly a child/spouse and grandkid. Or more. I hope the married younger generation moved out.

[@cathleenmutnick6857]

2 MORE offers & they STILL didn't sell it?!🙄

[@beckishelton7155]

Dad still being greedy

[@rachaelbruesch6306]

Extraordinary! 2 offers they turned down after the Unsellable crew came through. Swallow your pride & move along.

[@serenakoleno9338]

You don't know what was offered. The investors almost certainly low-balled. During hard times people want a bargain because there are so many to choose from. Six bedrooms for 14 people is not really that cramped. Probably several college students who are seldom home and couples with babies and toddlers sharing their rooms. I think they should have upgraded the kitchen more if they could have afforded to. Also the front yard could have been smartened up with minimal expense and a lot of elbow grease. Not surprisingly no one has time to clean. With school, jobs and babies who has the energy? Such negative comments. Hope they are all doing well today.

[@ccmarcum]

It would be a simple thig to hire a cleaner for a few hours or more, once a week.@@serenakoleno9338

[@victoriaegan6476]

It is incomprehensible how anyone would not at least have cleaned the house if they expected anyone to even look at the house. If I had walked into this house and the first thing I saw was the living room I would have immediately walked right out. As for the kitchen why was it so filthy -- doesn't anyone in the household know how to clean? Amazing transformation and the family should be great full that a team was willing to tackle this mess.

[@tinabreon794]

😟 nationality issue.

[@christenasmalls6118]

@@tinabreon794 They look British to me.

[@brenlane9847]

I just love the family's reaction, especially the brother whose bedroom was totally transformed!

[@jocosus3]

LOL 4:40 "The room where decor came to die" - Sophie Allsopp

[@weatherwitchandfelinefamiliars]

Bloody hell the father of the family must be thinking like the solicitors that was there before if he's turned down even more offers, what a complete idiot!! The developer who converted it back to a family home from the solicitors office too, what the hell was he thinking too? That kitchen looked like it was expecting the secretary to still go in and make a cuppa. That was not a family kitchen!

[@anniehovsepian6173]

Two offers, desperate to sell? GREEDY! They're never going to sell if they keep turning down offers by greed.

[@hauntedshadowslegacy2826]

@@anniehovsepian6173 Somethin' tells me it's less about greed and more about staying together. Multigenerational households usually don't just happen. The older folk may be using the high bills as a way to keep the young adults of the family from going off on their own. Could be culturally-based, could be personal, not my place to say. But what I can say is that the family better be moved out by now; it's been 13 years.

[@anniehovsepian6173]

@@hauntedshadowslegacy2826oh for sure that's a big part, he's using the house for leverage, but I think the kids eventually will leave (hopefully) and part greed, especially with the reno

[@lesliecas2695]

They are getting low bids because buyers are thinking they need all new kitchen cabinetry and probably appliances. Wonder how meals for 14 are made in that kitchen

[@eleanoreagly4844]

Lack of storage.

[@christinemeleg4535]

@@eleanoreagly4844 I agree, the person or persons who cooked, shopped for food on a daily basis. Not something appropriate for modern family or professional buyers, the kitchen was very minimal at best.

[@kristinesharp6286]

One pot cooking. Had counter space. The fridge size was shocking though. Where did they store 20kg of rice though?

[@mdouglastv]

Seems like they got on the show just to get it renovated lol 2 offers after and still didn't sell like that what the whole point

[@FigaroHey]

You can often see that they only do up a few rooms & the rest of the house is crap. I've seen the back of the bedroom door painted to match the bedroom, but the hall side of the door is scratched & has stickers on it. Or the tacky wood panelling is painted over in one room but when they show that room, you see through the door that the rest of the house is still tacky pine paneling. I have my doubts that a few tarted up rooms convinces buyers that the rest of the tip of a house is worth buying.

[@jacquiliddell1811]

Why can’t all of them tidy the place up, . There is 14 of them. It’s disgusting 🤮

[@mary11976]

So happy this popped into my feed. Thought I had seen all of the Unsellables. 👍🏼😄

[@lynnp4187]

Me too

[@annairalda5023]

Same!

[@pockethole1900]

One small room redone as a decent bedroom, but there's a bunch of family...what do they do sleep in shifts? Why not show the other bedrooms? The outside looks horrible.

[@clairewillow6475]

I want to see the other bedrooms too

[@katbar6066]

Outside needed a bit of work and gardening but was no where near as bas as inside.

[@gnash64]

For Pete's sake, pressure wash those front steps, the walkway and those pillars!

[@lucygray6162]

Never turn down a decent offer at the beginning. Friends got stuck with an unusual property right into a recession, didn't want to let their parents' place go cheap, and didn't get another buyer capable of financing for TEN years. No one even lived in it, but they paid full property taxes for a decade, which easily added up to any profit. Not to mention deterioration to a vacant place in a weird location.

[@Doriesep6622]

greed doesn't pay some time

[@vogeltik]

Sure am missing Anthony Sayers with these makeovers. These seem low quality without him. He did a wonderful job and it didn't look cheap when he was done.

[@mary11976]

Yup but he's in Canada and this was England. Anthony is real easy on the eyes, too. 😍😍

[@christenasmalls6118]

What a beautiful family. Living and working together to achieve a better home.

[@abigail1023]

Turned down offers because they think it's worth more, but it's worth what the market says it's worth. A 20-year old thinks she can do a better job than agents when she "hasn't got a clue" about anything. That kitchen looks like it's been vandalized... the cell room where a grown guy writes on the walls... omg. I think this is almost the worst house on this show.

[@tinabreon794]

They don't know how to live just exist.

[@whyme7996]

cultural contempt by the homeowners.

[@kristinesharp6286]

I think her parents were unhappy so she tried it herself. They may not think they would be treated as fairly as the daughter.

[@luvsiberians8006]

So, after 2 years on the market, they've now declined THREE offers. Yeah, that makes sense. NOT.

[@Jen39x]

Those were early offers when first on the market. A good example of how longer on the market the harder it is to sale.

[@luvsiberians8006]

@@Jen39x One was recent - after the Unsellables transformation. Still turned it down.

[@momof4hs]

Why didn't they clean up the front entrance and yard area. Looks terrible! Honestly its the worst Unsellables I've ever seen.

[@GracetheWestie]

Who would try to sell a house in this condition? GREED!!!!!!!!!

[@michaeltutty1540]

Judging by the comments, I gather the other rooms are in decent shape. The question I have about the kitchen is what is behind the wall with the cooker and refrigerator let into it? If that space could be stolen back from the other room, there is plenty of space for a very good, very workable galley kitchen. With that area being cabinets to match the other side, with nice new units, it would be a great room in which to cook. The rear reception room is a lovely size with great proportions and Victorian details. Make the most of it. The rooms in the eaves were likely servants' rooms originally. Not a lot can be done except nice painting and decorating. Being Grade 2 Listed, not much could be done to add more windows up there. The front garden needs serious attention, but a day's hard graft could make a world of difference. I can certainly see what could be made of it. It could be stunning if done properly.

[@loriwhiston1587]

The other rooms were all likely just as hideous. The family probably only allowed filming in 3 rooms. The whole place is a tip.

[@christinemeleg4535]

If those tiny room were converted into well planned storage with attractive cabinetry and the kitchen modernized it would be more attractive. Few people today have live in servants. I agree, the first thing potential buyers see is the front garden, I guess using a rake was too much for all those adults, even after "renovation" the house still looked shabby, not worth the asking price.

[@kristinesharp6286]

The show never shows more than 3-4 spaces. @@loriwhiston1587

[@anaderol5408]

I suspect that for some reason these days it is not considered appropriate to teach offspring the fundamentals of living in a house - starting from the age of 10 (70 now) I contributed to cleaning and tidying the house. Both parents worked - dad traditionally dealt with the mowing /' garbage / carpentry / fixing appliances and the car. Mum was in charge of shopping / cooking / cleaning and sewing our clothes. However every day my sister and I were expected to set the table / clear the table and help with the washing up. Every Saturday we had to clean our own bedrooms and a common room (either the bathroom or the lounge) - cleaning the bathroom included all the tiled walls / window sill / mirror - cleaning the lounge included cleaning the window sills (inside and out) / moving furniture to vacuum beneath / ensuring a daddy long leg had not taken up residence in a corner. We had a long haired beloved Collie who I had to brush daily (my dog) but still he shed fur.... so vacuuming of floors and sofa (he was not officially allowed.... but he was sneaky) was essential. Plus we helped mum hang out and bring in washing. This family with 14 people - apart from babies and toddlers - there is no reason why they could not all pitch in and do a chore or two per week.

[@beckishelton7155]

I don’t understand people wanting to sell their homes but refusing to change something like that carpet. Is she planning on staying, no. Then tear that outdated disaster up

[@cafsixtieslover]

how does she not know whether the heating is gas or electric?

[@leslieking6259]

I can't believe they thought it was OK to live there with the house in that condition. There were enough adults living there to keep it clean. It was just nasty.

[@jbc1715]

really need to do something about the curb appeal

[@jillibeens57]

Too many homeowners do not understand what investment means. Maybe this family had no intention of ever selling their home, but you get out of it only what you're willing to put into it. If you can't afford the upkeep, homeownership is not for you.

[@saturdaisy8576]

That kitchen was in terrible condition! I can’t believe they didn’t realize how dirty it was. Did these people just want to be on tv or get their house updated? It didn’t really seem like they wanted to move.

[@hannahdebs4616]

They need to do up the front of the house. Did noone else notice the silver tuck tape on the red pillar, arrrggghhhh

[@maryloumawson6006]

Why even talk about the bedroom, when it's obvious all it needed was paint!! This kitchen is a disaster! No cabinets! Where do they keep their pots and pans?? It's a just a kitchenette in a big room! And not even very big! They added a table and chairs to distract from the fact that there's literally nowhere to store anything! No upper cabinets at all, and a giant space under the counter being taken up by the washer. This family must own a restaurant. Because there's no way they're cooking for 14 in that breakfast bar.

[@virginiamoss7045]

You don't make a long, narrow room longer and narrower by bringing attention to walls divided in half with stark contrast under the chair rail; the chair rail is bad enough and should be removed in that kitchen.

[@JamieM470]

They made it red, white, and blue. (???) The new flooring looked better, but disappointed in color choices. I'm wondering if they knew the father had no intention of actually selling, so they didn't try very hard.

[@malindarayallen]

I'm in love with this family. And Shimi showed so much bravery and initiative taking over the sale. She'll go far in life with that mindset.

[@Jen39x]

I couldn’t stop smiling when the family is on the show. Anyone who has lived in multi generation home knows the joy & irritations it brings. It sounded like an interesting city to live in.

[@kimdreger2701]

Where are the kitchen cupboards?

[@Tekoa80]

Am I missing something? 🤔 The house was originally priced at £250k, but they didn't accept an offer of £250k because they thought it was worth more...? 🤔

[@ritacampbell3833]

Strange, I agree. I think the older generation just wants to stay put and not have the young ones flying the coop. I agree, they are probably staying on for a long while. It is a nice house though. And it’s a lovely family. I think they should keep it, really, truth be told.

[@cmwillisful]

I don't think they wanted to sell at all.

[@christinemeleg4535]

The people who were missing something were the owners, letting an uneducated , inexperienced person sell something as expensive as a house is stupid. Even now with the renovations this house is still small and poorly cared for , just look at the garden, that is the first clue. Who would pay that amount for a poorly maintained "family home"?

[@therealJamieJoy]

@@christinemeleg4535 I think it had six bedrooms but the show only shows the rooms they redecorate.

[@clairewillow6475]

@@therealJamieJoy it was bugging me that they only showed one room

[@suefoulkes2755]

I would have liked to see the bedrooms , bath, and garden.

[@dolorescordell129]

Find it so sweet how the family reacted to the changes.

[@happydays1336]

I think the blue paint in the kitchen is way too strong for the average buyer and might negatively impact selling the house.

[@smitasharma6072]

The exterior of the house looks quite run down........I’m surprised no one had the idea of sprucing it up !

[@diva70smusic]

The house will probably end up as student housing when sold. It needed too much work for another family to fix up. That kitchen made me want to throw up. I cannot think about how filthy the bathrooms were. The delusional dad will be stuck with the place or end up taking a huge loss on a sale.

[@pattyaguirre3103]

No sale after 2 offers🤣🤣🤣

[@CAP953]

how about just a walk through on the entire house, be nice to see it all

[@maganalia]

Yes I'm wondering what the rest of the place looks like

[@kristinesharp6286]

Have watched a number of episodes on KZbin and it drives me nuts they show only 3-4 rooms. But I expect it now.

[@peachesdixon7567]

Only people with big families, a low budget and some DIY experience would consider this house.

[@karmacounselor]

So how about a living room??

[@michaeldouglas9394]

Two offers refused after the makeover? Greedy ingrates.

[@jff1813]

"Greasy, grimy, and grubby". Has no one in that immense family lifted a finger in all the years they've lived there? Gross.

[@fannycraddock99]

Horrible before still horrible after. It needs knocking down!

[@weatherwitchandfelinefamiliars]

You want to knock down a Grade 2 Listed building?!!

[@fannycraddock99]

@@weatherwitchandfelinefamiliars There is nothing I like about it, sorry!

[@kittarats]

Thank you! I've never seen this episode.

[@ritacother3251]

The lads bedroom is the size of a closet

[@lojean4]

I don't get why there are hardly any cabinets in the kitchen

[@maggiehernandez7670]

Now it looks better so now I bet they want more money !! That house needs a lot of work !!

[@RichShama]

And what about dirty and filthy exteriors!

[@Miaow610]

It looks like their makeover budget is about 200 quid..

[@mariatalavera4081]

I'm just in love with that table,

[@pinecrone8991]

Do not like this building. Even Sofie cant make me love this one.

[@cathleenmutnick6857]

I agree! Lipstick on a pig.

[@twistoffate4791]

I don't understand two things: 1) Why someone would think to turn a commercial space into a residential one, and 2) Why parents would permit their son & his friends to write on his bedroom walls.

[@vaderladyl]

@@twistoffate4791 Turning a commercial building into a residence is more common than you think and can be done right, to look nice, but this is not it.

[@michaeltutty1540]

@@twistoffate4791 I think it is more a case of returning a law office back into a family home. The whole layout suggests the terrace was built as homes, then it was converted at some point in its history.

[@samyuktasamaga7507]

True

[@lainey7985]

There’s no window in that boy’s room...is that legal? What if there was a fire?

[@christinemeleg4535]

That depends on the local laws regarding fire safety, where I live this "spacious family home" would be considered worthy of demolition. Look at how poorly the current owner maintained the kitchen! What else is hidden in the walls, paint doesn't cover anything but intact walls. If a person expects a good offer on a house it must be worth the asking price.

[@jotownsend8412]

There was an overhead window, and at least in London, it’s definitely legal (so, I presume in Yorkshire, as well.) Some subterranean flats ONLY have overheads. Those squares of glass set into the pavement? The polite thing is to try not to step on them-they’re people’s windows.

[@ritacother3251]

I love Yorkshire went there years ago, I am from Australia 🇦🇺 but travelled many times England, have family there.

[@cleot151]

Parents should keep the house and let the younger family members find their own homes.

[@GracetheWestie]

Family of 14 ....... Hell no at my house!! That's just ridiculous.

[@teeser2436]

Parents won’t sell they want all the children to stay with them and not go there separate ways.🙁

[@ritacampbell3833]

I think so too! I think the older generation likes things as they are. Otherwise they would not be turning down good offers!

[@christinemeleg4535]

It is sad, the older generation expects the family to stay home with them, probably the father is the authority figure. They expect to live in modern times , yet they refuse to let go of the past. My family was the same way, but they were astonished when their expectations weren't fulfilled. Can't have it both ways.

[@tracygarner5912]

They are their own obstacle. Take an offer and move on with your lives.

[@kathyjohnson1911]

That family is so cute! Literally jumping up and down at the changes:-)

[@deloresbellamy7607]

How many bathrooms? You never say how many bathrooms. If it’s 1 for all those people that’s scary.

[@manderbos]

Exactly, it leaves you wondering about the rest of the house. Three rooms done is enough to sell a house?

[@ituesday24]

The big attic bedroom they briefly showed was really nice (not the tiny one with the skylight) and they said the family was working on the house from the top down, so most of the other spaces were probably decent.

[@manderbos]

@@ituesday24 I sure wish they had shared what they had already done on their own first.

[@ituesday24]

@@manderbos yes, I always wonder what the rest of the home looks like, haha! Maybe some owners aren't comfortable showing everything

[@katbar6066]

I dread to think how manky the bathrooms were after seeing that kitchen it was filthy & cruddy

[@AlabasterClay]

Oh---NO. The disgusting periwinkle paint in the kitchen is NOT an improvement.

[@weatherwitchandfelinefamiliars]

That colour was Awesome 😍😍😍 didn't go with the red blinds and utensils though 😒

[@rebeccarendle3706]

Such a large number of people in the house.. There must be so many more bedrooms... What state are they in? We only saw the smallest one!

[@Starsk25]

Much needed makeover

[@jeannewise8779]

No kitchen cabinets?

[@deeannemason7003]

And where did the sitting room go? A family that big needs a living room!

[@jimjimmyjames59]

Does every room have an industrial door going into it?

[@lorrainerane2158]

Could make out on her continous giggling that she was bluffing. She had no intention of selling the house. If she was really serious she would have educated herself on the basic s like sqm , gas or electric piping etc They were just looking for someone to do up the house

[@crystalclear6864]

They got an upgrade in decoration and declutter. I dont think they intended to move. Many people so maybe everyone has a view😆❤️

[@virginiamoss7045]

Agents don't want a good price for you; they want a low price so that it will sell as quickly as possible so they can move on to the next property. The more they sell, the more they make; the price makes little difference to them.

[@Niveskeetay]

I have to disagree. Our agent was not like that at all.

[@meghanscoggins4394]

Not a good agent. And they have more than one listing at a time. Any good agent has multiple listings all the time. And if your home sells for more, they make more.

[@virginiamoss7045]

@@meghanscoggins4394 You would think, but more sales make you much more money than higher prices which make little difference. My friend went into residential real estate and this is what she discovered. Of course they have as many listings as they can get at any time; as I noted, it's the number of sales in as little time as possible that gets them the most money, not high prices. Buyers make the sale happen and they are swayed by low prices so that is what both (in America) agents want. (Typically there is a buyer's agent and a seller's agent who split the commission.)

[@theresekatie4841]

Yeah but if the sale price is low then the vendor will just keep unless they are forced to sell.

[@Orphen42O]

I wonder what the other bedrooms look like. Also, what does the lounge look like? The room with the fireplace and dining set isn't the lounge is it?

[@deeannemason7003]

The bedroom with the hanging like bulb reminded me of a prison cell!

[@jamesgarcia2005]

If there are 6 bedrooms, what happened to the 5? Why there is living/sitting room?

[@kristinesharp6286]

Should have done wood effect liner and one color of white in kitchen.

[@annpinheiro2918]

Yes now they will come in and make it a mess .

[@cristinaflores2411]

This house had so much potential! Starting with the garden, which was to be cleaned, the dining room became as ugly as before, the cell-room remains depressing and the chosen colors are hideous! If I bought this house, I'd change everything from top to bottom. In the state it was in would not be worth more than 20 0000€.

[@citticat2]

There is no window in the that bedroom -- It still looks like a nice clean prison cell.

[@nansialexander5542]

Why are there no cabinets on all that wall space in the kitchen???

[@judyfenske1429]

Where are the cupboards, dishes, food storage?

[@bewareYTcensors]

(edit) *WHAT!!!* They had 2 offers and rejected both!!! Do they truly want to sell or did they just use the show to fix the dump they turned it into????? Tiny Bedroom: I'd replace the small bed with a modern bunk bed twist. Twin bed up top with a desk/game/movie lounge combo underneath. Desk on one side with an office chair on wheels to easily roll away. A sizable computer screen at the desk that can be used for games and movies enjoyed from a cozy chair at opposite end. The blue in the kitchen doesn't get my vote. I'd like to see bright white with soft yellow and hunter green touches.

[@candismorton]

What happened to the other 5 bedrooms?

[@theresekatie4841]

Lots of people I know living with their parents at thirty and above. Lol.

[@soapgirlsrule]

Did this house sell?

[@maggiehernandez7670]

What about the other bedrooms ?? u can’t sell a house showing only one bedroom …I bet there a catastrophe too !!!

[@janelle9707]

It's so depressing!!!

[@lauramiller8332]

Is that duct tape on the balls on the pillar in the front of the house? Couldn't they have spruced that up a bit? Peeling paint and duct tape are not a good first impression.

[@brucemackinnon6707]

And the front garden?

[@brucemackinnon6707]

Street appeal? 1 out of 10. Tidy it up.

[@yankee.girl223]

The curb appeal is zero. The kitchen makeover was not worth the time or the money & the prison cell room is illegal, it has no window for a fire escape. (the skylight does not count) that awful carpet is still there, they needed way more money to get this house market ready.

[@kristinesharp6286]

Why are they not accepting offers?

[@marciacahoon2545]

One of the most frustrating episodes yet! The outside should have been cleaned and spruced up. And for goodness sakes, tear out that ratty carpet… if the mother likes it so much then she should take it with her when she moves. Framed pieces of wallpaper look cheap and one dimensional, a lovely framed print brings more warmth and interest. The blue color in the kitchen was way too bright & the red accents clashed with it…Too bad they couldn’t remove the wall to open up the space. But in all, it WAS a definite improvement from before, but, then, to top it off…the father turns down two great offers! That’s what he did before and regretted it. It seem that he dosen’t learn from past mistakes.

[@judyfenske1429]

This was before Sofie met Anthony, 2008/10.

[@yesiownfrodo]

That kitchen - amazing!!

[@suewilkinson910]

I know this is 3 years ago (they are probably still living in it, even more of them by now!) but why just show and focus on 1 cell of a bedroom in a 6 bedroom house? I can't imagine what the rest are like. I've been inside multigenerational Asian houses before. They are usually like bus stations and about as comforting. The kitchen was awful and when smartened up a bit it still had no storage space. Were are all the mugs and plates and pans and the actual food stores? This will be one heck of a jumbled, cluttered dump behind the scenes.