I just don't believe the lack of furniture is the issue. When I was house hunting most of the houses I looked at were completely vacant. If people can't professionally stage, I would RATHER the house be empty. I just really feel like people walk in there and see that horrible wall paper and carpet and think "Wow, I'm going to have to change EVERYTHING. "

@Tekoa80

3 жыл бұрын

I agree - I'd far rather see an empty house. But the thought of having to strip all that wallpaper would put me off!

@theprimitiveblackhatsociet8274

3 жыл бұрын

I agree with you. When we bought our house, it was empty. When house hunting, what made us not bother to go in, was seeing the pictures online filled with trash and clutter.

@breezeh1127

3 жыл бұрын

We moved 500 miles away from our home and had to take our stuff with us. (Military move) it took almost a year to sell (we went 13k in debt paying a mortgage on this home and rental on our new place) and evey single person who viewed the empty home said it was due to not being able to tell what would fit in the home properly because it had no furniture to compare their own furniture size to. It was crazy. I too would rather an empty house to look at as well.

@jeepsanddragons

2 жыл бұрын

too much of his & her style .

@jeepsanddragons

2 жыл бұрын

@@breezeh1127 veteran here . i always left a walmart folding card table and 4 chairs in kitchen . and i had those folding chairs in the den too my idea was until household goods arrive they got something at least and itz easy enough to get rid of if u dont want . they can put it in the backyard once their stuff arrives. i always left new lightbulbs and name brand tp. dollargeneral stuff in the bathroom air mattresses in the bedrooms - which they could keep for camping trips . my civilian hubby thought i was nuts.

When Anthony arrives he steals the show. You can’t help but root for him to save the day for Sophie and homeowners. Plus he is charming.

@Collageartist69

3 жыл бұрын

Very handsome.

@twistoffate4791

3 жыл бұрын

I like the straightforward way he delivers the news on what's going to change.

@007nadineL

3 жыл бұрын

Even the male owner got down on his knees in front of him

@lesliecas2695

3 жыл бұрын

He's the hero making sure everything gets done.

@lorealej9817

2 жыл бұрын

It’s amazing how they can keep most makeovers under $5K. They’re fast, creative and their choices are cost-effective. Why can’t we have people like them where I live? Btw, Anthony is a rock star in my book!

Every house I've ever purchased has been vacant. It makes it easy to visualize my things inside. The drawback is the houses felt smaller after I move in, than viewing it empty.

I find it hilarious that she keeps calling it "a 70s nightmare" but it's clearly mid-80s. Dusty rose and baby blue and some crazy jewel tones are all the 80s home decor colors. 70s were yellow and oranges and browns.

@kristihartshorn9014

3 жыл бұрын

It is totally 80s. It kept bugging me that they kept calling it 70s

@CDN1975

3 жыл бұрын

Definitely '80's.

@lorineidtinytoadplot744

3 жыл бұрын

I'd buy this house as is lol

@Sludgedragon

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, 70s would have been avocado and/or harvest gold!

@lesliecas2695

3 жыл бұрын

70s UK?

This show series is many many years old (like 10-15 years). I used to watch it on TV (maybe on HGTV?). So, keep that in mind as far as some of the design choices. That said, I'm not sure that cat painting in dining room was ever in style. LOL

@kcanded

3 жыл бұрын

Hey, I like it! I like all their art works, very unique.

@thegigglette9102

3 жыл бұрын

All the creepy faces in those paintings.

@bernadette573

3 жыл бұрын

And the woman's face looks so depressed.

@MK-hh1vo

3 жыл бұрын

The cat painting is the best thing about that room.

@SlavaZone

3 жыл бұрын

Cat painting was great!! :)

I prefer to view a house with no furniture. I don't need it staged to signal what every room could be

@karenl6959

3 жыл бұрын

Same. I want to look at the bones, not the makeup

@SALshaNoma

3 жыл бұрын

Same, any house I've ever looked at was empty. Think its a waste to spend money just to stage a house.

@dialishious93

3 жыл бұрын

Ive always felt furniture is hiding defects.

@TheTasuneImputator

3 жыл бұрын

I was talking to my boyfriend about this, I think its an American thing, an empty room you can see how big it actually is without any false appearances pictures give, and it leaves open space for you to visualize your own furniture.

@lorettacarroll6015

3 жыл бұрын

I would think just a few pieces of furniture may help. Do the rooms need to be filled? Absolutely not.

The real estate market where I live is so insane right now that the plaid bathroom would have to be an outhouse in order for it to be a show stopper. No one has issues painting, or even doing upgrades. Only thing that's a problem is large structural issues. I think 90% of the problem that sellers faced on this show was that the market was a buyer's market and the Great Recession had left the home market reeling. This house would sell very quickly, as is, in my area these days.

I wonder what the basement looks like and if that is also scaring buyers off.

@kcanded

3 жыл бұрын

And what about the yard and the deck??

I can't believe they didn't change that ugly yellow toilet seat cover! They don't cost that much!

One main item - Always - is to SHOVEL the snow/ice off the driveway!! When a homeowner is lazy & can't be bothered to take care of the SAFETY of others, it makes me wonder about other items.

Anthony is so cute. Cute in looks and cute in personality.

Part of the reason it has not sold is that is has a mansard roof that is not proportioned properly to the rest of the house. Mansard roofs are not as popular as other roof designs especially when it does not go with the other housing styles in the neighborhood.

OMG not more vertical blinds!!!!

I Prefer seeing an empty house when house shopping. To me it’s an empty canvas waiting for me to start make it my art.

It would be nice to know how soon the house was sold after the showing and if they got their asking price or above.

@kcanded

3 жыл бұрын

Exactly what I was thinking. Unfortunately, these episodes aired 2008 - 2011? or so. So we won't ever know. Dang.

I like the art work! I think it's bold and unique. I can't understand why the owners didn't think 'gosh, some furniture would be good here, maybe move back out of the basement.' They could then have had furniture in the rooms and they wouldn't have to rent furniture. It would have been nice to know if they did get an offer. Now we're just hanging here, wondering.

These are all a bit old fashioned now - 12 years old style. Lol. Sofie is 41 now, married and a mum.

Funny all the contradicting advice from her and from other real estate agents I've worked with in the past. We've sold over 7 houses in 6 different states (due to hubby's job). But the advise I received most is empty is better, so it's surprising to me that she's finding a problem with the couple rooms that are neutral, but empty. As far as myself looking at homes, I don't care their furniture...it's not mine. I don't care the carpet or ugly wallpaper as long as it's good structure...I can re-do simple cosmetic dislikes. People have no imagination anymore. It's not like they are going to move in and have it look like what it was staged...they will bring in their own furniture...so, to me, I just don't get it! Or at least not with this home!

@rebeccasperring1747

3 жыл бұрын

Agree 100% empty rooms don’t bother me as long as the floor plan and bones are good. Ugly colours are easily fixed.

@bonniemacpherson3407

3 жыл бұрын

Most people are incapable of imagining a different look, or have a desire or ability to make changes. Most young people want others to do all the work.

@barbaraconnolly9000

3 жыл бұрын

Most people really can't see beyond decor and furniture, seriously. Those of us that can are rare, not the norm.

@ginac7235

3 жыл бұрын

Totally agree

@SlavaZone

3 жыл бұрын

Scale is good. If you knew the dimensions of ALL your furniture, and were able to measure the rooms, then sure you could draw up a floor plan and figure out if your stuff will fit. I love doing this as a designer myself, but most people aren't 3D visual! Seeing how a queen bed or dining table or couch scales to a room better lets a buyer know if their stuff will fit. :)

People just don’t like the Mansford roof. No matter how nice the interior, costs a fortune to update a bad exterior design.

@lucygray6162

3 жыл бұрын

I think you meant Mansard, and I agree. It's not attractive, and makes the house look like a mini-mall. Not well-done or appropriate. There is zero curb appeal on this one.

I don’t understand why a house needs to have Furniture for it to sell. I understand if the family is still living there when selling. But it seems a waste of money to rent furniture for staging.

in my area its WEIRD if you have furniture in the house when selling it...

@tonibauer2949

3 жыл бұрын

Not in mine. When I was house shopping I think I saw one empty one out of at least 20. Pacific Northwest. Many people are still living in their homes while selling, including myself in two houses.

@mayram4598

3 жыл бұрын

Mine too

That much wallpaper is a deal breaker for me.

@Isabella66Gracen

3 жыл бұрын

I agree. Worst DIY job in the world, removing wallpaper!

@Isabella66Gracen

3 жыл бұрын

Right!? 👍😝

Cork tiles - now that is seriously seventies! Found out the hard way they get pretty grotty with family wear. I can't believe people still use them.

The light fixture in the master bedroom bath is hung upside down

I think updating the glass doors on the shower would be better than adding a nasty curtain. I hate curtain showers.

@MK-hh1vo

3 жыл бұрын

Glass doors look pretty but are a pain to clean. Give me a quick easy replaceable curtain any day!

@crjoki1

3 жыл бұрын

Glass doors are gross. (I used to clean houses). Even the 'frameless' ones. Shower curtain liners can be easily and cheaply thrown away and replaced. Or washed, and put back up. Had a fabric liner for 7 years, just put in the washer every few months. Good, or better than new..

@leslieollerhead1114

3 жыл бұрын

I hate the glass doors cleaning them was a nightmare. The first thing I got rid of. I prefer a really nice shower curtain. Looks nice and easily washed.

Put some plants and books around and set the table (I always set the table when I stayed a house)

Cork is a horrible choice for a bathroom - so unsanitary. Otherwise, great updates.

Glad to know these are old episodes. No wY staging would even matter in this market. Homes are selling better than hotcakes, before the batter hits the pan. I enjoy watching this show though.

@rebeccasperring1747

3 жыл бұрын

So true!

@vespervictrola

3 жыл бұрын

Especially in Toronto, where this show is filmed--all these houses would easily be selling for over $1M before the makeovers

@maggiefletcherscuriouscelt4199

3 жыл бұрын

Let’s face it - they just wanted to do an episode with renting furniture. Most homes just need a fresh coat of paint and a deep clean.

I can't believe that no one has mentioned how much the large portrait looks just like Sophie!

@sharonjames4473

2 жыл бұрын

I kept thinking that too! Especially at the end when Sofie is sitting on the sofa talking to the real estate agent. My eyes kept flipping from Sofie to the portrait above her head and wondering if it's meant to be her :)

You guys did a lovely job👍

When shopping for a house I look at the Roof, then the basement first, is it musty? furnace age, hot water heater age, plumbing condition and wiring if the ceiling of basement is unfinished. I have purchased property with about 3 ft of stuff all over basement, obviously removed from the rest of the house. Its draw was that it had not been subjected to hiding defects with paint, I could see all the warts and had no surprises.

6:29 what's with the drums?? How can you focus on what's being said?

@rebecca4137

3 жыл бұрын

I didn't even notice the drums lol

doesn't the light fixture in the bathroom look upside down

New light fixtures, different art work, get rid of wall paper, etc

This home would have been so easy for them to update further. The owners already knew what the issue was.

I spent 2 days taking wallpaper off the wall in a single room because someone painted over it. Made it a lot harder.

@chromegirl7546

3 жыл бұрын

I spent 2 weeks removing cat paw-printed wallpaper with a jewel-toned, primitive cats (very scary-looking) border--just to find painted-over 1980's geese with neck bows wallpapaper underneath. And this was in the kitchen. The 1/2 bath had 1980's wallpaper with imitation paintbrush strokes in teal and apricot. Some fool used floor adhesive to apply it behind the toilet and the vanity. The bathroom is only 3 ft wide but it took me 9 hours of scraping to remove the wallpaper.

o wow! in the comparable house the coffee table and the end tables are like my old ones! What a surprise. Apparently I've had a moment or two of good taste :)

@naowright9308

3 жыл бұрын

If you keep the colors mostly neutral with a little bit of color or style pop, the spaces uncluttered, the rooms well lit, and have furniture that fits the space as well as matches and you should do well.

Excellent makeover.

Why didn't the Realtor suggest those changes?

Also, the staging is terrible. No warmth. It does t feel like a home it feels like a bad hotel room.

@margaretalbert69

3 жыл бұрын

Too staged. No warmth ....who would live there??

@crazycroney

3 жыл бұрын

@@margaretalbert69 I’m a professional organizer and home stager. There so many things here that are staging 101 that are incorrect. The first thing I would have done was the wallpaper like they did but PAINT THOSE CABINETS and buy $20 worth of Amazon pulls. kitchens and baths sell homes. That art worth was not neutral enough and lord did they need accessories. Throw blankets, pillows, and decor pieces. Every home I’ve done has sold with In 2 weeks and I’m not even in a hot Market.

@margaretalbert69

3 жыл бұрын

April, I so agree with u

@tammysims5164

3 жыл бұрын

@@crazycroney Is your work in NC? Because we are moving and could use some help!😁

@crazycroney

3 жыл бұрын

@@tammysims5164 sorry in FL

Not to be rude but the art work, although very good is a personal, bold statement that pops out and is the focus. Would look better in a different setting. Maybe in an ultra modern home or studio.

Were I live you always have unfurnitured homes

Thrift store furniture can be cheap

Yay they’re actually removing the wallpaper this time! Not just painting it!!!

So glad they removed the wallpaper instead of painting over it.👍🏻

My daughter had a 2 yr old and a newborn and wanted to move from their condo, we took photos of each room And left house bare , it sold in a week for price asked ..... I bought my last 2 homes UN staged and I think I prefer that ! It’s harder to imagine your stuff in house if it’s all staged and new costly furnitures

Very nice change up.

If that was our house my husband would have started pulling the wallpaper down the first thing.

I love the glass doors in the shower! So 50ies chiq!

Potential home buyers don't WANT staged homes, they want EMPTY homes so they can take photos then take them home, pop the memory card into their computer and use whatever program they have on their computer to add their furniture to see what it will look like. 'Potential Buyers' from this show are coached, you can tell. They have their own thoughts and the host gives them the look that says 'don't fuckin even think about using your own thoughts! Stick to what we coached you to say and stick to the script.'

Cork tile in a bathroom? Ummmmm yuck!!!

@cathy3392

3 жыл бұрын

Cork is waterproof

@WBCRO

3 жыл бұрын

My hubby used to work in a flooring store and he learned that cork flooring is used in some/many hospitals in Spain. It’s durable, it’s far more comfortable to walk and stand on and it mops up easily. Also, if memory serves me correctly, the trees don’t need to be cut down to harvest cork; it’s removed from the outer layers and it grows back.

@erynlasgalen1949

3 жыл бұрын

@@cathy3392 I learned to my distress that cork tile or planking is not waterproof. It will delaminate if exposed to mousture.

@kcanded

3 жыл бұрын

I agree.

Why does she say "dining room table" instead of "dining table"? A "dining room table" could be any table that happens to be in the dining room, but a "dining table" is specifically used for dining. I am a furniture designer (since 1989), and the furniture we sold was always called "dining table" instead of "dining room table".

In this current market, this house wouldn't even be on the market for 2 seconds. There'd already be 30 buyers lined up, all trying to outbid each other without any staging, upgrades or anything needed. 🥴 i wonder if these sellers regret selling?

@lorirogers9304

6 ай бұрын

They couldn’t afford this house

This property could’ve been easily sold to an investor to be fixed and flipped lol

Why is there a gym with fireplace?

I've only watched the UK version before...this is the first American episode. In the UK episodes they always paint over the wallpaper EEK! It was nice to watch them remove it this time lol

I don't see the need for furniture. I bought an apartment with a medium dark wooden ceiling (modern in the 70s). Psychadelic wallpaper on one bathroom ceiling and heavy drapy mustard green curtains. It was in a great neigbourhood and there was a lot of room.. Sure it was a lot of work and an investment but it has doubled in value in 10 years.

Empty sells best in the USA.

I wana see a 750,000 home compared to this one.

Houses for 700,000, wow, who could afford to live in a house with that mortgage. Yikes!

@seaneendelong8065

3 жыл бұрын

From Northern California city life: That large a house for 495k listed even ENTIRELY UN-UPDATED would have been snatched up here. Instantly, probably with a bidding war. My 1056sf recent upgrades house on a medium small lot in a quiet neighborhood was priced at nearly that a year ago. At 700k in an obviously nice established neighborhood and big lot it would easily sell with just those minor improvements. Now to scare you: a newer build closer to 2000sf range with a really small lot would sell for 650k-1.5M depending on the location being ok or good. Absurdly, making over 100k a year still qualifies you as "low income" here and you can go through an approval lottery process for a few special lots in new developments priced under normal by 10-15%. And we aren't the most expensive area to live in CA or the US. Not by a long shot.

@julieh.9826

3 жыл бұрын

Not me!

@nrivera4380

3 жыл бұрын

Remember this is in Canada and their $ was not on par with the USD (today it was 1 CD to 0.79 USD for example). Sometimes the CD has been pretty equal or very close to the USD, though. A 700,000 CD home would be equal to 551134.50 USD today, and maybe similar back then.

The afterwards does look better however those kitchen cabinets and countertop still look outdated.

It's a mansard... That's why it's not selling.

Almost seems like the work out gym with the fireplace was deliberately left out of downstairs reno, and the bright blue in the bathroom was just painted ?

after watching a few of these episodes I notice how cheap and ugly the make-overs are

The R.E. Agent should be told that the word isn’t “fewniture” but “fuRniture!”

@tonirose6776

3 жыл бұрын

That's her (Eastern European?) accent.

No offer(s)? At all? Other episodes of this show always ends with an offer. Interesting. And do these people have, like, no furniture at all? At the end they seem to be really surprised at how great furniture is! Kinda weird.

@donnapage9020

3 жыл бұрын

They were living in the basement. It told us that early in this episode.

@kcanded

3 жыл бұрын

@@donnapage9020 I wonder why they didn't show the basement or offer to bring up furniture from the basement.

@marissal9707

3 жыл бұрын

@@kcanded they rarely show the basement. Maybe the furniture was the wrong size. It's sometimes worse to have the wrong size furniture than no furniture at all

The new furniture was from the 90's so would't say it was lovely furniture. Still looked dated. So did it sell?

@tonibauer2949

3 жыл бұрын

Well, this was filmed 10-15 years ago, so....

I would like to buy unfurnished home

its not unfurnished, its cluttered with unbeloved things. make it total empty, with nice walls and floor. We do so in Germany.

She was expecting good taste from someone who wears fur coats? And I totally disagree about the furniture. The wallpaper needs to go and the house needs to be neutralized, not filled with someone else's taste. Her own "decor" often leaves a lot to be desired.

Maybe it's Canadian politeness -- buyers are too polite to low-ball a seller.

Anyone know who the artist of the fabulous paintings is?

@pnhnut

3 жыл бұрын

this show is like 10 years old lol..

@iowagreen8932

3 жыл бұрын

The homeowner Dana and people from the community, according to Dana; the reference is early in the video.

@happyrose6168

3 жыл бұрын

LOL!

@kcanded

3 жыл бұрын

I know, I love those paintings! Someone here was commenting on how out of date they were, I think heck, if I like them they're not out of date!

Well did it sell ????

Shower curtains are so nasty....and in all of these redos they never look at the garden which in most cases will be a desolate and full of junk....

Why don't you ever mention the value of bring in a home stager! Would love to work on one of these! Facebook.. Newfiesistersstaging

Im sorry.. cork flooring? Get outta bere 😟

@vespervictrola

3 жыл бұрын

Big trend in the 2000s unfortunately 😂

May need work that the sellers can’t afford. This quick and cheap fix won’t sell it.

Never have music on; other people's music is a total turn-off!

Renting furniture is more cost effective than buying?? 🤣🤣🤣🤣

@marissal9707

3 жыл бұрын

It can be, especially if you're downgrading to a smaller house. Why buy furniture that is the wrong size, only to have to move it to your smaller place where it won't fit? Even if you offer to throw it into the house sale, a lot of buyers wouldn't want someone else's furniture either.

When was this filmed, the 90’s? Yeesh.

@CDN1975

3 жыл бұрын

2008

Sell a great house because it's too big. Then have children and wish you had more room. Don't people think past the next six months?

@04beni04

3 жыл бұрын

I wonder if it was too big for their budget. Large houses cost a lot to heat, cool, clean, decorate, update, repair, maintain ... not to mention, property taxes and mortgage.

@penelopep.maggie5976

3 жыл бұрын

That was their plan to stay there and raise kids there. They said something happened. Maybe they found out they cant have children? So dont judge

@cathy7824

3 жыл бұрын

I think it was a polite way to say too big for his pocketbook.

Pretty ugly house either way. You knew it would be tacky from the get go. Fur coat, black leather jacket out for a walk scene yikes

At 750,000 their should be 2 kitchens and private bath's in each bdroom. Lol. That's what u get in my area.

@jk3253

3 жыл бұрын

Right?! I don’t know what expensive city this show filmed in but their houses always seem to sell for twice as much as I would expect

@mkite715

3 жыл бұрын

@@jk3253 Toronto. Crazy $$$ !

The dining room furniture is very old-fashioned. Did they rent it? I would rather see rooms empty rather than furnished with rented furniture. I would have used the money spent on rented furniture on something else.

I personally prefer glass shower doors... makes it easier to keep my cats in there when they need a bath (one of them likes to go diving in the trash every now and again, and the other is elderly and needs her anal glands expressed)

Who pays for the contractors in these programs?? These people all in crisis.

Hi Boys 😍💋 💝💖♥️❤️

I can't believe the furniture choices, so old fashioned and ugly.

@kcanded

3 жыл бұрын

I've been told this show is 10 to 15 years old....

Hideous furniture..... Why do that?

... i would buy an unfurnished house. Lololol srsly. People have no imagination.

Artwork yuck

Is it me or is there some, um, tension between the presenter and her construction guy? Lolz.

@flyfaraway111

3 жыл бұрын

Anthony is gay

@kcanded

3 жыл бұрын

I thought there was a certain amount of interest, but maybe it's just 'good friends' interest.

that dining furniture a huge 1970 NO..what was she thinking

FOR EVERYONE WANTING TO SEE BATHROOMS! Weirdos. Here you go.

*THAT KITCHEN WAS BUTT UGLY WOW*

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Sooo they act like it’s so easy to do this, yet they never did. That’s just unmotivated and lazy. Plus, they’re barely updating anything. The majority of the house is still really really dated. Oof.

The girl (owner) holding on to her husband, very insecure from the gorgeous British girl.

@getlauriekor

3 жыл бұрын

Nooooo.

They have a dog but she is wearing a fur coat. Forty dead animals, one fur coat......the disconnect is weird

The common theme in all of these shows is these houses are rundown dumps. They not only would not sell in America, they would be regarded as uninhabitable and declared unfit by the health department.

@MK-hh1vo

3 жыл бұрын

Speak for yourself. This American would buy any one of these houses at these bargin basement prices. This one is a absolute steal at only 500K!

@cadengrace5466

3 жыл бұрын

@@MK-hh1vo Every place in the world has a few odd balls. You get to be America's.

@lorirogers9304

6 ай бұрын

@@MK-hh1vothis isn’t a half million dollar home even in 2024