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5 Things Home Improvement Shows Won't Tell You
Home improvement shows can be pretty intriguing. With the exquisite finishes, the grand reveals, the hugs, and the grateful smiles, it's easy to get sucked into a five-hour marathon session of entertaining reality TV. Unfortunately, these shows can be misleading. They give viewers unrealistic expectations of what can be accomplished when it comes to remodeling, flipping, buying, and selling a home. Our real estate agents reveal 5 things that home makeover shows never tell you.
- Homeowners Don't Keep The Fancy New Furniture and Décor
You might wistfully watch your favorite show just to see the lavish furnishings, planters, rugs, décor pieces, and other goods that fill and transform a room. Most shows end with a before and after, with the tired furniture replaced with modern, expensive décor. The homeowners may get a chance to purchase the décor, but many usually don't have enough room in their budget to allow for the purchase. So, don't expect your home to look like a professional movie set after the renovation. - Remodeling Takes Time
Most home improvement shows make it seem like renovations happen overnight. Through the magic of television, five people can renovate the entire kitchen in one weekend. As a result, some homeowners wonder why a contractor has told them their home renovation project will take a couple of months. What they don't show you is the behind the scene effort. Shows depicting super speedy renovations likely have about 30 people working round the clock to make their deadline. Expect your project to take much longer than you see on TV. - Renovations Take More Money Than You Think
In addition to presenting unrealistic schedules, the shows promise dream makeovers on a delusional budget. What they don't tell you is that they often partner with advertisers that provide discounted or free labor and materials. These enable final costs to be significantly lower than they would be in real life. Before you dial up a contractor requesting prices that aren't realistic, know that the project budgets you see on TV are just made for TV. What's more, you'll need to have some room in your budget for hidden problems that might be discovered during the course of your renovation. - Flipping a House is Not a Quick Cash Play
While flipping a house seems like a fun project with a great opportunity for making big profits, those kinds of jobs are not for the faint of heart. Do your research, and don't expect this to be easy money, especially the first time around. - The Drama is Ramped Up for Ratings
One of the biggest draws for viewers is the opportunity to live vicariously through the participants. You may not be interested in starting a remodeling project, but you'll still find the show entertaining to watch. Projects move quickly, and the results are always dramatic. You need to keep in mind that the most important thing for the home improvement shows is ratings. The money can't trickle in if the viewers don't find the shows interesting. As such, the shows embellish storylines and crank up the drama to create an emotional attachment for viewers.
Home improvement shows are entertaining and can teach you a thing or two about homeownership. Just keep in mind that what you see is mostly smoke and mirrors. Contact us today for your real estate needs in Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont.
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