Ep 5. Terrance and Mahalath

Terrance and Mahalath are a married couple struggling to find their dream home in the sought-after neighborhood of Smyrna, Georgia. They have specific criteria that they want in their home - it has to be big enough for their growing family, have a big backyard for their children to play in, and a modern kitchen that's perfect for Mahalath's culinary skills. However, their budget is limited, and they're finding it challenging to find a home that fits the bill.

Enter Buying It Blind. With the help of three experts, makeup artist and social media influencer Gabrielle Bertaccini, real estate agent Anna Kilinski, and contractor Jen Metzger, they're willing to give up complete control of their home search and have the experts make all the decisions for them. They have a budget of $400,000, but aside from that, they don't know anything about their future home.

The trio takes on the challenge, and they start by analyzing Terrance and Mahalath's needs. They want a big kitchen and a backyard, but they also want a large living room where they can entertain guests. Anna, the real estate agent, hits the ground to find potential homes that fit those criteria. Gabrielle, the influencer, takes up the task of styling the house once it's bought, while Jen, the contractor, estimates the costs of the renovations necessary.

Anna comes up with three homes that she believes would be perfect for Terrance and Mahalath's needs. The first house is a classic three-bedroom, two-bathroom 1960s ranch-style home with two large living rooms. The house sits on a huge lot, and it has a great backyard with an in-ground pool, perfect for the couple's young family. The location is also near some of the best schools in the area, which is important for them. However, the house lacks a separate dining room, which Mahalath thinks will be a deal breaker.

The second house is a 2000s era, four-bedroom, three-bathroom home that’s been recently renovated. It has a large kitchen with modern appliances, and the family area has plenty of space where guests can come over for parties. The house also has a bonus room that Mahalath could use as a workspace. However, the yard is smaller than what they are hoping for, and the location is farther away from schools.

The third house is a five-bedroom home with five bathrooms, and it's located in a cul-de-sac. It's a bit on the pricey side and will require some upgrades to bring it up to the couple's standards, but it has everything they're looking for and more - a big, open kitchen, a large backyard, and plenty of bedrooms that could be used as guest rooms or even a home office.

But which of these homes will they end up with? Tune in to Buying It Blind season one episode five to find out! Watch as the trio uses their expertise to renovate and style the couple's dream home. Will they succeed, or will there be challenges along the way? Follow the journey of Terrance and Mahalath as they take the ultimate risk and let strangers take over their home buying journey, all in the quest for their perfect home.