Ep 1. The Cold Box On The Beach

In the premiere episode of Listing Impossible season 1, entitled The Cold Box On The Beach, we meet superstar luxury real estate agent Aaron Kirman and his team as they embark on a mission to sell an extravagant $45 million beachfront property in Malibu, California.

The episode introduces us to the property - a stunning contemporary home nestled on the beach, featuring six bedrooms and nine bathrooms, as well as a pool and spa with remarkable ocean views. The house, also known as "The Cold Box," is unique in design and has been on the market for four years with no offers.

Kirman and his team visit the property and observe that the interior is spacious and stunning, with an open floor plan that allows for an unobstructed flow from room to room. We see the potential in the property, but there are obvious issues that need to be addressed in order to land a serious buyer. The exterior of the home looks unfriendly, with its cyan-colored front door and pebble-covered lot, making it difficult to envision the property's true potential for oceanfront luxury living.

Kirman meets with the homeowner, Dr. Shayan Fakhrai, who purchased the property in 2014 for $9 million. Dr. Fakhrai owns some of the most advanced medical laser technology patents in the world and hopes to sell his Malibu property to expand his business to newer heights. In this meeting, Kirman explains that it’s difficult to market this house on the beach because the front door doesn’t face towards the ocean, whereas for Malibu properties, a direct view of the ocean is the norm.

Kirman, with his team, takes a walk around the house to analyze the opportunities to make a sellable plan for this unique property. He suggests adding a pool with a more modern, sleek design, which would complement the overall look and feel of the home, while reflecting the property's true essence. Kirman advises a few other changes to make the curb appeal more inviting.

The plot thickens when Kirman’s team meets with the appraiser, Jessica Estrada, who has been called in to assess the property's value due to its unique design and location. Estrada examines the property inside and out, pointing out several flaws that will hinder its ability to sell, including, but not limited to, the lack of attention paid to the landscaping that fails to highlight the property's most significant selling feature, and the use of darker tones and furnishings that don’t match the properties prime bright location, hurting the aesthetic.

As the episode progresses, we witness Kirman and his team working tirelessly to stage and market the property as an inviting, spacious luxury home. They invite potential buyers to attend the open house event, hoping to create enough buzz around "The Cold Box" to land a serious buyer. At the open house event, we get to see how various potential buyers view the listing, ask questions, and provide feedback to Kirman and his team. Through this open-house, we see the start of the journey the property is likely to make towards sale under the supervision of Kirman and his team.

Overall, the first episode of Listing Impossible is a thrilling introduction to a high-stakes real estate market and the challenges involved in selling unique properties. Kirman's enthusiasm and dedication to his clients shine through this episode as he navigates the market and works to close the deal on the one of the most expensive properties on sale in Malibu. The show is an entertaining look into the world of luxury real estate and the incredible work required to make a sale possible.