Ep 10. Selling With Baby on the Way
- September 2, 2010
Premiering on HGTV, My First Sale season 2 episode 10 takes a look at the challenges a young couple face when selling their first home while also preparing for the arrival of their first child. The episode, titled "Selling With Baby on the Way," follows the couple as they navigate the emotional rollercoaster of selling their beloved house and excitement for their growing family.
The couple, both in their mid-twenties, have been living in their home together for a few years and have poured their hearts into making it their dream home. However, with news of their upcoming bundle of joy, they realize that it's time to move to a larger space. Despite the excitement of starting a family, the couple is apprehensive about the home selling process, as selling a house can be stressful for anyone, but preparing to welcome your first child into the world can only add to that stress.
The episode follows the couple as they work with a real estate agent to stage their home and get it market-ready. From decluttering and depersonalizing to minor repairs and repainting, the couple makes all the necessary changes to ensure that their home will appeal to potential buyers. However, with a baby on the way and the stress of selling their home, the couple finds it challenging to keep up with their preparations.
As the days go by, the couple is faced with the harsh reality that home selling can be an emotional experience. They struggle with the thought of leaving their beloved first home where they started their married life. Although they know they need to move on, the memories and emotions that their home holds make it challenging for them to let go. They find themselves reminiscing about the good times they had in their house, making it even harder for them to leave.
Despite their emotional attachment to their home, the couple is committed to finding a new house that will fit their growing family's needs. However, with the added challenges of a pregnancy, house hunting is not easy. The couple struggles to balance their pregnancy appointments with showing and viewing homes and finding a balance in what criteria they want in a home. They visit several properties but none of them seem to feel right or check all the boxes they need.
As the days pass, the couple is determined not to give up. They finally find the perfect home, a larger, more spacious house with an extra room for the baby, and a yard for their new dog. The couple knows that moving into this new house means that they will create new memories, and they are excited to start their new chapter as a family of three.
In the end, the couple's hard work pays off, and they receive an offer on their home. They are thrilled at the prospect of passing on their beloved home to new owners who will appreciate and love it as they did.
The episode "Selling With Baby on the Way" is a touching story of a couple's journey towards a new life as a growing family. It's a heartwarming tale of saying goodbye to their first home and embracing the future ahead with their little one, showing that sometimes the big moments in life come bundled together.
