Ep 1. Austin, Tx

Sell This House: Extreme is a home renovation and staging show where homeowners who are struggling to sell their houses get help from professional designers and renovation experts to increase the value of their homes and entice buyers to make an offer. In season 1, episode 1, the team travels to Austin, Tx, to help a young couple who have been unable to sell their home for over a year despite lowering the asking price several times.

The episode begins with the couple, Justin and Hanh, showing the team around their home. The house is a beautiful mid-century modern design with lots of natural light, but it is cluttered and in need of repairs. The team is greeted by the couple's two dogs, who have left their mark on the carpets and furniture. The living room is filled with old furniture and toys, and the kitchen is outdated with worn countertops and appliances. The bedrooms are small and cramped, and the bathrooms are in need of repairs.

Designer Roger Hazard and renovation expert Tanya Memme take a detailed look at the house and come up with a plan to modernize and declutter the space, making it more appealing to potential buyers. Tanya proposes a major renovation, including updating the kitchen and bathrooms, replacing the carpets with hardwood floors, and painting the walls in neutral colors. Roger suggests removing the clutter and personal items from the house and replacing the old furniture with stylish modern pieces.

Over the next several days, the team gets to work on transforming the house. Tanya and her crew start on the renovations, ripping out old cabinets and appliances and replacing them with brand new ones. They also replace the carpets with hardwood floors and give the bathrooms a fresh new look with new tiles and fixtures. Meanwhile, Roger and his team work on decluttering the house and staging it with new furniture, rugs, and decor. They remove the old furniture and toys and replace them with modern pieces that accentuate the mid-century design of the house.

The team faces several challenges along the way, including unexpected issues with the plumbing and electrical systems that set back the renovations by several days. However, they remain determined to complete the project on time and within the budget. Throughout the process, Justin and Hanh are amazed at the transformation of their home and are excited to see the final result.

As the renovation and staging come to a close, the team invites several local real estate agents to preview the house and provide feedback. The agents are impressed with the changes made to the house and agree that the updates and new staging have significantly increased the value of the property. Justin and Hanh are thrilled and hope that the new look will finally attract buyers to make an offer.

The episode culminates with a visit from a potential buyer who is impressed with the improvements made to the house and expresses interest in making an offer. Justin and Hanh are overjoyed and grateful to the team for their help in transforming their home and making it more appealing to potential buyers.

Sell This House: Extreme season 1 episode 1 showcases the dedication and expertise of the renovation and design team as they work to transform a struggling property into a desirable home. With their skills and creativity, they turn Justin and Hanh's cluttered and outdated house into a modern and stylish mid-century gem, with the hope of attracting a buyer and helping the young couple move on to their next adventure.