Ep 1. Wrapped up in Wallpaper

Sell This House! is an American reality television series that first premiered on the A&E Network in 2003. It follows homeowners who are struggling to sell their homes and hires a team of experts to transform their house to make it more appealing to potential buyers. The series has been on the air for ten seasons, with each episode featuring a unique property and challenges for homeowners.

Season 10 of Sell This House! starts with an impressive episode called Wrapped up in Wallpaper. The show follows the story of a couple from Houston, Patti and Glenn, who have been struggling to sell their 1950s ranch-style home for almost a year. Despite the location, which is considered central and convenient, the property hasn't been getting the attention it deserves.

Patti and Glenn have tried everything possibly to sell their house, but nothing has been working so far. The couple inherited the property from Patti's parents and has been living there for more than 20 years. They have put in a lot of effort and money into home improvement to make it more modern and updated, but still, the property has been sitting on the market for almost a year, with no offers or interests shown by potential buyers.

The house has a unique vintage charm that the couple loves, but it has also become its downside. The decorations, interior finishes, and style are outdated and have turned off many prospective buyers. Furthermore, the house has been covered in so much wallpaper that it has now become overwhelming, and potential buyers are unable to see the true potential of the home.

In this 30-minutes episode, Sell This House! introduces the host, Roger Hazard, a well-known home designer with over twenty years of experience in the industry. Roger's first reaction to the home is that it is too outdated and has an old-school feel that doesn't resonate with most new homeowners. He is worried that if nothing is done, the couple will continue not to receive any offers.

Roger then introduces the team of experts, which include a real estate agent, a professional organizer, and a local painter to help modernize the home and create a welcoming atmosphere for prospective buyers. They all put their heads together to develop an action plan that will catch the eyes of potential buyers.

Firstly, the team has to peel off all the wallpapers and stick to painting the walls with bright and modern colors. As soon as they get started, they realize that the wallpaper is everywhere in the house, on walls, ceilings, and door frames, making their job even more challenging. But they stick to their plan, and Roger spends a considerable amount of time selecting the perfect colors to make the space look modern and open.

Next, the team works on the exterior of the house, where they focus on boosting curb appeal. The painter helps repaint the front yard in a more favorable color, and the real estate agent gives insights on how to make the front yard more attractive by trimming overgrown bushes and incorporating outside lighting.

The inside of the house also gets a refreshed look, with the different rooms getting a unique style and purpose. The professional organizer helps declutter and edit the furniture while at the same time, staging the house to appeal to a broader audience.

After the renovations and updates have been made, the house gets transformed into a modern and welcoming space. The team felt that putting in extra work to peel off the wallpapers and refreshing the color scheme would pay off and attract potential buyers.

In conclusion, Sell This House! season 10 episode 1, Wrapped up in Wallpaper, introduces the audience to Patti's and Glenn's story, two homeowners who have been struggling to sell their property for almost a year. The team of experts goes beyond the call of duty to modernize and refresh the house, giving it a new lease of life. The episode highlights the importance of home improvement, decluttering, and creating an inviting atmosphere to enable a quick sale.