Ep 11. Leaving the Nest

Sell This House! Season 10 episode 11, named "Leaving the Nest," is an exciting re-enactment of a conventional American family's experience with their home. The series follows the host, Roger Hazard, and his team as they arrive at the family's house to revamp it and get it ready to sell on the market.

In this episode, the family has lived in this house for over two decades, but as their children have grown and left the nest, they're ready to downsize and transition to a new phase of their lives. Hazard's team helps the family to declutter their home's interiors, emphasizing the importance of giving the space as much breathing space as possible. The homeowner's decorating style ranged from Bohemian to Classic, so the team was challenged with the task of smoothing out every room's design without overdoing it.

With Sell This House! Essentially a home improvement reality show, the team analyses everything from the layout to the color scheme in each living space to spruce up the home's best features and accommodate prospective buyers. They also take the time to work with the homeowners, providing helpful tips on how to style their house for sale.

The team also works with a local real estate agent, Melinda, to get an idea of what buyers are looking for and to ascertain what a fair listing price would be. Melinda gives fantastic insight into which areas of the house require attention and feedback on what buyers are generally interested in.

The family's house has a charming layout, with a large living area opening up into a cozy dining room. The living space is brightened by large windows and a lovely fireplace, perfect for mid-winter evenings. The kitchen is well-maintained and in good condition, with a more conventional feel than the rest of the house's decor. The team thinks this might be a disadvantage for the sellers, and they work to smooth out the kitchen's aesthetic with natural and earthy tones.

The bedrooms are rather pleasing, with large and comfortable beds, but the décor can be a bit overwhelming. The team simplifies the existing design, so buyers can imagine how they would set up their own furniture. In addition, they advise the family to pack away all of their personal items, such as family pictures, trinkets, and souvenirs, so prospective buyers can get a feel for the home without being overwhelmed by the previous owner's personality.

The outdoor space of the house is also given a significant upgrade by the team, particularly the backyard. They work to clean up, mow, and organize the outside space, which had gardens and potted plants that had grown rather wild. By demonstrating an excellent outdoor space, the team hopes that potential buyers will be even more enticed to purchase the home.

Sell This House! Season 10 episode 11 is a fantastic example of how to transform a home into a property that appeals to a broader range of buyers, all while respecting the original owners' memories and history. The family's home feels lighter, airier, and more welcoming after the team's changes, and it seems as though the family is more prepared to embrace the future stages of their lives. The homeowners can now look forward to the next chapter in their lives, and it is evident that their previous home is ready to start a new journey of its own.