Ep 12. Stuck in a Starter

As a seasoned real estate agent and renovation expert, Drew Scott works with couples and families who are in the market for a new home. In this episode of "Buying and Selling," Drew meets with a couple who has outgrown their small starter home. The couple has two young children and their small, cramped house is no longer sufficient for their growing family. The episode titled "Stuck in a Starter" begins with Drew as he meets with Tanya and Brent who are in search of a larger home. With limited space in their current home, Tanya resorted to converting the laundry room into a makeshift bedroom for their daughter. Drew takes note of their situation and sets out to find a new home that will better suit the demands of their family.

While Drew is on the hunt for their new dream home, the couple takes on the task of decluttering and staging their current home for sale. It's no surprise that with two young children, toys and clutter have taken over the space. The couple works hard to depersonalize their home, clearing out family photos and other personal belongings that might detract from potential buyers seeing themselves in the space.

During the home search, Drew takes Tanya and Brent to a variety of properties to see which features and amenities most interest them. One property in particular catches their eye, but it requires some work before it will be ready for their family to move in. This house checks most of the boxes for Tanya and Brent, so Drew connects them with his renovation expert, Jasmine.

Once the couple is ready to commit to a house, Jasmine takes the reins on the renovation, working to transform the property into their perfect dream home. As with all renovation projects, there are twists and turns along the way. Jasmine busts out some walls to create an open-concept living area, but then discovers some code violations that must be remedied before the renovation can proceed. Jasmine remains unflappable and works with Tanya and Brent to come up with alternative solutions.

During the renovation process, the couple visits the site on multiple occasions to check on the progress and offer feedback to Jasmine. They have a clear vision of their dream home, but Jasmine's expertise and experience guide the project to fruition. In one memorable scene, Jasmine brings the couple to a flooring store to choose the perfect flooring for their home. The couple is delighted to find a hardwood floor that will not only look beautiful but is also durable enough to withstand the wear and tear of their active family.

The show culminates in the big reveal, where Tanya and Brent finally get to see their dream home that has been transformed into a beautiful, spacious living space. They are ecstatic to see that their vision has been brought to life, and thrilled that they now have a home that meets the needs of their growing family.

Overall, "Stuck in a Starter" is a heartwarming episode that shows how a family can overcome the limitations of a small starter home and find their dream home with the help of Drew and Jasmine. Throughout the process, Drew and Jasmine work hand-in-hand with Tanya and Brent to ensure that their vision is realized. The episode is a testament to the power of teamwork and how working together can turn a dream home into reality.