Ep 9. Grant Park Predicament

Sell This House! is a reality television show that features real estate experts and designers who help homeowners improve their properties to make them more attractive to potential buyers. Season 11 episode 9, titled Grant Park Predicament, follows the story of a couple who are having trouble selling their three-story, five-bedroom Victorian home in the Grant Park neighborhood of Atlanta, Georgia.

The couple has already lowered the asking price of their home by $50,000, but they are still not receiving any offers. The house is situated in a desirable location near popular restaurants and shops, but the interior is outdated, cluttered, and not well-maintained. The couple needs to revamp their home's appearance quickly since they are moving out of the country soon, and they need to sell their home before they leave.

The Sell This House! team meets with the homeowners to assess the property's strengths and weaknesses. The team includes designer Tanya Memme, builder Charlie Frattini, and real estate expert Roger Hazard. Roger first tours the home and immediately identifies areas that need improvement. He notices that the home has too much furniture and clutter, which makes the interior look smaller and cramped. Tanya also agrees that the home needs decluttering and some decorative updates.

Charlie assesses the house's structure and finds some significant issues. The home's third-floor balcony is sagging, and there are several leaks in the roof. Charlie also finds that the home's electrical system is outdated, and some wiring needs to be replaced. The couple is surprised to hear about these issues and wants to address them before putting the house on the market.

To begin the makeover, Tanya first focuses on decluttering the home by getting rid of excess furniture and personal belongings. She advises the homeowners to use neutral colors and to add contemporary accents. Tanya chooses a small sectional sofa with a colorful, geometric print to brighten up the living room and adds some floor lamps to brighten the space. She also adds some new decorative pillows and throws to the furniture and removes wall hangings and curtains to showcase the home's beautiful windows.

Meanwhile, Charlie works to fix the structural issues of the home. He replaces the balcony's support beams and adds new, vibrant tiles to the balcony's flooring. Charlie also repairs the roof leaks and updates the electrical system. He installs new light fixtures and a new ceiling fan in the living room. With each improvement, the house is becoming more attractive and desirable.

After the home's renovation is complete, Roger returns to assess the house's potential resale value. He is pleased with what he sees and commends the team for their work. He believes that the new interior design and structural updates will increase the home's value and make it more appealing to potential buyers. The couple is thrilled with the changes and confident that they will finally sell their home.

As potential buyers tour the newly renovated home, they are impressed by the changes. They notice the harmonious colors, furniture arrangement, and modern touches. They also appreciate the house's structural updates and notice how the house feels more spacious and brighter. The Sell This House! team successfully transforms the Grant Park Victorian home into a modern and attractive property that is eagerly snapped up by a motivated buyer.

Overall, the Grant Park Predicament episode of Sell This House! follows the story of a couple who face difficulties selling their home despite its excellent location. The team's efforts to declutter the interior, add modern accents and perform essential structural updates, transform the home and make it more appealing to potential buyers. The episode showcases the importance of making updates to outdated homes to attract a broader range of buyers and increase a property's resale value.