Ep 11. Mercer Island, WA -Teresa & Reed Collingwood
- August 14, 2005
Sell This House is a popular home makeover reality TV show that takes a unique approach to the age-old problem of selling a home. It's no secret that moving can be a daunting task, even more so if your house is still on the market. That’s where host Tanya Memme, designer Roger Hazard, and their team of experts come in. In season 3 episode 11, we meet Teresa and Reed Collingwood, a couple who has been struggling to sell their house in the beautiful city of Mercer Island, WA.
The episode begins with Tanya and Roger arriving at the Collingwood's house in Mercer Island, WA. The house is in the heart of a forested location and has beautiful views of Lake Washington. However, the house lacks a certain charm that potential buyers are looking for. The couple has put the house on the market for almost a year but hasn't received any offers. The couple says that they have done everything they think they can to improve the house and have no idea what more they can do.
Roger then goes through the house, pointing out some of the main issues that cause the house not to sell. He emphasizes the importance of staging the house and depersonalizing it so that potential buyers can imagine themselves living there. Tanya and Roger then sit with the couple and show them the redesign plan for the house. They explain that the focus of the redesign would be on improving the overall curb appeal of the house.
The first thing the team tackles is the front yard. The yard is overgrown and blocks the view of the house. The team spruces up the yard with new landscaping, a beautiful fountain, and a new front door. They also add new lighting to improve the ambiance of the yard. The redesign adds a new sense of warmth and makes the house feel more inviting.
Once the front yard is taken care of, the team then moves on to the interior design. The team starts by depersonalizing the house and removing all the Collingwoods' personal belongings. Next, they focus on improving the living room, dining room, and kitchen. Roger and Tanya bring in new furniture, new artwork, and home accessories. The redesign is minimalist and elegant, with a touch of sophistication.
The team also adds new lighting to the house to increase its appeal. The new lighting brings out the best features of the house, including the beautiful lake view. Tanya and Roger are pleased with how the redesign has turned out, and the couple is happy with the results. They both feel that the redesign has improved the house's overall vibe and appeal.
Once the redesign is complete, the real estate agent brings in potential buyers to view the house. The new look of the house immediately catches their attention. They are impressed by the new curb appeal and like the simplicity of the interior design. Tanya suggests organizing an open house and inviting potential buyers to view the house.
The episode ends with the couple seeing the house with its new design and noting the significant changes. The couple says that they are excited to see the house's new look and are confident they will be receiving offers soon. Sell This House season 3 episode 11, Mercer Island, WA -Teresa & Reed Collingwood is an excellent example of how a home makeover can significantly improve a home's chances of selling.
