Ep 12. Seattle, WA - Katie Heiser & Doug Sowers

Seattle, WA - Katie Heiser & Doug Sowers is an episode of the popular home renovation show, Sell This House. In this episode, the show's host, Roger Hazard, travels to Seattle, Washington to help a couple, Katie Heiser and Doug Sowers, sell their home.

The episode begins with Hazard meeting the homeowners and touring their house. He immediately notices that the home has a lot of potential but is cluttered and outdated. The couple explains that they have already tried to sell the house multiple times with no luck and are hoping that Hazard's team can help them finally make a sale.

Hazard begins by bringing in his design team to assess the home and make recommendations for updates. They suggest repainting the walls, removing some of the furniture, and adding some modern decor to make the home more appealing to potential buyers. Hazard also brings in a professional photographer to take new pictures of the home, which he believes will greatly improve the online listing of the property.

Next, Hazard meets with the homeowners to address their emotional attachment to the home. He encourages them to let go of their personal attachment and focus on presenting the home as a blank slate for potential buyers. He suggests removing personal photographs and mementos and creating a neutral space for potential buyers to envision themselves living in the home.

With the homeowners on board, Hazard and his team get to work making updates to the home. They start by removing most of the furniture, including creating a more open living room area that is better suited to entertaining guests. The walls are painted a neutral color to brighten up the space, and the bedrooms are revamped with new linens and decor.

In addition to the updates to the interior of the home, Hazard's team also focuses on the home's landscaping. They plant flowers and foliage to improve the curb appeal of the property and make the exterior of the home more attractive to potential buyers.

As the renovation comes to a close, Hazard brings in potential buyers to tour the home. They are impressed by the updates and the space itself but are hesitant to make an offer due to the home's location and proximity to a busy road.

Undeterred, Hazard and his team work with the couple to address the location concerns by highlighting the home's proximity to local restaurants and shops. They also emphasize the region's natural beauty and nearby attractions, such as the mountains and Puget Sound.

At the end of the episode, the couple is thrilled with the updates to their home and the increased interest from potential buyers. Hazard is optimistic that the changes his team has made will finally help the couple sell their home and move on to the next chapter of their lives.