Ep 2. Miami, FL

Sell This House is a popular real estate show that follows homeowners struggling to sell their homes due to various reasons. The show brings in interior designers and real estate professionals to revamp the homes, making them more attractive to potential buyers. In season 4 episode 2, the team visits Miami, FL, to help a couple sell their house.

The episode begins with a quick tour of the house, and it's evident that it needs some work before it can hit the market. The living room is cluttered with furniture, and the walls are painted with dark, bold colors, making the room appear smaller than it is. The kitchen and bathrooms are outdated and need a considerable overhaul. The couple has already reduced the price, but the house has been on the market for several months, and they are getting desperate.

An assessment of the property reveals that it needs serious decluttering and depersonalization. The team notes several items that must go, including family photographs, the couple's wedding portrait, and religious artifacts. Additionally, the team has to deal with the outdated floral wallpaper, which clashes with the 1980s-era green countertops in the kitchen. The goal is to make the house feel more modern, spacious, and neutral enough to help buyers envision themselves living there.

Designer Roger Hazard and the team advise the couple on how to improve their curb appeal. They suggest planting native palm trees and blooming flowers to liven up the front yard. The team then proceeds to declutter and depersonalize the house. They pack away all the personal items and remove any extra furniture that makes the rooms feel cramped. The team repaints the walls with neutral colors that open up the space and make the rooms feel more extensive.

The kitchen and bathroom remodels are extensive and crucial since they are the most important rooms that buyers scrutinize when considering a purchase. The team installs new appliances in the kitchen and replaces the old green countertops with white-quartz. Additionally, the floral wallpaper in the kitchen is removed and replaced with a trendy mosaic backsplash that complements the new countertops. The bathroom gets a similar makeover, with new fixtures and a fresh coat of paint.

After the renovation, Roger invites several potential buyers to the open house to get their opinions on the changes. They love the neutral color palette, and they are impressed by the kitchen and bathroom remodels. The palm trees and flowers make the property feel like an oasis in the middle of the city, and the property garners two offers in the first week after the renovation is complete.

Ultimately, the couple sells their home for the asking price, and they credit the Sell This House team for turning their fortunes around. They also love the decluttering and personalizing tips they received from the team, which they say they will carry forward into their new home. The episode ends with the team packing up and heading out for their next renovation project, leaving the happy couple behind in their newly-sold home.