Mark and Jessica are first -time sellers who still love their first home. A new job and plans for a baby make selling a must but they're definitely not ready for negative feedback or lowball offers. Their passion runs deep and they don't like the idea of "vultures" cricling their first place.
Joe and Amanda have gone where no first-time sellers want to be. They gave into Amanda's desire for a new home and walked away from Joe's house, the place where he grew up, before it was sold. So, they're strapped with two mortgages and tons of stress as Joe's place sits on the market.
Shelly and Brian desperately need to sell their tiny rowhouse for their sanity and their marriage. It has just one bedroom and it's a loft with no door. So every night at 8:00, their lives come to a standstill when their baby goes to sleep. The couple tiptoe, whisper and barely turn on TV to keep little Ellie sound asleep.
Mike is a first-time seller with a great job offer in another city and a big Italian family that's heartsick. He will be the first to move away and the timing couldn't be worse, Mike's sister is expecting her first child and he's the Godfather. His job starts in just a few months and he's feeling pressure from all sides as he tries to sell quickly.
Casey is an engineer with big plans for the future. He wants to change careers and become a child psychologist but studying doesn't fit his current lifestyle. This single guy needs to sell his first place and say goodbye to all the roommates.
Jimmy was the first in his family to ever own a home and the pride he feels for that house makes it painful to sell. He, his wife and their child have moved to a new home but Jimmy still struggles with saying goodbye. It's a connection that has their finances on the edge of disaster.
Meagen and JD insist on listing their Westminster, CO house at $350,000, even when their realtor says they need to price it $20,000 lower. And because they've already bought a new house before selling the old one,they can't afford to drop their price. When the months pass and no offers come in, even after more than 40 showings, Maegen and JD are desperate. Their realtor comes up with an option, one that nobody likes but it will cover that extra mortgage payment. How much are they willing to sacrifice to keep from going broke?
Evan and Shane are two cousins hoping to make their fortune flipping houses. To finance their first flip, they borrow $390,000 from Evan's parents, renovate the house and put it on the market. Months pass and they don't get a single bid. When a seemingly solid buyer shows up, will the two close the deal and pay back the parents?
Erin and Brian are trying to sell their mountain home to follow a lifelong dream of becoming ranchers. Will a series of lowball offers and a devastating blow to their plans derail their dream altogether?
Alicia decides to sell her Denver home when she learns her job is being eliminated. It's a hearbreaking decision because of the time and money she's invested into her first house. The journey gets even more painful, when a potential buyer tries to take advantage of her situation.
Kristin and Tom love their first home, but with three children and one on the way they can't live in a house that only has one full bathroom. Adding to the adventure is Kristin's decision to be their realtor and list the house herself. But things get complicated when a potential buyer wants Kristin to do something she's never done before.
The house was perfect when Lois was single but now she's married with two kids and a dog. They desperately need a yard and room to play but Lois is struggling to say goodbye. She ignores everybody when pricing her house and learns the hard way that her realtor knows best.
Daniel & Kristan are a brother and sister team who need to sell their house. They accept an offer only to find out a second, higher bid is heading their way. Can they change their minds or are they stuck with the lower price?
Mary Ellen has inherited her family's home but all the maintenance and responsibility are too much for this busy 26-year-old. She decides to sell and quickly learns there is more to closing a deal than just settling on price.
Tanya and Ron feel claustrophobic in the busy city, so they're selling their first home to get something larger in the calmer suburbs. Their home gets lots of interest but a construction delay could spoil the dream. And unfortunately, the delay is just the first of several nasty surprises!
Drew has met the girl of his dreams but he needs to sell his first home to put a ring on her finger. Adding to the stress is the fact that his Realtor is also his future wife. Will the fight over every last dollar be too much for their relationship?
Korina and David are busy thirty-somethings who desperately need more space but can't imagine leaving their hip Denver neighborhood. They dream of selling quickly and frantically searching the area for a new home. That dream comes true and the couple's lives are turned upside down.
Chris built his very first home and is now recruiting his realtor girlfriend to help him sell it. But mixing business with pleasure could prove disastrous as the sale process heats up and tempers flare. Is there a happy end in sight or will Chris be left living in his unsold house as a single man?
As much as Morgan loves her downtown Denver home, the lack of a yard is making life miserable for her dog. She decides to sell not realizing how tough the process can be. When a neighbor decides to list for $30,000 less than her home, the situation goes from tough to devastating.
Josh and Allie love the home they remodeled near the Mile High city of Denver, but dream of relocating to the beaches of North Carolina. The couple wants their son to be closer to family there. They quickly discover the cost of over-renovating, and run into a series of surprise obstacles that could derail their coastal plans!
A single dad makes the ultimate sacrifice for his little girl. Ruben decides to sell his Aldan, Pennsylvania home to keep Gabriella in the only school she's known. It's a school that's close to her Mom's house. But when houses in the area drop in price by $20,000 in seven months, Ruben faces a painful decision. WIll he literally pay somebody to buy his house or tell his little girl she can no longer attend her school?
As Barbara and Rob's three kids get bigger, the one tiny bathroom they share seems to shrink. So this family of five plans to sell their home and upgrade to a new place with room to grow. Will the stress of juggling everyday life, getting the house show-ready, and finding a new place push them over the edge and force them to stay in their cramped quarters?
With a 14-month old daughter and newborn on the way, Heather and Ed decide it's time to leave the city of Philadelphia and head to the suburbs. But selling their house becomes a nightmare because they've priced it high and done a whole lot of renovating.
Cassandra and Jeremy want to move their family to the country and enjoy a simpler life with horses. But Jeremy's renovating skills may have them in trouble. After spending thousands of dollars remodeling their home, the two learn they'll have to bring thousands to the closing table. Will being the most expensive house in the neighborhood push this family over the edge?
Dan loves his 70-year old Denver home, but hates the never-ending maintenance. As a professional negotiator, he's ready to get down to business and trade his old house for an urban, contemporary condo. When potential buyers start complaining, will Dan risk thousands to get it sold or take his house off the market?
Dani and Eric are thrilled to sell their starter home so they can buy a larger place and try for baby number two. But they're hit with a devastating reality check when virtually no one comes to see their place! Will their luck suddenly turn around, or will their lives be put on hold with no end in sight?
David is determined to revive the neighborhood of Anacostia in southeast Washington D.C. one home at a time. He bought the neediest house and completely renovated it, but now that it's time to sell he realizes not everyone shares his optimism about home values there. If David really wants to follow his dream, he may have to lose big money.
Brad and Kelly want to hit the road in an RV, so they can tour the country promoting Brad's music. But they have to sell their house in Waxahachie, Texas to buy their new home on wheels. After weeks with no offers and competition from 15 other houses in the neighborhood, Kelly and Brad realize the dream may never come true.
Ruben bought the perfect family home when he learned he was going to be a father. But his dream took a tragic turn and Ruben is suddenly alone in a house he can't afford. When he decides to sell the home, it becomes a race. Can he and his realtor get it sold before the bank steps in with foreclosure papers?
One couple gets four offers in just four days thanks to some strategic upgrades to their home.
Brandon & Melina are at a point in their careers where they can finally afford to buy their dream home, but they have to sell their starter home first. Things look promising when they quickly find a buyer and make an offer on their next home. Within days though, their luck changes and the deals start falling apart. The two will be tested, as never before,as they try desperately to sell their home.
Cindy and Troy have two kids and a work-at-home lifestyle. When attorney Cindy decides they can't survive anymore without a real home office, they take their realtor's advice on staging and put the home on the market. A cash deal comes quickly, but there's trouble with the deal and it's just the beginning of their roller coaster ride. The two find their dream home but may never move in as their first sale continues to sour.
Rachel and Ben want to sell their first home and get a place that has room for her pilates studio and his love for music. Their place is beautiful so a quick offer doesn't surprise them, but the lowball bid stuns them! Theirs is a story of frustration as the couple must decide what are they willing to lose financially for more space.
Shaison and Greg are eager to sell their starter home, so they can start construction on a new build to accommodate their growing family. But they need to make some creative deals with the builder and drop the price of their home twice before finally getting a buyer willing to pay their revised list price of $93,500. The couple is disheartened to learn they must bring more than $10,000 to closing. And it gets even more frustrating when the buyer asks to postpone the closing date because of credit problems! But it gets resolved soon, and Shaison and Greg can finally break ground on their new big house.
Christine and Mark try to sell their condo within a month after Mark gets a job in another state. Mark says he won't sell unless he makes back the money he has invested in the property. But that leads to a high list price that fails to generate offers. When similar condos go on the market for rock bottom prices, the couple has to make a difficult financial decision. Will they drop their price or take their condo off the market?
Ericka and Maurice have their hands full with a toddler and a new baby on the way! They desperately need to sell their home south of Dallas and get a place with family-sized storage and a bigger kitchen for entertaining. From the start, they worry that the process will take too long but it's the exact opposite that sends them into a panic. Ericka and Maurice quickly learn it can be just as challenging to sell too fast.
Ginger and Chad need more storage than most, considering his passion for race cars and her passion for shopping. But when they try to sell their house near Dallas to get a bigger one, they get a rude awakening. It looks like buyers aren't willing to pay the asking price of $119,000. Unfortunately, it's just the start of their problems. Soon, Ginger decides there is an issue with the Realtor and they must make a enormous decision. Stay with the Realtor or sell it on their own.
Rebecca and Jason are juggling some of life's biggest moments, all at the same time! They are selling their first home near Fredericksburg, Virginia and building a brand new house while expecting their first child! Timing is critical since the couple started building their new home before putting their old one on the market. With the clock ticking, the couple deals with disappointing news and a down payment hanging in the balance.
It looks like first-time sellers Amanda and Logan might have to sell for $100,000 less than their purchase price. They refuse to short-sell or go into foreclosure, even though they might have to bring more than $60,000 to the closing table. They are determined to move into a bigger home before the arrival of their second child, as the 1,000-square foot condo is too small for two children, two dogs, and a home office. But when home values in the Washington D.C. suburb continue to slide, this couple decides the smart money decision is to wait for the market to rebound, and rent in the meantime.
Sarah and Andrew are Washington, D.C. newlyweds who love living on Capitol Hill but their 1-bedroom condo is just too small. The location is fabulous so the two are betting their first sale will happen quickly and soon, they'll be in a bigger home. Just one problem with that dream. Sarah just quit her job. There's plenty of excitement when an offer comes in but they can't qualify for their next loan. Can Sarah find a job before the offer disappears?
Anna and Jochen were neighbors when they met and fell in love. They set up house in her home, but the cottage isn't big enough with a baby on the way. The decision to sell is an easy one but a low-ball offer, unwanted price drop, and the threat of paying two mortgages make the process anything but fun. The clock is ticking as the two try desperately to sell before baby arrives.
Corley's bachelor pad doesn't cut it anymore, now that he's married a former Dallas Cowboy cheerleader and has two kids. Both he and wife Audrea think it's a gorgeous place that will sell quickly, but nearly a year on the market and three broken contracts prove them wrong. A surprise call will give them hope again and a chance to get the house of their dreams.
When Lucy decides to start a new business, she puts her condo on the market to fund the project. She prices high to make the most profit, but when potential buyers won't even take a look, her realtor convinces her to drop the price. Lucy finally gets an offer but she's offended by the low-ball and wants a full-priced counter-offer. Fortunately, Lucy's sister manages to win a grant, that can fund the business. So Lucy takes her condo off the market and shops for office space instead.
Amber and Russell are tired of the hour-long commute to see Amber's younger sister, who has a developmental disability. They decide to sell their house to be closer to her, and closer to their beloved community theater. After one deal goes bust, the couple takes some criticism to heart in order to get their place sold.
When Carla's son got recruited to play varsity football at a prestigious high school in Washington D.C., she had high hopes of selling her Maryland home quickly and avoiding the long commute to school. But after rejecting her first offer, she soon learns it was a huge mistake to be so stubborn in a declining market. Carla and her son, Omar are forced to make the painfully long commute for months until she reluctantly decides to drop the price by $50,000. Within days she has two solid offers, and sells their home.
Lisa and Lee want to sell their small Florida rambler to buy a dream home by the water. But when the house gets an offer with a jaw-dropping closing date, life gets complicated. The couple scrambles to find a new place for them and their two children. There's not enough time to buy and the options are few as they face being homeless. They look at campers, boats, even a stable as they search for a temporary home.
Charlotte, NC residents Sharri and Jack are ready to say, "so long" to city life and move out to the country. But it looks like their hunter green kitchen, from the 80's, is going to stand in their way until the unthinkable happens. An offer comes in that gives them only fourteen days to move! They've got nowhere to go and no time to look but it's a chance to sell their house.
After Emily and Todd adopt two little girls from Ethiopia, they're determined to sell their house and move to a better school district. But after a frustrating start, their realtor quits and her replacement is a voice on the phone. A text message and last-minute showing will change their luck.
Renee can't wait to sell her Florida home and be free of all the responsibility that comes with it, especially the yardwork! But she bought the house just six months ago and she needs to make an extra $35,000 over her purchase price. Renee's made improvements but not everyone's convinced those changes translate into a higher price.
Sara & Reagan want to sell each of their condos and buy a house together. Their master plan has the condos selling quickly so they can focus on getting engaged and then married. But that all changes, when Reagan can't wait to propose.
Music brought Atlanta newlyweds James, (a songwriter,) and Maria, (a hip hop DJ,) together. Now, they want to sell James' bachelor pad in his hometown of Baltimore and use the money to improve their lives in Atlanta. But the house can't sell if it's not on the market and unexpected delays put this couple months behind.
Marisa & Rafa are selling their Miami condo to be near family in Kansas City. They're expecting their first baby and feel family's more important now than the ocean views. But a lot has changed since Marisa bought the condo. With prices in the high-rise tumbling,they may have to bring more than $50,000 to the table.
Arika and Cortez thought their condo in Dallas was perfect until the twins were born. They desperately need to sell and buy another place before the babies turn one and start walking. But competition in their complex is fierce and the other condos have better upgrades. After two price drops, the stress is overwhelming. Arika ends up in the hospital and when the medical bills start arriving, the couple decides they'd be better off taking the house off the market.
He's a calf-roping preacher and she's a former NASA scientist. Together, Jennifer and Ronnie dream of life out on the open range in Texas. But their plan hits a snag when they learn the house Ronnie custom built has some major flaws in the eyes of buyers. Fixing those problems could jeopardize their chances of moving to the country.
Melanie and Jeff are busy parents of four kids under the age of 8! Their crazy, chaotic morning routine has them desperate to sell their Charlotte home and move across town closer to schools and work. After a year on the market, they switch realtors and interest picks up! Anxious for an offer, Jeff and Melanie are thrown for a loop when an unusual proposal threatens to have them living in limbo for months!
Lianne is a firefighter and competitive bodybuilder. And she approaches the sale of her house with the same discipline as the rest of her life. After carefully preparing her house to go on market, she's so shocked at a low-ball offer, so doesn't even want to counter. When the buyer walks away after her counter, she starts to get frustrated at the selling process. While leaving for a fitness competition, Lianne briefly takes the house off the market, to her reaLtor's dismay. Shortly after, Lianne gets two offers on the same day. After a brief bidding war, she sells the house and is relieved to be out from under the burden of a mortgage.
A South Carolina couple want to sell her house before they get married. But they lose confidence in their realtor after a square-footage gaff and lack of showings. They decide to take matters into their own hands and sell the house themselves. Their realtor tells them the process is not as easy as it looks. Is she right?
Michele and Steve put their Boca Raton house on the market and quickly realize they've got tremendous competition in the area. For months, they get nothing but low ball offers but the two refuse to give up. They need to live closer to their kids' schools. More than a year after they list, a strange request comes in and their luck suddenly changes.
Marybeth and Jonathan are selling to get some serious family time together. They have a toddler son and a baby on the way but Jonathan spends hours in the car commuting to work. The two have renovated so they think it will sell quickly. But feedback from showings reveals they may have overlooked the most important update. It's a race as they try to get an offer before the new baby arrives.
Joanne and Andrew spent $100,000 renovating their South Florida condo, but now they must sell because Andrew's taken a new job five hours away. Joanne stays behind to get the condo sold but soon regrets the decision. Their first realtor quits and the second says the two will never get their list price. Joanne and Andrew need to listen or move on to realtor number three.
Kate's house is one of the most updated in her South Charlotte neighborhood, but the road noise is chasing buyers away. Kate is ready to start a new life for herself and her toddler son. Her dream is to sell quickly, so she can go back to college in Georgia. But when the deadline for registration is just days away, Kate is forced to make a painful decision.
Vivian and Arturo love Miami Beach but they need to trade their sexy location for a more family-friendly home. With just one bedroom in their condo, their two young boys are sleeping in the walk-in closet. Arturo is focused on the bottom line but reluctantly agrees to lower the price not once, but twice. His patience is put to the test when an offer comes in $20,000 below their asking price.
Gretchen and Chris feel like they're paying for two houses, even though they only own one. Daycare for their 14-month old twins is a whopping 2 grand a month. They want to sell and move into a place large enough for a live-in nanny. But the dream seems impossible when a buyer backs out and they face the reality of actually paying for two houses plus daycare.
Baby makes four for this Charlotte couple and there's not enough room in their 847 square foot home. They're desperate to sell but when their realtor makes suggestions, the two push back. When their doubts grow, Sarah and Alex fire their realtor. But right away, the second realtor starts giving the same advice.
Jessica and Travis are getting married. They want to sell their Florida townhome and buy a bigger place to start a family. One week before the wedding, they finally get an offer. They're on their way to a fairytale ending when the appraisal comes back $37,000 below the offer.
A couple in West Palm Beach Florida wants to trade their golf course home for something more family friendly. Heather and Steve have two kids who need a real backyard that's not a tee box. The couple lists with one of Heather's best friends but the process is anything but good. After two price drops, a foreclosure hits the market and the two must decide how badly they want a big backyard.
Cheryl and Adam want a home that's not on top of the neighbors. They find the perfect place and decide to buy it before selling their first home. When time runs out, the double mortgages begin. With the house not moving, Cheryl and Adam have two choices. Drop the price or rent.
Downtown Charlotte resident, Mike, has a problem. His bride-to-be is terrified of heights and he lives on the 29th floor! The high-flying Charlotte businessman has to make some tough decisions to sell his bachelor pad before the honeymoon.
Kelly is a single mom who desperately needs a backyard for her son Ryan. She lists their home, only to find would-be-buyers want a yard too. Frustrated, Kelly drops the price but before any offers come in she meets a man who could change everything.
Jamie and Jason are stuck paying two mortgages for more than a year because they bought their dream home before selling their starter home. A new realtor recommends staging and the transformation is amazing. They have results within a week, but will the results lead to the Charlotte couple's goal of a quick sale.
Jen and Steve are loving parents to baby Ellie, and enthusiastic owners of seven pit bulls plus a snake! This Texas couple is selling to buy a bigger house with land for the dogs, but they quickly discover how difficult it is to show the house with so many pets.
With one toddler and baby #2 on the way, Eileen and Chris are ready to leave South Florida to return closer to Ohio family. They quickly get -- and lose -- a lowball cash offer, a decision they rue once their local housing market makes it more and more difficult for them to move before the baby arrives.
Cristy and Andy's small Biscayne Bay condo isn't large enough to host large family parties, so the couple opts to sell and buy more spacious home. But when the market doesn't support their dream, they refuse to give up and instead try new strategies to achieve their goal of a new home.
Jennifer and Dan want to sell their lakefront condo near Charlotte because they are afraid that the water poses a danger for their toddler. Their realtor brings in 20 showings but no offers - not a surprise considering the sellers priced the home well above comparable homes. Will the sellers stick with their premium price, or drop it to motivate an offer?
Allyson and Matt want to downsize to a home they can afford with one income and in the neighborhood they love. The Charlotte, NC couple keeps dropping their list price until they get an offer. Once under contract, they're in a rush to find their smaller dream home. Will their plans fall into place, or will they end up with another house they don't want?
Jenna and Steve love their vintage bungalow home in Florida and especially like the beautiful tropical landscaping in the backyard. But with two little girls and two active Labradore Retrievers, the cozy home is quickly becoming too small. But as they and their realtor quickly find out, having a home unlike any other home in the neighborhood makes the home very difficult to price.
Thaisa and Jerrold want a bigger house for raising their 3 preschool sons. This Charlotte, North Carolina couple resist lowering their price to be competitive with comps, but they learn the hard way that the sellers don't dictate what price will snag a buyer, the market does.
Teri and Matt are sick of their enormous yard and want to downsize to something that doesn't have them working all weekend. They sink nearly $9,000 into upgrades, which draws in potential buyers but no offers. Frustrated, they switch realtors. Within a month, there's an offer but the number will force them to reconsider their dream.