We’ve all dreamed about what it would be like on an HGTV show.
Not surprisingly, the couples who appear on the shows are always ecstatic to see their newly renovated homes.
After all, they get to move into a space that seems to be straight out of a magazine.
Behind the scenes, however, can tell a very different story.
ManyHGTV showsare actually hiding some surprising secrets.
However, this isn’t exactly how it happens.
As it turns out, you may be the one having to hunt for the perfect house yourself.
In fact, the houses they looked at weren’t even for sale they were their friends' homes!
“It’s a 30-minute show; that’ll probably be less than 10 minutes on TV.”
In fact, scheduling conflicts may prohibit some people from being on the show.
Unfortunately, it’s not for very long.
You’d have probably become closer buddies with the camera guy.
“John Gidding, the host, showed up two or three times throughout the shoot.
He would park his convertible, walk around and do a stand-up or something, then drive off.”
However, what you think is your cutest outfit may not cut it.
Some of their directions on what to wear are purely for technical reasons.
However, some of it is all about getting the best shot possible for the show.
This means that much like your home renovation, your hair, makeup, and ensemble is your responsibility.
If your calendars don’t sync up, you’ll likely get cut.
It is a television show, after all.
However, it’s still your real life, so choose your sidekick wisely.
There are fans out there who like to find these famous houses and snatch selfies with them.
“We’re kind of like, ‘Come one, come all.
Come on in!'”
Obviously, the owners are able to do what they want with their houses.
However, not everyone may agree.
In fact, we get it," Magnolia spokesman Brock Murphy said in a 2016 statement toWaco Tribune-Herald.
This payment is a tiny portion of how much the show costs.
According to Christenson, each episode costs around $45,000 to $50,000 to produce.
Unfortunately, the realtors on the show aren’t paid anything at all.
However, the exposure may boost their careers; free publicity is the ultimate payment from HGTV.
However, HGTV doesn’t usually shoot its shows in that order.
Because this is going in a different point of the show,'" he explained toThe A.V.
Hey, at least they were already comfortable with the crew!
Additionally, the back stories HGTV creates for guests on the show might also be a bit amplified.
It only makes sense, though, considering the crew is creating it to be entertaining.
Even with this being the case, the initial reactions are real.
You may just be asked to act surprised for a second time (viaCountry Living).
Before even being considered, you’ll need to have thousands of dollars at your disposal.
However, you don’t necessarily have a say in how it will all be spent.
The upkeep ended up being much more than he could keep up with.
They’ve since moved into a new home altogether.
A lot of times, the whole houseisn’tactually renovated.
If you appear onProperty Brothers, expect to only have four to six areas of your home renovated.
HGTV’sFixer Upper, on the other hand, may have addressed each room.
If you’re looking to save money, only renovating important rooms might be best.
“In hindsight, we should have had Chip and Joanna do it all.
Remodeling a house you live in is not very fun!”
After the big reveal onFixer Upper, trucks come to haul items away.
All of the furniture is included in the budget you give the brothers.
Cenate Pruitt, who appeared onCurb Appeal: The Block, was bummed about how his basement turned out.
One couple who appeared on HGTV’sLove It or List Iteven went as far as filing a lawsuit.
These are extreme cases, of course; many couplescan’t stop gushingover their new homes.
