What House Hunters Gets Right about Working in Real Estate (and What It Gets Wrong)

One of the things I love about REALTORS® is how passionate they are about the real estate industry. I know lots of Realtors who come home to watch some beloved HGTV after working a long day of home-related tasks.

If you're anything like me, one of your must-see TV picks is House Hunters. The engaging episodes offer us a glimpse into the real estate market across the country (and the world, if you're a fan of House Hunters International). Many of us are addicted to House Hunters and while the show is a hit, there are a few things that irk Realtors about the program.

Here's what House Hunters gets right about working in the real estate industry, and what it gets wrong.

RIGHT: The vast differences among real estate buyers.

From busy families to single people to empty nesters, House Hunters showcases just how different your buyers can be. The show really gets it right in presenting a variety of different types of families, budgets, needs, and attitudes. Just like your real estate buyers in real life, each guest on House Hunters has their own unique set of needs. Watching the show really helps us feel empathy for the Realtor who is tasked with keeping all these details straight!

Real life takeaway: When you're working with a wide variety of clients, it can be difficult to keep all the details straight! Unless you're being featured on a TV episode, you likely don't have the help of a producer to help you remember everything. Augment your memory by using helpful tools to keep track of the details that may slip your mind. Your real estate CRM can store important particulars about your buyers including their budget, needs, past homes, contact information and family details.