HGTV called- A Realtor’s Dream
September 30th, 2009 categories: Interesting Tidbits
Do you have any idea how many years I’ve been watching HGTV? I’ve watched it all: Divine Design (my favorite), House Hunters, My First Place, Designed to Sell, House Hunters International, Property Virgins, Renovation Realities and whatever subject matter they put on that channel, I watch it! Not only am I always fascinated that I end up learning something, it has become one of my preferred stress relievers.
Everytime I watch Divine Design and they’re surprising someone, I secretly wish my husband would apply to Divine Design for me, I can envision Candice Olson showing up at my front door with her big smile, arms outstreatched with a big “Surprise”. Sure, I’m like everyone else, I’ve got a basement that needs a makeover, and a living room too! But it wouldn’t be the same if I verbalized this deep desire to hubby, I want him to figure it out!
Ok, so the other week I was visiting one of my favorite new construction communities, Creekside Village, and I got a call on my cell phone. At first I thought it was a marketing call, when I barely caught the letters HGTV mentioned. “Did you say HGTV?” I said to my caller, “Yes, we are starting a new series called “Uprooted” and wanted to see if you would be interested in participating?” It was almost as if someone just told me I had won the lottery. I looked over to my fellow Realtor Cindy and mouthed “HGTV”, her mouth dropped open, mine was already dropped! Yes, yes I’m interested, are you kidding I’m an HGTV junkie. I actually said this to him. He laughed a little, he probably gets this reaction all the time. He explained the criteria of the type of client they want me to have, I told him I thought I had just the right client and would be back in touch.
I was beside myself in utter joy! I didn’t come down from that high for about a week. I contacted my client and she too was tickled pink. I came to find out that she’s a actress and this would be right up her alley. HGTV actually has the participants fill out an application, and they audition them! No deadheads for HGTV!
My client was auditioned and passed! So, we are now waiting to see when the show will be using us. How did they find me? My blogsite, so I guess it pays to blog! Has anyone out there reading this ever have the opportunity to be on HGTV? Candice, Design Angel of all designers, I hope you’re reading this . . . !
