Re: HGTV Reality TV
These story lines are hard to keep up with – they move so fast.
This morning it was announced on People.com that the star of Flip or Flop has filed for divorce.
A few days ago, we all read “The couple has no imminent plans for divorce.”
Isn’t life like that sometimes? Changes from one moment to the next?
But for the reality tv couple, Tarek and Christina El Moussa, their many obstacles over the last few years has finally taken a toll on their marriage.
A friend of mine is always reminding me “You never know what is going on behind the closed doors of your friends and neighbors.”
By all accounts, it would appear that the stars of one of HGTV’s top shows were leading a happy successful life. As we have learned, it’s not quite the case.
We see it all the time when dealing with distressed real estate. Sometimes the distress is very evident with the condition of the home. On other occasions the distress is more wrapped up in a personal situation that isn’t evident from the curb.
I have always been skeptical about these “reality” tv flipping shows. However, a few lines in the recent issue of People stood out to me:
Plotlines?
Special brand of acting?
A few people are still surprised to find out that these shows are in fact staged productions.
It’s entertainment.
People watch a lot of this type of Reality TV to escape their own reality.
Sure, some people watch it for the “educational” value that you might find.
Personally, I did not find a lot of educational value in “Nicole and Jionni’s Shore Flip”.
I only caught a short few minutes over the last few weeks. That was all I needed. Obviously, the focus was on the entertainment factor – not the flipping factor.
I watched a few different shows over the winter break while I was prepping for WREIA this Monday night. When I hit this Shore Flip show, I had to draw the line. Luckily, a few minutes into the show I got a call about one of my own properties and it was time to get back to my own “reality.”
Divorce is never easy and I think we should be aware that Tarek and Christina are likely going through a really rough spot in their lives. As much as possible, we should respect that and certainly not celebrate their struggles.
That said – All the time we spend watching some of these flip shows doesn’t need to be entirely futile.
At WREIA next Monday evening I want to share a few things I noticed about these shows, and point out some key points that will actually help you in your business.
Monday at WREIA will be an entertaining way to start off the new year.
Let’s get this 2017 Renovation Party started!
Washington REIA Network, President
Profitable Property, Founder
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