"Unsellable" Old Flat Completely Transformed Into Modern & Unique Space! | Unsellable Houses

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  • Leslie Davis and Lyndsay Lamb help an old client to completely transform her old flat into a beautiful space and sell it for the above listing price!
    From season 1 episode 3.
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  •  2 ปีที่แล้ว +107

    You can tell the owner is quite child-like, it's nice that she has people like Leslie and Lyndsay that she can reach out to and can help guide her.

    • @maretyawan
      @maretyawan 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      I literally have a "what the he** were you thinking" moment with all of her way of thinking and ideas about the house. She's soooo lucky.

    • @Rudelherz
      @Rudelherz 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Exactly my thoughts. Don't know if she deserves the help.

    • @janedoe805
      @janedoe805 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      “Child-like” you’re way too nice... I was thinking more like stupid, lazy and immature.

    •  2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      @@janedoe805 I wanted to make my point without being rude and judgmental.

    • @angelabacker1177
      @angelabacker1177 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      @@janedoe805 Guys the woman is highly anxious, why all the nasty adjectives?

  • @jaggedone8474
    @jaggedone8474 2 ปีที่แล้ว +91

    For those of you saying that not much was done after having spent $35,000.00 - here is what was done.
    The entire condo was painted; floor in office replaced; floor in main bath replaced with marble; countertops in kitchen and bath replaced; sinks replaced with undermount sinks; faucets replaced in kitchen and bath; kitchen walls tiled; appliances replaced; cupboard doors replaced; new kitchen and bath hardware; light fixtures throughout the condo; outlet covers replaced (there may have been minor electrical repairs done as well); mirrors in bath; accent wall over fireplace; floating shelves in kitchen; cost of labor; and finally, the cost of staging.

    • @jennifercarter9047
      @jennifercarter9047 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      People don't understand cost obviously. Heck my master bath cost me over 20k and I did all the work. My father was a master carpenter, so I picked up a thing or two. I already had an amazing kitchen, so didn't cost as much to repaint the cabinets, add new paint, counters, floors, lighting and appliances. Oh and I did subway tile in the kitchen to cut cost since my beautiful marble tile was 100x more. I do wish I could throw everything in this house away and start fresh. Hubby's mom and granny left him so much I feel that really just dates it so much. Even thought I have a ultra modern bathrooms and kitchen. I think the actual furniture and design Is one of the most important aspects.

    • @lindanorton2088
      @lindanorton2088 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      A wall was removed making the project go up 10 thousand and they had to replace flooring.

  • @beauleandre
    @beauleandre 2 ปีที่แล้ว +48

    I honestly think, based on her reactions that she doesnt like it. But she tried to be polite but it's transcending. hahaha

    • @eattherich9215
      @eattherich9215 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      She doesn't have to like it since it was tarted up for sale.

    • @BE-bs8oe
      @BE-bs8oe 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Having a very definite taste of your own and not accepting other people have one also seems so weird.
      When you sell , you cannot expect other people to live in your choice of colours.
      But what is common sense is to leave at least a safe place behind with electric wires covered.

    • @Bird1964
      @Bird1964 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I thought that same thing. I wonder if she meant she threw away the outlet covers to replace them with new ones? That makes sense. I don't think she truly likes it but it's not for her to dislike. She's selling it. Appeal to the buyers.

  • @rzu7120
    @rzu7120 2 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    I don't want ANY open shelves in my kitchen.
    "I threw away the wall plates because I didn't need them anymore." Huh?

  • @marieslabbert6009
    @marieslabbert6009 2 ปีที่แล้ว +118

    She is nervous about selling a newly renovated condo!?? I would be nervous about doing DIY electricity work as a novice, then throwing the covers away because you don't need them! 🤦‍♀️😮😮😮😮😮 The reno is beautiful.

    • @Earthangel208
      @Earthangel208 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I took it as she was nervous about buying the actual house she was moving into. Maybe?

    • @Jessicaro
      @Jessicaro 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      well she invested 35 thousand extra probably nervous if she gets her money back

    • @lilspiderlily
      @lilspiderlily 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      She's so clueless about DIY. Should learn first what she should and shouldn't do 😓

    • @Jannie227
      @Jannie227 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@Jessicaro The girls put the money up into the house not the owner.

    • @rayselby3487
      @rayselby3487 ปีที่แล้ว

      Sue here: lol!!!

  • @annettesjoy
    @annettesjoy 2 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    I love these girls. I just don't understand why so many shows uploaded don't show the ending.

    • @Lucas-vd2gx
      @Lucas-vd2gx 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      So you buy cable or their streaming service and then get to watch more about it or how it ends. STONKS!

    • @yeliz-grafikeranne1662
      @yeliz-grafikeranne1662 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Üüüüüüüüüüú

  • @joane.3533
    @joane.3533 2 ปีที่แล้ว +54

    People who bad taste shouldn't be allowed to do DIY - the home owner almost ruined her house

    • @MarcPhillips817
      @MarcPhillips817 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      If #PinterestFail were a condo.

  • @vickiemeisinger9632
    @vickiemeisinger9632 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    The renovation you did on the Condo was night and day difference. Anybody who starts and stops projects toys she did has no business even starting because they can take the value of the home DOWN REAL FAST!!!! I wish you guys would tell us what the houses sell for like you did in the beginning. I definitely appreciated that❣️
    Great job ladies♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

    • @susanmark2000
      @susanmark2000 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Scares me to think what she will do with her new home.

  • @misst.e.a.187
    @misst.e.a.187 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Lovely makeover. Looks fresh, open but cosy.

  • @adhc8560
    @adhc8560 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    She couldn't get herself to the store and buy more electrical plates for 1.00 each?? She starts something, gets bored, and walks away." She's like a big immature baby. As for the cost, I had a partial reno of one bathroom and it cost me 11K. This place was totally redone and it's beautiful.

  • @eleanoreagly4844
    @eleanoreagly4844 2 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    Owner should do no DIY in her next house

  • @special1740
    @special1740 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    These 2 sisters are so talented. How do they come up with these design ideas? All transformations look so beautiful and inviting.

  • @MyMason100
    @MyMason100 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    These ladies are really good at decorating.

  • @isisheggs8065
    @isisheggs8065 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Great job and that tile work is banging

  • @virginiamoss7045
    @virginiamoss7045 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    When I'm shopping for a house, empty is exactly what I want to see, but that is so rare. I can't see myself in a house with other people's idea of their home. I want it gone so I can see the real house with all the faults and all the possibilities. The furnishings get in the way of my possibilities. All houses should be shown empty, but evidently most people are easily swayed by artificial distractions that play on their emotions in order to manipulate them.

    • @katewade9992
      @katewade9992 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ppl are stupid. Average IQ in USA is 89. And HALF are stupider than THAT. I don't understand how these idiots find jobs and are able to pay their bills.

    • @nuttybutnice1
      @nuttybutnice1 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I completely agree. I came down to the comments to say something very similar. I've been shopping for my first house for a while now, and it bugs me when the first two photos, which pretty much always the living room and bedroom, are "virtually staged to show the potential". No, it shows YOUR view, I need to see an empty space to be able to visualize what I will do with it. The other thing that bothers me about the photos on websites is that the pics are all kinda random, out of order, and too zoomed in. I'd almost rather have the floorplan instead.

    • @virginiamoss7045
      @virginiamoss7045 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@nuttybutnice1 I was a commercial space planner designing office space for leasing people in a large city. When I retired I was happy to let go of that work which was high pressure time wise, and preparation of drawings for construction permitting and cost estimating was anxiety producing. I down-sized to a new area and tried in vain to convince residential realtors there to pay to have simple floor plans prepared for posting online along side the photographs. They all looked at me like I had no idea what their business was all about, even when I tried to entice them with only $100 or even free to demonstrate the value of a floor plan. Nope. But they'll pay for staging sometimes or get the seller to do so. They would never even ask a seller to pay for a floor plan. I just don't get it.

    • @comealongcomealong4480
      @comealongcomealong4480 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@virginiamoss7045 Very interesting post about the skills used in your career. And Floor Plans! They are widely used in other countries as an aid to sale. Sometimes even shown on the multi-image sales board at the front of a property. BUT....now you've got me wondering. Are Floor Plans losing favor in the RE industry. Are they considered 'old fashioned' or 'unnecessary'. One suggestion is that a younger generation, who've largely grown up without map reading skills, may not be able to read a Floor Plan. I'm with you...a Floor Plan, with it's look-down view, gives a good feel for the flow of a house, and how it will be used. Love the description of your work 👏

  • @nylanelson8660
    @nylanelson8660 2 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    She bought a condo & Totally Trashed it in 4 yrs & then wonders why no one wants to buy it

  • @lz738
    @lz738 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    That homeowner wrecked that condo with her "DIYs" - it's so much better now!

  • @shawnferrie6990
    @shawnferrie6990 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    The owner destroyed the condo in four years.

  • @joshuaszeto
    @joshuaszeto 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    so... did they sell it?

  • @metrower42
    @metrower42 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Love, love, love watching you sweet sisters. It is so funny when you say the same things at the same times. Love your staging so much, so cool. Such fun to watch.

  • @CLight-vc9pe
    @CLight-vc9pe 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I would love an update on the sale of this condo.

  • @Rudelherz
    @Rudelherz ปีที่แล้ว +5

    That dog pee means she did not only take care of it, but neither did she take care of the dogs. Only in one room, she had left them there for who knows how long😭 This is the first time ever I dislike a person on HGTV. Hope her mother won't let her have animals at her place. She needs to grow up. I am admiring L&L for not yelling at her, like she would have deserved.

  • @M.Campbell
    @M.Campbell 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Not a fan of removing kitchen storage and replacing it with a few little decorative shelves never meant for kitchen stuff. No kitchen has too much storage.
    I don't think the owner is stupid. She was just in way over her head with the DYI projects because she didn't know enough to understand the scope of what she wanted. She needs to start very small and get some experience. Maybe take some classes first. As for throwing away the electrical covers, I can't imagine why she would think she didn't need them.

  • @molliemae6855
    @molliemae6855 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    $500 for kitchen hardware???!!! And marble floors in a BATHROOM?!! Smh!

  • @alinacash786
    @alinacash786 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love the area above the fireplace

  • @karenacton3854
    @karenacton3854 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    MOST buyers have absolutely no imagination!

  • @bettye444
    @bettye444 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I always want to know how much a property sells for and that is getting cut from too many of these videos.

    • @mattyd3079
      @mattyd3079 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Maybe she got no offers and had to go back to her original price - and they didn’t want to show it 😂

    • @bettye444
      @bettye444 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@mattyd3079 Possibly, but having watched a number of these abbreviated videos many are cut off several minutes before they end. It is probably to fit a certain time frame required by TH-cam. Who knows. I just find it aggravating.

    • @tropicaldepression8202
      @tropicaldepression8202 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      They sold it for 260K

    • @mattyd3079
      @mattyd3079 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@tropicaldepression8202 So they got the price they wanted, and a little bit more. It's a lovely space to live in. I don't know the area at all, but in Australia where I live, something like that would be triple that price.

  • @co7314
    @co7314 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    The owner had terrible taste

  • @2Fennie
    @2Fennie 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Do you get an owner after making the house over NOT wanting to sell cause its so beautiful.

  • @michaelbradley7595
    @michaelbradley7595 2 ปีที่แล้ว +53

    It always amazes me how stupid people can be fooled when a designer uses less furniture to make a space look bigger. I always love how designers avoid the fact that people actually use electronic media like video and computers and just don't always sit in a cozy corner reading and visiting.

    • @danasamiere2160
      @danasamiere2160 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Many people like minimalism and the look of an uncluttered stage looking home. A media center is easy to integrate and so is a small office. This comment is quite stupid.

    • @michaelbradley7595
      @michaelbradley7595 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@danasamiere2160 My opinion is no more stupid than your own. A good media center is not easily achieved and an idiotically placed TV set over a fireplace is not a media center. Even the people on HGTV that everybody worships like Joanna G or the Property Bros sometimes are especially clueless when they ignore that their clients have a TV, a Stereo and a computer in a room before they remove it to create a reading nook or an insipidly placed study room that only might be used for a year or two before everyone in the family tires of it. Do you have a degree in Interior Design or just lame uninformed opinions.

    • @CorkKNIFE
      @CorkKNIFE 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      What?

  • @katbar6066
    @katbar6066 2 ปีที่แล้ว +43

    The Realtor should have told her she needed to fix things before selling. Her Realtor did not seem to give her a good dose of Home Truth about styling and cleanliness. I can't believe how STUPID that owner was. No Electrical plates, fake brick ( The wall paper was not even well installed), No Kitchen Cupboards and a room stinking of Dogs wee. If she thought she was into DIY and style she is sadly mistaken. Talk about ruining a perfectly ok place and then trying to sell it in that condition. It looked beautiful after the reno although it was not cheap at $35k.

    • @ellencooke7453
      @ellencooke7453 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      If she thought that mint green paint was going to convince anyone to tour a second time, she was sadly mistaken.

    • @dustyrose284
      @dustyrose284 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Didn't they say the owner is selling it?
      Boy, do I ever agree with you. This lady lacks common sense with all the issues you mentioned.

  • @janedoe805
    @janedoe805 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    At first, I felt a bad for the owner trying to DIY her own electrical problems. I thought maybe because she couldn’t afford to hire a licensed electrician... Then found out she wanted nothing more than fame and fortune by being a famous TH-camr! Seriously, who was watching her Channel... People with bad taste? Two words come to mind, “Mint Green”. I honestly don’t think she appreciated the two women who fixed her condo, not with her attitude... And saying, “I’m going to put Mint Green in my new house!” I’m sorry, that comment doesn’t exactly scream grateful to me!

  • @irishballetdancer
    @irishballetdancer 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    You could have put a much cheaper porcelin tile on the bathroom floor with a marble pattern... and not had slippery wet tile.

    • @eattherich9215
      @eattherich9215 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      A lot of things could have been done cheaper and better. Marble is porous and a bad choice for "wet" areas. The kitchen worktop also looks very expensive.

  • @Jannie227
    @Jannie227 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    What kind of ending was that? Where is the bit that tells how much they sold it for and how much they put in?

  • @kathyusa-iowa5137
    @kathyusa-iowa5137 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    35,000 for the reno⁉️ Where⁉️

  • @kirene5631
    @kirene5631 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    One or two open shelves but not taking away from enclosed kitchen cabinets. It is a "trend" that is fading out of necessity and practicallity.

  • @annemaxwell9975
    @annemaxwell9975 ปีที่แล้ว

    Next time know you get overwhelmed that you cannot hold your thought and do not attempt renovations which then cost you dear, mentally and physically. Best of luck in your new home.

  • @jesterfubar
    @jesterfubar 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    HGTV has sooooo many "different" shows. I'd like to host a show called... take down the main wall for open concept with shaker cabinets.

  • @andreajones6840
    @andreajones6840 2 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    That's amazing that she thought that condo would sell with that dog pee smell and all of her unfinished DIY work and unflattering colors🙄

  • @citticat2
    @citticat2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    If the new owners could have used a little imagination they would have saved a ton of money, bought the condo at a much cheaper price and did the few renovations themselves, or even hired someone. People have lost the ability to create.

  • @kktowne6992
    @kktowne6992 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    She’s a horrible homeowner, her attitude is so crummy

  • @L.Spencer
    @L.Spencer 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I wonder if she wanted to stay living there?

  • @kaynucklehead1633
    @kaynucklehead1633 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    What cost $35,000?!? A little tiling in the kitchen and a macrame on the mantel?

    • @Jessicaro
      @Jessicaro 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      yeah the price is ridiculous. but the tiles in the bathroom were 900 dollars floors alone and this is without the vanity. new flooring in de bedroom, wood on the mantle. kitchen tiles etc.
      yeah i think 35 grand is a bit overpriced the real price is probably about 6000 dollars.

    • @kyleanuar9090
      @kyleanuar9090 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Oh! Those macramé and furniture are stagings only, they're rental, 34k is only the reno. Home buyer gets empty house.

    • @Goldenwow19
      @Goldenwow19 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I was wondering the same thing

  • @TabaquiJackal906
    @TabaquiJackal906 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    In what universe is that rather plain, a little awkward, and pretty small space worth a QUARTER OF A MILLION dollars. Holy gods. Real estate is a gigantic fucking rip off.

  • @wintersonnet
    @wintersonnet ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I wanna know how much it was sold for.

    • @comealongcomealong4480
      @comealongcomealong4480 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @wintersonnet There's a comment from @tropicaldepression8202 up the thread saying it sold for $260,000.

  • @281189ism
    @281189ism ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I really hope that boho macrame trend has gone bye-bye now

    • @laural7618
      @laural7618 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      The condo turned out cute. But please, no more staging with macrame.

  • @renees1021
    @renees1021 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Well?

  • @kristend344
    @kristend344 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Everett? Really? That explains some things.

    • @MissKitteeney
      @MissKitteeney 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Haha! That's my exact thought while reading through the comments

  • @evelyntobias8081
    @evelyntobias8081 ปีที่แล้ว

    I just don't get how she left the outlet plates off. I changed all mine in probably less than 2 hrs in my condo. Also did you all notice that she didn't even have doors on the bottom kitchen cabinets? WTH??? On the other hand, I usually don't like open shelving but I have to say the tile on that wall is gorgeous! Also that owner was very immature.

  • @sandralnwebster3204
    @sandralnwebster3204 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Ah,what happened? How much did
    they sell for,etc.???????????????????

    • @comealongcomealong4480
      @comealongcomealong4480 ปีที่แล้ว

      @sandralnwebster3204 There's a post from @tropicaldepression8202 up the thread. Saying it sold for $260,000. So the owner receives $212,000 for the sale - instead of the original asking price of $199,000. And the sisters clear $13,000 over their $35,000 renovation costs.

  • @danztheman83
    @danztheman83 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Crying over a first house that she destroyed

    • @Jessicaro
      @Jessicaro 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      well removing the doors of three kitchen cabinets and some socket plates isn't exactly destroying a condo

    • @danztheman83
      @danztheman83 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@Jessicaro changing the floors, diy back splash, removing the outlet face plates, terrible wall color. Wasn't anything original from the pictures 4 years that was a perfectly nice looking house

    • @eattherich9215
      @eattherich9215 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@danztheman83: I bet she also threw away the kitchen doors she took off to create the open shelving.

  • @patriciarobinson5909
    @patriciarobinson5909 ปีที่แล้ว

    Guess it didn’t sell!

    • @comealongcomealong4480
      @comealongcomealong4480 ปีที่แล้ว

      @patriciarobinson5909 There's a post up the thread from @tropicaldepression8202 who wrote that the condo sold for $260,000. So, job well done - everybody happy!

  • @xSunshinex4206
    @xSunshinex4206 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Pros vs laymen... quite obvious.

  • @theincredibles8949
    @theincredibles8949 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I didn't like her disposition or her attitude.

  • @MariaHernandez-jd2bi
    @MariaHernandez-jd2bi 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    So they spend money remodeling and staging it, but left the ugly and torn up blind on the door. Ugly!! The owner seems very immature and needs help on how to dress herself.

  • @veronicaarellano-hernandez2209
    @veronicaarellano-hernandez2209 ปีที่แล้ว

    🍒🏡🏠🙄😁😇

  • @Fithobbit
    @Fithobbit 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    she destroyed it and these ladies had to come back? oiy!

  • @universemadeofcreativity5820
    @universemadeofcreativity5820 ปีที่แล้ว

    i like the condo it looks amazing but i highly disagree mint is still super in my opinion

  • @mackib430
    @mackib430 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Something seemed a miss with that girl…

  • @sdcollins6544
    @sdcollins6544 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hate the kitchen shelves.

  • @deeking3683
    @deeking3683 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    She threw away the outlet covers because she didn't need them any more? This chick is clueless.

  • @marytandy4532
    @marytandy4532 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Oh no, don't allow this seller to do any more DYI BECAUSE she is so bad at it. I agree she ruined her current home. Thank heaven for these sisters.

  • @carinwiseman4309
    @carinwiseman4309 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Owner has zero common sense.

  • @noratruong7816
    @noratruong7816 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The home owner destroyed her beautiful home with her DIY.

  • @klingertam1
    @klingertam1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    First world issues. Shame on her.

  • @janedoe9421
    @janedoe9421 ปีที่แล้ว

    Mint green🤮

  • @katewade9992
    @katewade9992 ปีที่แล้ว

    Home owner is a one trick pony. Maybe. Only able to perform her real job

  • @lollycastillo6157
    @lollycastillo6157 ปีที่แล้ว

    Do not try DIY to the owner! not her cup of tea

  • @louiemiranda5520
    @louiemiranda5520 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    fake show cancel just like all the rest