4 Lies HGTV Made You Believe About Buying And Selling Your Home

Major Renovations Can Be Done Quickly

False. Sure, most shows do go in-depth with how much work it takes to remodel, and they even go into the costs. But, as is the nature of these 30 minute shows, they don’t accurately portray just how much time goes into each of these projects! A lot of these shows start filming at least 6 months into the project. They already have their permits, contractors, and suppliers lined up. All of that takes time! A general rule of thumb from one real estate agent is, “It’ll take three times longer than quoted and cost you more than you think.”