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ActiveRain Members - HGTV’s "House Hunters" Is Now Casting and Looking for YOU!

HGTV’s hit TV series, House Hunters, is looking for Homebuyers and Real Estate Agents who want to appear on the show! ActiveRain and HGTV are working together in an effort to find qualified candidates who may be interested in sharing their "House Hunting" journey on National Television.

This could be a huge opportunity, and a lot of fun for some of our members and their clients.

House Hunters follows buyers and their agents on the hunt as they find just the right house for them—and every story is different. If you’re an energetic and outgoing Real Estate Agent currently working with a Homebuyer, we'd love to hear from you.

Are you in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Missouri, Minnesota, Georgia or Colorado?

House Hunters is currently looking for Homebuyers who are:

Buying within a 90 min. drive of downtown Philadelphia, Denver, Atlanta, Minneapolis/St. Paul and St. Louis

Closing in the next 1-2 months, this includes buyers who are actively bidding on a home or newly under contract

Fun, enthusiastic, and have a great story to tell

If you're interested, let me know and I'll forward your information to their Associate Producer. If you'd rather, you can also apply directly at HouseHunters@HighNoonEntertainment.com. Thanks for helping us find some members and clients for their show, we're excited about assisting them with this endeavor.

House Hunters airs weeknights at 9/8c on HGTV and is produced by High Noon Entertainment. To learn more about the show visit HGTV.com/HouseHunters. We appreciate your support with this Casting Quest.

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Posted by Brad Andersohn ~ Community Manager on 06/08/2009 03:30 PM

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184 Comments on ActiveRain Community Search - HGTV’s "House Hunters" Is Now Casting

JUN

Sounds like it would be fun! Too bad Sumter is outside the 90 minutes requirement.

Let us know when they need some Texans! Sounds like a wonderful and very fun opportunity for some Active Rainers.

Kim - how far out is Sumter?

That does sound like fun I have to say. I am way to far away. I might be camera shy however...

What GREAT exposure!!!

I may be interested after I have lost 50 lbs. and they are filming in Dallas, TX

Darn, I would love to do this. If they ever want to do one on Baby Boomers looking to relocate at retirement, do I ever have some great client candidates that would be perfect for an HGTV segment. Coastal Delaware is a top pick and one of the most tax friendly areas for Boomers to retire!

Yeah, they contacted me a couple of months ago. Boy was I shocked to find out how the show is really run. No wonder they only look at 1 house a day.

Brad; This is a great opportunity for Realtors in that area. I will pass along to a Joslyn in PA

What a fabulous opportunity, I would love to if I were closer.

THat is awesome. I can't wait to see the segment whomever get's picked! Wayyyyy cool to see some activerainer's in action!

Too bad I am not in that area. This sounds like a great opportunity. You probably also have to look good on camera.

Brad, Do you think they would let Blogging Bertha participate? It would cewrtainly add some "flavor" to the show. Just a thought.

Seriously though t his sounds like an awesome opportunity for AR and one of it's members.

I LOVE HGTV and all those house-hunting, house-fixing-upping, landscaping shows. What a cool opportunity.

Let me know when they're headed back to Raleigh, NC. I'm game to suggest this to one of my buyers!

Brad I will definitely pass this information out to Gita Bantal in PA,Mary Douglas in Red Feather Lakes,CO and the rest of the people who I know will benefit from this. Great post.

I SO hope someone on AR gets on HGTV, Brad. What a fun opportunity. And to blog about it while it happens, too cool. It's like inside information. How VERY Wall Street (oh, that would be a bad analogy, wouldn't it).

That's would great for someone, especially those who enjoy the camera. Hope you post updates on how it all works out.

I saw this come through the ticket box last week and was excited to see this opportunity coming our way. This is a great opportunity for some of our agents to get some amazing exposure!

I love that show! That is awesome and a great opportunity for the local realtors in those cities!

That's cool. Thanks for the info.

It seems like a great opportunity for those who are in the locations that you mentioned.

This is great. I'll pass this on at tomorrow's staff meeting. Could be fun. Thanks!

Can I buy a subliminal message for Oklahoma? Let me know when my state comes up, and if they allow airbrushing. Damn wrinkles!

Brad - We were contacted by TLC for the moving up show and we thought we were going to be on it except for our buyers and sellers were a bit shy I guess and didn't agree to it. It's too bad because they would have gotten money from it as well as moving expenses. These shows casting for agents are great. You can't beat that kind of publicity! But you do have to have customers that want to go along with it as well. Thanks for the tip. Going to look at some of our other customers for this one as well. Maybe one day you'll be seeing me and Lisa on TV. How cool would that be?

That would be cool! Too bad HouseHunters is going to St. Louis instead of Kansas City. I'll pass this along to Ryan Shaughnessy

Now that sounds like fun! I wonder if I'd do fine on the camera or choke under the pressure, LOL!

Chanda panda

I'll have to let Brian now. Often people comment he should be on it (he cracks everybody up when he shows houses) and I think he has the buyers! We'll e-mail you and/or the HGTV crew. ~Rita

I just talked to Brian and we have about 5 buyers to choose from YAY. We'll try to get in :) ~Rita

Rita - I already forwarded your info over to HGTV. I'll contact you as well this week. Spread the word, they are looking for multiple opportunities here. Thanks. :-)

Brad - what a great opportunity for some folks in these areas. I can think of a number of terrific people in these areas. How about some shows on REOs and short sales? Guess you can;t cover that in 30 minutes.

Jeff

Bob - let me know if you have some clients interested, even if they're shy, they should still be considered. I know you have a way with folks and maybe you guys could "sing" and "play" a song to open the show??? :-)) Anything I can do to help, let me know....

I'm wondering - for one agent to raise a red flag - Donna, #8, said

"Yeah, they contacted me a couple of months ago. Boy was I shocked to find out how the show is really run. No wonder they only look at 1 house a day."

Have you guys at ActiveRain looked into the show's credentials and background to see exactly how they operate? While it sounds like a good way to increase publicity for the participating agent(s), there may be problems down the road that could be avoided by being a little more scrutinizing...

Wow Brad, what a great opportunity. If they would consider Springfield MO, about 3 1/2 hours from St Louis and 30 minutes from Branson let me know!

Betty

If only I could move Kansas City a little closer to St. Louis... LOL.

Maria - let me know if Ryan is interested, or just have him call me. Thanks.

Donna - there's a lot that goes into the shows, casting is the first and foremost important part.

Roland - thanks for passing this onto Joslyn in PA.

Bryant - Blogging Bertha? Don't laugh, if you're showing property "With Her" it may be the best show ever! It certainly wouldn't hurt to visit the idea, all they could say is no. But then what if.......

Lanre - thanks, I appreciate you helping to spread the word, we really want to help them out on this one, and I know with your help we can.

Mark - be sure to let us know if there's any interest after your staff meeting tomorrow.

Hey Jeff - we do have some terrific folks in those areas, the question is whether they are working with some clients right now that meet HGTV's needs. I'm sure positive we'll come up with at least a few that will be great candidates for the show. If you think of someone in particular, let me know, I'd be happy to contact them as I'm sure there'll be thousands of members who will never see this post. Thanks. :-)

OMG! Brad, this is awesome! Posting here on the rain will find them a terrific Realtor! Wish I lived in one of those states!

It's a Good Life,

Fran, Ct Broker~Mentor

William - I think Donna was referring to what goes into creating a show of this magnitude, I didn't see her comment as a red flag at all. So what did you have in mind?

My entire family loves that show. I think I would be camera shy however. I think we are just outside the 90 minute radius anyway.

Are you ever going to be in the East Bay Area of San Francisco? Lots of first time homebuyers! Love the show...

Cool opportunity to get some free face time on national tv... go for it ...

Hi Brad,

What about Montana? Did everyone forget about Montana? I have several great buyers who would work will with the show here in Great Falls. I love the show and so do my clients.

Please advise.

Thanks,

Kelly

I'd be interested. They contacted us for their first time home buyer show but my people didn't qualify. So the house hunter show would work out fine. Thanks!

Wow, what a great opportunity! Would love to hear if they ever head toward Northern Virginia.

Hi Brad,

Gosh, that would be right up there with the coolest thing I've ever done. I sell in Kansas City Missouri, and it's more than 90 minutes from St. Louis!

Any chance they would consider Kansas City or waive the 90 mile radius~I would love it!!

One of my favorite shows, I guess Toledo isn't a large enough market though...oh well, maybe some other time!

I wish they'd show small towns and "ordinary" buyers - Johnson City TN could stand in for a lot of the great little towns and wonderful people who are looking for their dreams on a smaller scale. I always have interesting buyers who have neat stories, and we have a wonderful time on our search. I shouldn't admit it, but I enjoy this so much that I'd probaby do it without pay. For stories about some of my great buyers, see "Rest of the Story" on www.TNTriCitiesHomes.com.

For those with concerns, I have a friend, Joan Goloskov, a RE/MAX agent in Wilmington, Delaware, who was on that show a couple of years ago and she said it was a great experience. And, she did a great job on air. After filming, it can be some time before it actually airs - that's show biz!

Next time you are in Milwaukee, I'd love to help!!

Brad,

I am so ready willing and able to do that here in south Florida...(I'll be good ;-) ).

Hi Brad,

Regardless of geography, wouldn't it be cool to document how someone goes about buying a property without any new bank financing at all? I get emails and calls from people all over the country who want to use seller financing to both buy and sell properties. Let me know if you want to explore this idea . . . it would probably be of interest to a lot of people out there in today's market.

Best wishes,

Dawn

The top agent in our office did House Hunters several years ago and it made him a star and put Wilmington on the map.

Hi Brad,

Would love to do the show if they come to Columbia, SC. Great publicity!

ALOHA EVERYONE! I HAD AN AMAZING EXPERINCE DOING THE SHOW WHEN THEY DID HOUSE HUNTERS HAWAII. WE DID THE SHOW IN OCT 2007, AND THEY FINALLY AIRED IT IN FEB 2009. ANYONE THAT WANTS TO KNOW MORE ABOUT THE PROCESS...FEEL FREE TO EMAIL ME! IT DID OPEN SOME WINDOWS OF OPPORTUNITY WITH NEW CLIENTS LOOKING TO INVEST IN MAUI. ALOHA!

Hey, I'm over here in KY! I love this show. Let me know If they want some beautiful homes in KY to film my home buyers. I have plenty that are relocating.

Brad, I have a client moving to our area from Colorado and she emailed me to see if I would be okay if househunters wanted to follow her progress. I said that would be fine so we shall see what happens.

Hey Brad,

Seems to me that the depressed housing market of California is starting to turn around so perhaps you might consider showing what great opportunities there are for first time buyers in the Sacramento valley. Granted we're not the worst in the nation like Las Vegas but we didn't come out unscathed either. Our numbers show a significant drop from the heyday of Aug 2005 opportunties abound! Thanks for the good press. Beth Mergens

William, Brad is right. I meant it as in I learned how the show was taped and created by talking with the House Hunters person. My comment was not meant to be negative in any form or fashion.

Hi Brad,

What about Montana? Did everyone forget about Montana??? I have a few great clients who would be great. I just love the show.

Please advise.

Thanks

Kelly

When ever they are ready to head out west to visit Northern CA -- let me know -- albiet I'm far more Central Valley and the world will be amazed that you can once again but a 2000 sq ft home in Tracy for under $300,000. Really - we're having a 2 for the price of one sale!

WOW, I love HGTV and too bad they are not looking inSouth FL :-(

Need to come to Kansas City, MO!!!

Okay so if they are ever looking for a team of two agents who are moms and wives of an FBI agent and Military hubby we are just outside Washington DC in the Quantico area! We would love love love this!! Let us know if they open it up to other locations!

This is awesome opportunity. I did a show for Edelman Productions for HGTV's Sleep On It and enjoyed every moment. While I personally never appeared, my work was displayed for all to see!

Kathy

What a great opportunity to reach potential buyers who don't even know they may be able to buy yet by showing them the process on a local level- Now if I can just get them to visit the beautiful Charleston,SC area!

Hi Brad: I have a buyer closing on a home in Cumming, GA approximately 30 miles north of Atlanta this month. Would love to be part of HGTV househunters! They have chosen a community in South Forsyth that has world class amenities including Equestrian, swim, tennis, fishing... Initially wanted a foreclosure (all the buyers do!), but fell in love with a home that was in tip-top shape and a relocation move. Would love to talk!

Debra Lawler, Associate Broker

Prudential Georgia Realty

400North Office, Cumming, GA 30041

Brad.........

Too bad it's St. Louis and not Kansas City........"we" have more to offer!! Let me know if they come to Kansas City!

Brad, that sounds awesome! Great exposure and fun! Let me know if they come to NC!

Dang! I have a great story for you if you only needed it to be less than 90 miles outside of DFW. Maybe next time!

Hi. I was on the show and it was a great opportunity and experieince. My show is still running every so often after 1 1/2 years. I am i a Realtor in Carmel , IN.

You should definatley go for it.

Wow! I wish they would want to film here in the Cleveland, Ohio area! I would love to participate! I work with a variety of first time home buyers, especially in a suburb called Parma. My company Howard Hanna is one of the top full service real estate companies in the country. I love house hunters. My husband always laughs, I come home from showing houses and start watching House Hunters, I guess I can't get enough of real estate! I love my job!

Oh Darn -- looks like the Live Free or Die state is not on the list!

Minnesota is about lakes, and who better than the "area lakeshore specialist!!!" and within an hour of the Minneapolis metro at that! Count me and one of my sets of buyers in!

One of my guys did one for Trinity, FL. It was a lot of work but lots of fun too. The reruns take place about once every 3-4 months. We get tons of hits to our site when they air the show. It was a worthwhile experience.

http://www.trinity-florida-real-estate.com/house-hunters.php

As a matter of fact one of my buyers a young engaged couple was joking with me that with some of the weird things we've encountered looking at homes we would be great on the show. Maybe next time you will cast in Cleveland!

sorry, was not logged in for that last response!

Brad -- what a coincidence that you'd post this today! I was just about to write a post about my recent experience with HGTV and High Noon Productions.... they're filming in Portland now for their show "My First Place" and have hired me to be their designer! It's been a fun and challenging experience and I'll write more about it in my post later this week. I'd encourage anyone in those cities named above to get involved ... they'll love it! P.S. A/R is the reason that HGTV and I got together.... I'll explain more in my post.

Brad - I am available in St. Louis and meet the requirements. I have a high energy first-time homebuyer who would be great for the show.

I actually qualify. I do have a few buyers I am working with buying within 90 miles of Minneapolis! I just need to think of one who is the best fit for this program.

I usually am pretty good at keeping tabs on their site... I guess this one snuck past me. I will have to check with some buyers...

ToulaRosebrock,com

Hi Brad:

I'm your gal!!! What a wonderful opportunity this could be...

I am ready and have a fantastic couple who just had their contract accepted yesterday!

They chose a stunning/newer home, located in Bayville, NJ 08721 which shows like a model. (90 minutes from Philly).

My client's story is also very touching....

Brad, I'm just under 2 hours out of Philly in North Jersey. I guess that's just a little too far...oh well. If they ever get closer to the NYC region....

HGTV is my favorite TV station!

Let me know when they want to do a show of Househunters in lovely Oahu, Hawaii!!! I'd love to be on... it must be a wonderful experience!

Hi Brad...Are you sure they are not planning to film in Bumpass, VA?

Don't you love that name?

Kate

It has been my dream to host a show on HGTV!! That's awesome!!

Well, looks like Columbus, Ohio is too boring to make the selected cities list ... our market is alive and well!

Hi Brad - I watch House Hunters often and enjoy it. I have recommended it to some prospects to let them know what the hunt is like and to let them discover from seeing others' experiences that their list of "must haves" may not be available all in the same house at their pricepoint.

I am a real fan of HGV and have wanted to participate in a couple of their shows, but most of their shows from California are about the Los Angeles area and not the Sacramento area. Maybe someday.

We had a buyer looking to buy a haunted house - Now That would have been an awesome one to do! :) ~Rita

Hi Brad,

Let me know what I need to do to submit. I have 2 great buyer/ stories closing within the next 30-60 days. My first buyer's are gen X newlyweds and are the perfect Barbie/Ken couple. The other buyer is a 1st time, single woman buyer who survived Hurricane Katrina.

I'm in Metro Atlanta and would be thrilled to be a part of the show. Let me know!

WOW! I went to have dinner and came back to an overwhelming response!!!! This is great.

I am forwarding a link of each of your comments to HGTV's associate producer for her review. Thank you so much for your support in helping us match up some of your clients with House Hunters. I'm sure they'll be in touch with each of you shortly.

They may never need to go to any other source for casting again.

There's no place like our ActiveRain community. Thanks for your help with this project, you guys are the BEST!! :-)

This sounds like it would be so much fun. I wish they were looking in the OC.

HMMM - 90 minutes outside St. Louis in any direction would be so rural you couldn't see more than one or two houses a day anyway! Unfortunately I have had to eliminate HGTV from my list of channels that I watch (how many $800,000 fixer-uppers are there?,SERIOUSLY???) and I REFUSE to work wth buyers who watch. They create such unrealistic expectations at both the buyer and seller end. Good luck to those who are selected.

I have buyers ... buying a home in Mahwah, NJ...does that qualify as 90 minutes from Philie??? We are right on 287... I am the listing agent and selling agent. I think I can get them to agree...

Well a little birdie told me to pop on over and check out your post.

Hmmm... 45 mins outside philadelphia (check)

personality (check)

closings or bidding going on currently (check)

Sign me up!!!! cause ya know that old saying

"Everybody lovesssssssssss Desiree" <grin>

Thanks for the opportunity. I have a great couple in mind. They have just started looking for homes. She is an orchestra teacher and graduated from Julliard. She also plays in a very popular string quartet in Atlanta. He is a former Wall Street man who gave up the hectic life of wall street and now works for the water system. They are a great couple. I think they would be perfect.

It' nice to see that so many active rainers have had good experiences on the show. Best of luck to all of you that apply...I will be watching.

Hi Brad, This is a beautiful thing. I'm over in San Francisco, shucks! But I have a Team in mind from Atlanta. I will find out if they are interested.

By the way, your fabulous and I'm hooked on the show! BRAVO HGTV!

Linda

Hi Brad, This is a beautiful thing. I'm over in San Francisco, shucks! But I have a Team in mind from Atlanta. I will find out if they are interested.

By the way, your fabulous and I'm hooked on the show! BRAVO HGTV!

Linda

Sounds like a blast! I've got Lexington, Kentucky covered! I use to work in TV news and my clients and I are always joking about this show! It never fails as my buyers and I always make the most of the house hunting process and have many laughs along the way....hey, never leave home without your good luck charms....rabbits foot, 4 leaf clover, lucky penny and of course the famous St. Joseph's for the sellers front yard! Those items always come in handy when you get into a multiple offer situation!

Good luck House Hunters of 2009! Wishing you all my best from the Bluegrass State, reporting live in Lexington, KY - www.KimSoper.com

Kim Soper

Keller Williams Bluegrass Realty

www.KimSoper.com

Omaha, NE, was just ranked one of the top cities in the U.S. to Wrok,Stay, and Play. With stats like that I would love to see this wonderful city have HGTV come here.

Best of luck to the Realtor who get chosen for this amazing opportunity!

Brad:

I would love to be your Jersey Realtor!

I am located in central NJ, a very unique area that is situated 1 hour from downtown Philadelphia and 40 minutes from Manhattan. This area of New Jersey is ideal for commuters who work in NYC or towns like Princenton. Not to mention, there are quite a few beaches within 30 minutes.

Please feel free to send my info along to the producer, as I am doing the same. Thanks Brad!

Brad, how wonderful that HouseHunters recognizes the value of ActiveRain and its top real estate professionals! Kudos to you and the entire AR team.

Brad - I came within a whisker of being on the show a few years ago, but the clients didn't make the cut, and the producer I was working with from "House Hunters" got pregnant and never returned to work. If you hear about any opportunities here in the general Austin area, I would love to be on the show!

I was an entertainer in Las Vegas for 30 years before becoming a Realtor in the Dallas area four years ago. See some of my TV work at www.MySpace.com/DinoDangerPerelli or my Realtor site at www.BestLakeInTexas.com I would love to work on this show (or one like it!)

House Hunters is one of my favorite shows - I love to see what the buyers choose and the changes they made to the house after a few months..... Always make me happy to see the buyers love their new home!

I LOVE House Hunters! Before becoming a Realtor, I would watch and drool!

If they are ever in New York or Connecticut, I would to try to be on the show. My hometown of New Fairfield, CT was already on - what fun it was to watch as they showed the town and Candlewood Lake.

Diana

www.DianasNeighborhood.com

Hi Brad,

Thanks so much for giving us all the heads up! Thanks too for keeping up with all the comments...You do a GREAT job with that.

I'd love the opportunity to interview with the HGTV folks! I'm located in Colorado Springs and Monument, Colorado (about 45 to 60 minutes away from downtown Denver). I've got several clients from which to choose (depending on time frame) and think several of them would be thrilled as well.

Would a "military" segment work? I've got 5 current buyers Army, Air Force and Navy...I know, I know...not much water in Colorado Springs, but we DO have a few Naval folks here). there are more military buyers coming too...

Thanks a million for helping to put this together!

Brian Slivka

Hey Brad, I'm one of the ones -- way out of the area but would love to House Hunt with you all. I mean really wouldn't you like to shoot my folks shopping around in sunny Southern California (Temecula to be exact). I have some experience to back me up too - I worked as a TV reporter for years. I do have a Realtor buddy named Rudy in Allentown, PA -- just outside Philly. I'll fill him in. Best of Luck. Can't wait to see the episode!!!

Brad, I would love to do the next South Florida espisode! I have lots of buyers that know now is the best time to buy a home or investment property.

I did a spot on Hoy Miami and it was great exposure for my seller, and I got to practice Spanish. The broadcasts are excellent exposure for the Realtor and their company. Count me in.

Hey - How do you get your pic to show when you submit a comment??

Thanks!

Diana

Brad,

I'm working with a few buyers in Denver and would welcome the opportunity to be on "House Hunters". Please pass my info along to the show.

Thanks,

John Keene
303-547-7578

JUN

Brad,

I would be interested. I have a great couple that I'm working with right now. We are looking about 25-30 miles from downtown Atlanta.

Brad. When are you guys coming to Los Angeles? That would be a blast.

Brad,

I have a couple of clients that will be closing within 60 days. They have both begun the search. I am in Colorado Springs which is within 90 miles of downtown Denver. My one client in particular is very personable and would be awesome. This sounds like a great adventure for anyone! Please forward my info. Thanks!

I want in thanks for posting this. Thanks from Denver.

Wow too bad they are not doing a show in Arkansas or Louisiana...and why not from the mortgage bankers clientele base??? Maybe take some borrowers with credit blemishes and help them along the way to fix their credit so they end up being able to buy a house....now that show I would watch!....lololol

Brad- This is one of my all time favorite shows!! I'm forwarding this on to some agents in the GA area that fit the bill. Keep us posted if any Active Rainers make the cut...and let me know if they're looking for a new host ;-)

Hope you're doing well!!

Wish I was close but unfortunately in Florida. Even as an agent you can learn from the events that happen and how States are different!!

I love the consumer educational value of this program-it moves them through the elimination decision making process. If they are ever looking in the Palos Verdes, CA area send them my way. It might be fun to dust off my in-front-of-the-camera experience from my commercial making days of years past.

Would you believe the producer from House Hunters called me way back when the show was just taking off the ground? And I had never heard of the show (THEN!) and didn't take it very seriously as I thought there must be some hidden catch. I'm kicking myself in the rear to this day! ~ Julia

Just waiting for my opportunity. I watch HGTV all the time and would love to be on one of their shows. I haven't seen one in the Hartford area yet though.

Ahh..house buying and summer in Maine. Now there's a great story!

Hi Brad sounds great some of the mountains are within the 90 minute requirement. I would love it !

Hi Brad,

Baltimore is within the distance! I have 2 buyers who will close shortly. One is a young couple to be married in Oct. who are in the midst of purchasing their first home - a beautiful 1930s home that needs a little bit of work. This will close at the end of June. They love these shows!

The other buyer is a young single man looking for a townhouse fixer upper in the city. Most likely he will go through the 203K loan process to make the house great looking. We haven't found the perfect house, yet, but soon will - I hope!

Thanks for the info Brad. Let me know when and if they want to come to a small county in Florida.

Get them to come to Ann Arbor Area. I'll sign up. :)

Brad, I would LOVE the opportunity to be on the show. I seem to remember they did a show in Wilmington a year or so ago. I'm in the Southport/Oak Island area. Paradise!

How about a brilliant, funny, extremely personable female home inspector? She is in Central NJ. She could add so much interesting and educational material to the show!

www.4seasonshi.com

Hey Brad...let us know when these folks come to the greater Milwaukee area..I had always imagined mysef a TV star....:) !

I was the guest Realtor of a House Hunters episode filmed in Biloxi in June 2005, right before Hurricane Katrina hit the gulf coast. It was a great experience, and the show aired again this past Sunday. (Reruns...gotta love 'em!) It was a terrific experience and I would do it again if they come to metro Jackson.

Hey there I am in Atlanta and would love to be on. I have one buyer under contract and am also currently looking for a personal home for myself (which could make for a different kind of episode! I am in the Metro Atlanta area and you can see some pics of me from when I was in Top Agent Magazine at this link here:

topagentmagazine.com/profiles/ReganMaeroff.pdf

I look forward to this excellent and excitingopportunity!!

Thanks,

Regan Maeroff

770-617-7234

Hopefully they'll come to the southwest Chicagoland suburbs. There are plenty of buyers and good agents out here that would be great for the show. I'll keep watching and waiting.

I did an episode 2 years ago. Which is running now. I think they actually found me from my blog. I would recommend it. it was really fun. I am still only 60 minutes from Denver if they want an agent with TV experience! lol. (i am still waiting on my oscar.)

WOW! What an opportunity! I'm about 90 minutes from Atlanta, but on the South Carolina side! I would definitly be interested if they wish to cross over the GA line! I'm working with 3 different first time home buyers right now and WOW is it a ride!

wow, this was a popular post. I think So Cal is more than 90 minutes from any of those locals, but, what fun!

Brad - I've been working with a couple that's filming next weekend. It's a pretty cool show.

What an outstanding opportunity for the fortunate Buyer and Realtor !

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Brad,

What a great opportunity. I have a few 1st time buyers who would be a great addition to this show. I am about 30 minutes outside of Philadelphia and would love the chance to be considered.

I look forward to the opportunity.

Andrew Himes, CRS, e-PRO, ABR
267.231.8255
Andrew@AndrewHimes.com

My first temptation is to make jokes about maybe them not using the beautiful people for this show. Try over weight Realtors and someone looking at trailer parks. But on a practical level I hope this brings a lot of attention to Active Rain. How much promotion will Active Rain nail down on this?

I really think that House Hunters is an awesome show!!! I think that you should do a special in the Northwoods! Grand Rapids, Minnesota!! Itasca County is a paradise for pristine lakes, majestic white and red pine forests, trophy fishing, phenominal camping, snowmobiling and hiking, all while enjoying the breathtaking views!!! Our area has an intriguing history about the logging and mining era, the mighty Mississippi River, not to mention outstanding wild blueberries, morel mushrooms, and some of the State's best grouse hunting!!!

I am a native of Grand Rapids and love it up here, so it easy for me to sell our area to buyers!! There's nothing better than traveling down a country road, winding through the tall towering pines to seek out a sale on a beautiful lakeplace!

When you are ready to experience the beauty of our area and see how "We sell 'em Up North", I am here to give you the guided tour!!!

See you soon!!! :-)

Christa Rajala, Broker

RE/MAX Thousand Lakes

Cell: (218) 259-1436

E-mail: christarajala@hotmail.com

Oh, and I forgot to mention, sometimes showings may require a boat, snowmobile, 4-wheeler or just a 4-wheel drive pick up, but I always find a way to get my clients to the property!!! :-)

Christa Rajala, Broker

RE/MAX Thousand Lakes, Grand Rapids, MN

E-mail: christarajala@hotmail.com

Website: www.grandrapidsproperty.net

Cell: (218) 259-1436

When they're ready for Oklahoma, I'm in!

Wish I were near enough to attend. Come to NH "the Live Free or Die State"

Patricia aulson/Portsmouth NH Real Estate

Wish I were near enough to attend. Come to NH "the Live Free or Die State"

Patricia aulson/Portsmouth NH Real Estate

Hello Brad,

Thanks for sharing this news.! I would love the opportunity to be considered. My clients would like to buy in Acworth, Alpharetta, Buford, and Lawrenceville which are about 45 to 90 minutes from downtown Atlanta.

Thanks so much!

Brad;

Totally interested and just got a terrific client under contract, relocating to St. Louis from WI. Cute couple, first time home buyers, they would be great on HGTV

Brad;

Totally interested and just got a terrific client under contract, relocating to St. Louis from WI. Cute couple, first time home buyers, they would be great on HGTV

Brad,

I am actually one of the fortunate ones selected to be on the show. They will be here in Orlando at the end of June to tape the first part of the show. Here is a link to my YouTube demo video for the show.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lhyJaxxGy0Y

I have always wondered how one gets the oppotunity to get on HGTV House Hunters. Think this would be a blast to show everyone our Adventures of buying a home! Would love to show the good and bad! I have several first time buyers (couples) right now that are looking to live within 15-20 minutes near St. Paul/Minneapolis Minnesota. I can think of one couple off hand that would be great for the show. Would love the opportunity, please pass on my name. This is something that is on my "Vision Board" - The Sercret, would love for it to actually happen!

This is wonderful opportunity to demostrate the professionalism of our industry. I hope they come to my neck of the woods.

I am interested in participating in this. Just made an offer with a great client on a home. Let me know what else I may need to do. Thanks!! 763.286.1586 Crystal

Sorry Brad,

I forgot to login last time when I gave my resposne to the opportuntity, here goes again.

Wow, What an opportunity. I am definately interested if you have any need for an agent in Southern California. I do watch the show and I have my sister inlaw Renee who is a stager for my homes and I can hardly wait. THANK YOU FOR THIS OPPORTUNITY

It sounds fun but I'm in Boston!

Hi, I have all sorts of fun buyers right now. I have some who are on their 15th offer at the moment. We are waiting for a response. First time home-buyers and they keep getting beat out on their offers. Even when they offer 20% over asking in some situations. Offer number 13 actually went under cotnract, then he was laid off and now he has his job back, so we are back to it. It has been a struggle to say the least. I have some other buyers also, with fewer problems, but still always an adventure these days.

Almost forgot, that is for the Denver area. Office in Boulder, but work all around. My team also has some interesting buyers and situations.

Thanks!

Thanks again to everyone for an outstanding response, your comments are all being reviewed and I know we'll be seeing some of you on the show here in the near future. I'm not sure when the screening and casting process will be complete, so if you're still interested, please continue to let us know.

I just got word from Bob that we have another special for AR members in the works, so I'm off to investigate that and see what it's all about.

gotta run for now, thanks again you guys. :-))

Brad-

Somebody told me u where looking for some people in Pittsburgh, Pa. I just sold a house yesterday to the new varsity football coach coming in with his loving wife and 5 children ages aprox. 4th grade to Jr. High School. They have 3 boys & 2 girls. They are very fun & energetic family relocating in from Erie, Pa. We will be closing on their beautiful new home on July 15th. Let me know if you are interested in interviewing us for an upcoming show. The town the family bought in is Cranberry Township, Pa. It's about 20-25 miles north west of Pittsburgh and 30 minutes to the Ohio Border. Westington House has just made Cranberry Township their new corporate headquarters and is bringing in many new jobs to the area.

Thanks-

Kim Maier

724-316-3124

Prudential Preferred Realty

In the Philly area and I have buyers that are dying to do this!

Fred Glick

fred@fredglick.com

215-852-4469

Brad, what a smart move on the part of HGTV to tap this wonderful resource! Good luck to everyone who is putting their hat in the ring!

Brad,

Thanks for the post. This is a great opportunity for Rainers. I am here in New Jersey and looking forward to the opportunity.

Thanks

Hey great tip Lanrae, thanks for the email, I will apply, Brad can you forward my information, with over 40 listings at this time my partner and I work with a wide range of different buyers, this is sounds like it would be a lot of fun and a great opportunity. I would greatly welcome the opportunity.

Thanks

JUN

What a great opportunity! I have to say-I love that show!! If they are ever looking in the Western KY area-I'd love to be on the show!!

Hi Brad!

I am working with a first-time home buyer in Denver and would love to be considered.

Jani Bielenberg

303-770-1977

Brad,

We are about 90 minutes north of Atlanta in a second home, vacation destination area - the beautiful mountain lakes of northeast Georgia. I qualify perfectly for everything they are looking for except having buyers who are going to close in the next month or two.

Boo-Hoo!!!

If any buyers turn up, I'll get right back to you!!! Thanks for the tip.

Lynda

This is great! I, and my daughters, LOVE to watch HGTV and these shows! We will definitely watch; I assume we will be notified somehow when the shows will air?

Philly, huh? Why is it always Philly (or Pittsburgh)??? You never, ever, hear much about our area in SouthCentral PA. We have so much to offer here, so I don't understand this... York - the first Capitol of the United States! Harrisburg - the Capitol of PA. Lancaster - home of the Amish, and OUTLETS! OUTLETS! OUTLETS! and Hershey is... well - HERSHEY!! This whole area is just gorgeous! We have the Susquehanna River (hence the nickname "The Susquehanna Valley"). Our history is very rich... maybe one day someone will take notice and pay some attention to our little part of the world. We have normal people, with normal jobs, normal homes, conservative values (for the most part). It's a great place to be!!

JUN

Hey Brad...nice catch HGTV is popular. How about offering to do a story how the AR members have made a difference marketing and selling homes with our Google Juice because of all our content here. Examples could be Blogging listings and how to posts.. like how to Buy a short sale, etc.

Cheers, well done Guys

Colorado Springs is a great place to live. I wouldn't be surprised if HGTV featured one of the segments close to the area.

There should be a link on activerain for the NEWSLETTER. I can't find it when I go to activerain.

I'm in when they come to NC! I would love to do this show!

Hey Brad, Houston is the 4th largest city in the U.S.. We are eagerly waiting an opportunity to show our fine city.

Dan - the newsletter is a subscribe feature via email, it's not a link. You can subscribe to it over on the right on my sidebar if you'd like to receive it. Thanks. :-)

A QUICK HEADS UP ANNOUNCEMENT!!

If you have entered your comment that you're interested in being on the House Hunter show, do me a favor if you have not heard from anyone yet. Please send an email to HouseHunters@HighNoonEntertainment.com and apply by sending them your information and client story. They will review it in their casting department and contact you if you and your clients meet the criteria they are searching for.

They have had a huge increase in inquiries due to this post and your responses. I just want to be sure and cover all the bases so that you can be selected. Thanks, and now I'm off to a tropical vacation and celebration... :-))

JUN

Brad, Shoot! I'm late to the party! While you're talking to them, do you think you could persuade them to have me stage a home in need? I use to live near Philly for a while, does that count? I'd even fly to their location...I'm just saying!! ;-)

P.S. Congratulations, on your son, and have a great time!

JUN

HI Brad,

Conrgats on your prior post about your son. Have awonderful time. Happy Father's Day too. Thanks for the post here.

JUN

Thanks Monique, it was awesome!!

JUL

This is awesome! I really hope they will come to the gulf coast soon. I would so love to be involved....Good luck to all those you get these!

please keep us all updated . Thanks again!

~Alisa

Alisa Stone Herring, CRS, GRI
Stone Real Estate Group
Broker/Owner
850-596-2456 Cell
www.thebeachpeach.com

"The Georgia Peach that Sells the Beach"

JUL

I was approached last year, but none of my clients were interested once they realized how its down.

JUL

My name Is Lexy Kohake, and I am an associate produccer for HGTV's House Hunters. We've actually just added a few more cities to the mix this year, including Kansas City/Lawrence/Topeka, Baton Rouge, Staten Island and Durham, NC. If you live in these cities and are interested in being on the show, please e-mail me at LKohake@highnoonentertainment.com

Thanks!!

Thanks Lexy - I'll get the word out and see if we have some folks interested in those areas. :-)

OCT

How fun! One of the shows that made me want to become a Realtor. This will be so fun to watch! They should come to Temecula, it is a beautiful city and centrally located.

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