WOW - We Get A Call From HGTV - Next Thing You Know The Crew is in Valparaiso, IN to Check out Our LISTING For the TV Show

Home : Blogs : Jeff & Grace Safrin, Broker / Owners, SFR, CRS, Northwest Indiana : "Spouses Selling Houses" Northwest Indiana Real Estate

WOW - We Get A Call From HGTV - Next Thing You Know The Crew is in Valparaiso, IN to Check out Our LISTING For the TV Show - Hidden Potential

Talk about Positive Results From our Marketing Efforts, a few weeks ago Jeff gets a phone call from a TV Producer From NEW YORK asking about a Home we have Listed in Valparaiso, Indiana.

Seems that because of our Internet presence and Blog Posts, a Home Buyer in Northwest Indiana, forwarded Our Listing for consideration for the TV show called HIDDEN POTENTIAL which airs on the Home and Garden Television Network.

If you've ever seen this show, You can relate to our excitement!

Our selected Listing is in a picturesque setting, but in need of updating!

Yesterday, Jeff met 2 Production Crew Members, along with 1 Design Specialist at the property.

He learned we are one of 3 properties that were chosen and whose sellers agreed to contract terms for a possible future TV shoot in the upcoming weeks.

The intricate detailed measurements, photos, and inspection efforts performed by this skilled and knowledgeable group was something to behold! They were in the home for over 2 and a half hours!

So, keep your fingers crossed, as we will know more in the next 4 to 6 weeks, we will keep you posted.

While visiting with the crew Jeff learned from them that over a Million viewers tune in to these episodes!

Even being considered for step one of this BIG opportunity has us thrilled!

Thanks HGTV for coming to Indiana - The Hoosier Hospitality State !

We WELCOME Your return :)

NW INDIANA remains a Great REAL ESTATE MARKET check our RECENT---> SOLD HOMES !

Thanks for Visiting our Blog! To read more about local NW Indiana events, sports, and more, click our blog link below. For more homes for sale (without the Music slide shows) view our Other Listings @ www.safrin.net

We are Your Local Experts for NW Indiana Real Estate.

Call or email us for a RELOCATION Package Today !

Disclaimer: The opinions expressed by members and those providing comments are theirs alone, and do not reflect the opinions of Jeff and Grace Safrin of F.C. Tucker Realty. Jeff and Grace Safrin and F.C. Tucker Realty are not responsible for the accuracy or content provided .

Jeff & Grace Safrin REALTORS - "Spouses Selling Houses' TM

Serving Lake County, Porter County, La Porte County, Starke County, Jasper County and Newton County in NW Indiana.

Thanks for stopping by and reading our Blog about Life in NW Indiana, The Housing Market, Communities, Local Sports, Events, attractions & more.

F.C.Tucker Indiana's largest Real Estate Company Sincerely,

Jeff & Grace Safrin, Broker / Owners

F.C.Tucker 1st Team Real Estate

13 Lincolnway Suite # 203

Valparaiso, IN 46383

Office # 219-309-9930

serving Lake, Porter, La Porte, Jasper, Newton & Starke Counties in NW Indiana

Independently Owned & Operated

Visit our various Social Media Sites:

Under the Federal Fair Housing Act, it is illegal, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, handicap, or familial status

Posted by Jeff & Grace Safrin, Broker / Owners, SFR, CRS, Northwest Indiana on 03/20/2008 04:36 PM

Comments (29)

Hgtv Hidden Potential in the Home Improvement Channel

active rain success story, indiana information, northwest indiana real estate, jeff and grace safrin realtors, porter county in

Originally posted at: NorthWest Indiana Real Estate Blog: WOW - We Get A Call From HGTV - Next Thing You Know The Crew is in Valparaiso, IN to Check out Our LISTING For the TV Show - Hidden Potential

Generate short URL

This post has been included in Indiana Real Estate News Porter County, IN Real Estate News Valparaiso, IN Real Estate News
Post is included in group: Posts to Localism
Post is included in group: Localism Success and Accountability Group

29 Comments on WOW - We Get A Call From HGTV - Next Thing You Know The Crew is in Valparaiso, IN to Check out Our LISTING For the TV Show - Hidden Potential

MAR

2008

How exciting! Way to go with your technology and advertising. It seems you are headed in the right direction by all accounts!

Nice! Best of luck to you...hope you get selected!

To your success,

Susan

Sounds fun and potentially profitable...you can't beat free advertising, plus the pointers from the pros!

Thanks Maria....It's amazing when sometimes you put time & effort out there and then get a call like this! I couldn't go with Jeff beacuse I was taking my last CRS class - but he had a blast with these Pro's !

thanks for taking time to comment - I appreciate it.

Sincerely,

Grace

Terrific! Do you get mentioned, or just the home? Either way, should be easy to sell that listing!

So do we Susan - so do we LOL- we won't know for several weeks at least - but Jeff said this experience of getting all the information to them and contract review and presentation to the sellers was in itself a valuable lesson!

thanks for taking your time to stop by and comment

Sincerely,

Grace

I just watched this last night and they were in Chicago as one of the "blonde" hosts is from here. I always thought that many of these shows are all shot in CA but I've seen several different HGTV shows that have traveled to the Midwest. We can relate more with our local area. Congratulations - very exciting!

It will be free advertising if we are featured William :) - time will tell - thanks for stopping by and commenting.

Sincerely,

Grace

Hello Penny - yes there is a mention of us IF chosen... on the credits and show! But - we are not there yet - but I'm thinking positive :)

thanks for taking your time to drop by and comment.

Sincerely,

Grace

Hello Judy, I watch the show on Monday nights and only seem to remember episodes with palm trees LOL. That's why I was pleasantly surprised that they were coming to lil ol Valparaiso Indiana our hometown :)

I agree with you a variety of episodes from around the country make the show more rleateable and will benefit many relocating not to mention excite the local marketplace!

thanks for your time and comments- aprreciate it!

Sincerely,

Grace

Wow!! Neato! I've always wondered about the homes featured, how they found them, how they handled the sellers, how the Realtors were involved. Neat to have "one of our own" going through it!

A big kudos to you! I hope you do get selected. Even if you don't, you are already gearing up to have a fabulous marketing adventure that can only benefit your business.

That's great and what all Realtors with listings hope for. Good for you!

How marvelous for you. I'll be watching for you on TV.

Good Luck!

Patricia Aulson Hampton Nh Real Estate Portsmouth Nh Real Estate

First off, let me say congratulations of the call. Secondly, I have flagged the post for a feature because I think that it is deserved. Now, when you are done, can you tell them to feature my house too?

Grace ~ Congratulations! What a wonderful opportunity; keep us posted, I'd love to tune in if and when it is on.

Congratulations Grace. This must be very exciting for you and Jeff. I look forward to reading more about it in the coming weeks.

Grace & Jeff, that is really cool. You guys will be awesome on TV. I, sadly, have a face for radio. Congrats, you guys deserve the recognition

Actually, the agents don't appear on this show - only the potential buyers, the gals (and sometimes a guy) that show the potential of the properties and the homes themselves. In fact, the homes are kind of torn apart (verbally) as the whole idea is to show the buyers what these less than perfect homes could be with remodeling. They show what the house could look like on their laptop. But as was mentioned, they should get their names in the credits. What a great PR campaign to push locally! That's where the visibility will come from.

MAR

2008

Thanks to all for taking time to stop by and comment - appreciate it :)

Hello Sheree, I wondered how they chose them too - They first chose buyers and then the buyers pick the homes with Hidden Potential :)

Hello Kevin - Yes it is a new adventure for us already for sure :)

Hello Deanna - Yes as primarily listing agents - this call was music to our ears :)

HelloDon - LOL we won't be on TV ( thank goodness :) but our listing has a 1 in 3 chance of it !

Hello Patricia - appreciate your support

Hello Danny - You are very kind in flagging us for a feature- thanks... Is your home for sale?- the potential buyers found this one on the net and HGTV is working with them on the renovation plans - if they still like it after the computer generated deign changes - then the listing goes on the TV show - we are keeping our fingers crossed.

Hello Kathy - Yes as soon as we know more I will update the Blog :)

Hello Adam- yes is is exciting just going thru the details and process - something we've never experienced before!

LOL Dave - your comment had me cracking up - We're not going to be on TV, the home makeover is ! ( if they chose our listing). But thanks for the vote of confidence in us - we appreciate it!

Hello Judy - Yes a great PR campaign indeed! Better than what my Marketing Plan for 2008 currently has written in it LOL

DREAM BIG

Sincerely to all

Grace

Grace, my home is always for sale for the right price.

LOL Isn't everyone's :)

Sincerely,

Grace

Hey great news, I was driving down to Bonita Springs with the family yesterday and missed the post.

I also hear tell that the weather is pretty tough today, bummer. Oh well, it's sunny in your office!

What an exciting opportunity for you! I will definitely keep an eye out for future updates on this - I'm almost giggling for you. :)

This is a great opportunity! It's wonderful how our posts are getting traffic, but even better that someone who read it FORWARDED it. Good Luck, I hope your listing is selected.

MAR

2008

Hello Steve- Lucky you drove - we've had snow the 1st 2 days of spring and alot of flights were delayed at Ohare and Midway due to it! Yes, we do carry our sunshine on the inside most times :) thanks for taking time to stop by and comment and do have a wonderful Holiday & Spring Break!

Hello Kim - It is unbelieveable isn't it? - who'd of thought, lil ol Valpo - LOL - I will keep you posted ans do keep your fingers crossed :) Thanks for you kind wishes.

Hello Debbie -Yea - Jeff asked how they found us, and they said they rec/d the email about our listing from a buyer that they were working with! We hope ours is chosen too :) Thnks for commenting.

Sincerely to all,

Grace

MAR

2008

I have also submitted this post to the Northwest Indiana Blog Carnival for you. Hope that's OK?

It should be posted on Wednesday.

Thanks for providing the link to The site Steve - I've never heard of it? I will check it out wednesday. Happy Easter to Your & Yours

Sincerely,Grace

This blog does not allow anonymous comments

Jeff & Grace Safrin, Broker / Owners, SFR, CRS, Northwest Indiana

Valparaiso, IN

More about me…

F.C.Tucker 1st Team Real Estate

Address: 13 Lincolnway, Suite # 203, Valparaiso, IN, 46383

Office Phone: (219) 309-9930

Cell Phone: (219) 405-1232

Email Me

Northwest Indiana Real Estate - Lake, Porter, La Porte, Counties in NW Indiana. A Team Approach To Real Estate. We Are Internet Savvy! We provide you Valuable services and representation in Buying or Selling Real Estate and Relocation services : Competitive Market Analysis of Price, Marketing Plan that sells our Listings, Access to the largest buyer pool via Northwest Indiana Multiple Listing Service, Negotiation of Contracts. Coordination of the many aspects of Closing the Transaction: financing, inspections, insurance, appraisals, surveys, title work, deed, escrow, possession.

<>F.C.Tucker 1st Team Team Real Estate serving NW Indiana

<>

Listings

1310 Muirfield Dr, Schererville, IN

$1,193,000

6 br, 5½ ba, 8,790 sqft

For Qualified Discerning Buyers.Custom Contemporary Style Architect Designed ...

760 N Shelby Pl, Hobart, IN

$117,000

3 br, 1 ba, 1,164 sqft

Seller will Pay $1500. towards buyers closing costs or pre-paids allowable by...

2761 S 350 W, La Porte, IN

$179,999

3 br, 2 ba, 1,632 sqft

Come Home to The Country! Newer Brick Front Ranch Home w/Full Unfinished Base...

431 S Jasper St, Gary, IN

$134,900

4 br, 2 ba, 1,660 sqft

REDUCED + Seller will pay $3000 of buyers closing costs or pre-paids allowabl...

2915 165th St, Hammond, IN

$89,999

3 br, 1¼ ba, 1,836 sqft

Spacious 1836 Sq.Ft. Cape Cod Style Home in Hessville, IN 46323. 3 Bedrooms, ...

1122 E In 4, La Porte, IN

$89,800

3 br, 1 ba, 1,048 sqft

Seller will pay up to $1,500. towards Buyers closing costs with an accepted o...

6650 E 200 N, Grovertown, IN

$259,900

4 br, 3 ba, 2,336 sqft

Peaceful+Private Country Setting.Winding Driveway thru woods to Beautiful Hom...

765 Verbena Ct, Valparaiso, IN

$214,000

3 br, 2 ba, 1,719 sqft

Welcome to Meridian Woods,an Age Restricted Retirement Community in which Res...

62 N Prairie Pky, Valparaiso, IN

$389,000

3 br, 3 ba, 3,878 sqft

Prairie at Aberdeen*Serene Nature Setting*2005 Custom Built Craftsman Style H...

2857 Bonita Dr, Valparaiso, IN

$369,000

4 br, 4 ba, 4,726 sqft

Old World Charm+Modern Day Amenities->Magnificent Custom Ranch Home-Valpar...

602 Tremont St, Michigan City, IN

$115,500

3 br, 1 ba, 2,408 sqft

Perched on 46x100 corner lot w/Mature trees in front+backyard,Remodeled Cape ...

186 Amhurst Ct, Valparaiso, IN

$364,000

4 br, 4½ ba, 4,113 sqft

Welcome to Shorewood Forest-Year Round Recreational Community,Valparaiso's Un...

217 Wexford Rd, Valparaiso, IN

$339,999

5 br, 3 ba, 2,912 sqft

LAKEFRONT Ranch Home w/Walkout Lower Level in Shorewood Forest Valparaiso, IN...

2201 Powderly Rd, Valparaiso, IN

$142,500

3 br, 1¾ ba, 1,483 sqft

Lexington Green Neighborhood in Valparaiso,IN (Center Township). Perched on a...

2174 Warrick St, Lake Station, IN

$49,999

3 br, 1 ba, 900 sqft

New Price Reduced 10K plus Lender has already approved this short sale! Cozy ...

260 Falcon Way, Valparaiso, IN

$249,000

3 br, 2 ba, 1,990 sqft

Welcome Home! Desirable Ranch Home-Eagle Ridge-Valparaiso's Liberty Township*...

Links

Archives

Find IN real estate agents and Valparaiso real estate on ActiveRain.

Disclaimer: ActiveRain Corp. does not necessarily endorse the real estate agents, loan officers and brokers listed on this site. These real estate profiles, blogs and blog entries are provided here as a courtesy to our visitors to help them make an informed decision when buying or selling a house. ActiveRain Corp. takes no responsibility for the content in these profiles, that are written by the members of this community.