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I'm a re-run on HGTV - My First Place

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Real Estate Broker/Owner with Keller Williams on the Water

It's official.  I have become a re-run on HGTV. 2 years ago we started filming a show called My First Place.  It's a show about First Time Home Buyers and the drama that can go along with it.  The show filmed me and my business partner Tracy Haskins with a couple that was buying their first home.  Filming took more than 40 long hours condensed into a show that is just 22 minutes without commercials. What you don't see is that we were filming at midnight on a couple of occasions to try to coordinate with everyone's schedules.  The camera also doesn't show that it was so cold out but we didn't wear coats because we knew it would first air in the springtime and wanted it to seem as if it could be any season.  So now the secret is out.  There's a lot that goes into TV shows.  As for me, I'd rather stick to working with home buyers and home sellers and leave the TV stuff to Hollywood. HGTV

The show is coming up again next week on HGTV. It will be aired on November 26 at 9:30 p.m. and November 27 at 1:30 a.m.  EST.  This is the link to HGTV: Couple Wages Bidding War

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If you are thinking of buying or selling a home, contact local expert Jen Bowman, Realtor with Success Realty serving the real estate needs of Decatur and Atlanta GA. 404-456-5024. View Intown Living Blog.

 

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Anna Maria Island Realtor, Jen Bowman is a Broker licensed with Keller Williams on the Water in Florida. She has been featured on HGTV's My First Place, HGTV's Buying and Selling 20 Best Kept Secrets and acted as a consultant for HGTV's Property Virgins.  

She has been featured in Inman News - where real estate and technology connect.

Jen is a Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist and a member of Keller Williams Realty Luxury Home Division, catering to luxury home buyers and sellers

Jen also serves as an eEdge Technology Ambassador and Trainer for Keller Williams International.  

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Elizabeth Nieves
The Elizabeth Nieves Realty Group - Durham, NC
Bilingual Raleigh - Durham North Carolina Real Estate Team

CONGRATULATIONS, Darling!! I'll have to go check YOU out! GBU~

Nov 21, 2008 06:30 AM
Emily Schuyler
Smart Click Realty - Roseville, CA
Realtor Roseville, CA, Lic# 01768964

Hi Jen, How cool.  I enjoy watching that show.  I look forward to watching your episode!

Nov 21, 2008 06:32 AM
Elizabeth Cooper-Golden
Huntsville Alabama Real Estate, (@ Homes Realty Group) - Huntsville, AL
Huntsville AL MLS

You little movie star you!  I'll be sure to tune in for sure!  How exciting....40 hours for 22 minutes? OUCH!

Nov 21, 2008 06:48 AM
RE/MAX EXCEL
RE/MAX EXCEL - Logan, UT

How fun, I'll be sure to watch for that episode!

 

Kim, RE/MAX EXCEL

Nov 21, 2008 07:55 AM
Tracy Williams Pender
Carolina MaxRealty, Inc. - Raleigh, NC
MBA, Knightdale & Raleigh, NC Real Estate

Cool!  Is that couple still doing ok in their first home?  I'll be sure to set the TIVO too.

Nov 21, 2008 08:57 AM
Rebecca Levinson, Real Estate Marketing and Online Advertising Consultant
Real Skillz-Clear Marketing for Your Real Estate Vision - Lake Geneva, WI

Congrats Jen.  Seems like you made the sacrifices necessary for a good program.

Nov 21, 2008 09:23 AM
Patricia Kennedy
RLAH@properties - Washington, DC
Home in the Capital

Jen, I love HGTV!  I'll have to watch this one! 

Nov 21, 2008 10:24 AM
Marianne Snygg
ERA Herman Group Real Estate - Monument, CO
ABR, ASP, GRI, SFR

WTG, Jen. Now at least you won't harbor any thought of, "Gee, if I only could have tried the stage, movies, or TV." I recently emailed a question to an NPR program, All Things Considered. They contacted me and asked me to record my question in advance. Ok. When that was done, he said I was too long, would I mind doing it again. Well, how do you sound fresh the second time? I just don't know how people can re-do their scenes over and over again. Or put on a play, night after night, after night. Bully for them. But, it's a good thing we're in real estate!

Nov 21, 2008 10:48 AM
The Somers Team
The Somers Team at KW Philadelphia - Philadelphia, PA
Delivering Real Estate Happiness

Will keep an eye out for it !  There are a couple of local people here in Philly that have been on HGTV as well.  Is cool !  Congrats : )

Nov 21, 2008 11:09 AM
Natalie Langford
Realty Negotiations - Winchester, VA
Winchester, VA Real Estate

Jen, I'm a big fan of HGTV and My First Place.  I'm happy I saw this before it aired!  Too, cool!

Nov 21, 2008 11:37 AM
Charles Stallions
Charles Stallions Real Estate Services - Pensacola, FL
850-476-4494 - Pensacola, Pace or Gulf Breeze, Fl.

Congratulations Jen, I look forward to watching it. Be careful though you'll be too busy signing autographs before to long.

Nov 21, 2008 12:13 PM
Yvette Smith
LONG & FOSTER - Williamsburg, VA
Realtor In Williamsburg VA, Homes for Sale

HI JEN!

This is so cool!  I'll be certain to check it out.  You're a superstar!!

Nov 21, 2008 12:26 PM
Judy Peterson
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Fox&Roach Realtors - Tredyffrin, PA
"Superb Service, Superb Results"

Congratulations Jen. That's so cool. Also a good reminder that there always more to every job when you get behind the scenes, especially real estate.

Nov 21, 2008 10:04 PM
Jen Bowman
Keller Williams on the Water - Holmes Beach, FL
Realtor - Anna Maria Island & Bradenton FL

Pat, you were asking how I got connected with HGTV: I saw something about it online and contacted the producer. It's just like working in real estate or any kind of good business, follow up was key. I stayed in touch with the people in charge. I let everyone know that I was looking for first time buyers to do the show with. 

The interesting thing I thought was that there were no "do-overs" or take 2 or take 3.  They were filming as the phone calls and negotiating were really happening. That's not stressful! :)

Thank you everyone for your kind words!

Nov 22, 2008 12:34 AM
Robert Vegas Bob Swetz
Las Vegas, NV

Jen - That is some great news and now your becoming a star, the Activerain community featured you post and now I have featured it at Late Evening - Early morning at Activerain, great job!

                                                              This ones for you Jen, great job!   Featured!

Nov 22, 2008 01:26 AM
Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
Real Estate Broker Retired

Congratulations, just 22 minutes out of a weeks work. LOL  I will be sure to try and watch it, I like HGTV especially Designed to Sell.

Nov 22, 2008 02:03 AM
Dave Mason
Liberty One Realty - Scottsdale, AZ

I would be happy to publish a story about it on my website at GetPrequalified.com.  Let me know if you are interested.  It is free with do follow backlinking.

Nov 22, 2008 02:55 AM
Richard Mielke
RE/MAX Results - Gettysburg, PA
REALTOR, Gettysburg Pennsylvania Real Estate

Wow, Jen. You are the second person I know who has been on a HGTV program. A REALTOR friend of mine was on an episode of House Hunters. I will have to watch your episode.

Nov 22, 2008 06:41 AM
Sabrina Kelley
ERA Herman Group Real Estate - Woodland Park, CO
Woodland Park Colorado Mountain Homes and Land

Way too Cool!!! I will check it out definitely.

Nov 23, 2008 05:20 PM
Terrylynn Fisher
Dudum Real Estate Group - BuyStageSell.com - Walnut Creek, CA
HAFA Certified, EcoBroker, CRS, CSP Realtor, Etc.

Wow, congratulations to you.  Being famous!!!  Should add to the portfolio at the very least and help you with other sellers too.

Nov 28, 2008 05:30 PM