Are Love It or List It houses staged?

Hilary has design complications and then the couple makes a decision at the end of the episode if they're going to “love it or list it.” This is the “script” every episode follows. It's what sells the show to viewers, and some participants have revealed that the show is even scripted in what the couples can say.
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Do homeowners keep the furniture on Love It or List It?

They must pay to keep the furniture too

“The homeowners always pay for the renovation and they are given the opportunity to purchase the furnishings and décor used for the staging. What they don't purchase is removed from the home,” the HGTV rep said, while confirming the “renovations remain intact.”
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Do Love It or List It clients get paid?

The last detail, which is probably the most important detail of all, is that participants must be willing to put forth $50,000 towards renovation costs while consenting to the construction and design ideas that come from Big Coat Media. In simpler terms, Love It or List It isn't paying participants to be on the show…
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Are the couples on Love It or List It Real?

Are Hilary and David from Love It or List It married to each other? For years, viewers have wondered if America's favorite real estate icons are more than just co-hosts. But the answer is nope. Hilary was married to TV producer Gordon Farr from 1982 to 2008.
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Do David and Hilary like each other?

He shared on "The Real Estate Talk Show," "Hilary and I have a lot of fun together, and I think people enjoy watching us having a lot of fun." And even though these two are just cohosts and nothing more, we love the way they act like a couple.
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How long does a Love It or List It renovation take?

Pros Say 'Love It or List It' Is 1 of the Most Realistic HGTV Renovation Shows. Renovation reality shows on HGTV don't typically depict the real world. The timelines are always way too quick, for one thing. It's all enough to leave viewers expecting whole house renovations to take 2 weeks.
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Can you hire Hilary Farr?

Also, there's an option to hire Hilary Farr for a virtual event. To book Hilary for a virtual conference, SpeakerBookingAgency says to contact them "to book Hilary Farr for a virtual event, virtual meeting, virtual appearance, virtual keynote speaking engagement, webinar, video conference, or Zoom meeting."
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How much do Love It or List It hosts make?

Although there is no information on how much she is paid per episode of Love It or List It, reports state the average television host in Canada earns between $24 and $30 per hour. This averages out to somewhere around $50K yearly from her show – not including any special endorsements or side gigs associated with it.
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Why does Hilary Farr have an English accent?

Hilary Farr is British-Canadian.

Like David, Hilary was born and now lives in Toronto, where the show is based. But, as the accent implies, Hilary grew up in London, England, report multiple sites. She's also lived in Australia, California, and New York, according to her website.
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Why did Eric Leave Love It or List It?

Eric says the decision to leave was his. He wants to focus on other projects. He was chosen to be the show's general contractor and designer in the U.S. after he competed on the HGTV show “Brother vs. Brother” with Property Brothers Jonathan and Drew Scott.
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How does Love It or List It work financially?

However... 2. ...the show only pays for 50% of the work they do on your house, and the producers do what they want for TV and don't really respect the homeowners' wishes. 3. They shoot a bunch of episodes in one market at a time, so they use one set of contractors for all of the homes.
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Where do they film Love It or List It?

Love It or List It actually began as a Canadian series, and filming took place in Ontario.
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Where are the Love It or List It houses located?

While many episodes of "Love It or List It" are shot in America, neither Hilary Farr nor David Visentin lives there. ALLVIPP writes that both live in Canada; Farr is based in Toronto while Visentin lives with his family in Barrie, Ontario.
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Who wins more Love It or List?

Despite this disadvantage, as of the end of Season 9 Hilary leads by an overall tally of 90 "Love Its" against 64 "List Its." After a moment to deliberate, the homeowners reveal their decision and explain their reasoning to Hilary and David.
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Where does Hilary Farr shop for her clothes?

Hilary Farr - Shop Swagger in Cary, NC - this boutique of gorgeousness has amazing staff, fab clothes, and home decor! #LoveIt | Facebook.
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What happened to Hilary Farr's new show?

At this time, Hilary has not announced any formal plans to say goodbye to the series that made her a celebrity design star. Though tackling another design series can be a huge undertaking, Hilary told Distractify that taking a step back from her work is just not her personality.
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Do you keep the decor on Love It or List It?

An HGTV rep reportedly told the website: “The homeowners always pay for the renovation and they are given the opportunity to purchase the furnishings and décor used for the staging. What they don't purchase is removed from the home." So there you have it!
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Who wins more David or Hillary?

According to Wikipedia, Hilary Farr has a slight edge over David Visentin, with more homeowners choosing to love it rather than list it.
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Is Fixer Upper a fake show?

Despite the house-hunting process being staged, most of the show presents real situations. The reactions and interactions viewers see onscreen are genuine, though producers sometimes ask people to recreate a moment for a better shot. Still, participants believe Fixer Upper portrays authentic moments.
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Is Home Town staged?

Anything custom-made for a home is given to the family, but most of the staged items are taken back unless homeowners are willing to pay an extra fee. It may seem deceptive. But HGTV fans should know by now not to believe everything they see on renovation shows.
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Did Chip and Joanna sell their farmhouse?

A representative for the couple told TODAY, "Any report that Chip and Joanna have sold their farmhouse is completely untrue. They have not sold their home and they do not have any plans to do so. A simple correction was made on the property line they share with their neighbors.
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Did Love It or List It get Cancelled?

HGTV put in an order for additional episodes of Love It or List It in the spring of 2021, per Deadline. Currently in Season 16, Love It or List It continues to attract already existing fans and viewers relatively new to the cut-throat competition Hilary and David find themselves in week after week.
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