NARRATOR: Sadie and Levi Dobson fell in love with central Alabama
on a recent visit to the Museum of Fried Cupcakes and have decided
to move there.
With their budget of $350,000,
they're optimistic they can find the perfect home.
We've been married for about five years and have always dreamed
of owning a home together.
I know for me, a fenced in backyard is key.
A man needs his privacy to grill, am I right?
My dream home has mahogany wood floors, and subway
tile backsplash in the kitchen with a pocket door to the pantry.
Hi, I'm Kiki Hobart.
People call me the queen of the white picket fences
because I can sell a cute house.
My goal today is to show Sadie and Levi all that Birmingham,
Alabama, has to offer.
Now, the market is crazy right now.
But I'm confident that I can find them their dream home.
Hey, y'all!
Now I think you are going to love the earthy, rustic feel of this first place.
So much natural light.
You're going to think you're living outdoors.
Wait, is this it?
Uh huh!
Now it is a slightly older abode, or, as I like to call it,
gently pre-loved.
But the current owner has taken care to update all of the
appliances to modern standards.
Isn't this, like, way under our budget?
Well, it says that this home last sold in 2015 for $49.
But the market being the way it currently is, it is listed at $450,000.
That's a little bit underpriced.
I would think about going at least $50K over asking with a serious offer.
But our budget is $350,000.
Yeah, well with your wish list
I think we're going to have to talk about a little wiggle room in the budget.
Normally I would say this is overpriced, but
considering the new landscaping...
You know what, I'd like to check out the next place.
Now, if you don't mind sharing walls,
there is one unit available in this new development.
It's a much coveted end unit, split level, open floor plan with
a bonus room!
You will notice the entire place is drenched in natural fluorescent light.
One caveat: you do have to submit a time card once a month.
It's an HOA thing.
This isn't even a house.
Well, with inventory being as low as it is, we are going to have to start
thinking outside the box
Okay, I'd like to see our next option, please.
Okay.
Let's have a look around this two story, three bedroom, one bath home.
It just hit the market about an hour ago, and
it's under your budget at $300,000.
Okay, so far, I like the look of this.
Oh, no.
This is the home that's on market.
See, I think you are going to flip over the character of this place.
It's got a fun color scheme.
So many fun features and fixtures!
(bell ringing)
I don't think we can physically fit in there.
Oh, okay.
So high ceilings are also on your wish list.
Copy that.
I think Sadie and Levi are gonna have to
learn to compromise. I mean, we can't just have it all.
I would know.
I'm a super successful career woman, and here I am just
waiting on my perfect man and 2.5 kids.
All right, let's say we consider this one.
It is charming, honey.
If we decide to put in an offer, what do you think?
10? 15 thousand over the listing price?
Well, considering the condition of the home,
and it is in a relatively good area. Oh.
Oh, this is embarrassing.
The listing agent double booked showings.
Now, we can see this is going to be a really popular house.
So if you're going to get an offer, I would do it right now.
This one is $300K, which is $50K less than we were prepared to spend.
That's more money to put toward renovations.
Maybe with a coat of paint and the right furniture?
I could build you those bookshelves you always dreamed about.
Okay.
We'd like to put in an offer.
Let's go with $315,000.
All right!
I'll get the paperwork started right now--uh--
Let's talk about inspection.
And a lot of people are waiving it to sweeten the deal a little bit.
Is that something you're interested in doing?
Well, there's not even a roof.
And you didn't need an inspector to tell you that.
Okay. Waive it.
Okay!
Let me call the listing agent and tell her our offer is incoming.
(upbeat music) (celebrating)
We did it!
Hey, Sue.
Yeah, we have an offer coming in on that Victorian tiny home.
(stuttering)
What?
You have one?
Cash.
$50,000 over asking?
Well, congratulations.
Yeah, TTYL!
How??
I thought you said it just went on the market an hour ago.
Girl, I told you, this market is whack-a-doodle.
Okay, fine.
You know what?
We want to put an offer in on that mailbox down the street.
How much is that going for, huh?
Ah, funny story.
A company out of Dubai has bought every mailbox in the zip code.
They're going to be using them as short term rental.
Maybe we should just invest in some heavy coats for shelter.
Well, let me know if that is the direction you're going to go in.
I've got a guy!
So true, y'all.