If you think that house hunting and reality TV don't have anything in common, think again. While your next house doesn't have to do with who wins "The Voice," there is actually so much you can learn about hunting your next house from those on-screen battles.
Here are effective real estate house hunting tips culled from reality TV's bests according to Trulia:
Be optimistic
One thing you can learn from the show "The Bachelorette" is their eternal optimism that their happily ever after is truly out there. It's just a matter of test driving the other options for you to truly find the best one for you. Just like in house hunting, you would go and check out all the other houses to find the house that best fits the qualities that you are looking for.
Make it work
What you can take from those designers on "Project Runway" is to never settle - they would scour stores for the best materials and make their designs work no matter what since not good enough will get them booted off the show. In house hunting, you definitely also shouldn't settle - the right house for you is out there so don't settle for one that didn't make you feel at home when you stepped in.
Appearance isn't everything
Talents com in all shapes and sizes - and that's what we can all speak true of "America's Got Talent." Same goes for house hunting, where a pretty façade and fancy fixtures just wouldn't cut it. It's all about keeping a clear mind so you can make decisions based on the features that meet your needs and not be swept away by flashy features.
Remember that you're "not here to make friends"
Successful house hunting can be achieved with the help of a group of professionals like your real estate agent and inspector. But, if the process isn't going as smoothly as you'd expect with them on board, you always have the choice to start from scratch with someone new. While you don't want to hurt someone's feelings, it's you who would have to make the mortgage payments or deal with the problems your inspector didn't turn up on. Remember, you are not here to make friends... you're here to find a house.
Keep your eye on the prize
House hunting and buying a house is a roller coaster ride - after all, it is a huge investment that anxieties and worries are expected along the way. But no matter the challenge, keep your cool just like how contestants on "Top Chef" and "So You Think You Can Dance" would; those who can maintain their composure are usually the ones who come on top. Keep your eye on the prize which is finding a new home where you will raise your family in.
