Synopsis: They say you have to spend money to make money. Nowhere is that more true than in the high-stakes world of real estate, but who wants to sink a fortune into fixing up a house they're trying to sell?

Designed to Sell shows how to turn a tired house into a showpiece by giving sellers a $2,000 budget and a team of experts to transform their house into the hottest property on the block.

Find out if all the hard work pays off with the ultimate goal--a bigger bottom line. Chock full of interior-design ideas, home-improvement tips and real estate insider secrets, Designed to Sell has something for everyone.

The Cast:
Clive Pearse is Co-Host

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The Episodes:
1-1 70's Home Update
Jani and Rick Geary are preparing to sell their home of 20 years, but before they show the property, a major makeover is in order. The Designed to Sell team of experts suggest things like removing dark wood paneling and carpeting, ancient wallpaper and years of accumulated clutter. It's going to take several days of hard work to make this house more attractive to potential buyers.

1-2 Small Cottage Makeover
Newlyweds Sunny and Mike Spierer are ready to start a family, but first they need a larger house. Overall their home is in good shape, but a few aesthetic changes both inside and out are in order. The main problem is too much furniture and clutter in the bedrooms and a dull exterior and landscaping. Our experts are there to change all that.

1-3 World Traveler
After working hard for eight years, Denise Samson wants to sell her tiny house and travel the world. A dark kitchen, bathroom and lackluster curb appeal might stand in her way, unless our team of experts can turn things around before she takes off. They have just a few days to get it together before the open house.

1-4 Empty Nesters Downsize
Louise and Joe Cernansky and their three daughters have lived in their current home for nearly 10 years. Now that their girls are almost grown and starting to head off to college, want to sell their home and downsize. They enlist the Designed to Sell team to help their home show better and sell faster.

1-5 Leavin' The Burbs
Meleane and Brian Gardner are ready to trade their condo in the suburbs for a house in the city. Before the condo can sell for what it's worth, real estate expert Shannon Freeman suggests changes that designer Lisa LaPorta puts into action. Several days of scraping, painting, moving and arranging are are in order to get ready for the open house. Will the Designed to Sell team pull it off?

1-8 Moving Wests
Jean and Bob West are selling their home of 35 years to retire in Idaho and be closer to family. Before selling, the house must be brought into the new millennium. That's where the Designed to Sell team comes into the picture. They are ready to get busy transforming this home into a dazzling showcase for potential buyers