Some homeowners have regrets according to those TV home makeover shows

• Jerry Glover, entertainment attorney, says homeowners should not completely discredit all the work done on these decorating TV shows, however.
• “But know that there’s a risk.” Glover encourages homeowners to consult an attorney before appearing on any makeover TV show and have the contract thoroughly vetted so they understand their risks.
• Some homeowners who signed up to have their homes redecorated and remodeled on a reality TV show have regrets, saying they got stuck paying thousands of dollars after film crews departed.
• “A lot of good work is actually done” on these reality shows, says Glover, an attorney with Leavens, Strand & Glover in Chicago.
• Deena Murphy and Timothy Sullivan from North Carolina sued the production company and contractor for HGTV’s “Love It or List It” last year, alleging they ruined their rental home and increased their costs.
• In many cases, homeowners sign away their right to sue or seek damages if anything in the remodels go wrong, Glover says.
• Further, to meet production schedules, work must often be rushed, and when a mistake is made, the homeowner may get stuck footing the bill to fix it – particularly after the cameras stop rolling.
• Also, he says it’s important for homeowners to talk to an accountant beforehand to understand the full tax ramifications and avoid any post-sticker shock.

Source: Florida Realtors