“Million Dollar Listing” Premiers– You Need To Watch

August 30, 2006 |

I think I mentioned this before, but I do like watching TV.  I am just part of the TV generation.  I am kinda dorky, in that I usually watch the educational channels most of the time and ESPN the rest of the time.  One channel that I like to watch for its original programming is Bravo.  They have some interesting shows every once in a while. 

Last night, my wife and I noticed that Bravo was premiering a new show called "Million Dollar Listing."  The show chronicles the trials and tribulations of luxury real estate agents.  It is a reality show, of course.  Being that we are both REALTORS, and we like million-dollar homes, we thought it might be interesting. . .

Boy, was it ever!

The show airs on Tuesdays at 9/8c, so check your local listings.  Let me say this, if you have never heard of the show and you have TiVO, get a season pass– now.  If you don’t have TiVO, then you can pick up the episodes at iTunes.  I don’t want to make you spend money, but the episodes are only $1.99, and it’s worth it.  If you are in the real estate industry, then you must watch this show.  If you are a consumer, you should still watch it.  Why?  Oh, where do I begin . . .

Usually, the shows that follow agents through the transaction process aren’t all that interesting.  The show usually makes everything as sterile as possible, leaving out most of real negotiating process.  Most of the other shows out there also tend to suffer from uninteresting characters.  Let’s face it, I don’t know if you would have very much riveting or entertaining footage if you followed me around for a month.  With "Million Dollar Listing," on the other hand, you get all the juicy stuff, plus some crazy characters.

Characters aside, the first episode was pretty much a lesson in everything that gives REALTORS and agents a bad reputation.  I know that Greg posted about a recent article in the Arizona Republic that didn’t exactly help the reputation of REALTORS.  This show doesn’t help, either.  Both of the agents featured in the episode seemed to be concerned much more with the commission than the interests of their clients.  In fact, the one agent, Shannon McLeod, gives everyone a perfect example of why dual-agency may be legal, but it isn’t right. I know that producers can make anyone look anyway they want through editing, but as they say, "the tape don’t lie." 

The subsequent episodes of the show will feature different agents.  Their bios can all be found at the website for the show.  I don’t know what the other episodes are going to hold, but if they are even 1/10th as shocking and entertaining as the first episode, then viewers are in for a wild ride. 

I just hope it stays on the air.  I can’t imagine that the execs at Coldwell Banker and RE/Max were exactly thrilled with the portrayal of their agents.  But as long as "Million Dollar Listing" is on, I will never be in want of blog material. . .      

Posted by Daniel | Filed Under Fun Stuff, Industry Issues 

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