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About This Quiz
HGTV struck television gold when it came up with "House Hunters," and regardless of how many episodes we watch, we (and pretty much everyone we know) can't get enough of it.
In our experience, house hunting was super stressful. Even looking for a new place to rent can be anxiety-inducing! However, there's something so relaxing about kicking back and watching other people argue about whether or not they can stretch their budget to cover granite counters AND hardwood floors.
"House Hunters" has been on the air for what feels like forever. We've seen episodes set everywhere from San Francisco to New York City to Sydney, Australia. We're a little hard-pressed to think of a place in which "House Hunters" hasn't shot an episode. Antarctica, maybe?
Over the years, "House Hunters" has caught some flack for being less-than-truthful about their process. However, looking at the show's numbers and all the spinoffs in production, those revelations haven't hurt the show.
If you consider yourself a superfan of HGTV's most popular show, take our trivia quiz to prove it. Then, share your results with your friends, and challenge them to take it too. Find out which reality show lover knows the most about "House Hunters."
CBS
NBC
HGTV
HGTV is the network behind "House Hunters" and its many spinoffs. The series is the most popular show on the network, and as news outlets like The Washington Post will tell you, one of the most popular shows on all of television.
OWN
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Happy Go Television
Home and Garden Television
Owned by Discovery, Inc., HGTV stands for Home and Garden Television. As you can probably imagine, the network focuses on programming related to home improvement and real estate. "House Hunters" is the perfect fit!
Houses, Granite, Tiles and Vacuums
It doesn't stand for anything.
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"Tiny House Hunters"
"House Hunters Outside the Box"
"House Hunters Pop'd"
"House Hunters: Where Are They Now?"
"House Hunters: Where Are They Now?" takes viewers back to check in with people who have previously purchased homes on "House Hunters." These episodes are usually filmed six months to one year after the original filming to show how the new homeowners have settled in.
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10
Seven
Five
Three
We're willing to bet you've seen more than a few episodes of HGTV's most popular show, "House Hunters." In each 30-minute episode, buyers or renters see three different properties before deciding on "the one."
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Real vision
Recreational vehicle
If you've ever camped or driven cross country, we're guessing you totally knew "RV" stands for "recreational vehicle." In this "House Hunters" spinoff, people are looking to buy an RV as either a primary residence or for vacation use.
Raw variety
Rad versions
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"House Hunters on Vacation"
"House Hunters Family"
"House Hunters Pop'd"
"Island Hunters"
In 2013, "Island Hunters" premiered on HGTV with a particular focus on people looking for homes on tropical islands. The show, which takes interested homebuyers to three distinct islands in each episode, is hosted by Chris Krolow.
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"House Hunters on Vacation"
"Island Hunters"
"Houseboat Hunters"
What's better than "on-the-water living?" How about literally living on the water? On "Houseboat Hunters," people are searching for a houseboat to call their own. The Netherlands has seen its fair share of episodes.
"House Hunters International"
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"House Hunters Outside the Box"
On "House Hunters Outside the Box," home buyers look at properties ranging from movie theaters to lighthouses. While these buildings weren't traditionally used as homes, their new owners are hoping to turn them into something extra special.
"House Hunters International Renovation"
"House Hunters Family"
"House Hunters: RV"
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30 minutes
One hour
Unlike a normal episode of "House Hunters," which is just 30 minutes long, "House Hunters Renovation" takes one hour. The first 30 minutes run like a standard episode, but the second half follows the new homeowners' renovations.
90 minutes
Two hours
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"House Hunters Outside the Box"
"House Hunters Off the Grid"
Interested in some extreme house hunting? "House Hunters Off the Grid" showcases home buyers looking for properties well off the beaten path. In one of our favorite episodes, the home buyer purchased a private island in Belize!
"House Hunters Pop'd"
"House Hunters Family"
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YouTube
Live
AdWeek reported 90 percent of viewers watch "House Hunters" live on television. That's pretty amazing in an age when most people consume their media either online or from their DVRs. No wonder advertisers love "House Hunters" so much!
DVR
Online
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Chip and Joanna Gaines
Drew and Johnathon Scott
Christina Anstead and Tarek El Moussa
Tara Sandler and Jennifer Davidson
Tara Sandler and Jennifer Davidson came up with the idea for "House Hunters" when the couple was house hunting themselves. They thought the stress of looking for a new home would make for great reality TV, and they were right!
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17 minutes
22 minutes
When you take out the commercials (OOF, if only we could), each episode of "House Hunters" is just 22 minutes long. Somehow, that's enough time for home buyers to see three properties and make a huge life decision!
26 minutes
29 minutes
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"House Hunters on Vacation"
"Island Hunters"
"House Hunters Renovation"
"House Hunters International"
"House Hunters International" was the first spinoff. It has the same narrator but, of course, centers on properties outside of the U.S. The show features people moving to another country from the U.S. or Canada.
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"House Hunters: Where Are They Now?"
"House Hunters Pop'd"
In November 2014, VH1 met HGTV in the "House Hunters" spinoff, "House Hunters Pop'd." While home buyers check out different properties, fun trivia questions and facts pop up on the screen.
"House Hunters: Million Dollar Homes"
"House Hunters: RV"
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10 million
15 million
20 million
25 million
Each month, approximately 25 million people tune in to "House Hunters." It's popular among advertisers because it's a safe way for them to spend their advertising budget. People always watch!
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77
101
134
175
As of September 2019, HGTV has made a whopping 175 season of "House Hunters." That's more than 1,770 episodes since "House Hunters" started in October 1999. Do you think HGTV has another 175 seasons in them?
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One
Three
You may not remember them all by ear, but the series has had three different narrators. When "House Hunter" first started, Suzanne Whang was the on-screen host. Colette Whitaker took over in 2008. Today, Andromeda Dunker voices the show but doesn't appear in front of the camera.
Four
Seven
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1999
Wow, "House Hunters" has been helping people find their dream homes for 20 years! The show debuted in 1999, and since then, there have been more than 175 seasons of all the house hunting drama you love.
2003
2009
2011
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"Houseboat Hunters"
"House Hunters New Construction"
The "House Hunters" family doesn't have a spinoff called "House Hunters New Construction" (for now). However, all the other titles above are actual spinoff series. You really can hunt for a houseboat!
"Tiny House Hunters"
"House Hunters Off the Grid"
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Names of the real estate agents
Prices of the homes
When "House Hunters" first started out, the show didn't provide the prices of the homes they were featuring. Additionally, the audience didn't know where the properties were located. OOF, we're glad that has since changed!
Number of bedrooms
Names of the home buyers
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Five
10
15
25
To keep up with the demand for new "House Hunters International" episodes, there are 25 teams filming at all times. You can find them in countries around the world, including Mexico, Colombia, Spain, India and Australia.
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Less than 200 square feet
Less than 400 square feet
Less than 600 square feet
Even small homes deserve some love! On "Tiny House Hunters," home buyers must be looking for a property that measures less than 600 square feet in order to qualify for the show. It's a significant downsize for most people.
Less than 1,000 square feet
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Chevrolet
In 2010, Chevrolet created its own little "House Hunters" spinoff with an advertising campaign called "Car Hunters." People had to choose their favorite car from among a Chevy and two other vehicles.
Jeep
Nissan
Toyota
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Three days
Now, that's a quick turnaround! It takes just three days for a team to film a standard episode of "House Hunters." The crew certainly has filming down to a science after so many episodes.
One week
Two weeks
One month
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One weekend
One week
This special HGTV spinoff gives families the opportunity to stay in a vacation home of their own choosing for one week. Not only do they get to vacation in an incredible home, but HGTV foots the bill for whatever location they choose!
Two weeks
One month
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The house search is (slightly) scripted.
The families aren't real.
The families on "House Hunters" are most definitely real! Here and there, showrunners might try to insert some conflict, but the people on the show aren't paid actors. Everything else above is true.
The houses aren't always for sale.
HGTV doesn't pay the real estate agents.
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One
Three
Believe it or not, there are only three people behind the scenes filming each episode of "House Hunters." The small yet effective team includes a camera operator, an audio engineer and a director.
Seven
15
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Closing
Escrow
When people appear on "House Hunters," they're usually past the point of searching for a home and have a down payment in escrow. In real estate, an escrow account is a secure holding area where the money is held until the deal is closed and the house officially changes hands.
Appraisal
Inspection
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She doesn't voice episodes every week.
Five to 10
10 to 20
She must take good care of her vocal cords because Dunker voices anywhere between 10 to 20 episodes of "House Hunters" each week. She records the "House Hunters International" episodes in her home studio.
30 or more
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$500
You only get $500 for appearing on an episode of "House Hunters." However, the director also treats you to meals and on-set snacks, according to one person who was featured on the show with her family.
$1,000
$5,000
Nothing
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$500
$1,000
$1,500
On a domestic episode of "House Hunters," home buyers receive $500 as compensation. However, for appearing on an episode of "House Hunters International," you get a check for $1,500. Plus, you get to be on TV!
$3,000
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10
12
15
20
Props if you've seen them all! There have been around 20 specials and spin-offs made from the original "House Hunters.” Some of our favorites include "Tiny House Hunters" and "Island Hunters."
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Seven
Nine
11
15
At any given time, at least 15 teams are filming "House Hunters" episodes in the United States. You can find them all across the country. With that type of filming schedule, no wonder there are so many episodes.
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25-50
50-100
100-200
If it's your dream to be on "House Hunters," good luck! Between 100 and 200 people apply to the show every week. To give it a shot yourself, check out the application on HGTV's website.
More than 500
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