10 Shows About Real Estate on Netflix That Will Have You Hooked to Your Screen

Published 01/31/2025, 10:57 PM EST

House-hunting has never been this dramatic! One minute, a millionaire couple is debating between a Malibu mansion and a Beverly Hills estate, and the next, a fierce bidding war erupts over a tiny loft with a killer view. Whether it is the high-stakes deals of Selling Sunset, the jaw-dropping renovations, or the unexpected twists in Instant Hotel, Netflix has turned real estate into must-watch entertainment!

Will the picky buyer choose that modern penthouse or walk away? Can the designers pull off a last-minute home transformation? Every episode is suspenseful, filled with luxurious homes, and the kind of real estate drama that keeps you hooked!

Motel Makeover

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Sauble Beach, Ontario, has two enterprising young women: Sarah Sklash and April Brown. These entrepreneurs had an idea to renovate a very rundown 1970s motel into a hip, Instagram-friendly boutique resort. Having no background in the hospitality business, they set themselves up to take on the daunting task of repositioning 24 rooms, a pool, and a restaurant for just $600,000. The six-episode Netflix series Motel Makeover documents their journey with creative challenges and unexpected hurdles. 

The show really gives an honest view of the renovation process as well as innovative designs from the duo. For fans of home makeovers and entrepreneurial spirit, Motel Makeover is an exciting and inspiring watch.

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Sparking Joy with Marie Kondo

In Sparking Joy with Marie Kondo, the tidying legend stretches her KonMari method beyond personal homes to help businesses come together and create tidy, harmonious workspaces. On each show, Marie Kondo teams up with different establishments—such as a family-owned organic garden center, a hectic café, and a single mother's home office—to declutter and reorganize their environments. Marie's calmness, along with the transformation in the space, creates a viewing experience that is quite emotionally satisfying and uplifting. 

Dream Home Makeover

Dream Home Makeover brings the creative magic of Shea and Syd McGee, the talented duo behind Studio McGee, to Netflix. The show combines stunning home makeovers with real-life journey-making as the couple raises three daughters while running their thriving design business. 

From bringing neglected spaces back to life and turning them into stylish dream homes to blending personal style with practicality in every project, Shea's exceptional touch is unmistakable. Whether it is a cozy cabin redo or chic Airstream remodel, Dream Home Makeover delivers inspiration, heart, and jaw-dropping designs, keeping you engaged throughout. 

Marriage or Mortgage

In the reality series Marriage or Mortgage, couples face a pivotal choice, whether to invest in their dream wedding or secure their first home. Guided by wedding planner Sarah Miller and real estate agent Nichole Holmes, each episode presents couples torn between the allure of a fairy-tale wedding and the practicality of homeownership. 

While Sarah reveals beautiful locations and personal designs, Nichole features houses with large kitchens and warm backyards. The couple's decision builds up to the climax. The drama throughout the show remains tense and interesting as well, giving you something new and exciting to think about.

Holiday Home Makeover with Mr. Christmas

On Holiday Home Makeover with Mr. Christmas, Benjamin Bradley, aka Mr. Christmas, brings his festive design magic to homes in need of a seasonal makeover. He transforms spaces with over-the-top decorations for families wanting to add holiday cheer, as seen in each episode. 

Whether it is creating the wonder of Christmas for a tough set of in-laws, such as in the episode with Patrice and Kalvin, or assisting Danielle in hosting her first holiday dinner for fiancé Mr. Christmas, this show combines creativity with heartfelt moments, making it a warm and happy show to sink into!

Amazing Interiors

On the outside, they look like regular houses, but step inside and you are transported to worlds crafted by their imaginative owners. Netflix's Amazing Interiors offers a journey into such homes in every episode with three unique homes. The series bypasses the usual host or narrator and instead lets the houses and their makers speak for themselves

From a basement turned into a Chicago Cubs fan's paradise to a living room designed like an indoor aquarium, the show is an exciting expression of the creativity people pour into their homes.

Owning Manhattan

If you loved the high-stakes, high-energy drama of the reality show Selling Sunset which left you craving more, Owning Manhattan is your next binge-worthy pick. This thrilling series brings you into the high-pressure world of New York's luxury real estate, led by the charismatic Ryan Serhant. As head of his own firm, Serhant pushes his agents to the top of their game, competing for multimillion-dollar deals and high-profile clients. 

With jaw-dropping properties like a $10.5 million apartment overlooking Central Park, the show digs deep into the lives of top brokers and clients chasing multi-million-dollar deals. From intense negotiations to the glitzy lifestyle that comes with owning Manhattan's finest properties, the show delivers everything real estate enthusiasts dream of.

Tiny House Nation

Imagine downsizing your life to a space of no more than 500 square feet. In Tiny House Nation, hosts John Weisbarth and Zack Giffin travel across America, helping families design and construct their dream tiny homes. Each episode is a fascinating solution to use every inch creatively, transforming the smallest of areas into functional living spaces with elegance. From stairs made out of storage to multipurpose furniture, the creativity expressed is both inspiring and entertaining. 

The show not only depicts the architectural challenges and triumphs in building tiny homes but also the personal stories of those embracing the tiny living movement. It is a very interesting look at how less can be so much more. 

Tidying Up with Marie Kondo

In Tidying Up with Marie Kondo, you follow a Japanese organizing expert, Marie Kondo, as she helps people declutter their homes using her unique KonMari method. Kondo guides individuals and families through the process of sorting their belongings, focusing on keeping only items that "spark joy"

Such an approach transforms the spaces but also makes participants reflect on their relationships with their possessions. Practical organization tips are woven into every episode with personal stories, making the show both informative and emotionally engaging.

Stay Here

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In Stay Here, designer Genevieve Gorder and real estate expert Peter Lorimer team up to transform lifeless short-term rentals into attractive and profitable properties. Throughout the series, they travel across the United States, breathing new life into various unique spaces like when they transform a narrow Seattle houseboat into a quaint, romantic retreat with a rooftop deck. Each project will keep you on your toes as you try and figure out what transformation is coming next.

 Gorder's creativity blended with Lorimer's business sense makes for an engaging yet educative watch for both the owner of a property and design lovers as they also give practical tips on enhancing property appeal and increasing rental income along the way. Whether you are drawn to the high-stakes deals or the frenzied competition, Netflix has plenty of these binge-worthy real estate shows to entertain you!

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Which of these shows had you glued to the screen? Or do you have a favorite real estate series we missed? Drop your thoughts in the comments below!  

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Akshaya Deeksha

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Akshaya Deeksha is an Entertainment Writer at NetflixJunkie. With her passion to explore the evolving world of entertainment and her journalistic sense, she specializes in cinematic storytelling and Hollywood developments. Her expertise in lifestyle writing allows her to connect with readers through relatable content.

Edited By: Itti Mahajan

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