How to be Featured on HGTV's "House Hunters"

Are you currently looking for a new home in or near a major metropolitan area, and wouldn't mind having a film crew follow you through the process? HGTV's insanely popular show, "House Hunters," is looking for individuals who are in the process of searching for a new home. They tag along as you tour homes, visit open houses, and make actual offers. The show gives viewers a behind-the-scenes look at the home searches made by individuals around the country.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Challenging

Things You’ll Need:

• A house search that is under way
• An Internet connection
• Patience with a film crew and about five days of filming

1. Go to the PieTown Productions website to find the application for "House Hunters." Click on the "Casting" button in the left margin of the homepage. Choose "Urgent Casting," which will take you to a series of icons representing the shows they produce. Click on "House Hunters."
2. Fill out the online application, which will ask you a number of basic questions, including your contact information, where you live, what your current home is like, and why you're moving. Before submitting the application online, be sure to read the FAQs section they provide.
3. Read the FAQs, which will explain the process to you. Among other things, Pie Town wants you to know that filming will be a bit time-consuming. Expect the process to take about five days, including when they return after you've moved into your new home, to film a follow-up. They also note that a $500 honorarium is paid to the participating homeowner.
4. You can email or fax the application, and you might be eventually asked to submit a home video. If that's the case, you can mail that or upload it to the Pie Town website. The mailing address is: House Hunters Pie Town Productions 5433 Laurel Canyon Blvd. North Hollywood, CA 91607 The phone number is 818-255-9300, the toll-free number is 1-877-PIE-TOWN, and the FAX number is 818-255-9333.