Parents' Guide to

Property Brothers

By Melissa Camacho, Common Sense Media Reviewer

age 10+

Mild real estate and renovation reality is worry free.

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age 9+

Based on 7 parent reviews

wallyp13
wallyp13 Adult
December 15, 2018
age 18+

Do not deal with this guys they crooks

They show you one house very expensive and after they show old house which must be remodel .The price is very high for what they do.In one episode they charge $3700 to install 1000 sq ft of 1/2'' plywood .The materials cost aproximaly $ 800 and they charge labor $ 2900 for 10 hours work one person. They change the price all the time . Take min 3 estimate before make any decisions. I work in constraction for more then 30 years and i never see the prices like this.
KingBoo
KingBoo Adult
September 7, 2017
age 10+

Appropriate TV show, but not in person on tour!

We've watched the Property Brothers as a nightly wind down show since my daughter was 11. While clearly acted and staged in parts, it's a fun watch. My kid always though it would be fun to meet them, so this year, I took my now 16 year old to their tour. Be aware that their show is geared to more the older woman (50, 60 +) demographic, and as such at times is not appropriate for a young girl (not obscene,but sexual innuendo and jokes definite, and self admiration of their own bods a definite-one runs around in a skimpy santa suit, several near naked pictures, waves a speedo suit around, etc.). For the younger kids, it will go over their head. It could burst your older kids bubble more than a little. However, the show does come around to where they appreciate the audience and discuss the need for charity work and share all the charity work they have done, so that saves the day. It just wasn't what we were expecting - singing, dancing, strutting, etc. Came away more away of their history of male modeling and acting than renovating and real estate.
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What's the Story?

PROPERTY BROTHERS is a Canadian reality series starring real estate expert brothers Drew and Jonathan Scott helping people purchase extreme fixer-uppers and renovating them into their dream homes. After shocking potential buyers with the sales price of a move-in ready home that meets their every desire, the brothers convince them that purchasing a cheaper, outdated house and updating it will give them the home they want at a more affordable price. Real-estate agent Drew shows them potential house options, and helps buyers narrow them down to two choices. Contractor Jonathan then uses computer graphic images (CGI) to show them what each house can look like after they are redone. Once the buyers decide on the property they want to buy, Drew works to help them purchase it, and Jonathan works hard to repair and upgrade it within their limited budget and time frame. The process doesn't always always go as expected, but the brothers do everything they can to make sure that they have happy clients when it is over.

Is It Any Good?

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Property Brothers offers a fun and interesting wake-up call to viewers who are thinking about purchasing a home by underscoring the actual costs and the many difficult decisions involved in both buying a move-in ready home, and in renovating an outdated one. It also shows how buyers have to be ready to deal with unexpected problems and costs during renovations, especially when dealing with older homes, in order to ensure that that the structures are safe, secure, and up to code.

The brothers are definitely likable, but the show's real entertainment value comes from seeing the fixer-uppers -- which range from old and dirty to hideously ugly -- and then actually looking at the finished product. Homebuyers and homeowners alike may get inspired by what they see here, but ultimately, there isn't much here for kids to get particularly excited about.

Talk to Your Kids About ...

  • Families can talk about the popularity of real estate-related shows. Can viewers rely on getting valuable information about buying and/or renovating properties from TV programs? Do you think the beautiful renovations featured on these shows and online are as nice and/or finished in real life?

  • What TV shows are fun for your whole family? Do parents like kid shows, or do kids like any grown-up shows in your house?

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