To be considered for HGTV’s Flipping Virgins with Egypt Sherrod, please complete the application form below.
Thank you for your interest and we look forward to getting to know more about your first ‘flipping’ journey!
Please provide as much detail as possible.
To be eligible you must be:
• Looking to flip a house for the first time
• Able to spend a minimum of $100,000 on the entire flip
• Looking to flip a house in Atlanta, GA or the surrounding areas (45 minute radius) between August 2017 and April 2018
• Outgoing, energetic, opinionated, and fun with unique stories to tell
• Ready to purchase, with financing in place
• Available for 8 days of filming (weekdays included, staggered over a time period of up to 12 weeks)
• Enthusiastic about working with our experts who have the design and construction know-how to guide you through your first flip
• 21 years of age or older
All successful applicants who proceed to film an episode of Flipping Virgins will need to put the house to be flipped on the market promptly after the renovation is complete.
We will only contact eligible applicants pre-selected as potential participants.
Your first name *
Last name *
Your birth date *
Your phone number *
Your E-mail *
Your occupation *
Address *
City *
State *
Please note: If you are not part of a couple, the network requires a ‘sidekick’ to appear on camera for all shoot dates. Please fill out the following information for both participants:
Spouse/Partner/Sidekick's first and last name *
Spouse/Partner/Sidekick's birth date *
Spouse/Partner/Sidekick's Phone Number
Spouse/Partner/Sidekick's E-mail *
Spouse/Partner/Sidekick's Occupation
What is your current relationship status *
Children (name & age)
How did you hear about our casting call? *
If other, please let us know where you heard our casting call.
Please attach a picture of you and your spouse/partner/sidekick. *
HOUSE HUNTING INFO
What is your budget for the house?
What is your renovation budget?
Are you pre-approved for a mortgage?
If yes, how much is your mortgage pre-approved for?
What date do you want to purchase your house to flip by?
Have you ever flipped a house before?
Why do you want to flip your first house? *
Why is now a good time to flip your first house? *
Are you actively searching for a house to flip right now?
If no, please explain the reason why not.
From 0-10, what would you say is your level of knowledge on flipping a house? 0 being 'no knowledge' and 10 being 'expert'
From 0-10, what would you say is your spouse/partner/sidekick's level of knowledge on flipping a house? 0 being 'no knowledge' and 10 being 'expert'
What areas are you looking to purchase a house and why these areas?
Do you have a preference as to what kind or style of house you want to flip? (Ranch, Victorian, Bungalow etc.)
HOUSE OF INTEREST INFO
Address of house
What is the purchase/listing price?
Why did you select the area and were there other areas you were looking in?
How old is the house?
What is the square footage of the house?
Has the house been professionally tested for asbestos?
Have you made an offer/ had an offer accepted/closed on the house? If so, when?
What are the top 6 rooms of the house you would wish to renovate and why?
Please list the pros that each participant has regarding the house.
Please list the cons that each participant has regarding the house
RENOVATION BUDGET
What is your maximum budget for the spaces to be renovated? *
How are you financing your renovation?
How much do you expect to pay for all the renovation work you want completed?
How much money do you hope to make as profit after the flip? *
What do you plan on doing with the money you make from the flip? *
ALL ABOUT YOU
How did you meet your flipping partner/spouse/sidekick? Tell us about yourselves and describe your relationship
How are you and your partner most alike and how are you most different? The more information the better.
What makes you/your family/sidekick unique and quirky?
What are your interests, hobbies and preferred physical/outdoor activities?
What topics do you and your spouse/partner/sidekick disagree on and have differing opinions about?
When it comes to making a decision, who is quick, who is slow and how do you differ?
Who is the spender, who is the saver, or do you both like spending or saving?
What hesitations and fears do you have about flipping your first house?
How realistic do you think your expectations are with flipping your first house?
Is this your first time purchasing a house?
On a scale from 0-10 (0 being amateur, 10 being skilled at carpentry, electrical, plumbing), how would you rank your 'do it yourself' skills?
On a scale from 0-10 (0 being amateur, 10 being skilled at carpentry, electrical, plumbing), how would you rank your spouse/partner/sidekick's 'do it yourself' skills?
Who would you say is more handy and why?
What creates friction between the two of you with regard to buying you first investment property?
What would completing a successful flip mean to you?
Why do you need the help of Egypt Sherrod?
Why should we choose you? Why would your story make for a good episode of Flipping Virgins? *
AVAILABILITY
Are you ready to participate in the show and purchase, renovate and sell your investment property between August of 2017 and April 2018?
Are there any dates that you are not available for?
Are you or your partner a member of the Screen Actors Guild (SAG)?
Once selected, you must be available for 8 days of filming, staggered over up to a 12 week period. Prior to filming, you will need to be available for auditions, scouting and consultations.
ATTACHMENTS
Attach another photo of the two of you
Attach house of interest photos - exterior.
Attach house of interest photos - interior.
YOU MUST CONFIRM THAT YOU AND YOUR SPOUSE/PARTNER/SIDEKICK HAVE READ, UNDERSTOOD AND AGREED TO THESE “TERMS OF USE” BEFORE SUBMITTING THE ‘FLIPPING VIRGINS’ ONLINE PARTICIPANT APPLICATION.
TO BE CONSIDERED For your application to be properly assessed you must have: • Completed and attached this Online Participant Application questionnaire • Agreed to the Online Participant Application “TERMS OF USE” • Attached approximately. 3-5 photos of you and your spouse/partner/family/sidekick (jpeg files) • Attached photos and the real estate listing for the house of interest.
THANK YOU AND GOOD LUCK - if you are technologically adept, please see below where you can upload a short video about yourselves.
Please upload a short video of yourselves, showcasing your personalities, and explain why you would be a great Flipping Virgin!