Own It with Angie Hicks

He's Flipped 1,000 Homes. Here's What He Fixes First.

Tarek El Moussa has bought, fixed, and sold over 1,000 homes. That means he's walked into quite a few houses in his day. And he sees things the average homeowner completely misses. In this episode, Angie sits down with Tarek to talk about what actually moves the needle when you're preparing to sell, what kills deals at inspection, and how to think about ROI when you're deciding what to fix, update, or leave alone. Here's what we discuss in this episode: * What buyers see the moment they walk through your door — and what they're actually looking for * Why seven out of ten homes fall out of escrow today, and the simple move that prevents most of it * The projects with the best ROI before you list and the ones that aren't worth it * How to get a high-end look without blowing the budget * The gold toilet rule: what's personal, what's smart, and when those two things collide * Tarek's four-step framework for any home improvement decision: evaluate, emulate, renovate, duplicate Ready to find the right contractor before your next project? Visit angi.com to connect with top-rated pros in your area. Angi (formerly Angie’s List) is a leading home services marketplace that has helped homeowners with 300M+ home projects from plumbing and remodeling to roofing and landscaping. Learn More: angi.com/landing/podcast-angie-hicks [https://www.angi.com/landing/podcast-angie-hicks]

Introducing Own It with Angie Hicks

Do you own your home, or does it own you? For over 30 years, Angie Hicks has been hearing homeowners' hopes and headaches. What she learned: there's a lot nobody tells you about owning a home. Introducing Own It with Angie Hicks! In her new podcast, Angie sits down with leading experts, industry insiders, and real homeowners to tackle the questions that keep you up at night — whether to renovate or move, how to prioritize when you can't do it all, and what's actually worth the investment. No how-tos. No Pinterest perfection. Just real talk, hard-won lessons, and the kind of advice you'd want from someone who genuinely gets it. New episodes drop every other week. Follow now so you don't miss the first one.