Pretend You're on "House Hunters" and We'll Guess Who You Are on "Fixer Upper"

By: Teresa McGlothlin
Estimated Completion Time
5 min
Pretend You're on "House Hunters" and We'll Guess Who You Are on "Fixer Upper"
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About This Quiz

If you're anything like us, you would love to be a buyer on HGTV's "House Hunters." Now's your chance to present your wishlist to your agent, look at a few homes, and say yay or nay to the kinds of choices home buyers face on every episode. After you've told us enough about your dream home, we'll pair you up with the "Fixer Upper" star you're most like. 

Joanna, Chip, Shorty and Clint have a lot of knowledge about homes. It's their job! Put yourself in their shoes while you star in your own episode of "House Hunters," and it will reveal which star you embody when you look at homes. Will you be able to see beyond the repairs like Chip, or will you want something move-in-ready like Shorty? Every choice you make matters, so try to answer honestly. 

You'll have to choose the style of home you like, the things that might be dealbreakers and talk about your ideal location. Once you've made it to the decision part of the show, you'll have a good idea what your dream house will look like. You'll also find out which "Fixer Upper" star's job you could take over. Are you ready to find out? 

3D Wireframe Top View of Apartment
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What wishlist item would you say is most important to you?
A large kitchen
A playroom or recreation room
Open layout
Swanky master bath

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Man painting edge of roof
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Are you looking for a move-in-ready home or a fixer upper?
If I fall in love with a house, I don't mind fixing it up.
I prefer to make something my own.
I want a move-in-ready.
I'm looking for a new build.

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Bedroom
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How many bedrooms are you hoping a new home will have?
It has to have at least four.
I only need five or six bedrooms.
Three bedrooms plus a bonus room would be ideal.
I can live with two bedrooms.

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Aerial View of Hwy 76, Branson Missouri
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Location is everything! Where will your "House Hunters" agent target your search?
Downtown
The suburbs
The countryside
The mountains

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House budget
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Would you go a little over budget if a home had all the items on your wishlist?
I need it to stay within my budget.
I have a little wiggle room.
If the house is perfect, I'm open to going slightly over.
I would really like to stay under budget.

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House in Texas
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Which of these home styles would suit your personality best?
Farmhouse
Greek revival
Mid-century modern
Chalet

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Busy woman checking time on wristwatch
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You're shown your dream house, but it makes your commute longer. Do you go for it?
A longer commute will not hurt me.
For the price, I'll sacrifice time.
I need to stay close to work.
I'll let my partner help me decide.

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Realtor showing house kitchen
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You love everything about a house except for the kitchen. Do you buy it anyway?
I can replace '70s cabinet doors.
It's a total deal-breaker.
It depends on the price.
I don't use the kitchen much, so it doesn't matter.

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Realtor showing house for sale
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Would you be angry if you were shown a house that's completely out of your price range?
I'm sure I'm being shown the home for a reason.
No, we might be able to get the price down.
Yes! My agent should know better.
I would be annoyed but not angry.

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Real estate agent showing house to a couple
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How would you react to being shown a home with carpet in the bathroom?
I would be appalled.
I'm sure I could look beyond it to see the potential.
It would make me laugh.
I would question my agent's sanity.

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Couple with signs that read no and yes
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You and your partner disagree on the house you'll buy. How do you decide?
We'll flip a coin.
I always get what I want.
We'll consult a friend with renovation experience.
Knowing us, we'll look for a totally different house.

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Interior Designer and Contractor
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Do you prefer homes with craftsman style woodwork or industrial touches?
I like a mix of both.
I love original touches, like woodwork.
I need clean and modern.
As long as it's cozy, I don't care much about that stuff.

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Kitchen sink and countertop
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What kind of kitchen countertops would really catch your eye?
Quartz
Marble
Granite
Tile

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Exterior one story bungalow at Pasadena California
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If there were a park nearby, would you sacrifice a large outdoor space?
I need the privacy of outdoor space.
I don't mind not having a large backyard.
As long as I can have a patio or deck, I'm good.
I would be happy with a small balcony.

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Clawfoot bathtub
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What type of bathtub is a necessity in the master bathroom?
Clawfoot
Cast iron
Jacuzzi
Garden tub

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Technician working on solar panels
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Which of these energy saving features would you want your new home to have?
Double-paned windows
Energy star appliances
Solar panels
Geothermal heating

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Cozy reading by the fireplace
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Would you enjoy having a working fireplace in your family room?
I would like one in the master bedroom even more.
A fireplace is No. 1 on my wish list.
I don't care for messy fireplaces.
I'm not sold on indoor fireplaces, but I could go for an outdoor fire pit.

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Gas stove burner
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Gas or electric? What sort of stove must your kitchen have?
I don't go in the kitchen enough to care.
A gas stove is a must-have.
I prefer the electric variety.
I like electric cooktops, but I need a gas oven.

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Man in his art studio working on canvas painting
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What type of room would you create out of a bonus room?
Office
Craft room
Playroom
Workshop

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Dining room
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Do you have any need for a formal dining room?
It's a great place to fold clothes.
I throw a lot of dinner parties.
I like more laid back eating spaces.
An eat-in kitchen is perfect for my family.

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Entrance hall with storage compartment and a cat inside
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How do you envision your new home's entryway?
A mudroom
A large staircase
A small foyer
Entry through the garage

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Rustic Home Interior
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Would you rather have an exposed brick or a striped wallpaper accent wall in the den?
I love exposed brick.
A contrasting paint color would make things pop.
Wallpaper is making a big comeback.
I don't need a fancy accent wall.

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Cracked wall with plaster
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You really like a home, but you noticed a few cracks on a wall's surface. What do you do?
I would have it inspected.
It's not a big deal. It's probably just settlement.
It's a symptom of a big problem. I would keep looking.
I would ask for the home's maintenance records.

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Bought a house
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Would you offer the full asking price for a home that meets all your needs?
I would go in with a ridiculously low offer.
I'm sure I would offer a little more to make sure it's mine.
If the asking price seemed fair, I would offer it.
I wouldn't offer the full price, but I would offer something close.

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Poolside by swimming pool of modern home
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Which luxury feature would be a big selling point for you?
Wine cellar
Central vacuum system
Outdoor pool
Mother-in-law suite

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Man mowing lawn while neighbor sleeps
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How much space do you need between you and your new neighbors?
I need a few acres between us.
If they're good neighbors, I like them close.
I prefer city living, so it's not a consideration for me.
A few houses between us would be ideal.

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Residential home and garden
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What sort of home exterior catches your eye the most?
Brick
Stone facade
Siding
Shingles

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A woman's complete closet
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If you had to choose between a pantry or a walk-in closet, which one would you pick?
That's an unreasonable choice.
I would have to choose the pantry.
I can't live without a walk-in closet.
I'm sure I could find a way to make due with either one.

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Shower
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Do you need a shower in your downstairs bathroom?
All of my bathrooms need to be full bathrooms.
It could come in handy when family visits.
A small half bath will do.
I prefer to have all the bathrooms upstairs.

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Basement
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Would you consider a home with an unfinished basement?
Yes. It's a blank canvas.
I don't need a basement.
I need a finished basement.
If I like the rest of the house, I would consider it.

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