One major reason some of the "Fixer Upper" homes are hard to sell is their extremely hefty price tag. Speaking to Insider, realtor Kristin Clements, who in the past has worked on some of the properties overseen by Chip and Joanna Gaines, revealed that the trouble selling the properties has nothing to do with how they look, but a lot to do with the listing price.
Per Country Living, one example of this is Chip and Joanna's "Asian ranch," which was listed at a whopping $679,000. In Waco, Texas, where the property is located, the average house price is roughly $200,000 — meaning potential buyers weren't exactly lining up to put an offer on the ranch.
"I know big cities do that, but Waco's not there yet," Clements told Insider, adding that the "honey spot" in Waco, Texas, is "around that $150,000 to $250,000 range." She continued, "that's where we'll get people buying right away."
Waco-based realtor, Matthew McLeod, echoed Clements' comments. "No one is willing to pay extra money because a particular person remodeled their home, whether they're a celebrity or not." Per realtor.com, he continued, "The more expensive they get, the harder any home in this market is to sell."
