Top Real Estate Reality TV Shows
Over the years, reality TV shows have managed to catch our attention in various ways. One of the most intriguing kinds of reality TV involves real estate. However, reality TV shows like Property Brothers and House Hunters are not just entertaining; they can also be helpful for real estate agents who are looking for the latest trends in the industry. If you are looking for some inspiration, here are the top real estate reality TV shows.
Property Brothers (HGTV)
The first real estate-themed show on this list is Property Brothers. The Canadian reality show has been running since 2011 and notably follows twin brothers Drew and Jonathan Scott. Together, the twins help families find a new home by transforming it under time and budget. Property Brothers has become so popular over the years that various spin-offs have come out of the series, such as Buying and Selling, Brother vs. Brother, Property Brothers: At Home, and others.
Fixer Upper (HGTV)
Fixer Upper lasted five seasons from 2013 to 2018 and details the work and home life of married couple Chip and Joanna Gaines. Together, they own a redecoration and home-renovation business in Texas. The Gaineses do business only in central Texas and show other couples potential homes they can repair and renovate with a farmhouse aesthetic.
Million Dollar Listing (Bravo)
The Million Dollar Listing franchise takes place in several cities, namely Los Angeles, Miami, New York, and San Francisco. The reality TV series is about young real estate agents and their attempt to sell expensive homes in some of the biggest markets in the United States.
House Hunters (HGTV)
House Hunters has been on TV since 1999 and is still one of the top real estate reality TV shows. Each episode follows a couple, an individual, or families as they seek the perfect home with the guidance of a real estate agent. The buyers then decide whether they want to rent or buy the homes they’ve been shown. The show works as you feel like you are watching estate agents in your local area helping normal people find their dream home, it’s relatable and it gives a great insight into the current property market for those looking to buy.
Flip or Flop (HGTV)
When the real estate market crashed in 2008, Christiana Anstead and Tarek El Moussa started to flip homes in California. This is essentially what Flip or Flop is all about, as the two attempt to renovate and resell. Each episode of Flip or Flop presents itself with its challenges, and the results are amazing.
New York’s Own Real Estate Reality Shows
The genre has also gotten a distinctly New York makeover in recent years. Owning Manhattan, which premiered on Netflix in June 2024, follows Ryan Serhant and the agents at his brokerage SERHANT as they compete for the city’s biggest listings; the show was renewed for a second season, which premiered in December 2025 and added Corcoran agent Peter Zaitzeff to the cast. Selling the City, a Netflix series following Douglas Elliman agents around New York, premiered in January 2025 and is the closest thing the genre currently has to a direct successor to Million Dollar Listing New York.
Where the Classics Stand Today
Several of the shows above have changed a lot since this list was first published. Million Dollar Listing New York was cancelled in 2022 after nine seasons, and Million Dollar Listing Los Angeles, the last active city in the franchise, had production paused in March 2025 after 15 seasons. House Hunters, by contrast, remains one of HGTV’s most durable franchises, with the network ordering roughly 400 new episodes of House Hunters and House Hunters International. Property Brothers is still airing as well, with a new series, Property Brothers: Under Pressure, launching in 2026, while Chip and Joanna Gaines have shifted their focus to Magnolia Network spinoffs like Fixer Upper: Welcome Home, including an episode set at Waco’s Cottonland Castle. The original Flip or Flop ended in 2022, and a Tarek El Moussa and Christina Hall reunion spinoff, The Flip Off, has had an uncertain future since its 2024 debut. Outside this list, Selling Sunset remains Netflix’s flagship real estate franchise, with its ninth season airing in October 2025 and a tenth season already confirmed.
FAQ: Real Estate Reality TV Shows
What is the most New York-focused real estate reality show?
Owning Manhattan, which follows Ryan Serhant and his brokerage SERHANT, and Selling the City, which follows Douglas Elliman agents, are the two current Netflix series built entirely around the New York City market.
Is Million Dollar Listing still on the air?
Not currently. Million Dollar Listing New York was cancelled in 2022, and Million Dollar Listing Los Angeles, the franchise’s last active city, had production paused in March 2025.
Is Selling Sunset still airing?
Yes. Season 9 aired in October 2025, and Netflix has confirmed a tenth season, though a premiere date has not yet been announced.
What happened to Flip or Flop?
The original Flip or Flop ended in 2022. Tarek El Moussa and Christina Hall reunited for a follow-up series, The Flip Off, in 2024, though its future beyond that debut season remains uncertain.
