There is no doubt that HGTV’s hit ‘Love It or List It” is riveting to watch as Hilary Farr and David Visentin compete for homeowners to get on board with their individual plans. In the Season 13 premiere, Farr and Visentin push for the homeowners to choose to renovate or sell. So who will be the winner?

As the drama unfolds in the first episode we can learn a few lessons about the art of business and real estate.

Lesson 1: When renovating you can’t always have it all

Lesson 2: When shopping for a new home, you have a right to be picky

Lesson 3: Renovations can actually pay off

Click here to read more about these lessons and what the client chose to do.