Episode
Million Dollar Listing Los Angeles: No One is Recession-Proof
Overview
In the worst market he’s ever seen, Josh lists a rundown Beverly Hills mansion to sell it quickly, but his potential buyer continuously thwarts negotiations. Meanwhile, Chad puts his reputation on the line by listing a million-dollar home for a spa owner, and Madison eagerly takes on the Malibu estate of a flirtatious sex advice author.
Details
- Series
- Million Dollar Listing Los Angeles
- Season
- Season 3
- Episode
- Episode 1
- Air date
- 2009-10-12
- Runtime
- 43 min
Episode context
No One is Recession-Proof is Episode 1 in Season 3 of Million Dollar Listing Los Angeles. It aired on 2009-10-12. The runtime is 43 min.
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Episode 3: Dolphins, Rats and Next Door Neighbors
Chad and Madison are both invited to speak at a real estate conference in Arizona where the topic is the declining market for high-end homes. Chad also tries to broaden his territory by listing a tiny bungalow in an up-and-coming neighborhood. But to his dismay, the home is plagued with a problem that threatens to scare away buyers. Meanwhile, Josh expands his sales territory by listing a $10 million mansion in Orange County’s Newport Coast.
Episode 4: Jumping Through Hoops for a Signature
Josh wants a listing on 20 acres of ocean view land in Malibu, but the owner isn’t signing until he drafts and presents a marketing plan to him at his home in Montana. Chad lists a Hollywood Hills pad that should be a slam-dunk with help of another agent, while Madison hunts for investment properties for one of his most demanding clients. Chad asks his girlfriend Victoria a question that will make or break their relationship.
Episode 5: Looking to Score in Malibu
Competition between the agents heats up in Malibu as Chad snatches one of Madison’s former multi-million dollar listings. Meanwhile, Madison takes-on a familiar Malibu listing with an ocean view, but soon realizes that the market has bottomed out for top homes. And Josh makes a spur of the moment gamble while also dealing with a potential health issue.
Episode 6: Sweet Deals and Icing on the Cake
Josh thinks he can move a less than stellar Hollywood Hills home by focusing on its spectacular city views. Madison convinces a friend to lease their home instead of selling it, which ends up putting his friendship and his reputation at risk. Chad lists a $10-million gem in Orange County’s exclusive waterfront Corona Del Mar neighborhood, but struggles to balance the sale of the house with his relationship with Victoria.
Episode 7: Million Dollar Wild Swan Chase
Josh lists the house of his friend Dr. Sam only to realize a clever marketing scheme can quickly backfire. He also travels with Grandma Edith to the old country in an effort to sort out his memory issues. Chad wins a listing for a prime Hollywood condo project but runs into the hurdle of selling a property that exists only on paper. At Chad’s birthday party Victoria gives him a surprising gift. Madison tries to find an ideal Malibu home for a retiree only to realize that one person’s ideal is another’s nightmare. Madison attends an event in Hollywood that much to his surprise, is hosted by Chad.
Episode 8: In Real Estate Everything's Personal
Josh agrees to a co-listing with another Beverly Hills agent, but realizes she might be putting the squeeze on his commission. Chad continues to struggle moving a high-end condo, he discovers Madison might be moving in on his territory. Meanwhile, Chad tries to make time for Victoria when a big-ticket client comes walking through his door. Madison puts a dream home on the market while his clients struggle with the nightmare of sliding market conditions. He also "strips down" for a good cause while wondering if he’s revealed too much. An open house in Malibu attracts the attention of all three realtors, which results in drama.
Episode 9: Busted Dreams and Busted Homes
Josh tries to move a half-demolished home in Beverly Hills only to have a buyer’s agent tear into him during negotiations. Josh puts pen to paper and writes Grandma Edith’s inspiring story. Chad thinks he’s listing a house for a friend, but finds out first-hand how the foreclosure problem is taking its toll. Meanwhile, he tries to win back Victoria by mixing business and pleasure. Madison picks up a dream client in a nightmare market – a buyer with plenty of cash to spend. He re-thinks his sexuality when he sees his image in a different light. A broker invites Chad, Madison and Josh to help him with charity work, but egos clash as the agents try and work together.