'House Hunters' Secrets, Including the Small Amount You Get Paid for the Show & If You Really Buy a Home

House Hunters has been the crown jewel of HGTV’s lineup since 1999.

The series, which features potential homeowners touring three homes before ultimately choosing one to move into, has spawned at least 17 spinoffs over the years.

If you regularly binge the original, then you’re probably already familiar with the likes of House Hunters: International and Tiny House Hunters, for instance.

However, like any reality series, what you see on TV doesn’t exactly reflect what plays out in real life.

Over the last 25 years, we’ve learned a lot about what goes on behind the scenes of the show. Former participants have spilled details on how much they get paid, what they are supposed to wear and if they even actually buy a new home while filming.

We pulled together 10 secrets that have been shared for you to learn more about your favorite HGTV franchise!

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