Deja vu. Madison tried to sell this Malibu pad last year while it was under construction, but ended up leasing it instead. Now he's back to try again.
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Turns out the seller, Mike, wasn't exactly ready to sell last time. He kept the price high to avoid selling the place, but now he's ready to sell -- and expects Madison to do so quickly and without a broker's open.
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Meanwhile, Josh Altman has a tricky listing -- a house shaped like a ship. Can he unload the SS Mulholland Drive?
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When a smaller listing pops up, Josh Flagg thinks it's the perfect time to let his assistant step up to the plate and try to take the lead.
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Josh Altman gathers the family for a last minute dinner to make a big announcement. We're in suspense, and it looks like Heather might be too.
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The Altman rents even flew in (eight hours!) for the occasion. After all that travel time, his mom won't wait any more. Spit it out Josh.
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The big news: The Altman brothers are going into business!
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But that's not the announcement his mom was hoping for. Will there be another proposal this evening?
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Madison starts by checking in with the clients who viewed his listing 18 months ago. First order of business, letting them know there's been a hefty price reduction.
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Josh Flagg's clients have a lot of animals and just a few reservations about his assistant taking the lead on the listing. But they take a chance on young Matt.
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Josh arrives for the broker's open to find that Mikey is late. What could have kept him from getting there in time to prep the ship house?
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Buying the perfect pirate accouterments takes time. So what if it made Mikey a little late for his listing duties.
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The ship listing is going to require the right kind of client. Hopefully there's someone who loves groovy furnishings and big windows.
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Madison shows off the finished kitchen at Eagle's Pass to a potential client. A dessert chef could work some wonders in this kitchen.
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Josh Flagg and his assistant wait for the brokers to arrive and tour the listing. While the wait, Josh tries to impress on him the "delicate dance" of real estate.
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Thumbs up for a good job. The potential buyers are loving it.
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For now the Altman Brothers are working out of their office, which is Josh Altman's kitchen table.
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But the arrangement is a little close for comfort for Matt, since Heather's working on the other side of the table and conversing with Mauricio, their main competition.
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Madison's face says everything you need to know about that offer. His client is not having it.
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Awkward Alert: Matt is not working at the center of Heather and Josh's relationship troubles.
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Heather's not sure what Matt and Josh want from her. If she can't be in business with them, why can't she do business with someone else? And why can't she do it in her own house.
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The brothers Altman have the exact same reaction to the drama. Maybe it's time to get an office boys.
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Madison and his love Marcos cook dinner. Marcos wants to keep it vegan, but Madison can't resist a slab of hot, juicy meat (his words).
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Josh knows the way to his Japanese clients' hearts is with a traditional gift. "Arigato!"
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The potential buyer wants a 14-day escrow since she's ready to move right now. But Josh's clients probably need a big longer to find a home for themselves and their many furry friends.
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After some cajoling, Matt scores his first deal. With a mentor like Josh Flagg he's surely going places.
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Josh's ship listing has sailed! The clients decided to lease the house to a film, meaning it's in production for the next four months and off the market.
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Madison goes to Mike with two offers, but neither one is really perking his interests.
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The bidding war wages, and Madison manages to get one potential buyer up in price, but Mike still seems hesitant.
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Surprise, that was just his poker face. The deal is done. Here's hoping Madison lands the listing his client is currently drafting plans for.
