SurrealEstate season 1 episode 1 Recap and FAQ
Episode Summary
Megan Donovan, inheriting a house with eerie occurrences, encounters Luke Roman, a real estate specialist in "metaphysically-engaged" properties. Luke and his team, including new agent Susan Ireland, investigate the house's strange phenomena, exploring its mysterious past and Megan's family history. Parallel challenges arise at another property, the Lenore's house, involving poltergeist activity. Personal revelations and a confrontation with the supernatural at the Donovan house lead to the discovery of a portal inadvertently opened by Megan's grandfather. The team manages to close the portal, diminishing the haunting, and assures Megan the house can be sold, reflecting on their experiences and beliefs in the supernatural.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Luke Roman?
Luke Roman is a real estate specialist dealing with "metaphysically-engaged" or "stigmatized" properties.
What is a "metaphysically-engaged" property?
A property whose market value is affected by perceived supernatural occurrences or a history of tragic events.
How does Luke describe the effect of stigmatization on property value?
A stigmatized property can lose up to 35% of its value and take up to 317% longer to sell.
Who is Megan Donovan?
Megan Donovan inherited a potentially haunted house from her grandfather.
What are Luke Roman's team's specialties?
The team specializes in investigating and resolving paranormal activities to preserve property value.
What is the challenge with the Donovan house?
The Donovan house presents unexplained phenomena and a mysterious history, possibly linked to Megan's estranged mother.
What is the Lenore's Place incident?
An incident involving poltergeist activity at another property, managed by Susan Ireland from Luke's team.
What personal story does Luke share?
Luke grew up in Southern California, had a conventional upbringing, and entered real estate.
What personal story does Susan share?
Susan had a failed relationship with her former boss and experienced telekinesis during her youth.
How does the team approach the supernatural elements in the Donovan house?
They investigate the house's history and confront supernatural occurrences directly, discovering a portal opened by Megan's grandfather.
What resolution is found for the Donovan house?
The portal is closed, reducing the supernatural activity, and Luke assures Megan that the house can be sold.
What is Susan's new role in the team?
Susan takes over managing the Lenore's place and becomes more involved in the team's paranormal investigations.
How does the team feel about their work and beliefs?
They are pragmatic about their work with the supernatural and have varied beliefs about life and love.
What happens to the Lenore's house?
The team continues to investigate and manage the poltergeist activity at the Lenore's house.
What is the significance of the Donovan house's history?
The Donovan house's mysterious past, including its construction and Megan's family history, is central to the supernatural events occurring there.