Why HGTV's Mike Jackson And Egypt Sherrod Aren't Afraid To Get Personal On Married To Real Estate

The HGTV show "Married to Real Estate" follows real estate broker and designer Egypt Sherrod and contractor Mike Johnson as they help transform Atlanta, Georgia properties into families' dream homes. The program has astounding viewership stats of over 15 million viewers, but Sherrod says the key to her and Jackson's success is far more humble. 

"I think what people really want is to be able to see themselves," she told Distractify. "You know, mom and pop, a couple married trying to make a business and family work, and how we navigate that. I think what also made the show successful is that people do see themselves, their family, their personal struggles, their humor, and their way of dealing with things."

"Married to Real Estate" not only focuses on Sherrod and Jackson's professional endeavors. It also takes viewers inside the Sherrod-Jackson residence as they raise their blended family, maintain their marriage, and tend to their own home. The couple also maintains their connection with their fans through their social media, sharing heartwarming family updates like new dogs, living room dance parties, and graduations.