- David Visentin
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David Visentin Born David Vinsetin
Mississauga, Ontario, CanadaEducation Bachelor B.S Electrical Engineering Alma mater University of Waterloo Occupation Engineer, Real Estate Agent, Television host David Vinsentin is Canadian realtor and is best known for his works as one of the hosts of Love it or List it along with his co-host Hilary Farr. The show is broadcast on the VIVA, both American and Canadian versions of the OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network and W Networks. He is a native citizen of Ontario.
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Early life
Born in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada, David grew up with intentions of going into the engineering fields until he took a fascination into the housing market, which lead him to go into the field of real estate careers. He eventually was prompted into becoming an agent along side his father Nick Visentin for Country living reality based in Rosemont Ontario. Visentin is currently married and working as one of the hosts of Love it or List it. David has previously worked for Bell Canada and Rogers Wireless before pursing his career in the housing markets.
Education
David attended the University of Waterloo and graduated with a bachelor degree in electrical engineering.
Career
David Visentin started his career in 1987 working as an agent for Country Living Realty in Rosemont Ontario, while working along side with his brother Nick Vinsentin. David worked on the housing market while discovering new potential homes for numerous clients for over 16 years.
Love It or List It
Visentin was signed on by Big Coats Productions as one of the hosts of W Network Love it or List it along side with his rival competitor Hilary Farr.
Season 1-4: 2008-2011 rankings
№ # Title Directed by Written by Original air date Prod.
code4 1004 "The McGreachie Family" Matt Hoos Steve Nam November 2, 2008 5G04 Four years ago Derek and Andie McGeachie were looking for a home to start a family. They fell in love with a 100 year old house on a quiet street, under a canopy of trees. At first the charming home lived up to their greatest expectations— but now with a toddler and a newborn the difficulties and impracticalities of an older home have quickly become apparent. Planning for a third child soon, the McGeachie’s dread the thought of co-habiting in a house where the only full bathroom is an en suite. Will Hilary be able to create another bathroom on the already crowded second floor to convince the McGeachie’s to stay, or will David persuade them to move into a home with the modern conveniences this growing family needs? 10 1010 "The Thomson Family 1" Adam Cole Paul Bram December 9, 2008 5G10 Three years ago Kira and Andrew Thomson bought their cozy three bedroom home. Although cosmetically it needed help, the couple felt the home had great bones and was in the perfect area to start a family. With the birth of their daughter Olivia, in March 2007, the Thomson’s were left feeling cramped and overwhelmed. With Kira and Andrew planning to add another little one to the family, can Hilary make the Thomson’s main floor a more family functional space or will David be able to persuade this frustrated couple to go? 11 1011 "The Pliskat Family" Jacob Meyer Matt Hoos December 8, 2008 5G11 Kira bought her urban duplex six years ago—she was living upstairs and renting out the downstairs until she met and married Mike Pliskat. After the wedding, the tenants moved out, Mike moved in and the Pliskat’s welcomed their baby girl. However, the family soon realized the duplex layout was not conducive to a single family. There are two apartment-size kitchens, a stairway that goes unused, and all the bedrooms are on the main floor. The layout has the Pliskat’s living in essentially half the house, and leaves Hilary with a big job. Will Hilary be able to turn this duplex into a home that’s single-family friendly or will David find a place that’s already ready to accommodate this family of three. 15 2015 "The Tallmeister Family" Matt Hoos Steve Nam April 11, 2009 5G15 Erik and Kim Tallmeister moved into their Toronto duplex in 1997. While it was perfect for the newlyweds at the time, since then their family has doubled, and the two and a half bedroom home with an unfinished basement no longer accommodates this family of four. Their two daughters have started pleading for their own bedrooms, and the basement has been an albatross around their neck for seven years, as continuous construction problems kept them from creating the space they so desperately need. Erik has had enough; he thinks they should get out before they spend any more money. But Kim is a fighter, and believes they’ve come this far – to give up now would be admitting failure. Will Hilary finally finish the Tallmeister’s basement and add bedroom space to give their daughters much needed breathing room, or will David be able to woo the family into a larger home that comfortably fits this family of four? 16 2016 "The Cunniam Family" Adam Cole Paul Bram April 27, 2009 5G16 The Cunniam home has come a long way from the bachelor pad it was when Jennifer first moved in, but now their growing family has taken over. Rod is dodging toys in his basement office space and Jennifer would love the ability to relax in her old and tired ensuite bathtub at the end of a hectic day. For Jennifer, the house still feels like a bachelor pad and just doesn't work for their family of five. Rod thinks it is far from a bachelor pad but admits it could function better. The question is, will Hillary be able to convert this former bachelor pad into a fully functioning home for Jennifer or will David find the perfect home that finally will convince Rod it's time to go!" 18 2018 "The Ford William Family" Jacob Meyer Matt Hoos July 18, 2009 5G18 Three years ago, Gerard and Laka’s careers brought them to Canada. Their love affair with their house started almost immediately. It was bursting with charm and character but was very small, particularly for Gerard’s 6’4 stature. Gerard and Laka are in the process of expanding their family by adopting a child and their home could work against them if it doesn’t meet the adoption requirements. Laka feels with a little work the house has the potential to fit the bill but Gerard is not convinced and feels their money would be more useful elsewhere - like moving! Laka and Gerard are really at a crossroads with very high stakes. Will Hilary be able to find the space they now desperately need or will David convince Laka another home is the ultimate solution to their predicament. 21 2021 "The Goddard Family" Matt Hoos Steve Nam September 21, 2009 5G21 Chris and Stephanie bought their charming starter home 5 years ago. It was exactly what they needed at the time. But along came baby Bella and now the house seems too small. Its cluttered, has a tiny, inefficient kitchen, and an unfinished basement. Stephanie wants to move to a larger home to raise Bella and hopefully more children, but handyman Chris wants to fix this place up and stay. They both really love their neighborhood by the lake. Will Hilary be able to give them everything they want in this house so they will stay or will David find them a move in condition home that will suit a growing family? 24 2024 "The Elliot Family" Adam Cole Paul Bram October 19, 2009 5G24 Despite taking 27 years to realize their dream of homeownership, Doug and Ellie rushed into their house overlooking its total lack of function. Bringing in Hilary and David to find the answers to their domestic dysfunction, these nearly empty-nesters get more than they bargained for when Hilary discovers disastrous damage in their basement and David exposes the uneasy economic realities of their hard earned budget. Can they stay in their crumbling house? Or will they have to re-evaluate everything they thought they wanted in a home? Only the Elliott’s can decide. 26 2026 "The Sproat Family" Jacob Meyer Matt Hoos November 2, 2009 5G26 John and Rebecca rushed blindly to buy a house just in time to start a family. 15 months later with hopes of another baby on the way, their two bedroom home has split this couple down the middle. John wants Hilary to create the space for their family to grow, while Rebecca wants David to simply find them the perfect home. If our hosts are going to help this conflicted couple, they'll have to overcome unrealistic expectations and a complete lack of faith and as the Sproat’s stretch not only the limits of their expertise, but their patience. 27 3027 "Micheal and Jeffrey" Matt Hoos Jacob Uka November 9, 2009 5G27 Michael and Jeffery not only have a house that’s not working for them but they're also on different sides in regards to a solution. Michael wants to “downsize” and find another home while Jeffery feels they have all the space they need and wants to stay put. Will Hilary be able to convince Michael their current house could be their forever home or can David show Jeffery a house with all the space they need but on a smaller scale? 31 3031 "The Gallagher Family" Adam Cole Sarah Baker December 7, 2009 5G31 "With their bungalow bursting and a new baby due any day, the Gallagher's are in serious need of a domestic do-over. With tight budgets in hand, Hilary and David will have to race against the clock if they hope to provide this feuding family with some much needed breathing space before baby number four arrives! " 32 3032 "The Ethier Family" Jacob Meyer Sarah Baker May 3, 2010 5G32 For Rachel and Stephane, having two kids in four years has rendered their home problematic. Stephane has never really liked the house, only the location, but Rachel is attached to its character and community. Will Hilary be able to convince Stephane to staying in a space that he simply dislikes, or will David be able to sway them away into a new home with just as much character but more space. 33 3033 "The Cica Bagnato Family" Jacob Meyer Sarah Baker May 10, 2010 5G33 When Charles and Sherri purchased their large centrally located fixer upper, they knew it would be more than enough space for their family of four, but when they decided to start housing foreign students, breathing space became scarce and the reno requirements became unreasonable. Desperate to accommodate their ever changing family without losing their beloved location, David and Hilary will have to work over time if they hope to unite this conflicted couple under the same oversized roof. 35 3035 "Jim and Connie" Matt Hoos Steve Nam May 24, 2010 5G35 When Jim and Connie traded suburban sprawl for their commute free cottage in the city, they thought they'd made the right move. Four years later their dreams to grow their family don't match up to the spacial limitations of their tiny home. Determined to give this couple the space they so desperately need, Hilary and David battle it out to re-unite this couple through a residential renaissance. 38 3038 "The Ramos Family" Adam Cole Tommy Vexer June 14, 2010 5G38 Steve promised Jennifer that if they bought a fixer-upper in the neighborhood where he grew up, she’d have her dream home within the year. But 3 years later, this dream has turned into a nightmare with very little done, and a long list left to do. With her limited budget, will Hilary be able to turn their cave into a castle and make it Jennifer’s dream home? Or will David be able to find the needle in the haystack in Steve’s neighborhood and convince him to leave? 39 3039 "The Mckeon Bryce Family" Jacob Meyer Cayden Bixon June 21, 2010 5G39 "When newly wed, design TV enthusiasts Holly and Peter bought there first home, they thought they'd be able to transform it as quickly as the pros on their favourite shows, but a year later this conflicted couple is buried under a pile of unfinished renovations and unrealized dreams. Now Hilary and David find themselves in the middle of a tug-o-war between Peter's persistence to press on and Holly's designer desires for home. Will either of them find the balance to please this picky pair? Only time will tell." 40 3040 "The Dinis Family" Matt Hoos Matthew Gary June 28, 2010 5G40 With their charming, older home crammed with guitars, pianos and kid stuff, Ilda and Ryan need a domestic do over. But Ilda’s in love with her fixer upper while Ryan’s ready to run out the door to a new home. With borderline budgets, and lofty lists, can Hilary bring back the love to make Ryan see a future here or will David save the day with a suitable family space? 41 3041 "The Pollock Jones Family" Adam Cole Tommy Vexer July 5, 2010 5G41 Steven and Stephanie live in a fabulous part of town in a seriously dated home. Steven had a 5 year plan to make this their dream home, but 7 years later, nothing’s been done. Stephanie can’t see anymore what this house has to offer, while Steven wants to stick to the plan. Will Hilary be able to convert this residence into Stephanie’s dream home or will David’s promise of a newer, better house close to home convince them to list? 42 3042 "The Pinnock Family" Jacob Meyer Sarah Walters July 12, 2010 5G42 When Steven and Rita first purchased this 2,000-square-foot (190 m2) suburban home they were in full agreement that this was the house for their family, but only a few years and 2 kids later their home has become a battlefield fuelled by frustration over its lack of function. Wading into the war are Hilary and David, each convinced they can guide this troubled twosome to a truce, but before either side waves the white flag, they'll have to overcome the most picky pair of homeowners they've ever faced. Can Hilary resuscitate the love for the seemingly unreachable Rita? Can David stun the stupefyingly stubborn Steven? And ultimately when the smoke clears, will they love it? Or list it? 45 3045 "The Renton Family" Matt Hoos Steve Nam September 20, 2010 5G45 The Rentons live in a charming home that’s lovely on the outside, but seriously lacking on the inside. Mike loves his East Coast flavored home but Teresa is fed up with it. With limited budgets and long lists, both Hilary and David duke it out to please this particular pair. 46 3046 "Mark and Alana" Adam Cole Tommy Vexer September 27, 2010 5G46 When a young couple invites a parent to join them in their dysfunctional fixer-upper, the need for Hilary and David to work their magic becomes immediate! Now it's a race against time to create a residential renaissance that can please the entire family. Will they love their home again? Or will they list it? 48 3048 "Patrick and Kasia" Jacob Meyer Sarah Walters October 14, 2010 5G48 With their first child on the way, two young artists decide their frozen second floor has got to go. With huge hopes, but tiny budgets, Hilary and David duke it out to find this family some long sought after peace of mind. 51 3051 "The Maharishi Family" Matt Hoos Steve Nam November 1, 2010 5G51 After years of living abroad, the Maharishi family finally settled down into a suburban fixer upper. Rahul has a strong vision for this house but Rachel just can’t see it and wants out. Hilary tries to bring Rahul’s vision to life while David tries to satisfy a new home 53 4053 "The O'Hara family" Adam Cole Matthew Bixon March 14, 2011 5G53 Moving from a country home to the city, the O'Haras bought a character filled fixer upper. But Sean is fed up with fixing it while Rebecca is fixated on its charm. Hilary tries to convince Sean this house is worth the investment while David tries to lure Rebecca out the door. 57 4057 "The Robertson Family" Matt Hoos Sarah Walters April 14, 2011 5G57 With Chris’s need for order and military precision in his home and Ayeza’s need for charm and character, this couple can’t see eye to eye. David tries to blend these opposite needs in a new house while Hilary tries to modernize their century home into a more functional space. 58 4058 "The Wahl Family" Matt Hoos Sarah Walters April 18, 2011 5G58 A couple is conflicted, when one of them is attached to a house given by years of generations by his family while the other wants to leave and find a bigger house, Storage becomes a huge issue as Hilary and David visit a house with massive clutter 62 4062 "The Coughlan Family" Matt Hoos Kristen Ireena September 11, 2011 5G62 For two years, Cate’s been looking for better space for her family of six but Paul has stubbornly held on to their charming, city home. Hilary is honing in on a renovation masterpiece to convince Cate to stay while David is tempting Paul with pleasing, new properties. 63 4063 "The Godoy Family" Kent Stevenson Amy Kelsey September 14, 2011 5G63 The Godoy’s barely converted triplex is not the family home for Marian anymore while Bill is content with its compartmentalized feel. David desperately tries to lure Bill out the door into open concept space while Hilary renews their home and hopefully hearts to stay. Total rankings for victories for David: 28
Personal hobbies
According to News & Press dated December 5, 2009, David Visentin is a Jeep man. The veteran realtor and host of Love It or List It, which is one of W Networks popular series doesn't just have one Jeep. He has two: A 1977 cj5 Jeep, which he calls his "fun, summer car," and a 2005 Jeep Liberty, which he uses all winter. The Jeeps can be seen on the show along with Hilary Farr's Lexus RX350.
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