Antiques dealer here. Most antique shows (like Pawn Stars, American Pickers, and Antiques Roadshow) only feature the best of the best in any category, but there is so much that’s in the $20 and under range. Showing the very common, inexpensive stuff wouldn’t be as interesting, but it would be most realistic.
So much of what most people have in their attic/basement/garage/passed down is just not that valuable. It’s rare to find items worth thousands.
Hard to justify that much money, when one can just buy existing floor plans that are just as nice. Most builders have someone on staff for revisions.
https://www.improvenet.com/r/costs-and-prices/architect-cost-estimator
Most home owners spend between between 2.5 to 4.5 K, and it is worth every penny, just in the way you'll be able to forecast all your expenses and get it approved quickly.
Clearly this rate and wonderful airport agent has never been a passenger. Yes, most of you guys are wonderful and some ARE Surly, even hateful.
Some are down right mean.
Good agents are a blessing no daily traveler fails to notice.