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When NOT to Stage a House Staging a house is usually a good thing.  Your house usually sells quicker and for more money.  However, even if done in a frugal way, staging a home costs money and takes a lot of work.  With that in mind, there are circumstances when staging a house for sale may be a waste of your time and money.  Here are 4 reasons to think twice about staging your home. 1 - Homes in your area sell very quickly. I have a sister who lives in a transitional area near downtown LA.  Although the houses are older and rundown, people are flooding the area for the convenience of being near the city.   When someone wants to sell their home in that area, they have one open house, and receive multiple offers.  2 - Your home has a fatal flaw. A "fatal flaw" can keep your home from selling, no matter what it looks like inside.  Examples of a fatal flaw is a home right next to a busy street, or next to the airport.  Price is going to be the major consideration on whether you can sell your home.  No matter what you do, it may not sell.  You may be able to rent it, but sometimes you can get into a situation where there is no good outcome. 3- Your home is already in good condition, with nice looking furniture and tasteful accessories. If your home already looks nice, staging may not be cost effective. You may be better of saving your money for any structural problems or other items that need repair after your home is inspected by potential buyers. We sold one home we owned in less than a week without staging.  The buyers of our home brought at least 20 of their personal friends and relatives to inspect it.  We had plenty of personal photos on the walls.  Their comments were "Looks like it is a nice place to raise a family."   4- You don't have the money and are unsure whether you will be able to sell your home. Do not go into debt to stage your home.  As many people have so painfully experienced these last few years,  you may have to walk away from your home.  Don't make the situation worse by adding more debt to the situation. When it comes to staging a home, every situation is different.  Make the best decision for your circumstances. About the Author: Nikki Willhite, mother of 3 and an interior design graduate, has been writing and publishing articles on the topic of frugal living for over a decade. Visit her at www.frugalhappyfamilies.com - where you will find hundreds of frugal living tips and articles. Frugal Happy Families- more than just money!

 

 

 

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