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Sorry if this has gone somewhat of topic.
This thread is about the seller trying to sell his home and it has languished. He said that he has done some substantial upgrades and has de-cluttered his house by having a yard sale. He has gone as far as hiring a housekeeper to come by every 3 days to keep it clean. This sounds like he is staging his house. It is not professionally staged, but staged none the less. It is still on the market without an offer. I believe that TG is right and that it is over priced based on recent comps near this home. I’m not stating that staging a home does not get results, but price is more important. Smaller homes do better when staged because some smaller areas need to be defined. People buy homes that make them feel fuzzy, but people sign on the dotted line when the price is right. Staging gets people’s attention and with the right price gets the deal done. I don’t think that this person can stage his house to get the price he is asking. He can stage it with a better price and get the sale done.

Dharmagirl,

Congrats on selling your house and I’m sure that staging your home helped you sell it. I think that you did great by only spending $500 to get top dollar for your home.
If I remember correctly you just purchased a home in Temecula. Was it well staged or well priced? (just kidding)

Econprof,

I also agree that it sounds crazy to spend money to get results, but that was brillant killing two birds with one stage kit.

[recordsclerk]

Sorry if this has gone somewhat of topic.
This thread is about the seller trying to sell his home and it has languished. He said that he has done some substantial upgrades and has de-cluttered his house by having a yard sale. He has gone as far as hiring a housekeeper to come by every 3 days to keep it clean. This sounds like he is staging his house. It is not professionally staged, but staged none the less. It is still on the market without an offer. I believe that TG is right and that it is over priced based on recent comps near this home. I’m not stating that staging a home does not get results, but price is more important. Smaller homes do better when staged because some smaller areas need to be defined. People buy homes that make them feel fuzzy, but people sign on the dotted line when the price is right. Staging gets people’s attention and with the right price gets the deal done. I don’t think that this person can stage his house to get the price he is asking. He can stage it with a better price and get the sale done.

Dharmagirl,

Congrats on selling your house and I’m sure that staging your home helped you sell it. I think that you did great by only spending $500 to get top dollar for your home.
If I remember correctly you just purchased a home in Temecula. Was it well staged or well priced? (just kidding)

Econprof,

I also agree that it sounds crazy to spend money to get results, but that was brillant killing two birds with one stage kit.

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I agree that staging a house does work to a point, but it will not get you more then what the market price will allow. There is always an exception to the rule, but price has and always will be the determining factor in a house selling or not. Obviously if you have the time and want top dollar for your home (or top dollar for what the market will allow) you will need to make it presentable. There are many homes currently for sale and the ones that are getting multiple offers are the ones that are priced at or below current market value. I wonderfully staged home priced above market, even slightly above will languish. Most of the homes that are being sold today are bank owned properties that are not well staged, but well priced.

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I agree that staging a house does work to a point, but it will not get you more then what the market price will allow. There is always an exception to the rule, but price has and always will be the determining factor in a house selling or not. Obviously if you have the time and want top dollar for your home (or top dollar for what the market will allow) you will need to make it presentable. There are many homes currently for sale and the ones that are getting multiple offers are the ones that are priced at or below current market value. I wonderfully staged home priced above market, even slightly above will languish. Most of the homes that are being sold today are bank owned properties that are not well staged, but well priced.

[recordsclerk]

I agree that staging a house does work to a point, but it will not get you more then what the market price will allow. There is always an exception to the rule, but price has and always will be the determining factor in a house selling or not. Obviously if you have the time and want top dollar for your home (or top dollar for what the market will allow) you will need to make it presentable. There are many homes currently for sale and the ones that are getting multiple offers are the ones that are priced at or below current market value. I wonderfully staged home priced above market, even slightly above will languish. Most of the homes that are being sold today are bank owned properties that are not well staged, but well priced.

[recordsclerk]

I agree that staging a house does work to a point, but it will not get you more then what the market price will allow. There is always an exception to the rule, but price has and always will be the determining factor in a house selling or not. Obviously if you have the time and want top dollar for your home (or top dollar for what the market will allow) you will need to make it presentable. There are many homes currently for sale and the ones that are getting multiple offers are the ones that are priced at or below current market value. I wonderfully staged home priced above market, even slightly above will languish. Most of the homes that are being sold today are bank owned properties that are not well staged, but well priced.

[recordsclerk]

I agree that staging a house does work to a point, but it will not get you more then what the market price will allow. There is always an exception to the rule, but price has and always will be the determining factor in a house selling or not. Obviously if you have the time and want top dollar for your home (or top dollar for what the market will allow) you will need to make it presentable. There are many homes currently for sale and the ones that are getting multiple offers are the ones that are priced at or below current market value. I wonderfully staged home priced above market, even slightly above will languish. Most of the homes that are being sold today are bank owned properties that are not well staged, but well priced.

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In a rising market, staging a property will fetch top dollar, but in a declining market price is king. Obviously a well priced home that is staged correctly will do good in any market, but price is still king.

[recordsclerk]

In a rising market, staging a property will fetch top dollar, but in a declining market price is king. Obviously a well priced home that is staged correctly will do good in any market, but price is still king.

[recordsclerk]

In a rising market, staging a property will fetch top dollar, but in a declining market price is king. Obviously a well priced home that is staged correctly will do good in any market, but price is still king.

[recordsclerk]

In a rising market, staging a property will fetch top dollar, but in a declining market price is king. Obviously a well priced home that is staged correctly will do good in any market, but price is still king.

[recordsclerk]

In a rising market, staging a property will fetch top dollar, but in a declining market price is king. Obviously a well priced home that is staged correctly will do good in any market, but price is still king.

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Temecula looks ripe to me. I would start shopping now if you are picky. If it’s price you want, wait until this winter. I don’t think that builders can produce a home for under $100sqft with today building cost.

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Temecula looks ripe to me. I would start shopping now if you are picky. If it’s price you want, wait until this winter. I don’t think that builders can produce a home for under $100sqft with today building cost.

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Temecula looks ripe to me. I would start shopping now if you are picky. If it’s price you want, wait until this winter. I don’t think that builders can produce a home for under $100sqft with today building cost.

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