Can I sell my house in Sims FreePlay?
As a long-time Sims FreePlay player and game content creator, one of the most common questions I see is – can you actually sell houses in the mobile game, like you can in the PC/console versions of Sims?
The short answer is no, there is no direct way to sell your Sims‘ homes in FreePlay. However, you can demolish properties if you want to clear space or lower town values. In this beginner‘s guide, let‘s explore how housing works in FreePlay, demolition impacts, and strategies around managing homes.
Attempting to Sell Results in Demolition
Once you either build or purchase a home template in FreePlay, you are stuck with it! There is no sell option – instead, tapping the "Sell" button will bring up a prompt to demolish the house for no money back.
I see many players get confused when their new mansion or dream home cannot be resold later! So it‘s important to understand this core game mechanic upfront before overinvesting resources into a property you may want to liquidate.
Some key things that happen when demolishing a home:
- House structure is destroyed completely
- All furnishings inside are permanently lost
- No refund provided on Simoleons, LP, or SP used to build
- Can lower overall town value slowly over time
Now let‘s explore impacts of demolition in more detail…
Losing Precious Furnishings and Investments
What hurts most players when demolishing is losing rare, expensive, or limited-edition furnishings!
| Furnishing Type | Estimated Value Lost |
|---|---|
| Rare Event Prize | 500-100k Simoleons |
| Premium Store Item | Up to 50k Simoleons |
| Limited Edition | 10-20k Simoleons |
Additionally, all investments you made to construct and upgrade the home are permanently gone:
- 50k-500k+ Simoleons spent on base template
- Floors, walls, accents, etc. can cost 50-100k total
- SP used on consumables during construction
So I always advise players to empty out properties completely before demolishing, or else risk losing precious furnishings and items forever!
Creative Tactics to Lower Town Value
The only potential upside to demolishing houses is gradually decreasing your town‘s overall property value. This slowly lowers costs for new buildings and can make growing your Sim community easier long-term.
Some creative tips on lowering value from my experience:
- Demolish oversized homes with many rooms/floors
- Build tiny starter homes instead of mansions
- Sell excess community buildings like firehouses
- Remove expensive décor items from public spaces
Combined with demolishing pricier houses occasionally, these tactics can help make expansion more affordable. Just don‘t overdo it and tank property values too much!
Key Differences From PC/Console Sims Titles
For players migrating from PC or console Sims to FreePlay, not being able to sell properties can be an adjustment!
In games like Sims 4 on desktop, you can easily trade homes, earning back a percentage of value based on furnishings and size. But the mobile FreePlay takes a more simplified approach.
Some other key differences in how houses work:
- No resale market – can only demolish properties
- All homes exist within one contiguous map
- Property values tied to overall town worth
- Houses cannot be moved or relocated
So while not as flexible as Sims 4, FreePlay‘s model focuses more on custom building a community. Plan house placements carefully, as you‘ll be stuck with them barring demolition!
Wrapping Up
Selling coveted houses may not be possible in Sims FreePlay – but with the right strategy, you can minimize construction costs and keep investments lower.
The key is planning ahead, not overbuilding, and slowly lowering prices via demolition vs. trying to resell later at a loss. Stick to starter homes until you can afford mansion estates for your Sims!
Hopefully this guide clears up the common confusion around housing. Let me know if you have any other Sims FreePlay topics I should cover! Happy simming!
