SAINT JOSEPH'S STATUES & HOME STAGING = SOLD(?)

As we approach the Easter holiday, it seemed the Saint Joseph statue seemed to be an appropriate topic.

So let's ask the question:
How many folks know about Saint Joseph statues (as applied to Real Estate)?

Real Estate Professionals of all faiths are utilizing Saint Josephs statues. Briefly explained, the seller acquires an inexpensive statue of Saint Joseph and buries it head down by the front door of their 'for sale' property! Whether you face it to the street, or you face it to the front door, is a topic for discussion
(I invite everyone's opinion on this).

I do know (from personal experience) that it is important for the owner of the property to bury the statue. For someone else to do so, i.e. Realtor, Home Stager, etc.... apparently constitutes greed and negates the affect/effect of the previously named statuette.

I'm sure there are many readers who are now ROFL (rolling on the floor laughing) but really, and truly, I've seen this work. It's surprising that many of my clients provide me with their own testimony on this topic. As a Home Stager I bring the topic to the attention of my clients, but I'd suggest being very careful. I'd certainly not start off my consultation with "hey, let's slam Saint Joseph into the front gardens". I mean really, let's be sensitive. Also, since some people think we're crazy anyway, this might provide them with the final evidence in that case, and we'll lose the client!

Generally, the legend and myth of the Saint Joseph statue is shared in a somewhat back alley fashion: "Psssst, hey buddy, wanna sell your house........?" The reason for this back alley approach is because you can look like an idiot when you relate your own experience to a Saint Joseph 'newbie'.

I recently broached the topic on a house tour with my newest clients. I had briefly mentioned Saint Joseph and they informed me that indeed they did have the statue. During the house tour, the young couple confessed that the statue was not buried, but on a desk. When I reminded the couple of the bury-it-in-the-yard policy, the visiting in-laws immediately (and respectfully) told of their own success story.


So let's hear from the Active Rain community (and others). What has been your experience?

When responding please keep in mind that we are in a public forum, discussing a somewhat sensitive subject. I hope that I've communicated my respect for all viewpoints on the topic. Please accept my apologies if I've offended anyone -that certainly was not my intent!

For those of you who may be unacquainted with this practice you can visit

www.stjosephstatue.com

for further information.