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Can Feng Shui deprive opportunities of Home Sales?

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Home Stager with Feng Shui Manhattan Long Island #888

Can Feng Shui deprive opportunities of Home Sales?

This is a very powerful and great question to review.  At first glance one could say yes, a potential buyer walks away because from their perspective a home has "bad" Feng Shui due to location, maybe objects or what ever else they may visually scan.

On the flip side one could say No, because you have another potential buyer step in, still following the principles of Feng Shui and approach it with, what can we do to enhance this space to make it better since certain structural aspects of the home can not be changed.

What I'm getting at is, it becomes that Individual's own personal preference in what method of Feng Shui they choose to embrace during the buying and implementation process.

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                                  Compass Method                                               Western Ba-gua Map

There are about several methods of Feng Shui, "Western Feng Shui" being the most recent method to come about which has also been simplified.  This method of Feng Shui was specifically created for us westerners because the more traditionally forms (compass, form, five elements) conflicted with how our home's have been designed from the past. so this allows mass flexibility even if your home is located on a "t-junction," near a drain, located in a cul de sac, etc.

I personally find when blending all the various Feng Shui methods as needed, the results have been extremely positive. Resolution with all possibilities are on the table yet, if the buyer or client says "no" then the flexibility becomes less so the method of choice becomes more narrow. It become their choice.

  • If you know certain objects on display are deterring a potential buyer, remove them. Keep that space simple (KISS).
  • Be practical in your approach, how is the MLS presentation of the home? how is the landscaping? is the house clean and presentable? are you willing to negotiate if need be?

I have experienced similar situations with clients from time to time, if that person shows stubbornness with the process, please do not force it. Let go and allow. I have found when I approach it in that manner of thinking, that one client who I let go, would allow 2 others to step in who were serious about collaborating with a home consultation or buying a home and follow through.

 

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Laura Cerrano is a second-generation Certified New York City Feng Shui Consultant Expert. As a full-time Feng Shui consultant, Laura provides bicoastal consultations and workshops for residential, commercial, real estate developments, Fortune 500 companies and healing faculties. In addition, Laura is a resident teacher at the Metropolitan Institute of Design in Syosset, NY. She has been featured in highly respected publications and TV networks such as Bravo's "Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen," PBS, CBC Television, BBC Radio and The New York Times. 

 

Comments(9)

Beth and Richard Witt
New York, NY
The best Retired Brokers !!!!

Laura... I like your KISS method a lot... Happy Day

Apr 04, 2014 11:41 PM
Richie Alan Naggar
people first...then business Ran Right Realty - Riverside, CA
agent & author

My first exposure to Feng was years ago when I was trying to sell new townhomes. The front door and how it entered into the premises according to Feng folks failed! Several people refused it until it sold to a NON-Feng-er.

Apr 04, 2014 11:45 PM
Larry Lawfer
YourStories Realty Group - Newton, MA
"I listen for a living." It's all about you.

Feng Shui is even more difficult to explain to a neophyte than staging, but both can be and are critically important to the best showing and energy in a space. Thanks for your sharing your deep understanding of the process.

Apr 04, 2014 11:47 PM
Gene Mundt, IL/WI Mortgage Originator - FHA/VA/Conv/Jumbo/Portfolio/Refi
NMLS #216987, IL Lic. 031.0006220, WI Licensed. APMC NMLS #175656 - New Lenox, IL
708.921.6331 - 40+ yrs experience

Laura: 

I'm Featuring this in BananaTude .. as this terminology and info is something being seen more and more often in the media, marketing, and listings.  The more acquainted we are with the terminology .. and the information .. the better we are prepared and capable of using it to our clients' advantage and benefit. 

Thanks for sharing and teaching us!

 

Featured in BananaTude!

 

 

Congratulations!  Well Done!

 

Gene

Apr 05, 2014 12:58 AM
Jeffrey DiMuria 321.223.6253 Waves Realty
Waves Realty - Melbourne, FL
Florida Space Coast Homes

Laura...a good example is a Cul De Sac...positive to one buyer negative to another...as agents we must put the best shine on the apple we have.

Apr 05, 2014 01:25 AM
Lou Ludwig
Ludwig & Associates - Boca Raton, FL
Designations Earned CRB, CRS, CIPS, GRI, SRES, TRC

Laura

So true . . . . you can't force it.

Good luck and success.

Lou Ludwig

Apr 05, 2014 12:42 PM
Wayne Johnson
Coldwell Banker D'Ann Harper REALTORS® - San Antonio, TX
San Antonio REALTOR, San Antonio Homes For Sale

Laura-As one door closes, another opens. Just as there is a person for everyone, there is a home for everyone. Just have to get the right fit, in my opinion.

Apr 05, 2014 02:06 PM
Sharon Tara
Sharon Tara Transformations - Portsmouth, NH
Retired New Hampshire Home Stager

We cetainly cannot force a seller to do anything...it's always their choice.  I tell my clients that I will provide them with suggestions that will provide the best chance of selling.  It's up to them how many of those suggestions to follow.  

Apr 06, 2014 01:26 AM
Georgie Hunter R(S) 58089
Hawai'i Life Real Estate Brokers - Haiku, HI
Maui Real Estate sales and lifestyle info

I agree that what may seem like a bad scenario can often become a much better scenario... as they say... "bad luck, good luck, who knows?"  Time will tell.

Apr 06, 2014 10:43 AM