St Joseph....

How many of you have heard of him?Does anyone know who he actually is?

Why do some people bury his statue upside down in their backyard when selling their homes?

Saint Joseph statues have been one of the most appreciated traditions and folklores among Catholics since short after the 1500th century, when nuns first began to bury Saint Joseph medals in the ground.

Today its a common way to try to make your sale go faster and smoother.

They even sell kits!

Many years ago,my mothers house was on the market exactly one year with very few showings,when she decided to bury this little statue in the ground and 7 days later she was under contract!

Fast forward to me and my beach house that I was trying to sell...with little luck at the time.My mother said,lets go bury St Joseph and see if he can help...sure enough within the week,I get a call from a friend who says....I have someone who really wants your house...sure enough...it went under contract immediately!

One of my investment properties,I was trying to sell and nothing was happening except for vandals visiting the property....well,I decided to give St Joseph a shot again and sure enough I got a cash offer for more than I was hoping for and close in 5 days!

Whether it is folklore or not..I believe!

Do you believe?

Posted by BLR Guy on 05/22/2008 07:41 AM

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19 Comments on St Joseph....

I do not think he is a Saint any more but hey traditions are good

05/22/2008 07:46 AM

by Charlie Ragonesi Big Canoe homes, Jasper ,Ball Ground,Benttree,Dahlonega (All Mountain Realty)

If he sells houses Charlie..he is a saint to me!

05/22/2008 07:53 AM

by BLRGUY(Beach & Luxury Realty Inc)

BLR Guy,

Sounds like St. Joseph is a saint of home sales. LOL I'll have to give it a shot. LOL

05/22/2008 08:00 AM

by Brigita McKelvie - Lehigh Valley, PA, Residential, Rural & Horse Properties (Vision Realty Group)

St Joseph is still a Saint in the Catholic Church- He was the step father of Jesus. He is the patron Saint of Family and Household needs.

The tradition of burying a St Joseph statue began hundreds of years ago in Europe by a group of Nuns who needed more land for their convent. They buried their St Joseph medals at that time.

The tradition continues today with many success stories. I have clients that have hired me and buried their "St Joseph- The Underground Real Estate Agent" Kits and have faith it works for them. Ok so you brought out the Catechist in me!

05/22/2008 08:04 AM

by Barbara Carter Ulster County Real Estate Professional (Associate Broker Exit Realty Services)

Please do Brigita...You just never know..as long as you believe!

05/22/2008 08:04 AM

by BLRGUY(Beach & Luxury Realty Inc)

LOL Barbara!We may have brought out the cathechist in you..but you believe and your clients believe and that is all that matters!

Thanks for sharing the info!

05/22/2008 08:07 AM

by BLRGUY(Beach & Luxury Realty Inc)

I Had a client htat recieved three offers on her property a week after she had buried St Jospeh in the ground about 6 months ago. She had had very littel activity before that!!

05/22/2008 08:11 AM

My birthday is St. Joseph's Day, March 19th. (I won't say what year!). So, I was selling my townhome by owner many years ago ( I was not a realtor yet) and I thought, wow I should be really lucky if I bury him, I was born on his day! I buried him, and it took a year to sell my townhome.

I guess he doesn't work for everyone! LOL!

05/22/2008 08:11 AM

by Ida McCarthy-Lombard Real Estate

BLR, I have heard many who have found success with burying SJ as well. Not sure why, but hey if it works, why not.

05/22/2008 08:11 AM

by * Rate A Home (Rate A Home)

Ida there is always one in the crowd!

I am not going to say a word about the by owner thing though...LOL

Always use a realtor!

05/22/2008 08:19 AM

by BLRGUY(Beach & Luxury Realty Inc)

Ida there is always one in the crowd!

I am not going to say a word about the by owner thing though...LOL

Always use a realtor!

05/22/2008 08:19 AM

by BLRGUY(Beach & Luxury Realty Inc)

I am with you there Duane!It has worked for me,so I would try it again!

05/22/2008 08:26 AM

by BLRGUY(Beach & Luxury Realty Inc)

I tell my clients who ask about the statue that even better is to list with an agent named Joseph. I go on to tell them that 2 of my last closings have already been declared bonafide miracles by the Pope and I only need one more to be a saint myself!

05/22/2008 09:11 AM

by Joe Virnig, "No Ordinary Joe" (RE/MAX Gold Coast REALTORS, Ventura County, California)

LOL Joe!That is a good one...see miracles happen everyday!

05/22/2008 09:21 AM

by BLRGUY(Beach & Luxury Realty Inc)

LOL Joe!That is a good one...see miracles happen everyday!

05/22/2008 09:22 AM

by BLRGUY(Beach & Luxury Realty Inc)

I think it is great to believe in whatever works, and I may be trying this in the near future.

05/23/2008 09:54 AM

by Sharon Paxson (Prudential California Realty)

Joe, that's too funny! :) I think you should use the statue in your marketing materials, think of the possibilities!

05/23/2008 10:10 AM

by Ida McCarthy-Lombard Real Estate

I have to say that I have quite a few non-Christians who are willing to bury St. Joseph in their front yard (my ex-wife included) for a better home sale. If you believe, how much more powerful will the effect be!

06/10/2008 11:26 AM

by Derek Noggle (Beach & Luxury Realty, Inc)

BLR Guy, One of my clients asked me for a St Joseph statue to bury so off I went to Ebay and sure enough there are sellers with kits. She buried him according to the directions. We could use some extra prayers for a sale!!!

06/29/2008 07:17 PM

by Debbie Malone, Realtor (R), Lynchburg, Smith Mountain Lake, VA (RE/MAX 1st Olympic)

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