I'll Dig In The Dirt For Birmingham Home Sellers!

I'll Dig In The Dirt For Birmingham Home Sellers!

I did it today!  Did I plant flowers to add a little color for increased curb appeal?  Nope!  I dug a little hole and buried a St. Joseph statue in their yard.  This is not part of my usual marketing strategy, but these homeowners (who are currently in another state) asked if I would do this for them.  I told them I'd be glad to and set out to find out just what needed to be done.  The tradition of burying a St. Joseph statue is a centuries old practice to help sell a home but for me it was a first.

I called around and found a local store that stocks them.....little ones, bigger ones, painted ones, even kits with instructions on how exactly they must be buried and a prayer.  After talking with the store owner he convinced me I didn't need the kit and I left with the smallest St. Joseph and a prayer card.  Traditionally the owner of the home should bury the statue, but since they are in another state I did it on their behalf and forwarded the prayer to them.  The store owner assured me faith and prayer were more important than following all the burial instructions.....which I found to be different depending on the source.

The homeowers are faithfully confident this will help them sell their home quickly. 

I believe in my marketing strategy and have sold many Birmingham area homes without burying a St. Joseph statue, but I'm always happy to oblige my clients, particularly in matters of faith.

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Courtesy of Ann Allen, CDPE, e-Pro, SRES, ASP

205.902.4868

Keller Williams

One Chase Corporation Drive, Suite 150

Hoover, AL  35244

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