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Feng Shui Ideas for Faster Home Sales

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Real Estate Agent with Robin Scott, REALTOR® 467100

Feng Shui is an ancient Chinese concept of balance in the environment which has been available to westerners for many years and most of us are aware of the idea that following some of these ideas present a better package when trying to sell a house. Below are a few ideas to help you prepare your home for sale.

1. The front door is of special interest. In Feng Shui it is considered the "mouth of chi" through which abundance, blessings and good fortune enter your home. Along the same lines, it's what the buyer sees first and  that which begins the "first impression" of the home.  This is why it's important for the front doorway area to be clean  and if the front door is freshly painted with polished or new door hardware,  perhaps adorned with a door wreath or enhanced with a blooming potted plant on the porch even better    Often I see homes where the front door is dirty, there are old leaves, spider webs or bird droppings on the porch. As a buyer, how would you respond? You'd probably not be interested or expect the seller to lower the price. But if it was attractive, you'd see value in a home that appeared well-cared for.

2. In Feng Shui, it is believed that positive energy "Chi" can be flushed away so it is important to keep toilet seats closed. along the same line, who wants to be looking into a toilet. When a buyer steps into a bathroom, he/she wants to feel this would be a welcome place to bath and dress. No one wants their attention drawn to a toilet. Keep it clean and keep the lid down.

3. The master bed is a place that should promote protection and honor. The best placement of the bed is on the wall opposite the doorway and soft colors should be used for peacefulness and romance. I often see beds in the wrong location. What makes the location wrong? It blocks access to the room or through the room to the bathroom. On the furthest wall it is most out of the way and the room will appear larger.

4. In Feng Shui, the dinningroom symbolizes togetherness and abundance. Keep the tabletop free of clutter and enhance with an attractive centerpiece. A mirror placed in the diningroom reflects the food and multiplies the concept of prosperity. Too often I see dining tables stacked with books, magazine, mail and more. The message that sends is that there isn't enough room in the house for these things to be better placed.  Make your diningroom an inviting place for the buyers to entertain when they own the home.

5. As the windows are considered the eyes of the home, it's important that they be clean and in addition open blinds will let in the light making the rooms appear more friendly and airy. sometimes I go into homes and find the blinds closed and the curtains drawn. This gives the home a dreary and dark feeling. buyers say to me that the rooms are to dark or small. Sellers suggest they open the curtains and blinds when they come in but by then it's to late. The buyer has already formed a negative impression. So, clean the windows and open the blinds.

Following these simple principles will enhance your homes Feng Shui image and increase the buyers positive response to the home making it a more desirable option for purchase.

If you are interested in finding out more about Austin, living in Austin, real estate or buying or selling a home, I want to be your REALTOR. Call or email to find out how I can help you. 512.589.7988 or robin @robinscottrealtor.com

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Comments (2)

Will Nesbitt
Nesbitt Realty at Condo Alexandria - Alexandria, VA
Nesbitt Realty is a family-run brokerage.

Great article. I wish it was rebloggable.

Nov 29, 2008 11:38 PM
Robin Scott
Robin Scott, REALTOR® - Austin, TX
Broker, REALTOR® - Austin Texas

Will, I don't really understand the whole reblogging thing but you have my permission to reblog this article if you would like.

Nov 30, 2008 04:02 AM