| Bottom line: it doesn't really matter whether or not | | | | your own stuff out of the house to make room for |
| you believe that Feng Shui methods are important to | | | | the new owner's stuff. It not only sets in motion a |
| home decorating. When you get ready to sell your | | | | powerful energy, but it also gives you a head start |
| home, you'll find that employing Feng Shui practices | | | | on your own packing. |
| can add perceived value to your home in a buyer's | | | | Since the kitchen is the most important room in the |
| mind. Feng Shui ideas just might help sell your home | | | | house, as far as most buyers are concerned, spend |
| faster, and for more money. In case you're not | | | | extra time making sure yours is friendly and exudes |
| familiar with the concept of Feng Shui, here are some | | | | a feeling of health and prosperity. Keep counters |
| tips for incorporating it into your house. | | | | immaculately clean, organize your pantry, and keep all |
| First, engage the senses of potential homebuyers in | | | | wastebaskets out of sight. |
| as many ways as possible. To engage the sense of | | | | If it's possible that potential buyers might catch sight |
| sight, make sure your home offers lots of horizontal | | | | of a bathroom when they first enter your home, it's |
| space. That means keeping the tops of counters, | | | | critical that you always keep the bathroom door shut. |
| dressers, and shelves as clear as possible. To engage | | | | It's also important that potential buyers never see a |
| the sense of smell, use cinnamon or pine scents, | | | | toilet until they actually open the door and expect to |
| which have been proven to be more effective than | | | | see one. When they do inspect the bathroom, it's |
| vanilla or floral scents. To engage the sense of | | | | also critical to make sure the toilet lid is down. Both |
| sound, place a pleasantly gurgling fountain near the | | | | of these are powerful Feng Shui techniques for |
| front entrance or have gentle music playing. | | | | creating positive energy impressions. |
| As is the case with all home sales, first impressions | | | | Again, it doesn't matter whether you're a Feng Shui |
| are important, and Feng Shui can come into play at | | | | enthusiast or not. Using Feng Shui concepts can add |
| the front door of your home. Keep it clean, turn on | | | | perceived value to your home, which can mean a |
| front porch lights if the viewing will be after dark, | | | | short selling time and a higher sales price--both of |
| place a nice doormat in the entry, and have flowers | | | | which are always appreciated! |
| or lush plants on either side of the entryway. | | | | Copyright © 2006 Jeanette J. |
| To bring moving energy into the house, begin getting | | | | |