saint statue

OK...My house has been on the market since the beginning of June and still hasn't received any offers. It is listed at the same price as other homes in the development. I burried St. Joseph a few weeks ago and still no contract. What do I have to do to sell my home?
I have a good realtor and I am closing on my new house Aug 3rd.
Everything is squeeky clean and did everything that is required to "sell". I have had many showings and recently had "no shows" which were confirmed showings.

Hi ninety-three red capri - the "burying of the Saint Joseph " didn't work for my mom's home. My father died suddenly, and the house was a state away and too big for her. All the realtor kept asking her to do is keep reducing the price -- no help for a widow on a limited budget.

(Your home has only been on sale for a month and a half?) What DID work is:

1. getting rid of extra clutter
2. renting a storage unit for movable things that were to be kept
3. making coffee just before someone was going to see the house (or cookies)
4. removing personal pictures and storing them (or putting them in a drawer)
5. having a flowering plant in a nice pot (saves the price of cut flowers and lasts a lot longer, like a mum)
6. if you have an enclosed porch with a small table or picnic table, set it up simply but with a couple of placemats, utensils, and a cup (inverted) and saucer -- as though the visitors are the company you're expecting

The important thing is that other people can picture themselves in your home. I would also watch "Sell This House!" and "Curbside Appeal" (this on the Home and Garden Network).

My mom's home sold and she's here with me. We just did our part and prayed on it, and a couple who really appreciated it came along to buy it. It will happen for you too - hang in there!

2006-07-15 15:03:34 by ninetythreeredcapri

These Statues of Catholic Saints are available on marianland.com www.marianland.com Statues of Angels - Indoor and Outdoor - Statuary for Home ...

I would also like to find a photo of it. Apparently my husband's ancestor was responsible for this and we just recently found out. I know it was carved in Germany and brought to Canada. I do not know who did the carving and why.

I suggest you contact the parish directly.

With love in Christ.

2008-06-08 20:03:03 by KAthy S

Price: $35.00

Have been trying to sell for 8 months, and a lot of walk throughs but no offers. It is a beautiful home. Don't understand why no offers.

I'm happy for you that religion is important in your life. However the real estate market is not impacted by a person's beliefs.

First of all I hope you're using a real estate agent. However, you really need to use an experienced agent who's not going to give you a load of B.S..
Sometimes it's difficult for agents to really be honest & up front with their clients for fear of losing the listing & possible sale. You see, even though your home hasn't sold in 8mos. the listing agent IS still benefiting by getting "sign calls" from your yard sign.

You need to talk to another real estate agent, and ask their opinion.

Here's what their answer will most likely be: You are over priced.

I know that's tough to hear, I know your think you home is the best on the block. The market is a lot tougher now, there's an extraordinary amount of inventory (competition).

Price is your ONLY factor. All across the nation, what homes were selling for in your neighborhood 6-8mos. ago are not what they're selling for now.

You can feel free to email me, I'd be happy to refer you to a no nonsense , honest agent. Just let me know what city & state you're in.

The positive side to this is: Although you may not be making as much on the sale of this home as you would have liked, if you plan on staying in your next home for a minimum of 3yrs, you'll probably build back up the missing equity. Plus there are so many choices out there now, for when you do become the buyer.

tip: when you do get into escrow on your home, do NOT make an offer on another home until you're about 1 week away from closing. Try to "rent back" your current home for up to 60days, this way you can shop for your next home stress free as a strong buyer.

i hope this helps

2007-05-16 13:41:25 by jwspanzers

This religious item was blessed by Pope Benedict XVI at the Vatican in Rome, Italy...
Beautiful keepsake for years to keep
Blessed by Pope Benedetto XVI

I believe that if you bury a statue of St.Joesph your house will sell faster, has anyone tried this and if so how and where did you bury the statue
and do you need to bury it upside down facing the house or street

I promise you, this is a waste of money! This is superstitious nonsense (or a blasphemous idolatry, if you prefer). It will have no effect whatsoever on the sale of your house.

2007-11-13 09:28:58 by Sara

online?

I had absolutely no idea they were so hard to find. This may be a little bigger and more expensive than you were looking for, but it was the only one I could find.

Look under Jakobus (James): http://www.ladina.com/cgi/sdshop.exe?USERID=37402007050755887&Action=SUCHE&MAXROWS=15&RECCOUNT=635&KLASSE=001016&RECNO=241&SEITE=11&GOTOSEITE=18

2007-05-06 22:46:37 by dahlia m