| As someone in the real estate industry, I'm always | | | | scent. |
| eager to find out more about buying and selling | | | | Another route is to bury a statue of St. Joseph |
| strategies. However, I'm not sure what to think | | | | somewhere in the lawn. St. Joseph, one-time husband |
| about using astrology to sell a home. Or Feng Shui. Or | | | | of Mary, the mother of Jesus, is also the patron saint |
| magic spells. There are a lot of people more than | | | | of real estate sales. One site selling St. Joseph |
| happy to take your money in exchange for your | | | | statues intimates that you can sell your house faster |
| magic number, star alignment, or real estate amulet, | | | | if you buy the bigger statue size. One wonders why |
| though. | | | | it is necessary to deep-six an effigy of a saint in |
| Astrology has been used to divine the future since | | | | order for him to take notice of your house selling |
| before the Common Era. Many people today view it | | | | woes, but there is no explanation forthcoming from |
| as a harmless amusement. even has a section for | | | | history aside from anecdotes. |
| "homestrology" profiles. Realty Times did an article | | | | Feng shui is a Chinese practice rooted in ancient |
| entitled, "Look to the Stars for Decorating Advice", | | | | times. Basically, the idea is arranging objects in one's |
| featuring astrologer John Marchesella, who claims that | | | | life to attract positive energy. However, feng shui |
| knowing your Sun Sign can help you choose colors | | | | also attracts money from people who believe that |
| for your home. | | | | this practice can help them sell homes. 19.95 buys one |
| In some cases, astrology becomes serious business, | | | | information about their element at one website. One |
| spawning websites like that sells subscriptions for | | | | feng shui consultant who works in real estate |
| astrology questions, natal charts, and business | | | | charges $150. An hour. On the plus side, feng shui |
| outlooks. These cost between $25 to $50 a month. | | | | does encourage people to pay attention to their |
| Some astrologers promise results if you buy a | | | | color scheme and the placement of furniture in the |
| personal profile from them, ranging from 19.95 to | | | | home. |
| hundreds of dollars. One website promised that my | | | | The principles of feng shui may actually work in real |
| problems selling a home stemmed from not having | | | | estate simply because they encourage people to |
| my home in proper alignment with the stars. For only | | | | arrange their house in an uncluttered fashion, with an |
| 39.95, I could get a astrological profile that would | | | | eye for pleasing colors. Magic spells and astrology, |
| improve my real estate transactions. Some Realtors | | | | though... are these people genuine, or are they simply |
| even claim that they use astrology to sell homes. | | | | taking peoples' money? The truth is that the efficacy |
| Magic spells aren't just for Mickey Mouse in "Fantasia" | | | | of such things has never been proven. It's one thing |
| any more. Some people believe that they can help | | | | to look at your horoscope for fun; another to hand |
| you sell your house. One spell requires allspice, myrrh | | | | someone hundreds or thousands of dollars, only to |
| and benzoin. If Eastern magic appeals to you more, | | | | be told that your house didn't sell because the stars |
| there's a site that sells Chinese Prosperity Oil at the | | | | weren't aligned properly. |
| bargain price of 39.95. Apparently you can anoint the | | | | In the end, I would urge you to put your faith in a |
| doorstep with it or burn it for a pleasing 'buy-me' | | | | Realtor, whose 'magic' you can rely on. |