Q & A – Feng Shui a Home for Sale

Q. We want to sell our house and I have done everything I can possibly think of (nothing behind doors, fresh flowers, cleaned and cleared everywhere). We have made a blessing for the house, said good bay to every room, brought in a moving box and a new “moving-angle” in the Helpful People and Travel gua, too. I have twisted my brain to see if there is more I can do and right now it seems as if we just have to wait… Do you have any ideas to more good Feng Shui I can do to speed up the process?
Thank you, Terese R.

A. Yes! It sounds like you’ve done quite a bit to prepare your house for their arrival, and you’ve done a great job. Now, let’s find a way that you can connect with them, the future resident of the home. In other words, you’ve already taken care of the Seen Environment, now let’s focus on the Unseen Environment. You have many choices inluding writing them a letter, welcoming them into the space. It might look something like this:

Thank you for your choice to continue caring for this home. We know that it will in turn take very good care of you and your family. We’ve spent many years here, and filled it with love for you. Within its walls, you’ll find comfort, safety, gratitude, laughter and deep connection. Although our needs have changed, this home is ready for you and everything you need it to be.

Our children have each grown up here, taken their first steps, celebrated numerous birthdays and run wild down the halls. Our pets have slept on the stairs, barked at the doorbell, and climbed through the windows. We have fought in the garage, danced in the living room, slept under the skylight and giggled in the closets. And these happinesses would not have been possible without the magnificence of all that this glorious home has to offer.

If I could speak for this house, I would tell you: Welcome. Welcome from the base boards and attic! Welcome from the windows to the fireplace! Welcome from the appliances to the crown moulding! Welcome all of you from all me! Welcome!

Many Blessings, Terese and the entire family

Of course, you’ll have your own words, and you may choose to write a letter or create a collage or do something else as a family. Sometimes, I’ve found that one of the kids isn’t ready to let go, and so he’s holding onto the house, preventing or delaying its release. Get everyone involved in doing something together – Something that can hold the complete tranformation as having already been completed.

Let us know how it goes and we look forward to seeing photos of your new home!

Liv Kellgren, WSFS Programs Director