How yoga can help you buy a home [Partner]
The practice of yoga keeps your mind, body and spirit strong, but did you know it can also help you buy a home? Sandra Godley is an agent with Savvy + Co. Real Estate and a RYT (Registered Yoga Instructor). In her free time you can find her teaching and practicing at Yoga One in Plaza Midwood. She uses yoga principles to help clients focus on positive chi and the best path to their new home. Don’t think you can blend yoga and real estate? Watch this move.
Find an expert
When you roll out your mat and begin a yoga class, you want a properly trained instructor who can help you reach your full potential. Same in real estate. Finding an agent who knows the area you’d like to buy in, your preferences and can get you through the process in a positive way is important not only to your home buying goals, but also your sense of sanity.
Build a foundation
Building a strong foundation in yoga is imperative for creating sound poses. In the home buying process, hiring a knowledgeable and experienced agent is the foundation for a stress free buying process. And really, couldn’t we all use a little more stress free?
Practice non-attachment
“The biggest mistake buyers make in real estate is thinking they cannot live without a particular house,” says Sandra. “Like mom always said, there are many fish in the sea.” Rushing the process can lead to undue disappointment, frustration or a costly mistake. In yoga if you rush into a pose before you are ready, you run the risk of injury. Be patient, advises Sandra. Live in the now and wait for the right house. When it does come available put your best pose – or offer -forward.
Breathe
Breathing in yoga, keeps you calm and focused. You can use this tool in the home buying process as well. There are many ups and downs, but working with an experienced agent will help keep you centered.
See, we told you yoga principles can guide you through the real estate process. Want to talk more yoga or real estate? Contact Sandra today. We already feel way more flexible.
This story was originally published May 1, 2017 at 2:51 AM with the headline "How yoga can help you buy a home [Partner]."