Karen Brewer

Honey, I Think I’m a “House Whisperer,”Darien Homes for Sale.

I was asked just last night by a friend, “what was the weirdest thing that has ever happened to you as a Darien Realtor?” There was the case of the disappearing Darien homebuyer.He vanished after negotiating a deal on a $2million house and was never heard from again. Then there was the 10 year old child who was apparently in charge of the buying process and his parents would not consider a house unless he liked it.

But then I remembered a story from when I had just begun in the business. I had a client who wanted an antique property and was willing to look in various towns. in Fairfield County.We wound up in Wilton CT at an old but lovely property from  the late 1800′s. It had original floorboards,fireplaces and the location she was looking for.

So we took the short ride to Wilton and entered the house. The house was clearly old but not in bad shape downstairs.We went upstairs to view the bedrooms and came upon a child’s room. It had an antique cradle and some other furniture  in it. We were in the room for no more than a few seconds when what could only be described as a bad feeling came over both of us. We simply looked at each other in disbelief and all I remember saying was,”Lets get out of here.”

We descended the stairs quickly(like two steps at a time) ,got outside and couldnt get off that property fast enough. We talked about it and can  only surmise what had just happened to us.

Ive never had a similar experience in a Darien home although I admit that I think Iknow when a home has been a happy one. That has a feeling just as palpable as the creepy one. Most homes feel neutral but, from time to time there are houses that simply do not feel welcoming.

On a family vacation to California,I remember visiting San Simeon, the home of William Randolph Hearst. There  amongst the luxury, great architecture and  art I felt an odd feeling and still believe that something bad happened there. I couldnt wait for the tour to be over.

Maybe I should write on business card that I’m the Darien  “House Whisperer”.

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