Hidden Potential

Dana is a 30 year old female out searching for her first home in a saturated market. Her best-fit Type is ESFJ. She loves structure and organization but tends to make decisions based on her emotions. She has worked closely with the mortgage company to determine her loan options and is prepared to find “just the right house”. She lives in a large metropolitan area so her two options are older mid-century homes within the city that may need updating or brand new homes in the suburbs that are at least 20 miles from her work. She prefers convenience therefore she is focusing on inner city options.

Dana has a keen eye for detail and can pick up on painted wallpaper, uneven floors and two plug electrical outlets. Many of the sellers have not staged their homes or made update attempts since 1980. Dana is getting frustrated because she had not planned a budget for cosmetic updates such as cabinets, countertops and removing 1955 pink and aqua tiles from bathrooms. Dana is having a hard time getting past the present of vintage wallpaper, blue carpet and antique brass doorknobs. What is happening and what can Dana do?

Dana could possibly benefit from an infusion of Intuition. Introverted Intuition or “visioning” is one of Dana’s least preferred mental functions. It is not conscious and therefore may need some encouragement to come to the surface. If Dana has a friend that can has Introverted Intuition as a conscious function, who can “see possibilities and vision the unseen”, she can ask her friend to go with her to visit houses and look past the present and see the hidden potential. Yes, it might mean some work but there may be a diamond in the rough just waiting for Dana!

One of Dana’s third most natural preferences is Extroverted Intuition or “brainstorming” that may not be fully developed. Partnering with a friend who has Extroverted Intuition as a preference might spark some ideas in regards to updating or creatively decorating within the context of the house until serious updating can be done.

Sound like a series on Home and Garden TV? Bingo. That’s exactly what Hidden Potential does. Capitalize on the strength of the designer with Intuition to see the hidden potential!