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No Suit Realtor?

By Dee Neal

Real Estate Agent with Palmer House Properties 292385

September 13, 2007 03:21 AM

I've never been the suit type of girl really. From time to time, I'll wear one but my regular attire is just me. I do not want to create any illusions for my clients. I give them the real deal. I know from my own experiences that when I see someone coming towards me with a suit, I just think "snake" so I dont want to put this in the heads of my clients. While I am clean and presentable and my dealings are always professional. I do not go out of my way for the professional "look". I think this approach has helped me tremendously with my clients and I am able to get through to them more. My clients are very receptive to me because from our first contact, they see someone who is just like them. While I do have boundaries put boundaries on my actions to make sure my license and the overall view of realtors is not tarnished, I create a very comfortable environment for my clients and they talk to me about any and everything under the sun. I tell them the truth in my way as if we were having regular convo at a diner, work, etc and problems with buyers being realistic in the expectations have rarely been a problem, and problems with sellers and their pricing has never been an issue. If I have to have a seller reduce a price, it's never been an issue. Thoughts?

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Marlene Bridges

Village Real Estate Services, Inc. - Laguna Hills, CA

Laguna Homes|Laguna Condos|Laguna Real Estate

Like you I rarely "suit up". However, I do dress more professionally on a listing appointment because I view it as a job interview. For an open house, showing homes, etc. I wear business casual. For home inspections, I may even wear jeans and tennis shoes. No matter what, be clean, be intentional and dress appropriate for the meeting.

Dee, I see from your photo that you and I share one very important thing...no matter what you're wearing, your best accessory is a great smile!

Sep 13, 2007 03:32 AM

Lane Bailey

Century 21 Results Realty - Suwanee, GA

Realtor & Car Guy

I try to dress appropriately for the situation. And I HATE to wear a tie... or a jacket. It's hot here in Atlanta.

Sep 13, 2007 03:50 AM

Dee Neal

Palmer House Properties - Alpharetta, GA

Atlanta Area Real Estate

yeah. it's important to be neat and clean. i can't say that i've worn a suit to a listing appointment yet though. i usually dress according to who im speaking with. i'm usually a good character reader and can tell alot about a person through phone conversation. i want to seem as real as possible so if i get the message that i'm speaking to an "image" person, then i will dress according to that. i dont want to be typical. i want to be out of the box. so my listing presentation is my conversation, the facts i present to the seller, and my walkthrough and assessment of their property. i let them know that i'm brutally honest but it's in their best interest.

Sep 13, 2007 04:34 AM

Jeff&Grace Safrin

F.C.Tucker 1st Team Real Estate - Valparaiso, IN

SpousesSellingHousesTM

There is an old saying...when in ROME...DO LIKE THE ROMANS.....being relatable is very important in Real Estate....if we are going to list a Union Steelworkers home and Jeff would show up in a suit and tie we probably not get in the door- and we have actually had a client tell us that he did not list with the suit types because he did not relate to them.....

again each situation is different and you only have the chance to make a good 1st impression in 20 seconds :)

Sep 13, 2007 08:55 AM

Collin Duke

Coldwell Banker Apex, Realtors - Frisco, TX

Duke of Real Estate, Realtor, Collin County, Frisco TX

I am myself regardless of my attire. With that said, I dress in slacks and button up shirt (short sleeve on hot days). No tie or jacket. Nice, professional shoes. This lends to the executive professional in a suite or blue collar. If you are comfortable with yourself and not trying to be someone you are not, people with either like you and want to work with you, or not, either way, trying to be roman, when you are Not Roman, the Romans will know.

Also, In my experience, If I am too casual, they will forget I am "working" for them and leads to them not necessarily take my "professional" advice to the extent that they do when dressed professionally. This is what I have experienced anyway.

Sep 13, 2007 09:22 AM

Vickie Arcuri

Coldwell Banker Realty - Fort Lauderdale, FL

South Florida Luxury Real Estate

I don't think suits are necesary most of the time...I think I own 2 or 3 at the most...there's plenty of professional attire and presentation without the necessity for an actual suit :)

Oct 05, 2007 04:55 PM

Tyghre Collentine

Coldwell Banker Burnet - Minneapolis, MN

I'm with you, I think it's important to stay true to yourself. I never wear suits or really high heals for that matter. I'm always getting in and out of cars, walking up and down stairs, literally running to the next appointment.

I too have never had a problem with my laid back, clean look, I actually think it makes my clients feel more comfortable around me.

Tyghre'

Oct 11, 2007 10:34 AM

Ryan Martin

Pacific Continental Realty, LLC - Bellingham, WA

Bellingham Commercial RE Broker

Dee - I think it is important to come off as clean cut with a fairly clean car. As far as a suit goes, it would simply look out of place. The with exception of the guy down the hall that drives an 1985 Peugeot and tries way too hard, I haven't seen a suit in our office for a long time.

Oct 12, 2007 09:32 AM

Ryan,

Lol, how's the guy with the suite doing. Oh and you're right, coming off clean cut is a good way to go.

Oct 12, 2007 11:12 AM

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