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Real Estate Agent with OwnerLand Realty SAL2006007409

First off, Happy Easter everyone! 

Secondly, a funny thing just came to mind.  Why is it that some agents will use the same photo for years upon years even though in some cases, their appearance has changed dramatically?

I'm guilty of the same thing.  I've lost about 20 pounds since my photo was taken.  However, my excuse is that I don't like to put on a suit, not even for a photo.  LOL.

I actually use a mix of photos when blogging etc with more recent photos.  I'm more of a casual guy and a the majority of my clients are either younger ones or investors looking at bombed out houses.

So, because of the types of homes that I show and the clientele that I work with, I typically will dress casually and I've been told numerous times that I'm "normal" and my clients like that.

(if they only knew how far from "normal" I really am) LOL.

Anyway, back to the purpose of my post.  People, it's a fact of life, we are all aging and our looks are changing.  (this is more geared towards the Glamor shot type photos) Update your photo and stop scaring your clients when you show up at the first appointment and you look like you've aged 20 years since your photo was taken.

Hopefully, I'm not offending anyone, that's not what I'm trying to do at all. 

I just thought I'd pick somewhat of a different post for today, especially since it's a Holiday.

Make it a great day!  You are the one in charge of that!

 

Comments (3)

Rob Spinosa
US Bank - Larkspur, CA
Mortgage Loan Originator, Marin County

Great post and so very true.  Having a professional and current photo speaks volumes about your business.  To not have one also does the same.  I happen to belong to a BNI group, and in it we have a professional photographer.  This is just one resource any agent can use to get this very important aspect of his/her business nailed down but there are likely many others.  Invest the time and money to get a professional shot done --- it's that important.

Apr 24, 2011 03:53 AM
Barbara-Jo Roberts Berberi, MA, PSA, TRC - Greater Clearwater Florida Residential Real Estate Professional
Charles Rutenberg Realty - Clearwater, FL
Palm Harbor, Dunedin, Clearwater, Safety Harbor

Agents need to have professional photos that are updated annually! So often you look at the business card and think to yourself that the photo must be 20 years old!

Apr 28, 2011 01:12 AM
Marty Snyder
OwnerLand Realty - Monroe, OH
PSA, SFR, SRS; Ohio Homes for Sale

Barbara, I noticed that you said you dress casually.  I do as well and I've never had one complaint.  It seems my clients actually prefer it that way.  It seems to put them more at ease...

Apr 28, 2011 01:19 AM