I pulled up to a listing appointment a few weeks ago, and the client met me in the driveway.  He complimented me on my BMW.  He said I must be a successful Realtor because I have a nice car.

I had just signed up for Active Rain, and had just posted my profile page.  That night, I got a call from someone who found me on the internet.  Yes, right here on Active Rain.  I was invited to participate in the "Realtor Sweepstakes".  There were two other Realtors competeing for the listing besides myself.

We hit it off, as the seller is a car buff, and likes a Realtor that is successful.  I guess Success, breeds more success.  The nice car provides an image of success.

I got the listing, and we are on the way towards finding our buyer.

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10
2008
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Beth Incorvati ~ REALTOR, ASP:

My BMW (X5) makes my clients think I spend all my money on gas! Ha!

HA!  thanks Beth.  DO you?
8:43pm • #33
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Tina Merritt - Virginia Beach Real Estate:

I drove a Honda Accord until a few years ago and now I drive a Volvo.  My clients generally drive similar cars.  I choose to spend my money on real estate, not cars.  I think if you have a clean car in great condition, it doesn't really matter what you drive.  If someone is hesitant about hiring me because I don't have an expensive car, then I probably don't want to work for them.

Thanks Tina.
8:44pm • #34
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Donald, I also drive a Bimmer (the autos are Bimmers, while Beemers are motorcycles) and have had many positive comments from clients, about half of whom ALSO drive BMWs.  It makes for an instant ice breaker and topic of conversation with new clients.  I feel this car has definitely paid for itself many times over.
8:55pm • #35

Susan-

Thank you for the correction of Beemer vs Bimmer. I am not into the car thing but am still curious how many people think it would be a wiser decision to look into the hybrid cars on the next go around rather than a luxury car.

Joanne
9:11pm • #36
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I have read a number of articles recently about hybrids and there is some concern about the true cost of building hybrids...too lengthy a discussion for this blog, but in a nutshell, hybrids can require more energy to build and their batteries can utilize "dirty" technologies to charge.  As well, the recycling or disposal of those batteries may not be environmentally friendly.  Anyway, it's apparently not as cut and dried as some would claim;  again, I have only scratched the surface of info that is out there, but I'm not yet convinced hybrids are the way to go and I'm not giving up a luxury ride for an unsure thing.

9:31pm • #37

Great information. Thank you.

I have found many of my clients drive luxury cars and I'm not sure how important it is to them that I drive a similiar car. Guess I'll stick with a nice ride and go luxury once again.
9:45pm • #38
I think I better go car shopping!!! lol 
10:02pm • #39
MAR
11
2008
567,392 Points 5 Featured Posts Outside Blog

Congratulations Donald...

 Have you ever had someone come up and say "That sure is a nice company car" ?  Would be nice if the company padi for the car....  :)
12:24am • #40
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Susan Haughton Alexandria, VA REALTOR®:

Donald, I also drive a Bimmer (the autos are Bimmers, while Beemers are motorcycles) and have had many positive comments from clients, about half of whom ALSO drive BMWs.  It makes for an instant ice breaker and topic of conversation with new clients.  I feel this car has definitely paid for itself many times over.

Thanks Susan. 

1:18am • #41
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Joanne Fraser,CRS,GRI,SRES,e-Pro,Broker Assoc:

Great information. Thank you.

I have found many of my clients drive luxury cars and I'm not sure how important it is to them that I drive a similiar car. Guess I'll stick with a nice ride and go luxury once again.

Thanks Joanne Fraser
1:23am • #42
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Roland Woodworth "Ft. Campbell Area Realtor":

Congratulations Donald...

 Have you ever had someone come up and say "That sure is a nice company car" ?  Would be nice if the company padi for the car....  :)

You are dreaming Roland Woodworth.  I would be happy for health insurance! lol

Donj
1:33am • #43
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14
2008
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I drive a BMW 650i convertible. The only time my car is a problem is when it is worth more than the house I am selling. 
10:45pm • #44

Don,

  The "first impression" with the vehicle can happen BEFORE you ever meet the potental clients. I was doing an open house and had my Jag xj-6 parked in the driveway that I found out later, made my future clients "believe I must be successful" driving that car. They came in,met me and I sold them a very large property and picked up the mother in law "Investor" as a client as well that bought and sold at least 4 more properties with me. It is a few years later, now and I currently have that large property back on the market and ,oh yea, I am now driving a Mercedes Benz S 500.

                    Doug
11:20pm • #45
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03
2008
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Don, great post

 

thanks for sharing....1st impressions mean a lot, having too nice of a car will work against you at times...can't win them all 
9:38pm • #46
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I had an agent once who had the worst old junker you ever saw, heard, or smelled. I used to beg him to borrow someone else's car when he went on appointments. :o)  As old Floyd Wickman used to say and I am sure still does :  "Look Sharp"
9:47pm • #47
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04
2008
249,468 Points 1 Featured Post Outside Blog

Funny.  Owners are looking for an excuse to do business with the person in front of them.  Lucky you that the guy liked BMW's.  I have to be careful when I park mine, people live to hit them too.
12:38am • #48
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Robert Machado, CPM, MPM:

Funny.  Owners are looking for an excuse to do business with the person in front of them.  Lucky you that the guy liked BMW's.  I have to be careful when I park mine, people live to hit them too.

Thanks for the comments Robert.  Good luck

Don
8:01am • #49
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Trey Thurmond, College Station , Texas Homes:

I had an agent once who had the worst old junker you ever saw, heard, or smelled. I used to beg him to borrow someone else's car when he went on appointments. :o)  As old Floyd Wickman used to say and I am sure still does :  "Look Sharp"

Good COmments Tray Thurmond from Texas.  I appreciate you stopping by

Don
8:02am • #50
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Eric Egeland (Chicagoland Realtor / Broker):

Don, great post

Hey THanks Eric from Chicago.  I appreciate the good words

Don
8:03am • #51
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07
2008
108,950 Points Localism Sponsor

We all connect for different reasons, whether it be something we have in common or something we have to learn from each other. If it takes a car to break the ice or a group that you belong to it is all good! Congrats Don!! 

BTW I to also drive a BM'er :)
7:20pm • #52

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