A Million Bucks in a Gunny Sack! I'm always amazed when I meet an agent for the first time and they don't look anything like their picture. Then I wonder if they have the same thought upon meeting me ;)
Imagine our client's reaction, after perusing the web and seeing countless youthful photos of us, they too, are totally surprised at the first meet and greet! I had one client tell me... 'If a Realtor can lie about their pic, they'll lie about anything.' That was a wow!
I recently updated my business pic after a 5-year hiatus. Lucky for me, I have a wonderful photographer who could make me look like a million bucks in a gunny sack. I usually opt for an outdoor picture as it incorporates my love for Oregon's rural landscape (what's not to love about the Pacific Northwest?). I can't tell you how many times I've scored a client based on my old pic (left). When asked why they chose me as their Realtor, they say the jean jacket with the red tree background cinched the deal ;)
Granted, in an industry dominated by fifty something year olds, the prospect of updating our business photo is probably not a pretty picture. But, if you're still sporting your high school pic, you need to do something about it... Now! Come on my friends, we're in an age of digital everything... it's never been easier!
All you need is a great photographer (this is a biggy), a few change of clothes, add some props (your fav pet, flag, pumpkins, whatever) and walla! There's nothing more exciting than discovering a million bucks in a gunny sack! Who knew there could be a New You just waiting to jump out of the sack!
A Million Bucks in a Gunny Sack ~ Melinda Peterson
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