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Real Estate Agent with Coldwell Banker Bullard Realty

When I was about 4 years old, my dad was in the Army.  When he came home from basic training he had gotten a rose tattoo on his arm.  I thought that was the coolest thing I had ever seen.  From that moment, I knew I wanted one too.  I always knew it would be a rose, like my dad's, but I wasn't sure where I wanted it. That was ok though.  I had time to figure it out.  14 years to be exact.    By the time I turned 18, I had made up my mind.  The rose was going on my lower back, so that it would be easy to cover.  After all, it was for me, not everyone else.  I LOVE it and have never regretted it.

 

 Before I got my Real Estate license, I was a bartender.  This particular bar that I worked in hosted a yearly benefit for the March of Dimes along with the Southside Riders Association.  So we nick-named it "Bike Nite" because of all the bikers that would turn out for the event. 

 

One of the fundraising booths was a tattoo parlor.  Up to this point, I had not had a desire to get another tattoo.  I was happy with what I had.  BUT...put a few shots on the table and everything goes out the window.  I woke up the next morning and had a moon on my ankle.

 

I am very self-conscious now about wearing skirts, dresses, capris, or shorts when showing property for fear of what the client will think.

 

What about you guys?  Do any of you have tattoos that you regret?  Have any of you had clients look at you differently because of tattoos that you have? 

 

Andrew Mooers | 207.532.6573
MOOERS REALTY - Houlton, ME
Northern Maine Real Estate-Aroostook County Broker
Israel Barden
RE/MAX Big Bear Village - Big Bear Lake, CA
I read somewhere that around 50% of people between the ages of 18 and 40 have a tattoo. I think it is a taboo that is going to disappear very soon. I am 36 and most of my peers have at least one. I have tattoo's, but only in areas that are easily concealed.
Mar 25, 2008 03:41 AM
Gary L. Waters Broker Associate, Bucci Realty
Bucci Realty, Inc. - Melbourne, FL
Eighteen Years Experience in Brevard County
No tattoos here. I guess it is an indivdual choice. Tattoos are so common I would not see tattoos tasefully done to be a distraction or something to be self conscious about.
Mar 25, 2008 03:47 AM
» Bill Burress Nationwide Mortgage Originator
» Bill Burress Nationwide Mortgage Originator - Fort Myers, FL

Kristal:

No tats for me.  You really need to take a picture of the moon tattoo and write a blog about it.  I would if it were me.

Mar 25, 2008 12:19 PM
Kristal Reid
Coldwell Banker Bullard Realty - Zebulon, GA
Zebulon, GA
Andrew & Bill - Thanks for the idea.  I may just have to do that.  Maybe even set up a poll to see how many think I should keep it or have it removed :)
Mar 25, 2008 03:31 PM
Kristal Reid
Coldwell Banker Bullard Realty - Zebulon, GA
Zebulon, GA
Israel (Love the name by the way) & Gary - Thank you for your comments.
Mar 25, 2008 03:32 PM
Beth Camp
Century 21 Adams-Walker - Concord, GA

Kristal- Even though I have worked with you for the past two years, until yesterday I did not even realize you have tattoos and I am very observant!

Keep em'! You are a great Realtor and they obviously have not hurt you professionally!

You are who you are. All the experiences of your life have made you ~ YOU!

Mar 26, 2008 12:57 PM
Kristal Reid
Coldwell Banker Bullard Realty - Zebulon, GA
Zebulon, GA
Beth - Thank You!
Mar 27, 2008 12:36 PM
Steve Loynd
Alpine Lakes Real Estate Inc., - Lincoln, NH
800-926-5653, White Mountains NH
I have a four leaf clover for luck and to celebrate my Irish heritage, It's on my shoulder blade so can only be seen when shirtless Im not sure I would have put it somewhere noticeable, but I don't have a problem with those that have them.
Mar 27, 2008 12:47 PM
Kristal Reid
Coldwell Banker Bullard Realty - Zebulon, GA
Zebulon, GA
Steve - I can assure you that had I been clear minded at the time, I would not have gotten one in a noticeable place.  Thanks for commenting.
Mar 27, 2008 03:34 PM