REAL ESTATE -105 "HOW DO I LOOK?"

It's kind of makes you want to buy a purple shirt and jacket LOL.

That's great you have a system in place you can rely on. There's no question what you'll be wearing. 

Where did you find your pictures for this blog? Very funny!

yes to this success supporter and image with consistency has long term legs

Be presentable, smell good or not at all, smile. But how your marketing looks, that is where I would be a clothes horse. The property listings shines, the local area community splashes are high wide and handsome. Less agent, more presentation of what he busy real estate buyer, seller are after. Information, results.

Clean car, nice slip on shoes, haircut, I'm with you there.

In terms of the same outfits I see where it could benefit someone but it's just not for me. Cloudy days, sunny days, rainy days, windy days, time of year, all influences what I'm wearing that day.

What works for one individual will not work for others in different markets. I was not selling real estate when I had my picture taken with my dog, Beau.

Beau comes with me anytime I am showing land. He sometimes gets to chase some deer, antelope or wild burros while we are out. He rode with us in my SUV for the last few days while I showed cabins and a few homes here in Prescott. I am sure that would not be acceptable in most markets.

Keeping my car clean is a real challenge because I drive on dirt roads almost every week.

Perhaps I should get another photo of me in more-appropriate real estate attire. Boots, jeans and a cowboy hat would be accepted here.

Not going to be popular in my answer.  I totally agree with you on all your points! I am initiating a specific wardrobe for my REALTOR's(r) starting the first of the year.  Everyone of them have thanked me!

Hi Fred. I believe we should always present a clean look. Sometimes I dress up and sometimes down. Depends on who I'm working with and where we are showing homes.

For me it depends on the client.  If it's someone I've worked with for years they don't mind if I happen to be wearing athletic shoes.  I am going to start dressing up again for the closing table.  When I started I made sure to wear a suit to every closing.  Haven't done that in a while.  

Appearance counts.  If you are representing someone's most expensive and important asset or representing a buyer in the purchase of one, they expect you to look professional.  Whatever is practical in your market....sounds like you are very meticulous about it and it pays off for you.  Good job!

Fred- I was laughing at your phrase about one guy in shorts. I once was at a time share resort. And there was a line of agents, all dressed up and with ties... And one guy, who looked so out of place, in shorts, in flip flops... They told me that he is the best...

Turned out those New Yorkers are tired of allthis stuff there at home, and for Florida their idea is shorts and flip flops, and they envied this guy...

Go figure.

And when I look at my stuff, I do not have a single tie, not a single jacket... Yes, i do have a few shorts, and a few flip flops. And, of course, T-shirts... And I am fine with that. :)

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Location, Location, Location...Personality times 3...what works in one part of the country with a particular agent style is what works.  Sure first impressions count but if you look good but have not knowledge behind it - believe me you won't last with a knowledgeable client unless they want to date you.

You don't have to be a fashionista. I agree with you though, you have to look presentable and spotless. After all, you want them to remember what you're selling, and not your dirty finger nails or the fact that you look like you smell. :)

What you wear also speaks to you and how you feel about yourself.

If you dress well, you feel well; that's a whole different person than if you are out in sweats & sandals.  At least for you, and for most of us.