I had an interesting experience the other day with a client. I received a call from our company website and the client - who is a pretty big investor - said he picked me to show him homes because of all the agents listed, I looked the oldest.

No, I'm not upset.

It does remind of the time when I was five, wanting to be ten, though. I guess buyers associate greying hair with experience and that matters. I mean, to think like an out of town buyer for a minute, I guess I would trust someone who seemed to know the area (and had grown old there) as opposed to someone who only looked like a Realtor.

I'm just turning thirty. I guess I have a while to wait.
 

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You don't look old at all!  Those people are crazy! 
2:43pm • #1
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You must have a very young looking office!

Ken

2:45pm • #2
You nowhere look old. Maybe they didn't like the other pictures on the website! :)
2:46pm • #3

Peoples perceptions are very funny. I have found now that I'm older (45) that people perceive me as knowing a lot. I have always kept myself informed regarding industry trends etc.. but years ago people wouldn't give me a second look because of my age.

As I stated above, now that I'm in my mid forties I appear to look like a Banker or Lawyer and now more people take notice of me.

If this investor ends up Buying with you, that's great  and then treat yourself to something extra special! 

2:47pm • #4

Good job Grandma' ! 

(Sorry, I couldn't resist)  - :-) 

It's funny.  I guess people just have a preference in mind.  I'm 40 but look a bit younger so I always seem to get the.... "Nooooo  You're not 40 are you???  (Sometimes I have to show ID..)

 As long as you get clients, it's all the same with me... 

2:50pm • #5
That's weird.  My "Grandma" comment showed up but my info did not.  I re-logged in just so you know which immature agent posted that comment...
2:52pm • #6
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I would take it as a compliment. Not that you look old, but that with age comes experience.  He probably that that you knew more, and felt relaxed with that thought.  Hats off on being *old* LOL. 
3:00pm • #7
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Purva -- this makes my day!  Pat Kennedy (sorry, i haven't gotten it down how to link to a post (will be happy about any explanations, though) has had a lot of posts about how RE agents don't retire.  There must be many good reasons for that, if it only gets better from now on :-)
3:04pm • #8
That is pretty funny. I got my license at 19, so for me it is a lot nicer now to have a little experience and look older to those people who pick on outside appearance. 
3:19pm • #9
Hey, thanks all for chiming in. I guess I struck a chord here. :) I'm realizing it gets better as we get older, so there!
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