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What about sleeze? Do you really have to wear Victoria Secrets as a female to sell Real Estate?

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Real Estate Agent with Coldwell Banker Fort Lauderdale Beach

What about sleeze?  Do you really have to wear Victoria Secrets as a female to sell Real Estate?

Do you really think you have to wear Victoria Secrets teddies to deal with a man?

If you area over 40...do you think you have to wear that stuff under your suit...with a little skin to facilitate a deal?

Is the SEX SELLS... issue even reality?

I think not, I think this just puts female agents into a position which is really unsafe.

Have you ever had someone call you from a sign and ask you to show property, only to show up with a camera and want to take pictures of the real estate...which includes you? Wouldn't that make you wary?

I dress for success, and I know all don't agree, but I dress in business suits, nothing out of Victoria Secrets when I am dealing with buyers or otherwise.

I command respect, from the onset.

Many other agents that I have met seem to think they need to show flesh and that it will help a deal.

I like to work with professionals...not someone who thinks flesh sells...

If SEX, SLEEZE, VICTORIA SECRETS, NAUGHY CLOTHING HAS HELPED YOU SELL...PLEASE TELL ME HOW AND WHY...

What do you think? better yet, why and how did it help you?

AND GUYS...WHAT DO YOU THINK...WOULD YOU RATHER WORK WITH A PROFESSIONALLY DRESSED FEMALE AGENT OR ONE IN A SUIT...(now forget the initial thought and go with a real deal situation...,thanks)

http://www.KarenMonsour.com, 954-464-4194 cell

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Best regards,

Karen Monsour, REALTOR®

Coldwell Banker Fort Lauderdale Beach
4757 N. Ocean Blvd.
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308
954-464-4194 cell
954-969-9974 fax
www.KarenSellsFloridaWaterfront.com
A recent recipient of Realtor.com®'s "Award of Excellence" for online marketing.

Multi-million dollar producer.


Carol Smith
Casmi Photography - Mebane, NC

Karen - a few years ago I worked with an agent that was convinced that spandex skirts (3 sizes too small!) and sheer stretchy tops with contrasting undergarments was the "wardrobe du jour" and that she looked good in it.

First off - she looked like  ****** in it.  And sleezy would have been a kind description.

Secondly - She gave the rest of us a bad name.

Act professional, be professional and you'll be treated as a professional.  There's a time and a place for "party wear" and it's not in the office.

Oct 16, 2008 02:48 PM
Kenneth Cole
Weichert Realtors Appleseed Group, 2043 Richmond Ave. S.I.N.Y. 10314. office phone 718-698-9797, Appleseedhomes.com... - Staten Island, NY
NYS Licensed Real Estate Salesperson

Undercover agent?  What's that?  A secret agent?

Oct 16, 2008 02:48 PM
Marie Westerman
Blanchard and Calhoun Real Estate/ Wilson Parker Homes - Evans, GA
New Homes Sales Specialist Evans GA REALTOR

I am so far from VICTORIA(s) Secret I am what my clients need be it Blue Jeans selling the woods or Suits selling the City I am and spend lot of time researching my clients before we ever meet WHAT they need me to be!!

Oct 16, 2008 02:53 PM
Karen Monsour
Coldwell Banker Fort Lauderdale Beach - Fort Lauderdale, FL
REALTOR, SSRS - Sells FL Waterfront, Short Sale Expert!

Carol,

Exactly,"Act professional, be professional and you'll be treated as a professional.  There's a time and a place for "party wear" and it's not in the office."

I totally agree with you!

Oct 16, 2008 02:53 PM
Karen Monsour
Coldwell Banker Fort Lauderdale Beach - Fort Lauderdale, FL
REALTOR, SSRS - Sells FL Waterfront, Short Sale Expert!

Ken,

Yes, it's exactly what I said, It's an undercover police agent who didn't want to deal with the other Real Estate agent.

Oct 16, 2008 02:54 PM
Karen Monsour
Coldwell Banker Fort Lauderdale Beach - Fort Lauderdale, FL
REALTOR, SSRS - Sells FL Waterfront, Short Sale Expert!

Sharon,

As there were other posts here about "SEX SELL'S", I find it offensive...your post is quite well written and taken as such!

Oct 16, 2008 02:56 PM
Karen Monsour
Coldwell Banker Fort Lauderdale Beach - Fort Lauderdale, FL
REALTOR, SSRS - Sells FL Waterfront, Short Sale Expert!

Marie,

Totally the point of this post. However,,, trash doesn't sell. Professionalism does..and that's just the way I feel.

Oct 16, 2008 02:58 PM
Ken Tracy
Coldwell Banker Residential - Naperville, IL
Helping clients buy and sell since 2005

Hi Karen.  Interesting topic.  I guess every type of agent has the customers they appeal to.  I would imagine many single guys would be into the "hot/sexy agent".  But those guys probably aren't really looking to buy a house.  They have other things in mind...

Thanks for writing and stopping by my blog.

Ken

Oct 16, 2008 03:29 PM
Karen Monsour
Coldwell Banker Fort Lauderdale Beach - Fort Lauderdale, FL
REALTOR, SSRS - Sells FL Waterfront, Short Sale Expert!

Ken,

You are welcome.

My feeling is, that agent's who dress sleezy better be careful, b/c I feel that many agents who dress like this are living dangerously.

Many men look for company and drive around looking at real estate signs...It's better to be safe than sorry...in my book! 

Oct 16, 2008 03:31 PM
Shirley Parks
Sands Realty 210-414-0966 - San Antonio, TX
Broker, 210-414-0966, San Antonio TX Real Estate

Karen, Some realtors have the glamour shot photo of themselves wearing what appears to be a cocktail dress or less on their website and business card.  It does not present a good image.

Oct 16, 2008 03:45 PM
Jim Albano
Prudential Damiano Realty - Little Falls, NJ
Team - Jean-Marie Vantuno / Realtors North Jersey Real Estate

Karen, a birthday suit would work just fine for me! .....LOL Karen, LOL. Don't kill me, I'm only kidding

Oct 16, 2008 03:46 PM
Karen Monsour
Coldwell Banker Fort Lauderdale Beach - Fort Lauderdale, FL
REALTOR, SSRS - Sells FL Waterfront, Short Sale Expert!

Shirley,

I agree.

Oct 16, 2008 03:48 PM
Karen Monsour
Coldwell Banker Fort Lauderdale Beach - Fort Lauderdale, FL
REALTOR, SSRS - Sells FL Waterfront, Short Sale Expert!

JIM, LOL,

I'm outta here...I just googled myself and I'm supposedly terrible...here's my personal email address:

KarenLuvs2ListNSellRE@yahoo.com.

I couldn't believe what I just read and asked AR to delete me, with crap like that being posted to Google, I don't need the favors.

 

Oct 16, 2008 03:50 PM
Debi Ernst
St. Charles County, Missouri - Prudential Alliance Realtors - O'Fallon, MO
GRI, e-PRO, Broker/Sales Associate

Karen - Whether it works or not is not important to me.  I try to dress modestly...  :)

Oct 16, 2008 11:58 PM
Karen Monsour
Coldwell Banker Fort Lauderdale Beach - Fort Lauderdale, FL
REALTOR, SSRS - Sells FL Waterfront, Short Sale Expert!

John M...totally my point.

Oct 17, 2008 01:56 PM
Chris Horton
Horton's Lawn Care L.L.C. - Burton, MI

Karen- Your in luck, VS sells pant suits now :-D

Oct 18, 2008 02:50 AM
Karen Monsour
Coldwell Banker Fort Lauderdale Beach - Fort Lauderdale, FL
REALTOR, SSRS - Sells FL Waterfront, Short Sale Expert!

@Chris!  LOL, you are too funny!  Been busy!  :-) How are you?

Oct 21, 2008 02:45 PM
Karen Monsour
Coldwell Banker Fort Lauderdale Beach - Fort Lauderdale, FL
REALTOR, SSRS - Sells FL Waterfront, Short Sale Expert!

JIM,

There you are!  Egging me on again to write you an email...LOL (j/k)!  Been busy, and you?

Oct 21, 2008 02:49 PM
Jim Albano
Prudential Damiano Realty - Little Falls, NJ
Team - Jean-Marie Vantuno / Realtors North Jersey Real Estate

Karen, I've been busy too, trying to work a few deals with those Victoria Secret agents.

Oct 21, 2008 03:04 PM
Karen Monsour
Coldwell Banker Fort Lauderdale Beach - Fort Lauderdale, FL
REALTOR, SSRS - Sells FL Waterfront, Short Sale Expert!

JIM,

LOLOL!  Too funny...I would think it would be cold in your "neck of the woods" lately...My Mother told me the wind was horrific and it was cold in PA...just a little west of you,  LOL!

Seriously,  I just finished working after about 12 hours today.

Oct 21, 2008 03:17 PM