It amazes me how many judgmental people still exist in this world. Especially in America where we are 
supposed to be open minded and accepting. You know, it's the "Land of the Free", right? I know many people that are so judgmental it's hard to be around them.
While I'm not like them and I've never considered myself to be a judgmental person, when I first started working with real estate clients it challenged me. I felt myself wanting to try to figure people out too quickly and that sometimes involved making assumptions. I quickly figured out that it's not smart to assume anything because you're usually wrong.
I had someone who didn't "look" like they could afford the house I was selling and it turns out they were living in a house that was completely paid off, owned their own business, and was just frugal (read: wealthy). Or how about the person that appeared to have money (had a good paying job, drove a flashy car, lived in a big house), but bought their existing house with 100% financing (no equity in their house = couldn't afford to sell it), had credit card debt out the wazoo, was borderline bankrupt, and couldn't qualify to buy a new house.
My point is that if you are going to assume anything, assume that every potential client is going to be the best client you will ever work with...until they prove otherwise. Stereotypes don't have a place in real estate and everyone deserves a fair shot to be represented, don't you think?
If you or someone you know in the Austin, Texas area needs a Realtor who won't make assumptions about them, contact me to assist you in selling or buying a house. You can find me at www.carlylister.com.
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