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She’s a little too old to find a “Sugar Daddy” by swinging her hips and batting her eyes.

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Real Estate Agent with Pine Knoll Shores Realty 252-422-9000 NC 166249

 

She’s a little too old to find a “Sugar Daddy” by swinging her hips and batting her eyes.

 

You may know her, (or him).  Instead of doing the work, studying, training and research, she’s always looking for an easier way.  She can really tell a story and make everybody laugh and make you feel like the most important person in the world right now.


But does she know about the covenants in the area where you are looking?  Does she understand all the disclosures and addendums needed for a legal document?  Did she do a comparative market analysis to help you see what the true market value is for the property you hope to buy or sell?  Can she tell you where to find the most efficient and expert service providers to get you through the process.

Cute is fun and OK for a while but when you’re about to make one of the largest financial decisions of your life, don’t you really want an expert?



Paula Hathaway, REALTOR, LBA
Douglas Elliman Real Estate - Southampton, NY
...A Local Expert in all The Hamptons

I don't even know what to call this! Is it sexist? I have seen very attractive agents do their work, become very important people in their offices, liked by many people  AND excell as a real estate agent!...those are the same agents that get gossiped about by many others who are so jealous that they can't get their heads out of their yinyang long enough to be objective about other people, the attractive ones especially. To generalize like this and not have any concern about it---well, let me just say I have seen an even larger share of very unattractive people who fall into the same place as you just put this "cute" one! ...mainly because it is a very unattractive way to behave!

Nov 21, 2011 12:27 PM
Eric Michael
Remerica Integrity, Realtors®, Northville, MI - Livonia, MI
Metro Detroit Real Estate Professional 734.564.1519

Marian, as an incredibly hot agent, I think this is an entirely wrong way of going about this. Just kidding. Great post.

Nov 21, 2011 12:57 PM
Lynn B. Friedman CRS Atlanta, GA 404-617-6375
Atlanta Homes ODAT Realty - Love our Great City - Love our Clients! Buckhead - Midtown - Westside - Atlanta, GA
Concierge Service for Our Atlanta Sellers & Buyers

Dear Marian -

Sometimes it is difficult to do all the required GOOD AGENT work and not feel that the Clients appreciate the substance! 

Have a happy day -
Lynn 

Nov 21, 2011 01:14 PM
J. Philip Faranda
Howard Hanna Rand Realty - Yorktown Heights, NY
Associate Broker / Office Manager

I have the opposite problem. Everyone lists with me because of my sculpted body and I wish they'd work with me because of my mind. <sniff>

Nov 21, 2011 01:15 PM
Ruthmarie Hicks
Keller Williams NY Realty - 120 Bloomingdale Road #101, White Plains NY 10605 - White Plains, NY

It can work in reverse.  When I was in HS and College I worked under  a very attractive woman.  GOD did she have problems with that.  People ASSumed she got to where she was because of her looks.  Not so.  Bottom line: don't judge a book by its cover.

Nov 21, 2011 01:54 PM
Laura S. Baker
First Weber Inc - Lake Mills, WI
Realtor (920) 728-4118, First Weber Inc

Oh dang!  Now I will have to come up with a whole new business plan!!! 

Okay, I make light of this but the truth is,.... you are so right Marian! 

I have to admit, that little cutie could win ANY body over!!!

Nov 21, 2011 02:15 PM
Deborah Byron Leffler BzyBee Real Estate Lady!
Keller Williams Realty Boise - Nampa, ID

It is one thing to be an "i didn't know that"
 person when you are a baby like the one in your posst...but when it comes to business...cute or not cute you better know your stuff! 

Nov 21, 2011 02:40 PM
Steve Warrene
Your Town Realty - Lower Burrell, PA
Pittsburgh Realtor North and East Pgh.

Marian, that is a great blog,  funny and definitely has a title to grab attention.

Nov 21, 2011 02:55 PM
Karen Baker
Sunset Beach and Beyond Realty - Sunset Beach, NC
Professional Help with Rapid Responses...

Marian ~ it is okay to be cute, but please dress appropriately, please don't be flirtatious, and you better know what you are talking about! Please, only experts need apply!

Nov 21, 2011 03:01 PM
Nancy Laswick
United Real Estate - Phoenix, AZ
Your REALTOR® For The Valley Of The Sun

Of course you want an expert, fun is fun, cute is cute, (whether it's a bimbo or a membo), but money, big money... that's where we draw the line.

Nov 21, 2011 03:21 PM
Evelyn Kennedy
Alain Pinel Realtors - Alameda, CA
Alameda, Real Estate, Alameda, CA

Marian:

That baby is so adorable.  Is she related to you.  What a precious child.  Oh yes, your blog is very good too.  Just not as cute as that sweet child.  I love babies.

Nov 21, 2011 05:11 PM
Sandy Acevedo
951-290-8588 - Chino Hills, CA
RE/MAX Masters, Inland Empire Homes for Sale

Yeah!! Get all those cute, sexy agents out of the business now!! There, my phone is already ringing!

Nov 21, 2011 09:09 PM
Ron Climer
Keller Williams Realty Mountain Partners - Tryon, NC

    I agree with Roselie.  You can be cute and be good.  Being good not only works better, it lasts longer.

Nov 21, 2011 10:16 PM
Donald Reich
Madison Specs - New Rochelle, NY
Cost Segregation Specialist

The top agent at my old firm was just like that. She looked good, knew how to talk to people, and had everyone do her work for her. She was completely clueless as to how the business worked.

Nov 21, 2011 11:56 PM
Joni Bailey
101 Main St. Realty - Huntsville, TX
Your Huntsville / Lake Livingston Area REALTOR®
I've met some not so cute agents who had no clue either. Especially when they have been agents for decades but haven't taken a class other than the required Ethica and Legal courses.
Nov 22, 2011 12:23 AM
Cheryl Dukes . . . . . Intown Atlanta
Guaranteed Offer for your Home - eXp realty - Atlanta, GA

Wow. I like that Marian. I often wonder what criteria people use to select their Realtor. Is it the one who appeals to them with their outside looks or their inside looks? Or maybe a little bit of both?

Nov 22, 2011 03:50 AM
Marian Goetzinger
Pine Knoll Shores Realty 252-422-9000 - Pine Knoll Shores, NC
Crystal Coast Real Estate NC

Thanks for all the wonderful comments.  Yes, the baby is my ...are you ready for this?...GREAT granddaughter.  I know I look too adorable and young, but yeah, she's the daughter of my grandson Cade and one of three GREAT-grandchildren.  Whew!

 

To reply to some of your comments; I think being sexy and cute is wonderful and have actually been those things at times in my life.  I've been working two deals recently with two different co-broke collegues and they are each gorgeous, but they do their jobs in a very professional manner.  Then we know the others who think that being cute and sexy is all that they need.  NOT!  That's all I was saying.  Nothing against being cute and sexy.  In fact, I think that's wonderful! 

 

Nov 22, 2011 04:19 AM
Gabrielle Jeans
WebTech Dezine, Gabrielle Jeans Real Estate Coach - Toronto, ON
Real Estate Web Solution, Real Estate Trainer and Coach

Big decisions are not cute..lol the process isn't cute either. You have to plan and think through your big decisions in life so you do not have cause to regret anything. I enjoyed reading your post. 

Nov 22, 2011 04:23 AM
Bill Gillhespy
16 Sunview Blvd - Fort Myers Beach, FL
Fort Myers Beach Realtor, Fort Myers Beach Agent - Homes & Condos

Hi Marian,  We have a few in our local area.  Cute, fun and always needing a small consideration or help in cyutting a corner !  Have a terrific Thanksgiving !

Nov 22, 2011 08:06 AM
Sheila Moran
RE/MAX Access (Garden Ridge, San Antonio, New Braunfels) - New Braunfels, TX
SanAntonioSheila.com, RE/MAX Access, 210-32

Oh, I heard all of the comments!

My first questions was, "who does that adorable child belong to"  and now I know!   She is too cute!

Let's hope that she has some time pass before she is swinging her hips :)

Cute post about something important!

Nov 22, 2011 09:08 AM