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Keeping it Fresh with Lenn Harley

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Services for Real Estate Pros with ActiveRain, Community Manager

This week's Keeping it Fresh is brought to you by Lenn Harley

How long have you been in business?                              

I have been in the real estate business for 34 years.

 

Describe your style.

My style is what ever is appropriate for the type of property the buyer is seeking.  It may be jeans and tough shoes if we're looking at acreage and climbing fences.  Or, it may be Eileen Fisher for casual.  Or, it may be simple Calvin Klein if the buyer is going to be "suited".   Comfortable shoes are a must because those steps must be climbed.

 

What outfit do you own that makes you feel invincible?

My jeans.  However, I carry a Gucci file bag.

 

What is the biggest fashion faux pas you've made?

Not carrying rain gear and showing homes soaking wet.

 

What celebrity is your style doppelganger?

Kathryn Hepburn.

Best Fashion Advice?

Follow your buyer's lead.  For sellers, they're at home so dress comfortable for the location.

 

 

 

 

 

*Interested in being highlighted in the Keeping It Fresh series? Submit a photo and your answers to the bolded questions to kerrie@activerain.com.

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Kerrie La Guardia
Community Manager
ActiveRain

   

Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Can't believe I missed this one. So now I know.. what you see is what you get.. .and that's Lenn.   Perhaps that's why she says her Doppelganger is Kate Hepburn.. my all time favorite. 

Oct 06, 2012 05:58 AM
Bobbie Smith
Stroudsburg, PA
570-242-1891

Great post Kerrie. Lenn is an inspiration to many of us for sure.

Oct 06, 2012 09:46 PM
Gary L. Waters Broker Associate, Bucci Realty
Bucci Realty, Inc. - Melbourne, FL
Eighteen Years Experience in Brevard County

I have learned through the years from following Lenn's blog...she is a shooter - literally and figuratively.

 

Oct 06, 2012 09:50 PM
Amanda Christiansen
Christiansen Group Realty (260)704-0843 - Fort Wayne, IN
Christiansen Group Realty

Great post Kerrie!  Lenn definitely has the right style going on!                                                                              

Oct 06, 2012 10:37 PM
Sally K. & David L. Hanson
EXP Realty 414-525-0563 - Brookfield, WI
WI Real Estate Agents - Luxury - Divorce

Lenn is spot on....a buyer's lead and appropriate attire for the excursion adds an aire of comfort to the whole relationship/transaction.

Oct 06, 2012 11:12 PM
Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400
HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400 - Pikesville, MD
Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome
With Lenn, What you see is what you get. A brilliant professional, a smart business woman and always in style. I am so proud when Lenn joins our AR gatherings always dressed for the occasion. Margaret
Oct 06, 2012 11:48 PM
Richard Weisser
Richard Weisser Realty - Newnan, GA
Richard Weisser Retired Real Estate Professional

Lenn is a huge part of what ActiveRain is all about, and when she gives advuice, the wise will listen to her!

Oct 07, 2012 12:04 AM
Kristin Johnston - REALTOR®
RE/MAX Platinum - Waukesha, WI
Giving Back With Each Home Sold!

I saw your post over on Kathys round up...glad I stopped over to see it...Enjoy your sunday GO PACK GO!  I am not sure how long you are doing this feature fyi, but I will try to get mine to you next week?

Oct 07, 2012 12:08 AM
Richie Alan Naggar
people first...then business Ran Right Realty - Riverside, CA
agent & author

Lennspeak....I learned to speak it a couple of years ago and my personal post stock went up considerably...There are two ways to meet Lenn...either in the healthy Real Estate "mix" arena  (highly recommended) or stumble into the gray areas and the NO ZONES like copy right infringement (highly discouraged)...Lenn is mightier than the pen.... (or post)

Oct 07, 2012 12:21 AM
Gene Mundt, IL/WI Mortgage Originator - FHA/VA/Conv/Jumbo/Portfolio/Refi
NMLS #216987, IL Lic. 031.0006220, WI Licensed. APMC NMLS #175656 - New Lenox, IL
708.921.6331 - 40+ yrs experience

Kerrie:  Never ceases to amaze me that you can always learn more about someone.  Even someone as well-known and admired as Lenn Harley ...

Gene

Oct 07, 2012 02:30 AM
Sharon Tara
Sharon Tara Transformations - Portsmouth, NH
Retired New Hampshire Home Stager

I love this!  I especially love the photo of Lenn!  So glad Kathy shared this so I didn't miss it!

Oct 07, 2012 05:37 AM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

    
  Thanks for the Ah-ha moment!
Featured you in my Weekly Post!


Ps..loved Alan's comment about the 20guage shotgun. 

Oct 07, 2012 06:06 AM
Donna Foerster
HomeSmart Realty Group - Parker, CO
Metro Denver Real Estate Assistant

Love that photo!  I have to agree, I can do just about anything in jeans and my sneakers!  

Oct 07, 2012 07:45 AM
Rebecca Gaujot, Realtor®
Lewisburg, WV
Lewisburg WV, the go to agent for all real estate

Kerrie, there is always something going on here in the Rain....enjoyed learning something about Lenn.

Oct 07, 2012 11:40 AM
Karen Anne Stone
New Home Hunters of Fort Worth and Tarrant County - Fort Worth, TX
Fort Worth Real Estate

Kerrie:  It sounds like Lenn really knows her fashions.  I don't always agree with what Lenn's opinions, but I must say that I love all of her ideas as far as dressing for success.  Everything is sensibly done, yet very classy.

Oct 07, 2012 04:05 PM
Joy Daniels
Joy Daniels Real Estate Group, Ltd. - Harrisburg, PA

Can Lenn be my doppleganger?  She is definitely a role model for business women!  Thanks for "interviewing" her.

Oct 07, 2012 11:04 PM
Charles Stallions Property Manager
Charles Stallions Real Estate Services - Pace, FL
Pensacola, Pace & Gulf Breeze Property Management

I have know Lenn from day one on A/R and she is one classy lady. Back in the ole days she helped a lot.

Oct 08, 2012 12:53 PM
Patricia Kennedy
RLAH@properties - Washington, DC
Home in the Capital

Kerrie, you've really captured Lenn here.  But what about her designer shot gun?

Oct 10, 2012 12:29 PM
MichelleCherie Carr Crowe .Just Call. 408-252-8900
Get Results Team...Just Call (408) 252-8900! . DRE #00901962 . Licensed to Sell since 1985 . Altas Realty - San Jose, CA
Family Helping Families Buy & Sell Homes 40+ Years

Thanks for focusing Keeping it Fresh this time on Lenn Harley, she is a winner.

Oct 11, 2012 02:57 PM
Lottie Kendall
Compass - San Francisco, CA
Helping make your real estate dreams a reality

Kerrie, where have I been? This "Keeping It Fresh" series is lots of fun. I love Lenn's sense of appropriateness.

Oct 12, 2012 01:29 AM