What Does a Car Say About Your Real Estate Agent?
It used to be mandatory for a real estate agent to "drive a nice (e.g. luxury) car." As in a Cadillac, Lincoln, Mercedez or BMW, preferably a sedan to comfortably seat at least 4 people.
With the down economy, many are forgoing that leased luxury vehicle and choosing to drive an older, reliable car. It helps that research shows most "millionaires next door" actually drive older vehicles, perhaps exchanging them for a newer model every 10-20 years.
That said, Christine, I want to know where can I buy that beautiful "Purple People Eater" car? (How appropriate that it's a hearse.)
What Does a Car Say About Your Real Estate Agent?
I'm curious what the public thinks about a real estate agent's car. Is it important what a Realtor's car looks like? Is it acceptable if it's clean but older?
Do you think it's smart that a Realtor would keep a paid off older car that is in good condition? Or, do you think this means that they aren't successful?
What about the flip side? What if your agent is driving a very expensive car? If you're a seller do you consider it a great asset to you that they are so successful, or are you concerned that they might overcharge you?
Has your opinion changed now that the market and the economy has changed? Did you once expect a Realtor to have a big fancy car, but now consider it a smart economic choice to have a more gas efficient or paid off car?
I'd love to hear what you think!
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