Do You Have To Have A Fancy Car To Be A REALTOR?

It should be kept clean for sure, but it does depend on the area where you work.

Clean and dependable SUV is standard for agents in my area.  Cars aren't always suitable for lake life or showing property around the lake.

Hi Sussie Sutton car, truck or SUV clean and neat for sure. I think the rest may be on the market in which you work. It has been a truck or SUV for me.

Good morning Sussie. There are those who believe that a nice car is a symbol of success.

Good morning Sussie. Clean and reliable matter but most Realtors speed a lot of time in their car and opt for luxury.

Oh oh she said no old cars. I guess when I have single people I better quit driving the 1960 corvette in my Icon. Lets not mention people who ride in it always buy something from me.

When you have to spend a lot of time in your car you want to have a comfortable experience for yourself and your clients. A luxury car is not required.  Agents can do quite well while driving a Honda Accord.

Sussie Sutton ~ just like anything else, first impression make big statements. The car we drive is a reflection of us. So I say keep it looking nice and make sure it is clean, and I am sure you'll like the results

Sussie, I asked one of my higher end clients one time --- if I suddenly showed up in a Toyota or Acura, what would you think.   He said --- your business has slowed, and you are not making the money anymore.    I bought another Lexus.....

Sussie,

 I kind of agree with Joan Cox that is where I was going with this it also depends on who your client is if you are working then high end client then I think that is what they expect!

Sussie, I am always disappointed that we measure success by yardsticks such as cars we drive. I just sold my BMW, it was costing me a fortune in the shop all the time. As much fun as it was to drive, it was tempermental and very, very costly to repair. 

I resent the fact that someone who may or may not end up making me money should dictate what I drive. And I refuse, refuse to have car payments. Over the past few years I watched many I know sweat, agonize and cry over making car payments. Not me. Haven't had one in years and years. 

I now drive my old standby, a Pontiac G6, a couch on wheels. I may not like it, I will be getting something else in a few months perhaps. I will only pay cash for it, it will be used and it will be practical. And if my butt isn't comfortable in the seat, I won't be buying it. 

I also don't put anyone in my car anymore. If you can't follow me in my Pontiac, then go follow someone else! 

PS, we have a old Ford Escort with close to 250,000 miles on it. The car looks like hell, sounds rather loud, the interior is perfect, the engine won't quit, with 4 snow tires on it handles better in the snow than most all wheel drives around. One time when all the cars were in the shop (it was a few years back and there was no rust on it) I drove it to work, put a client in it actually. She and her husband have tons of money, etc. She was LIVID that my little car was more reliable, more comfortable, better gas milage than her very expensive little car. 

Success is not measured by what toys we have. Not in my book. 

PSS, I didn't make more money when I drove the BMW either. I might have looked cooler though. 

I drive a Subaru. It's starting to get old, but it runs well and is clean and nice. It goes anywhere. I'm going to trade it in soon. I once had a customer ask me why I wasn't driving a big Lexus SUV. My response back to him was...Why would I do that? 

Sussie,

 At the same time if you clients all drive trucks then a high end car would probably be out of place again it is all about that target market!