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When Real Estate and the Runway Collide

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There are many different hats a Realtor wears throughout a home buying or selling transaction. These can include the hat of a marketing executive, salesperson, business analyst, advocate, negotiator, and often counselor.

And in the case of one agent: a crown.

That’s right. The reigning Miss Texas USA is also a RE/MAX agent.

I had the pleasure of interviewing Miss Texas, Logan Lester, not long ago.

What I found interesting is that many of the skills required to be a successful pageant contestant are also qualities that are important in the real estate industry.

Be genuinely friendly. People know when they’re in the presence of someone who truly likes other people and enjoys interacting on a personal level. Not only does it help build trust, but it also creates a more comfortable atmosphere. Being fake is simply not attractive.

There’s the social aspect. Not many real estate agents find success by sitting behind their desk all day. And not many wall-flowers get handed a bouquet of roses.

And, of course, in both real estate and on the runway, confidence is key. Agents and contestants alike cannot be shy about promoting themselves.

You can read the full interview with Logan Lester here. She offers some other pageantry traits that she has found can be applied to a successful real estate career. And she also talks about how important it is to have a team behind her who encourage and support her as she fulfills her duties as a title holder and her dreams.

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

Thank you for sharing. It's a skill to recognize talent in others.

Apr 26, 2018 10:06 PM
Inna Ivchenko
Barcode Properties - Encino, CA
Realtor® • GRI • HAFA • PSC • Short Sale • Probate

It is interesting. We also have many agents who come in this profession from acting, modeling, etc. 

Apr 27, 2018 12:58 AM
William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

I find the more social I am the better things are.   And I  do not mean on the computer

Apr 27, 2018 02:08 AM
Annette Lawrence , Palm Harbor, FL 727-420-4041
ReMax Realtec Group - Palm Harbor, FL
Making FLORIDA Real Estate EZ

Vicki Allsopp 

This is an EXCELLENT first Active Rain blog.

Welcome to the community.

So often our indigenous talents go unrecognized while much effort is made to develop a market personality.  A true mistake that results in another face added to the sea of smiley faces.

Being genuine. Being vulnerable. Being present. These are things we all need to practice more.

Best of Success,

Annette.

Apr 27, 2018 05:55 AM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Vicki, being genuine is so important, both in real estate and pageants.  My daughter did them growing up.  Great post, and welcome to ActiveRain!  

Apr 27, 2018 05:58 AM
Michael J. Perry
KW Elite - Lancaster, PA
Lancaster, PA Relo Specialist

Building Rapport & Commonality leads to gaining Trust & Confidence !!!!!!!!

Apr 27, 2018 07:00 AM
Bob "RealMan" Timm
Ward County Notary Services - Minot, ND
Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker

Neat Post Vicki Allsopp and congratulations on it being your 1st one. Welcome to Active Rain. Please post up a storm!

Apr 27, 2018 08:21 AM
George Souto
George Souto NMLS #65149 - Middletown, CT
Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Vicki Allsopp welcome to ActiveRain and congratulations on successfully posting your first blog on this site.

Apr 27, 2018 05:59 PM
Gita Bantwal
RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA
REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel

Welcome to active rain. Good luck in achieving your goals on active rain 

Apr 28, 2018 03:00 AM
Kat Palmiotti
eXp Commercial, Referral Divison - Kalispell, MT
Helping your Montana dreams take root

Welcome to ActiveRain! You are right about the different hats a real estate professional must wear. Thank you for sharing some insights into the skills as they relate to Miss Texas. I look forward to reading more from you. 

Apr 28, 2018 03:48 AM
Sybil Campbell
Fernandina Beach, FL
Referral Agent Amelia Island Florida

Hi Vicki Allsopp, Welcome to Active Rain and congrats on your first blog post. 

Apr 28, 2018 07:38 PM
Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

Hello Vicki and Welcome to the Rain where we all help each other and learn from each other.

 

Apr 29, 2018 09:59 AM
Jeff Perlis Prime Properties
Prime Properties - Lake Arrowhead, CA
Experience Your Own Transformation!

Welcome to our real estate community. Congratulations on your first blog post! 

May 29, 2018 12:10 AM
Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

Yes Vicki, we do learn lessons and tips from all over, thanks for sharing this advice.

bob

 

Jul 07, 2018 10:09 PM
Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

Welcome to Active Rain, looking forward to reading many more of your posts, let me know if there is anything that I can do to help as you get started here.
All the best of success to you.
Bob

Jul 07, 2018 10:09 PM