Grooming Matters

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Services for Real Estate Pros with Ward County Notary Services

This was the first year in many that I did not grow a beard for the winter. I do/did miss the warmth. I say do because North Dakota did not get the message that Spring is here. We have been having one of the very coldest March's in history with temps more than 20 degrees lower each day than the "normal" high. Today the high is 23 and it's the warmest it has been in a week or more.

What I don't miss is the hair in my mouth and the extra grooming that goes along with a beard. I am NOT a vain man but I do care about my appearance as of course all sales professionals should be.

This post is not a "preaching" post as I've never met a stinky or unkempt Realtor in all my history as a Real Estate professional. I have seen agents, male and female, in appropriate attire but not un-groomed.

One quick story. A client of mine told me about the Realtor they had before me. This Realtor is very successful, pretty, and fashion conscious. They asked to see a two story house. She couldn't show them the 2nd floor because her tight mini-skirt wouldn't allow her to go up steps... TRUE Story! 

Sorry guys, no picture.

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Comments (13)

Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

Hello Bob 23 in your area, I just came in and 58 outside here in the Denver area.  Make it a good one.

 

Mar 21, 2023 12:45 PM
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

Hi Bob... after reading this I'm not going to complain any further that our temperature high yesterday was 52 degrees (also because it's now 62 and will be higher tomorrow). That mini-skirt story is C-R-A-Z-Y.

Mar 21, 2023 01:35 PM
Bob "RealMan" Timm
Ward County Notary Services - Minot, ND
Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker

If we had 58 here you would not see anyone wearing a jacket and most people would be in shorts Will Hamm 😊

Mar 21, 2023 04:39 PM
Bob "RealMan" Timm
Ward County Notary Services - Minot, ND
Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker

Nina Hollander, Broker if it were 62 here some people would actually be complaining about the heat. 😉

Mar 21, 2023 04:40 PM
Nina Hollander, Broker

Bob "RealMan" Timm I could see that happening, Bob!

Mar 22, 2023 05:38 AM
Kat Palmiotti
406-270-3667, kat@thehousekat.com, Broker/REALTOR® - Kalispell, MT
Helping your Montana dreams take root

Oh my, that agent needs to dress differently when showing houses!

I'm sorry to hear it remains chilly where you are - we're below normal too but not by that much!

Mar 22, 2023 05:09 AM
Bob "RealMan" Timm
Ward County Notary Services - Minot, ND
Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker

Today's highs will be in the mid 20's Kat Palmiotti . That agent has been the top agent in Minot since she hit the scene nearly 20 years ago. I should also mention she is truly a sweetheart, kind to everyone. I'm sure her looks draws them in but her great track record also has something to do with it. Here is her current picture and if I had to guess I'd say she is 40.

 

Mar 22, 2023 06:11 AM
Lise Howe
Keller Williams Capital Properties - Washington, DC
Assoc. Broker in DC, MD, VA and attorney in DC

I had a client during covid who wore short skirts and used her skirt to open door handles to closets etc.  I saw more of her than I wanted to! 

Mar 22, 2023 06:24 AM
Bob "RealMan" Timm
Ward County Notary Services - Minot, ND
Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker

Thank you for the morning chuckle Lise Howe . For some reason I just can not picture using a skirt to open a door handle.

Mar 22, 2023 06:31 AM
Carol Tunis
Florida Homes Realty & Mortgage - Saint Augustine, FL
Carol Tunis...a "HouseSold" name!

Whether you’re into weather or not, it was 76 degrees here in sunny Florida!  Sorry, I’m not sorry!  

Mar 22, 2023 07:15 PM
Kimo Jarrett
Cyber Properties - Huntington Beach, CA
Pro Lifestyle Solutions

It's 55 degrees in Huntington Beach, so, I'm uncomfortable but if it was 23 degrees, I would move to a warmer climate area as soon as possible.

Mar 22, 2023 08:37 PM
Bob "RealMan" Timm
Ward County Notary Services - Minot, ND
Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker

Moving is something I think about most winter days Kimo Jarrett , especially this late into winter (can't call this Spring around here).

Mar 23, 2023 07:12 AM
Jan Green - Scottsdale, AZ
Value Added Service, 602-620-2699 - Scottsdale, AZ
HomeSmart Elite Group, REALTOR®, EcoBroker, GREEN

Interesting post!  I'd never have that issue as high heels and tight skirts are out!  LOL!    

Mar 25, 2023 10:19 AM
Bob "RealMan" Timm
Ward County Notary Services - Minot, ND
Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker

Only if you are a woman Jan Green - Scottsdale, AZ (and yes you are a beautiful woman) but men never tire of it.Straight men that is.

Mar 25, 2023 06:00 PM
Jan Green - Scottsdale, AZ

Thanks for that Bob! 

Mar 26, 2023 06:35 PM