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Halitosis, Do You Have It?

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Services for Real Estate Pros with Ward County Notary Services 607851

Don't we all, like Joe, love having minty fresh breath. I don't know about orange juice but I know I lose that minty fresh feeling with my first cup of coffee. Being I love coffee what is a salesperson to do? With a tiny bit of research I found an article posted on The Mayo Clinic's website. If you click on the picture it will take you to said article.

As for me I keep a toothbrush and toothpaste in the office at all times. After coffee and prior to a client coming in I always make use of my dental tools mentioned above.

When I was an active Real Estate Broker I do not remember any of my agents having trouble with halitosis but I did have one agent who was always chewing gum (nicorate) and I did find that annoying but it certainly was better then him lighting up and smelling like smoke and having smokers breath.

If you are a new agent consider how bad breath may turn off potential clients. You may be witty and/or cool but that charm may not get through your bad breath. If you love coffee like me then keep some mints or gum in your pocket. Good hygiene is essential in the sales business.

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Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Real Estate Broker

HI Bob... for some reason, your post reminded me of how often we used to see mouthwash commercials on TV many years ago. I don't see that many of them these days. I wonder what's changed.

Jan 24, 2025 07:05 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker

Bob "RealMan" Timm how interesting, Bob. Now that you reminded me of it, I believe I'd heard of the fact that there was no twin a long time ago.

Jan 24, 2025 07:37 AM
Bob "RealMan" Timm

Excellent question Nina Hollander, Broker and it also holds true to all the gum commercials going all the way back to Doublemint gum. BTW the girl in the doublemint gum ad was Dee Ann Allen, a Minot girl and the daughter of my favorite Broker of whom I once worked under. They showed her as a twin but it was just duplicated to make it look like it.

Jan 24, 2025 07:12 AM
Mark Don McInnes, Sandpoint-Idaho
Sandpoint Realty LLC - Sandpoint, ID
North Idaho Real Estate - 208-255.6227

Good hygiene in not only our business but any people business a must.  m 

Jan 24, 2025 08:30 AM
Bob "RealMan" Timm

That is true Mark Don McInnes, Sandpoint-Idaho . Here is a fun story: When my brother Rick got married the Priests breath as so bad the entire wedding party were concerned that we may vomit during the ceremony.

Jan 24, 2025 12:15 PM
Lew Corcoran
Better Living Real Estate, LLC - East Bridgewater, MA
Expert guidance. Exceptional results.

Thanks for the great tips, Bob "RealMan" Timm! I love how you keep it real about breath fresheners—it's such a small thing that can make a big difference when meeting clients.

Jan 24, 2025 01:03 PM
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Hello Bob - halitosis is a condition that haunts many but your suggestions of being properly prepared is a good one.  😮👅👄

Jan 25, 2025 01:40 AM
Kat Palmiotti
eXp Commercial, Referral Divison - Kalispell, MT
Helping your Montana dreams take root

I think most people with bad breath don't know they have it. Hopefully someone will tactfully point it out!

Jan 25, 2025 05:56 AM
Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

 

I do not know that I've been close enough to people to smell my breath, Bob "RealMan" Timm 

I practice good oral hygiene ... I rinse my mouth with a diluted mixture of distilled water and food-grade hydrogen peroxide.  

Coffee breath is a real thing ... drinking coffee in the morning only - that stinky coffee mouth gets cleaned and the tongue gets scrubbed.  

Jan 25, 2025 08:23 AM
Bob "RealMan" Timm

I love my coffee Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist but I am very conscientious about my breath so I always have a toothbrush and mouthwash handy.

Jan 25, 2025 06:44 PM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Sorry I missed this post, I have breath mints in my car just in case I have the dirty word Halitosis, Endre

Jan 25, 2025 10:37 PM
Bob "RealMan" Timm
Ward County Notary Services - Minot, ND
Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker

Good Sunday evening Endre Barath, Jr. . I'm curious, you said you missed it, did it get mentioned or reblogged somewhere?

Jan 26, 2025 05:27 PM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

No  Bob "RealMan" Timm  I look at a person's posts and take the trouble to see if I commented on their post or not and clearly I missed this one and did find it later, Enre

Jan 26, 2025 10:22 PM
Bob "RealMan" Timm

Thanks Endre Barath, Jr. I need to be better at searching posts. Now I'm headed to yours ☺️.

Jan 27, 2025 06:43 AM