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Deep Breath In, Deep Breath Out.

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Services for Real Estate Pros with Ward County Notary Services 607851

I don't think there are many things worse than a salesperson with halitosis (aside from various crimes). Hopefully we remember to brush or gargle before that listing appointment.

With all the products out there I'd say there is no excuse for bad breath. I myself keep mouthwash in the office restroom and gum next to my desk and in my briefcase.

I've posted a lot about personal hygiene and the importance of it for the sales professional because it is important. It's hard to win a client over or keep their attention when all they can think is: "Wow! this person stinks". 

 

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Do you enjoy the cartoons written by my son (Timmothy N. Timm) which I use as a springboard to write my daily posts? His strip, Titus & Philemon, has run in two newspapers for years as well as being printed in my blog every day. Titus & Philemon (pronounced Phi - Lee -Man) are guinea pigs. Their owner is Joe. Timmothy has never repeated a joke/comic strip in the 12 years he has been writing it. He has never copied another strip, such as Peanuts or Garfield. You can follow Timmothy on FB as Titus & Philemon and you can also check him out on Instagram as Instagram.com/titus and philemon/ .For Timmothy's website type timmtimmothy.com into your browser. I tried to put it in a link here but it refuses to work. Do NOT put anything in front of timmtimmothy.com or it will not work. 

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Jeffrey DiMuria 321.223.6253 Waves Realty
Waves Realty - Melbourne, FL
Florida Space Coast Homes

We went to a furniture store recently and the salesperson was sitting at a desk in the front eating lunch. He got up in the middle of his lunch and came over to help us. While I liked the gesture, his breath was a knock out blow. 

Sep 15, 2026 08:01 AM
Bob "RealMan" Timm

Great example Jeffrey DiMuria 321.223.6253 Waves Realty . I never let my staff cook (microwave) in the office or eat in the office.

Sep 15, 2026 08:06 AM
Jeff Masich-Scottsdale AZ Associate Broker,MBA,GRI
HomeSmart Real Estate - Scottsdale, AZ
Arizona Homes and Land Group/ Buy or Sell

A man is what he eats?

Go away garlic, onions, peppers, hello carrots and lettuce and mouth wash.

Sep 15, 2026 10:04 AM
Bob "RealMan" Timm

You are what you eat is a big theme of many of Timmothy's (my son) cartoons and paintings Jeff Masich-Scottsdale AZ Associate Broker,MBA,GRI .

Sep 15, 2026 12:55 PM
Carol Williams
Although I'm retired, I enjoy sharing my knowledge and learning from other real estate industry professionals. - Wenatchee, WA
Author, Golfer, Traveler, Retired, Wenatchee, WA

Hi Bob,I can't disagree with what you said, but my first thought when I saw your title was "Good air in. Bad air out."

Sep 15, 2026 10:33 AM
Bob "RealMan" Timm

That would be a better title then I came up with Carol Williams 😊

Sep 15, 2026 12:56 PM
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Real Estate Broker

Bob "RealMan" Timm hi Bob... can't say I've come across people in recent memory whose hygiene was less than stellar... but I've come across many whose idea of work appropriate dress left quite a bit to be desired.

Sep 15, 2026 10:45 AM
Bob "RealMan" Timm

Ain't that the truth Nina Hollander, Broker . 😉

Sep 15, 2026 12:56 PM
Doug Dawes
Keller Williams Evolution - 447 Boston Street, Suite #5, Topsfield, MA - Topsfield, MA
Your Personal Realtor®

Hello Bob "RealMan" Timm 

You are correct AND the premise should also include proper attire, in my opinion. If you're going to walk raw land and forestation wear what's appropriate. If you have a listing appointment, Open House, showing etc. Don't show up in jogging attire

Sep 15, 2026 03:41 PM
Bob "RealMan" Timm

I agree Doug Dawes. I doubt there were six days in my career that I didn't wear a suit coat and tie.

Sep 15, 2026 06:24 PM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Apex Realtors, LLC ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
Educating. Encouraging. Serving.

Every so often I will come across someone with bad breath but more often than not it's not wearing or caring about proper attire.

Sep 15, 2026 04:06 PM
Bob "RealMan" Timm

Both men and women Dorie Dillard Austin TX . And both extremes as well. One girl agent I knew dressed in a fashion that you could not pick her out of a line of hookers.

Sep 15, 2026 06:32 PM
Brian England
Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

That is a bit different than the deep breaths that I take, and it gave me a little chuckle, haha.

Sep 16, 2026 07:03 AM
Bob "RealMan" Timm

It makes my, and Timmothy's day to know we had someone smile Brian England 

Sep 16, 2026 07:51 AM
Anna "Banana" Kruchten
Retired Broker/Owner - Phoenix, AZ
602-380-4886

Made me laugh Bob!  You know I haven't run into anyone lately that smelled bad - except for our landscapers (but those guys work hard out in that hot sun). We don't mind if they sit on our front porch to eat lunch to cool off.

BTW I always have a little box of mints in my purse.....just in case!

Sep 16, 2026 03:32 PM
Bob "RealMan" Timm

Hooray! It's Timmothy's and my goal to make people laugh Anna "Banana" Kruchten . My office is downtown and I take a lot of walks so on occasion I visit with someone where I make sure I stand up wind during our conversation.

Sep 16, 2026 06:39 PM