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Saving for a rainy day

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Real Estate Agent with Preview Properties

When you become a real estate agent, you must first buy a moderately expensive vehicle to drive around clients, You must dress flashy and spend lots of cash on your image...

Now where are those agents? I know for a fact that the true "top producers" and the ones making the most business right now are driving older cars and living modest lives.

We need to be more aware of missed opportunities than the expense of appearing wealthy...

Check out my photo on active rain. I get away with doing business in a shower cap and people love it!

Just a thought!

 

Jim

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Rick Maday
Schaumburg, IL
Schaumburg Home Inspector -

Jim, you look a bit young to be driving any car! :)

Good points!

Sep 05, 2008 10:13 AM
Kim Sellers
Lake Arrowhead, CA Coldwell Banker - Lake Arrowhead, CA
Lake Arrowhead Realtor - BRE#01412099 - Lake Arrow

You don't have to spend a lot of money to be a sharp, professional dresser.  I always appear to be a flashy dresser, but I do not spend a fortune on it, and I drive a nice car, however it isn't the most expensive one either and I produce very well.  Misperception that you have to spend a lot of money to make a lot of money.

Sep 05, 2008 10:24 AM
Andy Laughlin
ConnectRealty.com - Bellingham, WA

Great Post!! I couldn't agree more, it's not a fashion contest!

 

Sep 05, 2008 10:39 AM
Shane OnullGorman
Eau Claire Realty, Inc. - Eau Claire, WI
Eau Claire Wisconsin, Real Estate Agent & Realtor- Buy or Sell

I have been shopping quite a bit at Express for mens suits. But I have been getting them 80% off just by watching for the sales! I also havnt spent alot of money on my car but I did get personalized plates that say what I do. Branding helps.

Sep 05, 2008 10:49 AM
JIM O'DAY
Preview Properties - Arlington, WA

Shane,

 

You are right on with the branding. I jsut know the top two producers in my office drive pickups and show up EVERY DAY

Sep 05, 2008 10:57 AM
Konnie Mac McCarthy
MacNificent Properties, LLC - Cobb Island, MD
Broker/Owner - VA & MD "Time To Get A Move On!"

I know, the best time to conserve is when you have an abundance, there will always be a rainy day :)

Sep 05, 2008 02:22 PM