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Rainmaker
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Marco Giancola
Beachfront Realty - Miami Beach, FL
Realtor (305)608-1922, Miami Beach Florida

We are tropical casual here but that doesn't mean Daisy Dukes are acceptable. When an agent shows up in my face like that I do remark on it to their face. Once I asked a young gal who showed up in 4 inch spike heals and a massive clevage bearing mini dress which "profession" she was in.

Sep 10, 2015 08:05 PM
Rainmaker
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Thomas J. Nelson, REALTOR ® e-Pro CRS RCS-D Vets
Big Block Realty 858.232.8722 - La Jolla, CA
CEO of Vision Drive Realty - Coastal San Diego

Michael, I have to say I used to be 100% "dress for success" coming from San Francisco Bay Area. We'd never think of showing up to the office in less than a shirt & tie and typically a suit.

Now, I got a lot of flack in San Diego for dressing that way, they all called me "lawyer". I still wear a shirt & tie 4 days per week, but Fridays & Saturdays I must admit I wear "San Diego Acceptable". Which is more to the tune of Dockers and a Tommy Bahama shirt. In the Summer months showing property, it's a must. It's too hot for a tie here July-October.

I have to agree with you though, that agent you mentioned sounds like he/she doesn't care about making a professional impression. When I see agents here in flip flops & shorts or Adidas track suits, I really look at them as unprofessional. 

Sep 10, 2015 10:25 PM
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Susan Emo
Sotheby's International Realty Canada - Brokerage - Kingston, ON
Kingston and the 1000 Islands Area

I'd wonder about his professionalism!

Sep 10, 2015 10:24 PM
Rainmaker
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

My thoughts on this kind of closthing... are not fit to print! (So you can guess how I feel about it).

Sep 10, 2015 10:14 PM
Rainmaker
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The Woodland Team of Texas
The Woodland Companies - Austin, TX
Land Specialists

I try not to notice things like this and just keep on task.

Jan 20, 2019 03:05 AM
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Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

I am glad that Daisy doesn't own sweats.

Aug 01, 2018 07:20 PM
Rainmaker
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Gary Coles (International Referrals)
Venture Realty International - Las Vegas, NV
Latin America Real Estate

I have always thought that agents should dress professionally.  While I had my company, I would stress the importance to all the agents.  And if an agent would have done it while in my company, they would have been warned ONCE!

Sep 12, 2015 04:19 AM
Rainmaker
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Praful Thakkar
LAER Realty Partners - Andover, MA
Andover, MA: Andover Luxury Homes For Sale

Michael Thornton like any profession, there are good professional and they are 'casual' ones!

And benefit of doubt to them - perhaps they are too close to their clients....

Sep 11, 2015 11:31 AM
Rainmaker
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Michael Setunsky
Woodbridge, VA
Your Commercial Real Estate Link to Northern VA

Michael Thornton I agree, not very professional.

Sep 11, 2015 12:18 AM
Rainmaker
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John McCormack, CRS
Albuquerque Homes Realty - Albuquerque, NM
Honesty, Integrity, Results, Experienced. HIRE Me!

I've never seen sweats and daisy dukes show up.  Nice shorts and a nice shirt yes.  

Sep 10, 2015 10:23 PM
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Evelyn M Epperson
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Johns Creek, GA
A Tradition Of [Excellence, Trust & Service]

Oh my!  I do not under stand dressy that way.  I was in a seminar that was stressed to dress business like.  I do dress business like and it makes my clients feel I am respected & responsible.  Daisy Duke I would not trust with my money.

Sep 14, 2015 10:45 AM
Rainmaker
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Eve Alexander
Buyers Broker of Florida - Tampa, FL
Exclusively Representing ONLY Tampa Home Buyers

OMG...you hit a sore subject.

I showed a $2M home and waited outside for the agent to arrive.  From inside the home comes "the agent"  complete with her daisy duke shorts and cleavage popping out.  

I thought it was the owner or one of the kids.  I thought she looked gross...she thought she looked good.  

A terrible first impression.  

Casual dress does not include the buttocks hanging out.

Eve

 

Sep 12, 2015 03:24 AM
Rainmaker
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William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

This is something that I blog about all the time...WE keep dragging ourselves down in public opinion.

Sep 11, 2015 09:04 AM
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Sharon Altier
Coldwell Banker Realty - Elmhurst, IL
Luxury Property Specialist, CSC, SFR

You would be surprised how many of their clients quickly contact an agent who does dress professional.  I had an agent show up at a showing, I shook the hand of their client, thinking it was the agent, when they pointed to the agent with a smirk.  I looked at him and said, "oh, I'm sorry for the mixup, I thought you would have been dressed appropriately for an appointment."  He looked at himself and said, "yea, I guess I don't look like I am doing business, do I?"  I laughed, "no, you don't, but let's see the property anyway."  The Buyer was quite embarrassed by their agent.

Sep 11, 2015 03:07 AM
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Patricia Kennedy
RLAH@Properties - Washington, DC
Home in the Capital

Hmmm.  I think that Daisy might just be selling something other than houses.

Sep 11, 2015 02:15 AM
Rainmaker
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Sandy Padula & Norm Padula, JD, GRI
HomeSmart Realty West & Florida Realty Investments - , CA
Presence, Persistence & Perseverance

Since I am usually in business clothes, her buyers must draw some comparisons in their minds. For me; I try to remain open-minded and not alienate the agent in case they write an offer.

Sep 11, 2015 12:19 AM