Get That Listing! Tips And Tricks To A Successful Listing Appointment: Part 3 Your Image (con’t)

Having a professional wardrobe means that you probably have a closet full of suits in a wonderful array of basic colors.  Blacks, grays, blues and even the occasional brown or green thrown in for good measure.  Putting on a pair of slacks or donning a skirt more than likely is going to mean putting something on your body that happens to fit into one of the aforementioned ‘basic color’ categories.  This is fine.  In fact, it’s more than fine.  It’s great.  This means that you have amassed a wardrobe of professional clothing that you can mix and match and wear all week long.  But what does this mean for your Listing Appointment?  Simple.  It means that you will look just like every single other real estate agentand Realtor that your potential client will be interviewing.

The xolution for this dilema is simple.  Brightly colored but tasteful shirts and blouses fit the bill perfectly.  While the majority of male real estate agents may be wearing a classic white shirt or maybe an oxfor blue shirt and conservative tie, add a splash to your suit with a lavender or even a pink shirt.  Remember, you want to stand out and this little trick works wonders.  Be careful, however, to avoid loud and obnoxious patterns that may distract your potential client from your message as they will be too busy trying to drown out all the noise your shirt is making.  For the female real estate agent, brightly colored blouses do the job as well and you can even add a matching scarf or other accessories as well.

By using your shirt to add some color to your wardrobe you really can set yourself apart from other real estate agents the moment you first meet your client and shake their hand!

One of the last facets in the Dress category is your grooming.  Make sure that your hair is cut and styled neatly, your nails are trimmed and free of any dirt and lastly, make sure that if you wear perfume or cologne that it is extremely subtle and not overpowering.  Keep in mind that many people are sensitive and even allergic to strong perfumes and colognes.  Even if YOU think you smell great and the more scent you wear, the better: a little goes a long way.  You DO NOT want to be remembered as the stinky real estate agent!!!

This may all sound like common sense but it’s amazing to see how many real estate agents present themselves in a slovenly manner or reek of some overpowering fragrance.  Take a few moments to evaluate your wardrobe and the payoff for this simple everyday task can be huge!