Real estate agent attire....?

ALFAMALE · Mar 28, 2011

I have seen lots of real estate agents dressed in all sorts of things(suits, jackets to tennis shirts and sandals), which leads me to believe that there is no real dress code for them. Its a profession that I'm considering, which makes me curious, what do you expect your Realtor to wear?

I have seen Realtors wearing T-shirt with shorts and sneakers, like they just came from the beach...Personally I wouldn't take them seriously unless they were wearing a suit.

Nicola · Mar 28, 2011

Who are your clients?

How well established are you?

It all matters.

If your clients expect a suit you need a suit. OTOH if you're well established with a good word of mouth you could get by with a clown outfit.

Unregistered · Mar 28, 2011

I'd think it completely depends on neighbourhood and client background. (Read: SES)

I wouldn't know though. Not a real estate agent myself.

cptjeff · Mar 28, 2011

Loudly checked ochre sportcoats are required, are they not?

Trompe le Monde · Mar 28, 2011

nothing they wear will have me take them seriously

stu00a · Mar 28, 2011

dress for success

blahman · Mar 28, 2011

I like to see them wear a gag.

lasbar · Mar 28, 2011

I want to see them wearing a portable polygraph machine attached to their suit jackets and massive tie knots...

Harold falcon · Mar 28, 2011

I would not buy property from someone without a tie unless it was a really really really good deal.

S. Magnozzi · Mar 28, 2011

Depends on the location and clientele. For a city dwelling I'd expect to be met by someone who knows his clientele and dress accordingly, less so when considering a country house or some such.

porcelain monkey · Mar 28, 2011

My feeling is you should roughly mirror you clients' dress. If you are showing a home on the weekend, casual may be appropriate (but I would stay away from t-shirts, sandals and the like). During the week, smart business casual at a minimum and probably a jacket and tie or a suit. I find people are most comfortable around people who are most like them, and if you are significantly overdressed in relation to them, it runs the risk of being uncomfortable for both of you.

Nicola · Mar 28, 2011

In Vancouver isn't t-shirt and sandals considered semi-formal?

makewayhomer · Mar 28, 2011

just watch Million Dollar Listing!

in Boston, RE Agent attire is roughly equivalent to Corporate Casual attire + some weird blazer. most are not dressed well.

SkinnyGoomba · Mar 28, 2011

reidrothchild · Mar 28, 2011

I couldn't care less what a real estate agent wears, just like I wouldn't care how a used car salesman dresses.

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