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Rainmaker
634,532
Kathleen Luiten
Resort and Second-Home Specialist - Princeville, HI
Kauai Luxury Ocean Home Sales

On Kauai nice casual clothes are our norm. I always wear shoes easy to slip on and off because it is custom here to remove your shoes before entering homes.

Feb 18, 2015 05:31 AM
Rainmaker
1,318,269
Joan Whitebook
BHG The Masiello Group - Nashua, NH
Consumer Focused Real Estate Services

Business casual is usally what I would choose.  I think it is important to look professional.  Of course, in NH we have a lot of layers on top of that!  LOL

Feb 11, 2015 11:15 AM
Rainmaker
3,986,308
William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

It really depends on the properrty.  Upper class much more formal.

Farm  more casual as I will be walking the outbuildings.

Land...depends on if it is open or wooded.  Appropriate for the conditions.

A good rule of thumb is to dress one step up from what you think your clients will be

Feb 11, 2015 10:42 AM
Rainer
21,791
Kevin Stormer
Homeowners Mortgage Enterprises Inc. - Greenville, NC

Your dress should represent who you are and the brand you would like to build.

Feb 11, 2015 09:51 AM
Ambassador
6,417,409
Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

Professional

Oct 14, 2019 08:26 PM
Rainmaker
4,800,132
Gabe Sanders
Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL
Stuart Florida Real Estate

Mostly business casual.

Jan 01, 2018 06:40 AM
Rainmaker
3,071,489
Tony and Suzanne Marriott, Associate Brokers
Serving the Greater Phoenix and Scottsdale Metropolitan Area - Scottsdale, AZ
Haven Express @ Keller Williams Arizona Realty

In person - "business casual"...

Jun 12, 2017 05:21 AM
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Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Seems like most people dress in a business-like manner with occasionally more casual if the situation warrants.

Feb 22, 2015 12:25 AM
Rainmaker
1,624,653
Inna Ivchenko
Barcode Properties - Encino, CA
Realtor® • GRI • HAFA • PSC Calabasas CA

Depends on. But usually very formal, no blinks, no excessive make up, no broken nails or nail polish. I make efforts always look good and well groomed.

Feb 12, 2015 10:38 AM
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Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Thanks for all the great answers. Seems there is a fair amount of diversity in terms of how people dress but the focus always seems to be on being professional and business-like...as it should be.

Jeff

Feb 12, 2015 05:59 AM
Rainmaker
4,434,177
Gita Bantwal
RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA
REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel

For listing appointments I dress to look professional.

Feb 11, 2015 11:04 PM
Rainmaker
921,504
Annette Lawrence , Palm Harbor, FL 727-420-4041
ReMax Realtec Group - Palm Harbor, FL
Making FLORIDA Real Estate EZ

I dress to the level needed to communicate this is IMPORTANT to me.

I dress to the level needed to show respect towards those I meet.
(Remember the kid scheduled to meet the president who show up wearing cargo shorts)

I dress to the level needed to keep me on my A Game plan.

 

Feb 11, 2015 09:47 PM
Rainmaker
5,877,329
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

On a listing presentation, especially with those I have not met, I do dress a bit more formal.    Business casual with past clients, never casual.

Feb 11, 2015 09:18 PM
Rainmaker
5,112,471
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

I always dress more formally for presentations, especially if I haven't met the people before. I expect my attorney, my accountant, my financial manager, etc. to look professional. When dealing with such a huge asset as a home, why shouldn't our prospective clients expect us to look professional?

Feb 11, 2015 08:39 PM
Rainmaker
4,347,402
Lawrence "Larry" & Sheila Agranoff. Cell: 631-805-4400
The Top Team @ Charles Rutenberg Realty 255 Executive Dr, Plainview NY 11803 - Plainview, NY
Long Island Condo and Home Specialists

Larry is more casual than I, and I don't think it's necessary for him wear a suit and tie. Business casual without the suit fits us well...

Feb 11, 2015 08:02 PM
Ambassador
1,078,091
John Meussner
Mortgages in AZ, CA, CO, DE, FL, GA, IN, MD, MN, MT, NC, NJ, NV, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WI - Fair Oaks, CA
#MortgageMadeEasy Fair Oaks, CA 484-680-4852

I don't do listing appointments, obviously, but any time I meet with clients I make sure I'm dressed well.  Not always a suit and tie, but at the very least business-casual attire.

Feb 11, 2015 02:58 PM
Rainmaker
1,706,465
Tammie White, Broker
Franklin Homes Realty LLC - Franklin, TN
Franklin TN Homes for Sale

I would say for a listing presentation, I'm more business than casual. However, once I have an established relationship with a client, I'm usually more casual.

Feb 11, 2015 01:37 PM
Rainmaker
786,080
Claude Labbe
RLAH / @properties - Washington, DC
Realty for Your Busy Life

Depends on the lifestyle/price point.

Also, meeting someone during the workday or evening will be a touch more dressed up than meeting them on the weekend.

Feb 11, 2015 12:51 PM
Rainmaker
3,988,013
Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

Business casual is my dress most of the time. Most of the clients are dressed more casual than that but they are rarely more dressed up. This is my comfort level.

Feb 11, 2015 11:50 AM
Rainmaker
2,375,683
Lise Howe
Keller Williams Capital Properties - Washington, DC
Assoc. Broker in DC, MD, VA and attorney in DC

I dress for the property - Upscale house, suit is the dress code. For a condo I will wear slacks and a nice blazer or coordinated jacket. 

Feb 11, 2015 11:05 AM
Rainmaker
2,443,250
Evelyn Johnston
Friends & Neighbors Real Estate - Elkhart, IN
The People You Know, Like and Trust!

I always dress business casual, no matter what.  It is who I am and I would be uncomfortable trying to be someone else.

Feb 11, 2015 11:03 AM
Rainmaker
531,677
Marie Story
Coldwell Banker - Pinecrest (Miami) - Pinecrest, FL
Broker Associate, Pinecrest (Miami) Specialist

Since I only practice in Pinecrest (upscale); for a listing presentation I always wear a suit.

Feb 11, 2015 10:57 AM
Rainmaker
1,683,912
Larry Johnston
Broker, Friends & Neighbors Real Estate and Elkhart County Subdivisions, LLC - Elkhart, IN
Broker,Friends & Neighbors Real Estate, Elkhart,IN

It usually depends on the house.  If its a $200,000 house or above, a suit is in order, otherwise casual.

Feb 11, 2015 10:30 AM
Rainmaker
862,806
Mark Don McInnes, Sandpoint-Idaho
Sandpoint Realty LLC - Sandpoint, ID
North Idaho Real Estate - 208-255.6227

I dress the same as I do day to day in the office.  Clean and sharp pair of Levi's and nice shirt.  I don't want to overdress only to have it be seen as phony in later meetings.  mark

Feb 11, 2015 09:58 AM
Rainmaker
5,772,581
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

It depends on the marketplace and the company's policy.  Regardless, of the marketplace, I would advise a look that feels business like.  A

Feb 11, 2015 06:38 AM
Rainmaker
443,220
Cindy Davis
SD Home Source Realty - San Diego, CA

I typically dress in a suit or something equally business-like. This may be our only impression, so it's important to convey competence and confidence!

Feb 11, 2015 06:03 AM