What to wear?

[FlaGal]

Maybe this is a bit like the car question:
I'm a 38 year old female, will be dealing with first time homebuyers (middle class to upper middle class) and baby boomers (middle class to upper middle class).
I have been starting to buy clothing etc. a few month ago. I like it trendy if I can combine it with classic. Colors black, grey, brown topped off with whites and beiges. Shoes in black and brown, flat to high heel.

What do you wear?

[teamgreene]

For whatever it's worth, I started out dressing in suits every day. I was fresh out of the military, and I had that razor sharp image about me. In the end, I decided that dressing down was the way to go. Middle class folks won't be wearing suits to view houses, so you should try to anticipate what they'll be wearing and dress accordingly so as not to intimidate them. That being said, don't look like a bum either. A happy medium is best.

[Nu-Home-Source-Realty]

I dress to what i think the client is. I drive a pick up truck. Most of the time i wear flip flops and i still sell 13 homes a month. So i dont think it matters.

[Bucharestinvest]

Elegant gives always a very good impresion to all kind of people.

[gregreed]

For me ties are out. Where I come from a good quality business shirt, open neck and quality trousers with clean shoes creates a sense of smartness but not overbearing.

Who needs to waer a tie and suit to be important or respected

[Patrick Mc]

Great topic! This is a question I ask myself often. Everyone has a different opinion.

I work every day in a dress shirt & tie, dress slacks and clean black shoes. I wear suits to listing appointments but for showings it's usually just a shirt and tie. I think suites are too much most of the time but there are occassions when a suit is appropriate.

Summers in the Philly area tend to be hot and muggy, so I usually wear a polo style shirt with a collar for daily wear, showings, and client meetings other then listing appointments.

[FlaGal]

Now let me ask ya'll this:
How much do you spend on your clothes?
I know it's not for everyone but I frequent 3 well stocked thrift stores in my area.
Since I limited my wardrobe to a few colors I can walk in any of the thrift stores at any given time and find something that will go with what I already have.
I only buy brand names and only made from material that won't fade or pill. I own 2 Aigner purses, 1 Prada and a boat load of Liz Claiborne. I paid a dollar for each of them.
The trick is to visit those stores at least once a week to stay up to date with what they have. Sometimes I don't find anything but more often than not I leave with a complete outfit. 3 pieces for $3. YOU CAN'T BEAT THAT.
I don't do shoes because I can't wash them.
However, I found a pair of nice office shoes that were not worn at all. The sole looked brand new. I bought them for 50 cents, sprayed the inside with anti-bacterial spray and they're the most comfortable shoes ever.

Now I know this sounds kinda trashy but I've gotten a lot of compliments on my wardrobe from fellow female agents.

[Alpharetta]

I try to dress just a little nicer than I think it will be necessary to. Err on the side of caution.

[Patrick Mc]

I try to dress just a little nicer than I think it will be necessary to. Err on the side of caution.

I feel the same way. Dress a little better than how your clients may dress. It's better to be over dressed than under dressed. You can always take off a jacket or tie.

You are a trusted advisor to your clients (at least I hope so). Dress like one.

[StuartDuPont]

I like to wear low rise white slacks with my G-String sticking out over the waistband. Not many people dress like me, but I'm a bold guy.

[gregreed]

You'd do well in New Farm or the Valley in Brisbane

[JChristin]

When I was in residential and then commercial sales, during the weekdays I wore business causal or more formal, depending upon the circumstance. When meeting the client for the first time, business formal. After that, business causal.

If I were to meet a real estate broker, for the first time, who wore flip-flops and old faded less than causal clothes, I'd run away in the opposite direction. First impressions can never be created a second time.

[lady therese]

just be pleasant.. business like attires and try to know who your client is, so as not to intimidate them, or be out of place.

[OregonLO]

just don't come across as grungy or sleezy and you'll be fine. If I'm looking for a house I don't care if you are in a suit or if you are in flip flops if you know your "stuff"

I care more about the house. Just don't come across as arrogant or rude. Customer service rules apply. Be kind to your clients, professional and knowledgeable and you'll be fine.

I'm a Mortgage Loan Officer and my attire varies. I fit my clients. If I feel like someone would rather me be in a suit then I will wear my suit to work. I did a new application and had my client come in on the weekend. On the phone he was saying "dude" "no way" etc...and he was 24. i don't think wearing a suit was the right way to go. I came in on the saturday in Jeans and a nice sweater. Standard for any given day of the week I'll be in slacks and a dress shirt...sometimes with a tie, sometimes without it. I never know when someone will randomly stop by and I do want to come across as professional.

[gjtrafl]

Don't forget the condition of the inside of your car. It won't matter how you are dressed if you go and put them into a dirty car. I hear countless numbers of clients talking about their experiences in the past. Don't make that mistake.

Smoking can cause you a problem as well unless your clients smoke. Follow their lead in these situations.