I think of it as positive, and not just in the real estate field John Meussner.  I've helped start-up a family owned business that went from father to daugher, and is now with a grandson.  How exciting is that, and to still have family that has worked the business for years, there as consultants now - that is pretty special.  I'm thinking if the next generation did not relate or care for the business, they would not be riding anyone's coattails. 

Realtor, The Next Generation. 

Realtor Deep Space Nine.

Realtor, The Original Series.

Realtor, Voyager.  

Realtor, The Movies, 1-6

Realtor, The Reboot. 

Realtor, The Animated Series.

Is my nerd showing? 

I like it, John. To me, it shows a history in the business and suggests a connection between longevity and skill.

As with everything, it depends on the person, some can be amazing, others not so much.

I have seen it as well -- whatever works, right?   

"Re-generation Realtor"
"New-generation Realtor"

" 4th Generation Realtor"

"Inter-galactic Realtor"

"In business since 1898"

They can ALL work if the intended audience is known.

If the audience has their heads wrapped in tinfoil, 'Inter-galactic' would be a bad idea.

On the comic side: 16th generation Realtor. "We know where the bones are buried and where they put the keys!"

Maybe in a small town or community where everybody knows everybody.

I guess I've never even thought either way about it.  So I'm in the middle on this one.

I think it is a positive marketing tool. Having shared my years of experience with my children, I think they really understand and KNOW the business from a different perspective than someone who hasn't grown up around it.

Current results are what counts in the real world! What is your track record?

It would seem to highlight that being the "best" thing they wanted to highlight to prospective clients...

Good.

I don't think it has much bearing on how well an agent actually does business or measure of their success

Not good for me.

If you're big on the family tradition go for it. But I don't think it makes any impact on public perception of the agent.

I think, it is a good thing, why not? It means for me: more experience and more connections. It does not guarantee an excellent service, but is a promise:) 

How about 30 year of ''combined experience''? ~ what the h. that means? 

John Meussner - well, I am an IT professional-turned-real estate professional...

I wouldn't mention it - 

This isn't a job you do unless you love it.  I wish one of our kids had gotten into the "family business" but they didn't.

I don't think it has much of an impact today as it may have 50 years ago.

I work on a comittee with third generation realtors and I'm a second generation one.  I don't market myself as that, though I do market the "Father and Son Team" at times.  For me, I have a very successful background in the information technology arena so I don't see myself as clinging to the coat tails.  Personally, I grew up in it (as I did with computers) and now that I'm burnt on the corporate world, I'm retired and doing real estate.

Bad, it may limit the pool of clients.

I have to say it is good to have in a tag line.

I think it's good.  It sends a message that real estate isn't just a job, it's in their blood.

Different strokes for different folks, I think. There are probably at least a few demographics to whom that would appeal.

John Meussner Usually longevity in any industry carries some weight.

John,

How about "California" native!  It really depends on the community you are marketing in.  A

I know people who have been married for decades that are miserable. Time alone doesn't tell the whole story. Do people know what they are doing? Thats the key

It may or may not matter dependning on the audience, and the community. I suspect some people will not care while others will find it reassuring

I have seen some people do this type of advertising.  I would assume that they think it works.

Nothing wrong with that.

Most I recall their parents. We got a 4th generation realtor with same name as a major street. That really help.....