I think they are concerned about the fitness of our minds first and the size of our heart second and body third. 
I do believe there are people out there who judge us on our looks, age and economic status far more readily than our physical condition!

   I know two top agents, with total respect to them, they are very overweight.  But their winning personalities, their competence and confidence keeps them in the top 10% of our Board year after year.

   Of course, we live in an age when the majority of people are very much overweight.  The two ladies I refer to dress well, speak well, nice vehicles, etc. 

I truly doubt it... but if they did, how would be even know? I've never been asked about my physical well-being or health by any prospective client. I'm probably in better physical shape than at least 75% of my clients. 

That is a good question Barbara. I think it depends on the person. People choose they can relate with to represent them.

I don't think that plays into the decision at all. They are thinking about a lot of others things liek commission rate, experience, time on the market and guarantees.

I have seen agents on a walker. Some one close to qtr ton in weight. Can barely walk w/o running out of breath. While I feel bad for them have to work in such condition. I prefer to work with someone who can walk up and down the stair or ladder.  I did work with an agent showing me homes who talked through from front neck hole.  Forget what the proper term is. Sounds strange I but have no issue.

What an excellent question. Who hasn't thought it but not shared it? My wife pioneered this. She is quick to refuse help that she assesses as not in it to win it thus how can they help her to her satisfaction? I tend to agree Barbara

Interesting question, Barbara.  I'm not sure that is a significant criteria, as long as the agent is professional and competent.  There are still a lot of overweight home buyers and sellers who probably wouldn't even consider physical condition as a reason to choose an agent.  

Barbara Todaro - It's a good way to bond, talking about your regimen, etc. I would also think that someone who takes their physical condition very seriously, like you, that you would like to work with like-minded people.

Barbara,

Interesting point on your part.  I can't think of anyone we have worked with who is not taking good care of himself/or herself.  A

Yes they do.

Recentlyread that the AVERAGE dress size in the USA is size 16!!!!!

At the voting station last month I observed a river of voters  with a common appearance of a dumpling wearing Chico's apparel.

The benefits of exercising resulting in good physical condition are:

1. Determination
2. Discipline
3. Feel better
4. Stronger body
5. Toughness of Spirit
6. Problems diminish
7. Confidence grows
8. Triumph over laziness
9. Triumph over procrastination
10. Badge of a winner
11. Organized person
12. Goal oriented
13. In charge of his/her destiny
14. Shows an investment in excellence
15. Physical and mental fitness unlock opportunity and success
16. You feel better about yourself.

Does that not sound like someone you would want working on your behalf?

In general i say yes. To be blunt, if an agent walks in weezing, coughing, dizzy, faints or such, they will be looked at by most as not having the stamina to do the job. 

I don't see that ever being a part of the decision making process. 

Especially in Franklin MA, No worries

I haven't found that to be true here - they're still taking this old fart out...and I am in no way, shape or form (pun intended) considered in shape!  LOL

I don't think this really enters into the equation, unless a buyer or seller is a health fanatic and wants to work with someone with similar tastes. I suspect they are more concerned about the results!

I have learned that the youngest buyers don't appreciate or respcet experience and prefer to work with a young, vibrant, fresh peer.  It's odd but true. I don't think health is their concern, maybe hair color or age.  Their loss!

Shallow man that I am I admitt that I prefer to work with the most attractive saleswoman on the floor when possible Barbara Todaro 

That might come into play with some buyers and sellers, but ultimately I think it's the professional and enthusiastic way an agent might present themselves to the client that win over. 

Don't get me started on this topic!!  All I have to say is whether you are selling real estate, cars, or software systems - absolutely the potential client takes that into consideration. Not just physical condition but age and overall appearance.  I'm not talking about someone that doesn't dress for the job they want, I'm talking about a person that is not the image of what society expects a successful person to look like.  Maybe it's a "California thing", in particular - southern California, but its rare to meet someone that doesn't have some underlying discrimination towards a certain segment of society whether consciously or subconscioulsy.  

It always weighs in somewhere in the background though most concentrate on other factors.

Contrary to the majority of responses, I do think that looks/physical condition are part of the equation...maybe not consciously, but its there.

That is why statistics show that good looking people get hired more often and tall people make more money than the average.

Eve

Barbara, I don't think this has changed since the dawn of time!  Agents that are infirm, overweight or otherwise in less than "average" health are marked down by the public at least on a subconsious level.

Agents that are average to fit to "built" or have "sex appeal" will get marked up by the public.

Why?  Are we a sexist/elitist/"health conscious"/"fat shaming" society?  No.  It's evolution.  We want to ally ourselves with the strongest people for protection and in a hunting party.  Sure there might be one or two weaker people in that hunting party, but those are the slow runners that the sabertooth tiger gets to eat so the strong survive, if the hunt goes bad.

I doubt it - there are quite a few "less than phyically fit" agents who are quite successful - I think I'll put myself in that "basket" <- know the reference? LOL

First impressions mean a great deal so the answer is yes.

I guess they do.

Have not thought of that consciously, but it would not surprise me if it entered a person's mind, especially if level of energy or possible contagion might be a factor.

Yes I do & don't really want to go into details.

If agents are huffing & puffing going up a flight of stairs it makes me wonder about their energy level for life in general.

Everyone has their own selection criteria, whether it is conscious, subconscious or both.

yes

Good looks will probably be more of a consideration.

I think this depends on the client. Some will notice and others won't.  For some a healthy lifestyle could draw clients.  Others may be drawn toward not so healthy agents.  Great question Barbara Todaro 

I don't think that should be a factor when one is deciding on a realtor. Afterall, we all work as a team whether or not one has a team.  Communication and negotiation skills should be on top of the pre-requisites.

Yes...I have heard that before

Not sure what the clients thinks but do know agents who worked almost to the end . . . I was called to sub for real estate instructor who died less than two weeks later from terminal cancer.  She was very dedicated to her career both as agent and real estate instructor.  

I don't know about "good physical condition" but I do think people are more prone to align with people physically attractive.  And this has nothing to do with looks, but I once had a client who relocated to the area and she was a T-Moblie supervisor.  She knew my phone number was T-Mobile and she looked up my account to see if I paid my bills on time!  I thought that was very tacky, when she told me that.  And an invasion of my privacy.  

It's hard for an agent to have good energy without good health.

if anyone wants to judge me on something other than my performance then I really don't want them for a client. 

Barbara Todaro - to begin with, the clients are impressed with the agent who is healthy - they usually have a different image of the real estate agents.

So yes, they'd prefer to work with healthier agents, I believe.

Barbara Todaro I think, clients mostly interested on good service.

I doubt that that is the main factor. Of course, someone who plays golf or tennis would prefer an agent from his club, etc. 

No. They all know me and know that normally I'm in good condition but have had a few  health setbacks this past year or so. BUT with that said they  also know I never give up and my goal is to be back on top of the hill by end of this year.

It could, but of course no one is going to tell you that. There are many many reasons you don't get every single buyer to work with you. I don't think this is high on their list though. It's more about making a connection and how you handle yourself and projecting that to the customer.

I'm not sure clients are as focused on conditioning out of the gate as we should be. What they will notice is levels of energy and stamina. So to answer your question, yes, in the final analysis, consumers will prefer a healthy rep. We've all had clients whose former agent was so grounded by health issues, they were largely unavailable when needed.  They may not have initially considered health a hiring factor, but they will come to see how important it is when poor health becomes a problem!

Nah, unless they are fitness fanatics I don't see the correlation

I think the reasons why we are hired(or not) are endless.   Being in good physical condition(or not), male/female(or not), tall/short(or in between) can all come into play.  

perhaps

Mentally yes! Physically, probably not!

So that's why you do so well! I had better get to the gym!

Barbara Todaro I think the first impression carries a lot of weight.

My guess and it's a guess is that some potential clients do care about the appearance and/or health of the agent they select and some don't.

I would think for some that would matter.  Not all,  but for some.