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Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, CRS, South Puget Sound Washington Agent/Broker! (Fathom Realty Washington LLC)

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Susan Emo
Sotheby's International Realty Canada - Brokerage - Kingston, ON
Kingston and the 1000 Islands Area

My garbage man has not even seen me without lipstick!!

Mar 24, 2017 12:00 PM
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

I dress for success every day... regardless of whether I go to the office or not. I'm much more likely to be seen around town during the course of my day by the public than in the office.

Mar 24, 2017 12:15 PM
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Scott Godzyk
Godzyk Real Estate Services - Manchester, NH
One of the Manchester NH's area Leading Agents

I dress for clients, so if it is office time, it is dressed neat time. If it is off work, then off work dress is fine 

Mar 24, 2017 04:24 PM
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Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Dress for success and you will not be disappointed!

Mar 24, 2017 02:24 PM
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Lynnea Miller
Bend Premier Real Estate - Bend, OR
Premier Real Estate Service in Central Oregon

Unless I need to move boxes or do physical work, when I am in the office I am professionally dressed.

Mar 24, 2017 12:40 PM
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Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

The standards have changed. Casual is typical.

Mar 24, 2017 11:53 AM
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Steve Higgins
RE/MAX Kelowna - Kelowna, BC

I have on occasion run in to pick something up in golf attire.

Mar 24, 2017 05:00 PM
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Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Paul,

Of course!

Mar 24, 2017 04:40 PM
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Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

I dress for success every day!

Mar 24, 2017 04:30 PM
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Joe Pryor
The Virtual Real Estate Team - Oklahoma City, OK
REALTOR® - Oklahoma Investment Properties

Since my wife and I only work out of a home office that can vary but at times a robe and slippers are the best. If I was going into a office that offcie causal would be what I do. I like sport coats and have been known for that.

Mar 24, 2017 02:25 PM
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Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Well my office is at home, but yes, I am dressed appropriately when I go for meetings, but occasionally I have popped by to get mail when I out running errands and have no appointments and may be more casually dressed.

Mar 24, 2017 02:09 PM
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Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

no.... it depends on who, if anyone, I need to meet with....if a builder/developer is coming in for a meeting, I'm dressed for success from top to toes.... if not, I could be in color coordinated workout clothes!!! I don't meet with people... I market....

Mar 24, 2017 11:41 AM
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Richard Weeks
Dallas, TX
REALTOR®, Broker

Regardless of where I am going I now dress for comfort.

Mar 24, 2017 11:40 AM
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Nathan Gesner
American West Realty and Management - Cody, WY
Broker / Property Manager

I work in a very relaxed environment because I never know if I'll be selling a house, meeting a new client, or crawling under a house to find a water shutoff and stop a flood.

Mar 25, 2017 08:08 AM
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Frank Rubi
Frank Rubi Real Estate, LLC - Metairie, LA
FrankRubiRealEstate.com

Always work appropriate is the call of the day. 

Mar 24, 2017 06:09 PM
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Sam Shueh
(408) 425-1601 - San Jose, CA
mba, cdpe, reopro, pe

Dress appropriately ....

Mar 24, 2017 02:44 PM
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Inna Ivchenko
Barcode Properties - Encino, CA
Realtor® • GRI • HAFA • PSC Calabasas CA

I do not go to the main offices, but when I have a meeting, especially first time, I dress to impress ( my idea: never bright, no jewelry, all neat and professional).

Mar 24, 2017 02:00 PM
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Annette Lawrence , Palm Harbor, FL 727-420-4041
ReMax Realtec Group - Palm Harbor, FL
Making FLORIDA Real Estate EZ

No.

I dress for the purpose of the trip.

If my purpose is to appear as a curb dwelling derelict, I dress accordingly. It is highly possible those in the office my voice an objection and their clients may reach a conclusion not beneficial to all. 

So, respectfully, the bigger picture must be considered and attire must be appropriate for the environment.

Dress for success is similar to it's cousin, fake it till you make it.

Mar 24, 2017 01:50 PM
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Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA
https://HugginsHomes.com - Thousand Oaks, CA
Residential Real Estate and Investment Properties

My house is my main office.

Mar 24, 2017 01:20 PM
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Kasey & John Boles
Jon Gosche Real Estate, LLC - BoiseMeridianRealEstate.com - Boise, ID
Boise & Meridian, ID Ada/Canyon/Gem/Boise Counties

Since my main office and our brokerage address is my house, the answer would be no, lol.-Kasey

Mar 24, 2017 01:13 PM
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Sandy Padula & Norm Padula, JD, GRI
HomeSmart Realty West & Florida Realty Investments - , CA
Presence, Persistence & Perseverance

Yes when visiting my Carlsbad, CA corporate office

Mar 24, 2017 12:41 PM
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Michael J. Perry
KW Elite - Lancaster, PA
Lancaster, PA Relo Specialist

No I'm business casual .

Mar 24, 2017 12:32 PM
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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

We don't go into the office, and neither do buyers. Although it is a corporate atmpsphere, there's no need to go to the office.

Mar 24, 2017 12:25 PM
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Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
Real Estate Broker Retired

No, but I look better than 50% of the people dressed up (or so they say). It has really gone down hill fast I'm afraid. The front desk assistants always look nice but that's it.

One guy in a suit today & he looked sharp.

Mar 24, 2017 12:18 PM
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Jill Murty, Realtor - Orange County, CA
Movoto - Laguna Niguel, CA

If dressing for success means yoga pants and a t-shirt, then yes I do!

Mar 24, 2017 12:10 PM
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Dave Martin (703) 585-4687
Fairfax Realty - Fairfax, VA
Making Realty Dreams a Reality #WeWillGetYouHome

I've always puzzled over some things one is which is more TRUE "You can't judge a book by its cover" or "Clothes make the man" 

Dec 12, 2017 06:55 AM
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Wayne Zuhl
Remax First Realty II - Cranford, NJ
The Last Name You'll Ever Need in Real Estate

Professional attire in the office 100% of the time.

Mar 27, 2017 06:52 AM
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Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

I drop by once a week to pick up mail, so may or may not be dressed for success.  Depends on what I was doing.

Mar 27, 2017 06:29 AM
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Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

I do not wear a tie anymore, gave that up over 14 years ago, but wear copany log oshirts lots

 

Mar 26, 2017 09:56 AM
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Les & Sarah Oswald
Realty One Group - Eastvale, CA
Broker, Realtor and Investor

Yes. One never knows when I will meet that millionaire client.

Mar 26, 2017 12:00 AM
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Maria Sapio
Keller Williams of Central PA - Carlisle, PA
Real Estate Agent- Carlisle, PA. Mariasapio.com

Yes - !!

Mar 25, 2017 02:13 PM
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Ruth Grainger-Starr
Gold District Realty - Cripple Creek, CO
providing AWESOME real estate adventures

Since I work in a two person office with my father, I normally dress like I normally do. With cattle you never know when I will need to go and work with them so at the office I try to have a nice shirt and clean jeans. That said, I have chased cows down in heels and dress but I think the pictures are deleted. 

Mar 25, 2017 08:55 AM
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Jennifer Mackay
Counts Real Estate Group, Inc. - Panama City, FL
Your Bay County Florida Realtor 850.774.6582

I like to think I dress for success whenever I leave the house let alone go to the office!

Mar 25, 2017 06:47 AM
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Tony and Suzanne Marriott, Associate Brokers
Serving the Greater Phoenix and Scottsdale Metropolitan Area - Scottsdale, AZ
Haven Express @ Keller Williams Arizona Realty

Absolutely!

Mar 25, 2017 05:21 AM
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

How do you define success?

Mar 25, 2017 04:40 AM
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Gabe Sanders
Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL
Stuart Florida Real Estate

Not necessarily.

Mar 25, 2017 04:33 AM
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Troy Erickson AZ Realtor (602) 295-6807
HomeSmart - Chandler, AZ
Your Chandler, Ahwatukee, and East Valley Realtor

Paul - If I were just picking up mail, I would probably not worry about dressing for success. If I had other business, and was stopping by the office, I would dress appropriately.

Mar 24, 2017 11:37 PM
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Praful Thakkar
LAER Realty Partners - Burlington, MA
Metro Boston Homes For Sale

Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, Broker, Tacoma Washington - when I go to the office, I am more of a business casual.

When I meet my clients at the office, it better be dressed for success...

Mar 24, 2017 10:38 PM
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Fred Griffin Florida Real Estate
Fred Griffin Real Estate - Tallahassee, FL
Licensed Florida Real Estate Broker

  Yes.  

Mar 24, 2017 10:28 PM
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Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

My success dress gets more casual every year.

Mar 24, 2017 10:05 PM
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Thomas J. Nelson, REALTOR ® e-Pro CRS RCS-D Vets
Big Block Realty 858.232.8722 - La Jolla, CA
CEO of Vision Drive Realty - Coastal San Diego

Monday - Saturday it's shirt and tie minimum.

It's a mindset for success.

Sunday is shorts & T-shirt and a day off.

As Susan Emo eluded to, my dry cleaner has never seen me in anything but a suit or shirt & tie except when I take an extra day off. He always knows: "Hey Tom, you playin' hooky today with Ailina?"  "YEP!"

I'm careful about it, it's part of my brand.

Mar 24, 2017 08:53 PM
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Melissa Jackson REALTOR
Trinity Premier Properties - Azle, TX
Helping You Make The Right Move

Yes, makes me feel more professional.

Mar 24, 2017 08:37 PM
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Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

I work from the office about 50% of the time so dress like I am meeting clients if I leave home.

Mar 24, 2017 08:08 PM
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John Slocum
Premiere Property Group, LLC - Vancouver Washington - Vancouver, WA
Broker, SFR - Vancouver WA Real Estate

Dressed and Armed for Business!

Mar 24, 2017 07:40 PM
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Harry F. D'Elia III
WEDO Real Estate and Beyond, LLC - Phoenix, AZ
Investor , Mentor, GRI, Radio, CIPS, REOs, ABR

dress appropriately

Mar 24, 2017 07:14 PM
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William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

Always

Mar 24, 2017 04:53 PM
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Richie Alan Naggar
people first...then business Ran Right Realty - Riverside, CA
agent & author

My heart is always ready, willing & able. Everything else follows

Mar 24, 2017 03:41 PM
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Michael Setunsky
Woodbridge, VA
Your Commercial Real Estate Link to Northern VA

Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, Broker, Tacoma Washington Yes, you never know who you will meet at the office or your next quick appointment.

Mar 24, 2017 02:23 PM
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Scott Lawson
America's Home loans - Santa Rosa, Petaluma Mortgage Broker - Santa Rosa, CA
Mortgage Broker FHA, VA, refinance or purchase

I dress so I won't get arrested....

I'm mostly a professional paper pusher nowadays...

Mar 24, 2017 02:17 PM