On this episode of the Real Estate Fight Club podcast, hosts Jenn Murtland and Monica Weakley discuss the topic - “Does it matter what you wear to an appointment? They give the audience things to think about in their own business. Towards the end of the episode, tie-breaker Danny Baron, from KW Real-Estate, joins in to express his views on the topic.
Episode Highlights:
- Monica says that when you wear something to an appointment, what matters is that you're authentically you.
- She says to think about how to show up in a way that presents you as a professional.
- If Monica is showing up for a listing consultation or meeting a buyer for the first time, she is especially going to make sure to show up in a way that conveys that she is taking the meeting seriously.
- Jenn says everyone has a range of authenticity which can be yoga pants and a ball cap- to- a nice pant suit.
- Monica brings up that hair and make-up are also indicators of whether or not you took time to get ready for the meeting.
- Monica asks Jenn to discuss why she thinks what one wears out in the field should be different from interviewing for the job.
- Monica inquires if one should present themselves differently to the seller that is unrepresented?
- The problem comes when you get outside of the range of acceptable whether it be too casual or too formal.
- According to Jenn, clients don’t really care about what you wear, they care that you know how to do your job.
- Jenn and Monica both agree that in general, it’s a more casual society than what it used to be and simplicity goes a long way.
- It’s about showing up knowledgeable, ready, and having a plan.
- Jenn introduces tie-breaker Danny Baron who says it matters because of his desire to be genuine with the people that he is working with.
- Danny answers, “To me... to be genuine to who I am, I need to be able to wear what's going to be appropriate situationally.”
3 Key Points:
- Monica points out that there is a level of respect as a professional that you want to convey when you show up to an appointment, especially when you’re meeting clients for the first time.
- Jenn says that it is less about what you're wearing and more about how you're presenting yourself. It’s not about your clothes but about your comfort.
- Jenn suggests if your conversion ratio is not good then maybe take a look at that and see if there's any place you are being authentic, specifically what you are wearing, driving, etc.
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