Yesterday we had our Park Square Realty company 2010 kick off meeting. We discussed many real estate trends in Western Massachusetts and other statistical information that I will be sharing with you along the way. Then we discussed, at length, the dress code at the office. Specifically that there should be no jeans in the office unless you are participating in the Friday Charity Dress Down Day.
Now, I tend to dress business casual, so the no jeans thing doesn’t really affect me too much, but I did get to wondering what the public expects of us.
My boss made an analogy about going to a doctor and having him do your consultation wearing jeans. First off, I personally wouldn’t care as long as he was still well kept and not wearing dirty or torn clothing, I would be ok with the jeans, but that may be just me. Secondly, while I WISH the public perceived real estate agents on the same level as doctors, I don’t believe that to be the case.
Personally, the only time I wear jeans is when I am showing land or bank owned properties in the winter. Then and only then I will show up to an appointment in my Ugg boots and jeans. I love real estate, but not enough to literally freeze my fanny off.
Typically this is how I look when I do business:
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That being said, I think more important that wearing fancy suits or expensive business attire, we should consider our clients when we dress. I work with clients from all professions. I have a pretty good feeling for those that are very formal and would expect and respect my wearing a suit on appointments vs. those that are very casual and a fancy suit would make them uncomfortable.
What do you think? How do you want your real estate agent to dress? What expectations do you have? I would love to hear your opinions!
