Unusual question warning!

I may be getting a 1990 8 passenger Limo in good shape for a steal. Its not shoddy at all and runs like a top. not a junker at all. If you had a limo that still looks nice, would you use it in your business? Its got a working TV and DVD player and ice box in the back. Ironically its the exact same color and year as my Lincoln Town Car sedan thats too shabby looking to use in the business.

I know it will turn heads. Like theres the Realtor with the limo again. But I hope it turns heads in a positive way. I thought of running my mouth pointing out great homes over the mike on a Sunday afternoon.

My opinion might not be worth much, but it seems kinda tacky.
No, extremely tacky.

yes, I have to be careful not to let my hobbies interfere with my business. Maybe I better stick to using it as an RV on my off duty time.

I would do it in a heartbeat.

I think you would definitely be remembered - which is half the battle most of the time.

For each person that thinks negatively about this, I would guess there would be 3 more who dig it.

Since when is doing something unique a bad thing?

The bottom line is that your not going to know one way or another until you try it.

So ignore all of us and just give it a shot.
R

You have two choices:
1. Follow the herd
2. Think outside the box

If you want to be like everyone else, do what everyone else in doing
If you want to be recognized as innovative and different, do the limo thing.
I think the limo idea is great, Put some tasteful personal branding on it, park it in a place where it will be noticed, market yourself as the agent with the limo and enjoy the benefits of additional recognition and added business.
Then you can thumb your nose at all of the naysayers in six months.

It's definitely a unique idea that will get you noticed.

Its true, some people might be turned off by it. The poor young fella's girlfriend isnt impressed and thats why its a steal at 1800. Thats the beauty about being new. Some established firms want to do unique things but they think its too risky for the established clientle.

We are doing a lot of things unique now. Like in our office we have a belly high square pub table with four stools to hash out contract details. The clients never see the war room. All this in under 800SF. No more forcing clients to look over an obnoxiously large desk or conference table.

I got it now. If they are too surprised by my little simple office, Ill just pull my limo around to balance it out.

The more I think about it, the more I think it's cool. LOL

Though, didn't Boss Hogg drive around in a limo? Maybe you need a white hat and suit. hee hee

I think it would be cool to take a buyer out to look at houses in a limo. It would attract some attention in the neighborhood! Use it to take clients to and from closing, thats good! Its not done to often. The possibilities are endless. Go for it.

I think its great! I would remember the Realtor with the limo that is for sure and can you image:
"Well my agent picked me up in a limo and drove us to the closing making the stressful time so much easier"

It could work, but I still think it is tacky.
I dont know how it will reduce stress driving them to closing in it, unless you have a stocked bar for them so they can slam some drinks back. Think about this. I think when your driving in a limo you get even more stressed out....going to your wedding, going to a prom, etc...And what happens when there isnt much parking space? Gonna double park that baby? Maybe you can park a block over and make the family walk to the home you are showing them. I am sure you'll find parking in some areas. But what about the family looking in a neighborhood of row homes or tighter streets and the kids start asking "why arent we getting the limo ride? we want to drive in the limo." What do you tell them? "well, little Bobby, your parents need to buy a home in a neighborhood where the homes are on at least 1/2 acre lots."
Limos are not practical vehicles.

it might not be the steal you think it is. I almost invested in a limo business. Was shocked at how cheap limos are (especially slightly used ones that are in great shape). They have next to zero resale value and the insurance is unbelievably high.

Sounds like a bad investment to me

you also need to have a special license, and the fee for that is incredibly high too.

You would be sending the wrong message to your clients, and to other realtors. "Hey, look at that realtor who obviously charges way too much commission"

My question is, if you are going to be driving, will you be able to hold conversations with them as you drive? I would think you would want to be able to easily talk with them and typically one person sits up front with you don't they?

If is is a low rider limo...then by all means. Seriously...NO. Do not get caught driving anything older than 5 years old.