OK, well, with all due respect....I think you should learn how to quote before you quote.

And I DO NOT believe that Maui was equating your "obvious success" with an obese doctor.

The question posed was....in other words: How can an agent balance the bias that some buyers may have if the agent shows up in a fancy car, thus giving the impression that the agent makes too much money.

Maui went on to throw a personal perspective in there - it would have been better if it had been clarified with "I counter that idea with this: would you trust a morbidly obese doctor? No. Therefore you should not trust an agent with your biggest investment if the agent drives a piece of junk clunker."

I perceived that in the original post, but I guess you needed some help, you were too busy picking apart Maui's post and suggesting that Maui needs to "think before typing"...these darn agents are so dumb....right.

Well. Hmmm. This reminds me of people criticizing other folks' spelling...when their "critique" has some glaring errors too.

My appologies to Maui. I ripped apart the wrong post. Maui may have actually being agreeing with me. I was simply perturbed by. The Big Head comments from the many SHRUNKRN HEADS!
This is the problem with Black Berries. They r so damn small.

I am not going to document this, because anyone who wants to read it can go back 1 page and do it for themselves.

But Lucky you are behaving poorly. This thread is mostly a bunch of agents, myself included, who are proud of their vehicles and have 'magically' found a way to make a living, even though their conveyance might look better in the junk yard than in the parking lot. Not everyone needs a car with flash and style, that is new and grand to work their job. I might make the case that those of us who can get it done without the 'crutch' of a flashy car have strong fundemental sales techniques to fall back on.

Along you come and state your vehicle as though it were a chariot, granted it is nice, then proceed to boast the quantiny of them you have owned (or leased). You are likely a bigger producer than I and most. Great for you. As one who sniped back at you, I apologize, but you must understand I like my truck and I pay my bills. I take care of my family, put money in the bank and I don't like being talked down to. And the shrunken head thing is just a terrible place to go. Placing intellect in the discussion was not an intelligent move. I think you owe us an apology if you want to be taken seriously anymore, at least by me. No one ever attacked you. We just reacted to your perched prose.

I offer an Olive Branch. I'll even help you move a couch in my truck.

Peace.

If you read thru the thread you'll see my flaming came as a result of bsdeo (sp?) Calling. Agents like me BIG HEADED because we drive high end vehicles etc. Well......if you insult me am I to take it lying down and not reply with a SMALL HEA0? I've got news for you! Believe it or not, when I started my cold calling thread I was ATTACKED by small minded small thinking agents. I have received at least 10 private messages of support WARNING me of the small minded majority low producing agents with lots of time on their hands defending their mediocrity in this business. I simply posted whi feel thinking big, having a nice car like. Having a nice house is motivating and rewarding. So, NO... I am not behaving badly as you say. I am behaving appropriately for the climate here! As ye sow, so shall you reap! There is your Olive Branch!

Your post preceded his. He responded to you.

Yes, my initial post preceded his and I responded my viewpoints on driving a nice car, having pride in ourselves and what we do. I did not use the words "small headed" until after I was referred to as "big headed"

I drive a jeep liberty that has gone through NINE window regs. There is no notice when one breaks, either the window will stick (if you are lucky), or the window will crash down.

I keep a roll of duct tape in the jeep just in case. And yes, I have had to pull over (with clients) and duct tape a broken window in place. Now that impresses clients!

ROFL @ FSBO. That's classic!

It showed your clients how resourceful you are....clever!!

It's funny how the attitudes and opinions of cars has changed since this thread started. Interesting to see everything change so fast.

To Lucky, yes, in large part i concur with your opinion on this subject... perhaps i could have been a bit more clear in my statement, alas i was excited to read more posts on this great forum... thank you for your input as well...

Over the years I've learned customers are more comfortable when an agent is driving an average car. When it's all over we are average americans making a living; some a really good living and some content on the level they are. Myself I like sport cars and drive a 2007 Ford Mustang. But when I have to put out signs or have a large family that's going to ride with me I drive for luxury SUV (which was purchase when I was in corporate america).

We all drive what's comfortable to us and our family. Remember one day you can be up and the next down and out.

I dont know...hmm...I either drive my Red Honda Civic..or my wifes Saturn Vue..the only comment I have heard was that my clients got confused and didnt realize it was me because I was driving a different vehicle:)

I drive a 2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser. Do a Google image search if you aren't sure what a FJ Cruiser is. I bought this car before I decided to get into the real estate business and I am too far upside down to get out of it now. I have been very concerned about this not being your typical realtor car. I would love to find out what you guys think about it. Please keep in mind that the back seats are difficult for an adult to get into. The rear doors open backwards. I find that most people love the car, but I dread the day that I have to take an older husband and wife to look at homes and the wife has to crawl in and out of the back seat.

My father has a Mercedes SUV that I could borrow from time to time, but he keeps a mountain of cigarette ashes in the floor, so that isn't good either.