Lucky,

My mentor traded in his mini van for a high end luxury
car, he said he lost between 4-5 listing in one year
as a result of that car. Keep in mind his market was
the entry level price point.

Hunter.

I think that's partially true. You don't have to drive around in a 7 series BMW to become a successful real estate agent. Yes to a certain degree it matters when you're dealing with high end homes, but more often than not, it comes down to your sales skills.

Who would you rather hire for your company someone with Sales Skills or a person who does Massive, Massive prospecting. ( I enjoyed your online video's, thank you)

Hunter.

I think as long as you have a well maintained car thats all that matters. Clients don't care if you drive a nice fancy car but if you drive up in a dirty beat up car it will help to kill your first impression.

Wow! I can't believe this thread is still going strong! I remember posting on it back in 2007...a few cars ago! LOL

I could imagine that if, like you said, he was doing entry level housing. How many listings did your mentor do normally? Just curious as to how much affect it had on his business as a percentage...definitely have to keep in mind your clientelle when purchasing a car....would not drive a brand new $100,000 porche if my niche was selling $200,000 condos lol

Porsche

It does matter.

Eric,

He always carried 20 listings and did 90 deals a year with
the help of a full time assistant. Now married with a family
he does around 50 deals a year, not sure how many listings
he carries at the moment. Yes, the high end car cost him
four listings in one year.

Hunter.

I think you are missing the point. It's not what the car does for the client! It's what it does for your energy and enthusiasm. I just made $25,000 off a client who lived in a barn and earned less than $40k per year. 90% of sales is mental, attitude and enthusiasm. I don't believe that agent lost 1 single deal! He is just justifying/rationalizing his decision. His decision has cost him dozens of deals!

I understand you first point, ie. show up on a Ducati 900ss, pop
a wheely in the clients driveway, jump of feeling full of energy
and enthusiasm.

Don't get your second point.

I actually just bought a new car. I was someone who only bought used cars and let other people take the hit on depreciation. My last few cars were chryslers, but this time I went with the new Taurus. My dad is retired from Ford so I got the a plan on it. It's the best car I have ever owned.

Professionalism, trust, respect, credibility and dependability are all the goals we seek to convey. Thus clothes and cars impact the bottom line directly.

I'm a bit attached to my car. I bought a g35 about 4 years ago but I never would have thought I would do so much driving around. I know having that car did not makes sense business wise but it's just been hard to get rid of. But I'm finally going to trade it in for a Nissan Sentra. Much more suitable.

My Hummer H3 was my graduation present from High School in 2009. I just recently paid it off, but I'm still trying to decide whether or not to actually trade it in. I'm looking at getting an Audi A4..probably an 07 or 08.

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oh goodie! I looove my car. :)

Red Miata convertible with hardtop. Butterscotch leather interior.

I think my License plate says it all: EXALT