There is this persistent attitude around that Real estate agents usually drive Lexus,BMW, and Mercedes cars.

Do you people drive those?

Does that have an impact among your clients?

Should i try to get a good car like the above if I become an agent?

There are multiple threads actively talking about this subject.

Using words like "cars" or "auto", just use the search function to the right - - ->>

Here are a few threads which might be missed:

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Let's see what everyone is driving

"Should I try to get a good car like the above if I become an agent?"

It's your life, get whatever you like. If you like the mini-Cooper, get one of those. If you like the Chevy Suburban, get one of those. Personally, I've never been a taxi service for showing property. I think adults should be responsible for their own transportation.

There is a thread "pinned" on the Agents and Brokers forum. Check it out...it has been discussed until it can not be discussed any further, lol

I got my real estate license and went out and bought a new car to drive around all my clients. Now my wife drives it 90% of the time. It was a mistake, wish I could take it back. I hate car payments and have had VERY FEW clients in it in the last 1&1/2. Not to mention I havent really made any money in RE either.

That's certainly such a big disappointment . . . . I had thought that if you bought a "new" car, Customers would be calling you up just to go for a ride and be shown some houses. Sometimes, you'd look out in the parking lot and they'd already be in your car ready to go . . . . and the further out the better !

ROFL Vermont. LOL

Perhaps I am inferring, but at least his better half is happy.


Ram there are a bunch of terrific threads here on deriving and generating business. I'd say it would be a fine use of one entire work week to read through many or all of them. If I were a new agent and had this tome of information available to me and chose to ignore it all, then I would never be able to forgive myself.

You will find something that fits your schedule and personality. Then you can implement the new found strategies into your business model and work towrds a few more commissions.

Starting out in the business? Drive whatever you have thats paid for...just wash it.

I was lost looking for a RE board office but found a RE office and pulled in. Totally shocked by all the black BMW in the parking lot the place could have switched from RE to a BMW dealership. Made me think of the impression this gives the public. Look at all those BMW... and how much do they charge?

If I can make a suggestion, get something that you can easily afford. I am sure that you know that image is very important in this business as you want to look successful, but the words coming out of your mouth are much more important than the car you drive. Most clients are more focused on that than the car you drive. On the other hand it is still suggested to at least have a car that is clean and nice looking.

I have been really into cars since I was a kid and if you are looking for a luxury car I would stay away from German cars (some reliability issues with certain brands). I would suggest looking for a 2-3 year old Japanese Luxury car like Lexus, Infiniti or Acura that fits your pocketbook. (G37, M35/M45, IS250/350, GS350, LS400/LS460, TL, RL). Others will disagree for their reasons and that's fine...

If/when you start making $150k or more a year go get that nice Mercedes Benz, Audi or BMW you want; hopefully at that point you won't care about the added $$$$ to keep it running...

I personally think the car you drive is a reflection on your personalty and your success.

Think about it, if you were to hire a real estate agent, would choose one that drives a BMW or a beat rust bucket?

I think the general public may view the agent with the rust bucket as a bad agent that can't sell properties. Versus, the agent that drives the BMW, that many view as a real deal closer.

I am not saying it is true, but from a psychological view point.

I know that their is a wide range of cars between a BMW and a rust bucket.

Personally I wouldn't want to be driving either extreme, I want to drive something that is in good shape but not super luxery. I'd look at something mid range than most of your clients could have reasonably expect to own if they want to.

I went with a Ford SUV, need that trunk space for your "for sale" sign.

Quite frankly, I've been given a compliment by a buyer and referred to his friend who told him "you should use VABroker because she DRIVES the bus." I actually drive an 11 yr.old Saturn - he really means I get things DONE, I TAKE charge. THAT'S the agent for me - don't care about their vehicle.

It also depends on the area. Here in Oregon, driving a fancy car is overkill. I drive a Subaru and fit in just fine.