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Need opinion on appropriate woman's attire in RE
I have been a full time investor now for over a year and a half. I've done a number of different kind of deals. One thing I have not been able to figure out is what is appropriate and gives the best impression to a seller when going into a home? I'm talking about off market, seller owned homes and when I go to view their homes for the first time to get them under contract. I've gone in regular clothes - jeans and nice shirt, gone in work clothes, and lately I've been going in nice clothes (business casual - wedges, and dress or pencil skirt). I feel they all portray a different image and I just want to make a good first impression and appear professional and that I know what I'm doing. Any suggestions or opinions would be greatly appreciated! It's so much easier for a guy in this dress code arena! :)
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Having dealt with similar issues I think it is important to dress for the seller. AKA, if I am meeting with an older gentleman, its cowboy boots (I live in the boondocks), jeans, and button up short sleeve shirt. Old ladies get the khakis with the long sleeves. Out of towners (Portland, Seattle-big city folk) get the nice dress pants with a sweater or vest. Working class local folks get the work boot, jeans and Nice T-Shirt look.
I want the sellers to be comfortable, so I dress for each situation independently.