Would you be OK if your realtor had full sleeve tattoo?

[Henry Lazerow]

I have a half sleeve shoulder to elbow and was considering making it into a full sleeve. Curious BP members opinion on this? I am a top realtor in my market (18 million in 18/19) and focus exclusively on 2-4 unit properties I feel like I am good enough in my niche that a full sleeve wouldn't lose me much if any business. Chicago market realtors dress pretty casual in a t-shirt buy side and dress shirt with sleeves rolled up a few inches in summer when sell side. My tattoo already shows in a t shirt so its not hidden most of time anyways. High end black and grey work nothing trashy/offensive. Would love to hear other investors thoughts? 

[Bob Okenwa]

You will always have people that will judge books by their covers regardless of one's ability. There's nothing you can do about that. I personally don't care if I had an agent with a full face tattoo so long as this person is bringing me deals, which in turn brings me money. 

You just need to put yourself into the shoes of the clientele you're working with. Rule of thumb I adhere to is to have my image and demeanor reflect that of the person I'm working with. Some people will see me in shorts and a t shirt, some in jeans and a button up shirt. 

We all have our own ways of doing things so do whatever makes you happy (and of course makes you money at the same time).