What a Clean Car Says About Your Attention to Detail as a Realtor

A dirty car is a real no-no for realtors showing property, even if you take the customer's car or they follow you. A dirty car shows a lack of detail and sloppiness, whether it is true or not first perceptions are difficult to dismiss from memory. A clean car says you have your act together, it even ups your credibility a few points. If you are competing for business with another realtor in town, well a clean car can make a difference.

A clean car says you have your act together, it even ups your credibility a few points. If you are competing for business with another realtor in town, well a clean car can make a difference.

Only in cities where there is a severe drought going on, is it admissible to drive a dirty car. In this case is can be fashionable, but you had better make it clear to your customers why your car is dirty in the first place.

Should You Go To a Car Wash or Have One Come to Your Office?

Most real estate office have mobile auto detailers or car wash guys that come to the office, this is one option to have your car cleaned during your office meeting. The other choice is to go to a fixed site professional car wash and use the time waiting for your car to be dried off at the full-service line to network and prospect.

Many car washes have business card holders or places to advertise that you can inquire about for a small fee. Many mobile car washers go to residents and know people that may become clients, you should talk with them about this, discuss a referral fee potential. Either way the company you choose to wash your car might be a business networking partner and having your car washed, well that's just a necessity. Something to contemplate in 2008.