Tattoos and appearance when meeting clients.

[Ryan Dossey]

I have always heard that you "dress for success". In professional settings I normally try to dress just a little nicer then expected. I do have a forearm tattoo that I normally cover under a button up shirt when meeting with clients. In your experience do you think something like that matters? How do you normally dress when meeting a homeowner for the first time? 

I normally go with nice jeans, clean car, nice watch, button up, and dress shoes. I've been in meetings where one guy is wearing a full suit when everyone else is casual. 

I think that the general goal is to appear clean and professional without making your client self-conscious. Thoughts?

[Lamar Cannon]

Imagine you are 65 years old. You grew up in the 60s. You want to sell your house so you respond to a nice letter someone sent you. The person shows up and he/she is in their 20s. How should the person look?

Think about this, then dress like that.

Buying houses from people is all about image & perceived credibility. If the seller is spending half of the time thinking, "How is this young looking guy going to buy my house?" your chances of getting the deal are slim (even if you have the best offer)

Look your best with every seller. Some people do not like tattoos and they view them as unprofessional so I'd cover them up to prevent any unnecessary deterrents.

I'm not opposed to wearing suits. Sellers will always compliment you and appreciate it.

I actually prefer wearing suits when talking to sellers.

Why? Because most sellers are 35+ years older than my team and me. They will not understand how we will be able to buy their house cash. The more successful you look and act, the less of an obstacle this will be.