What is your take on Realtors that post uninspiring or just plain awful photos of themselves on their profile pages? Would you dare suggest something different to them?

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Winston Heverly, GRI, ABR, SFR, CDPE, CIAS, PA (Coldwell Banker Access Realty)

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Annette Lawrence , Palm Harbor, FL 727-420-4041

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I would like to see an example of such and picture.

I share the same concern with those sprouting pets or hats or shades or even worse, their children.

As we all understand, these are subjective evaluations and of little value unless we know the level of SUCCESS of the subject of interest.

SUCCESS has the final word.

Jul 07, 2015 12:54 AM

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Roy Kelley

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Chris and Dick Dovorany

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Susan Emo

Kingston, ON

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What other people think of me is none of my business :)

Jul 07, 2015 02:54 AM

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Susan Emo

Kingston, ON

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Raymond E. Camp

Ontario, NY

It depends on if I know them or not!

If i do sometimes a second set of eyes helps.

Jul 07, 2015 01:38 AM

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Roy Kelley

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Joan Cox

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No, probably not. That is up to them as to whether or not to change their photo.

Jul 07, 2015 01:06 AM

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Chris and Dick Dovorany

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Chris and Dick Dovorany

Homes for Sale in Naples, Bonita Springs and Estero, Florida - Naples, FL

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There was a guy in here with a very close up headshot (probably a selfie) with a 3 day old beard and a knit hat on his head. I replied to one of his questions then said, you need a more professional picture. He replied back "why, whats wrong with my picture"?

Jul 07, 2015 12:47 AM

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Roy Kelley

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Bob Crane

Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI

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Sorry Winston that is the best pic that I have for now, maybe when I get better looking I will post a new one.

Jul 07, 2015 08:26 AM

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Melanie Cameron

Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage - Wilmington, NC

The Cameron Team

Unless they ask, no. Not my place to judge.

Jul 07, 2015 05:21 AM

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Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties

Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN

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No I do not consider that my business. People are touchy about their photos and we all have different viewpoints on what is good and what is not. As long as it isn't offensive I would keep my mouth shut. Now if they are a close friend then I might say they are better looking than the photo and offer to help them get a better shot.

Jul 07, 2015 04:47 AM

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Evelyn M Epperson

Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Johns Creek, GA

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I really do not care what type of photos of thenselves they post as an agent.

Jul 07, 2015 04:18 AM

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Stefan Winter

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I don't think I would, that is a part of business I think everyone can figure out on their own.

Jul 07, 2015 04:02 AM

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Gabe Sanders

Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL

Stuart Florida Real Estate

Winston, I don't believe it's up to me to critique the pictures of others, unless they were a really good friend.

Jul 07, 2015 03:46 AM

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Michael Setunsky

Woodbridge, VA

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Winston Heverly No, photos are in the eyes of the beholder.

Jul 07, 2015 02:46 AM

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Roy Kelley

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This is a good blog topic and a good way to share your thoughts.

Members have to make their own personal decisions on their profile photographs.

Jul 07, 2015 01:54 AM

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I would like to see an example of such and picture.

I share the same concern with those sprouting pets or hats or shades or even worse, their children.

As we all understand, these are subjective evaluations and of little value unless we know the level of SUCCESS of the subject of interest.

SUCCESS has the final word.
It depends on if I know them or not!

If i do sometimes a second set of eyes helps.
No, probably not. That is up to them as to whether or not to change their photo.
There was a guy in here with a very close up headshot (probably a selfie) with a 3 day old beard and a knit hat on his head. I replied to one of his questions then said, you need a more professional picture. He replied back "why, whats wrong with my picture"?
Sorry Winston that is the best pic that I have for now, maybe when I get better looking I will post a new one.
No I do not consider that my business. People are touchy about their photos and we all have different viewpoints on what is good and what is not. As long as it isn't offensive I would keep my mouth shut. Now if they are a close friend then I might say they are better looking than the photo and offer to help them get a better shot.
I really do not care what type of photos of thenselves they post as an agent.
I don't think I would, that is a part of business I think everyone can figure out on their own.
Winston, I don't believe it's up to me to critique the pictures of others, unless they were a really good friend.
This is a good blog topic and a good way to share your thoughts.

Members have to make their own personal decisions on their profile photographs.