How should an estate agent dress?

They say that clothes do not make the man, but... there are professions in which this saying usually does not apply. One of them is the property industry. Estate agents are expected to dress neatly, elegantly and above all professionally. How we present ourselves translates into how clients perceive us. In this profession the rule "you are judged by your appearance" applies all the more. So how should we dress to inspire trust?

First of all, it must be stressed that the way an estate agent dresses is of considerable importance. There is no point pretending that clients do not pay attention to our appearance. On the contrary, they assess us within the first seconds of a meeting and often make an unconscious decision about further cooperation on that basis. It is therefore worth making sure you look the part.

The job of an estate agent is one of the professions in which you deal with people a great deal. In addition, you act as an expert. It is therefore worth using clothing to underline our professionalism, knowledge and experience. Work clothes should above all be neat and elegant, and at the same time understated. After all, we do not want our outfit to distract from what we have to convey to the client. The dress code of a male and a female agent is also governed by different rules. Here are a few tips for each sex.

Men's attire

Male estate agents are expected to follow the so-called business formal or business casual style. This means wearing a suit, preferably navy or graphite. The shirt, in turn, should be plain, in blue, white or pastel pink. Do not forget elegant shoes, which should match the trouser belt.

Women's attire

It might seem that female estate agents have a much wider scope for choice in their wardrobe than men. However, strict rules apply to them too. Women can choose between a classic dress, a skirt and elegant trousers. The colours of the outfit must not be too loud. We recommend black, white, navy, greys or red. Of course, female estate agents are also expected to wear an elegant blouse, under which flesh-coloured underwear should be worn so that it does not show through the fabric. Shoes should be elegant with closed toes. With a skirt or dress we wear tights.

An estate agent's attire – don't make these mistakes!

The most common mistakes made by men include wearing a suit made of synthetic material. In summer this can prove a real own goal. In addition, unbuttoning the jacket while standing, or wearing boots that reach above the ankle with a suit, is also frowned upon. You should also remember to avoid short-sleeved shirts. And if we wear a tie, we should always do the collar up to the top button.

Women, in turn, must remember that their outfit should be as modest as possible. A skirt must not be too short; the best length is to the knee or longer. Let us also not forget the neckline, which must not be too low. The heel is just as important. In business wear, a heel of at most 5 centimetres is acceptable.

The outfit of a professional female estate agent should also be free of any shiny, see-through or lace accents. Shoulders should always be covered, as should feet. As for make-up, let us also limit ourselves to a subtle enhancement of our looks. In summer, meanwhile, let us opt for natural, lightweight fabrics which, even in longer cuts, will keep us comfortable.