Facial hair in CRE?
Just curious if anyone (or know of someone in the biz) has facial hair/beard. CRE is a very old school business and from what I have seen, everyone is clean shaven. Ive maybe met 1-2 brokers who have facial hair. Do you think its acceptable (obviously kept up and trimmed nicely) in our business? Thoughts?
[{"id": "cx3ze4g", "text": "I know a few guys in my firm but they are in their 60's and part of the Land and Industrial teams. Office, Retail, and investment guys are all super clean cut. I have a beard, but I am an REA and do graphics and photos of properties. ", "replies": [], "depth": 1}, {"id": "cx454yg", "text": "My clients didn't react well to my beard. The boobs must have thrown them off. \n\nBut to answer your question, most of the guys in my area are clean shaven. ", "replies": [{"id": "cx4gpzj", "text": "interesting, I was going to guess us midwesterners got away with more and maybe it was a regional thing.  I know a few brokers that are armed at most times lol, I don't see a neat goatee or mustache being an issue.", "replies": [], "depth": 2}], "depth": 1}, {"id": "cx46stx", "text": "Phoenix market reporting in: everyone shaves.", "replies": [{"id": "cxm4nlg", "text": "I can imagine that that is partly attributed to the typical 105 degree summer heat for like 4 months straight....", "replies": [], "depth": 2}], "depth": 1}, {"id": "cx47jsc", "text": "This guy I work with has a big old beard. Does medical office leasing and does it quite well. There are a few others that have less-deliberate facial hair and it doesn't seem to be an issue. That said, though, all of our leadership (managing directors) are clean shaven.\n\nCome to think of it, actually, our firm actually sent out an internal email blast for Movember so I'm pretty sure it doesn't matter at all.", "replies": [], "depth": 1}, {"id": "cx48434", "text": "I work for a commercial mortgage brokerage. Almost all of us have beards", "replies": [], "depth": 1}, {"id": "cx4gos5", "text": "I have facial hair and several brokers I know do as well.  The key thing would be neat and clean I think.  If you are going for the wild man hasn't shaved in 3 weeks look or something involving facial hair more than maybe a quarter inch long that would probably not be a great idea.", "replies": [], "depth": 1}, {"id": "cx4lwn8", "text": "New Orleans market there are more clean shaved than beards. I personally have a good size beard and it has not affected me at all.  Just need to keep the sides and lines clean. ", "replies": [], "depth": 1}, {"id": "cx8ynrq", "text": "I know a few big timers who have beards.", "replies": [], "depth": 1}, {"id": "cxank1c", "text": "If you got hired with a beard you are good. Otherwise, at least in my office, the managing broker gives you hell and makes you go to the gym of the building to shave if you have stubble. I've had to do it several times. ", "replies": [], "depth": 1}, {"id": "cxbumps", "text": "No one gives a shit. ", "replies": [{"id": "cxciz3o", "text": "THIS. As long as you don't look like a hobo then you can do whatever you want. Unless your brokerage company has a rule against it, you are basically an independent contractor. Your clients don't care about a beard they care about how you handle their million+$ assets.", "replies": [], "depth": 2}], "depth": 1}, {"id": "cxi2dar", "text": "got some brokers here in seattle who wear beards, most are younger guys though", "replies": [], "depth": 1}]