When most people think of Realtors, it\u2019s easy to think of the boring headshot that seems to accompany them.<\/p>\n
You know the type:<\/strong> Boring suit, smarmy grin, some tagline about how they\u2019re going to find you a house<\/em>.<\/p>\n Some Realtors, however, have set out to break that mold. One example is Justin Mercer who sports a full body (and face) of tattoos.<\/a><\/p>\n Hailing from Arizona, Mercer goes by the title \u201cThe Tattooed Realtor.\u201d It\u2019s a name he\u2019s earned \u2013 Mercer sports tattoos everywhere from his hands to his face. And he looks awesome!<\/em><\/p>\n Honestly, it\u2019s about time more people start letting themselves live authentically, instead of trying to look like what society says they \u201cshould\u201d look like.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n Sure, Mercer has gotten plenty of strange looks, but he owns his appearance. He hands out fake tattoo stickers to kids and has a pen-shaped “tattoo” machine for clients and visitors to use. The approach is interesting, but it helps break down the stigma surrounding face tattoos in fun ways.<\/p>\n His tattoos have also provided unique opportunities. For instance, Mercer has begun to land several acting roles! According to Mercer, he\u2019s been in films, television, and even music videos. It\u2019s a pretty neat perk to come from being visible and open.<\/strong><\/p>\n That\u2019s not to say it\u2019s always easy for Mercer; he\u2019s gotten a lot of pushback for his appearance, even from within the industry.<\/p>\n Really, this says more about his detractors than Mercer himself. Why should tattoos stop someone from being a good real estate agent? In fact, why should tattoos stop someone from being a good anything<\/em>?<\/p>\n Frankly, we\u2019ve gone way too long subscribing to the idea that looking professional must mean trying to fit in.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n Who\u2019s to say someone with pink hair, numerous piercings, or, in Mercer\u2019s case, facial tattoos, isn\u2019t fit to do their job<\/a>? In fact, one of the great things about standing out is the ability to make like-minded customers feel at ease. There\u2019s less fear of judgment when your Realtor looks like you.<\/p>\n