Realtors - kooky, or vain?

I saw a business card for a realtor yesterday, and I just got to thinking. Why do realtors always have pictures on their business cards (and signs and everything else)?

Are realtors taught to do this in realtor school? Do they think their goofy headshot will help them get an edge over the less attractive realtors in the area? Is this neccesary? Why don't other professionals put their pictures on their business cards?

I'd love to see a plumber or a computer repair guy with his picture on his business card. (not really) Actually, I think the only time a picture on a business card would come in handy is if you're a stripper or something, where your appearance matters. That way you don't have to guess, "was Savannah the blonde or the brunette?". You could just look at her business card and know right away.

All I'm saying is that the stupid headshot is not necessary to have on your business card. I don't see what purpose it serves. Here are some examples of what I'm talking about.


Ed, you look like a tool. Bruce, I don't think you need 4 seperate telephone numbers to reach you. You're not as important as you think. A land line and a cell phone would suffice. You're not a heart surgeon. I'm sure if someone can't reach you by calling two numbers (tops), the world will not end. That crucial showing will have to wait until you decide to answer your phone, buddy. And I don't even know what's up with the back-to-back tag team at the top of this post.

Anyway...I think I'm done ranting. For now.