And nowhere is this more true than in the hyper-competitive world of real estate.
Youngblood’s instincts proved to be smart.
This has given her the trust and credibility needed to serve the often misunderstood and stigmatized community.
Youngblood emphasizes that nudists do not in fact run around naked all the time.
“I never show property nude.
When I’m working, I’m professional,” she told theTampa Bay Times.
This is true even when working with nudist clients.
However, ditching her clothes in her downtime is liberating.
“You go to the club and wear anything you want, or not.
It’s just relaxing.”
“There’s so many nudists out there,” she said.
“I make it a habit not to discuss anybody’s business with anybody,” she said.
“And that’s one reason I get as many referrals as I do.”
But she knows not everyone shares her respect.
All too often, nudist enclaves are treated as punchlines.
she told the “Real Estate Rockstars” podcast.
“I thought one of my friends was playing a joke,” she continued.
“But they were serious.”
The producers were not only serious but interested in treating the nudist community respectfully.
“It’s got nothing to do with sex,” TLC executive producer Mike Kane toldRealscreen.
“It’s about people living a very free lifestyle.”
This freedom, however, also means respecting the boundaries of others.
Fundamentally, however, all these rules come down to mutual acceptance and respect.
“People accept you for who you are.
A breathing, walking human being.”
“It’s important because of their respect for the neighbors,” she said.
Pools are also popular.
But other desired features are more specific to the health and safety of those practicing a nudist lifestyle.
The verdict was … yes,mostly.
Executives from the American Association for Nude Recreation (AANR) interviewed byThe Washington Postgave the show mixed reviews.
Still, they were pleased that the show didn’t have a go at sensationalize their lifestyle.
Reviews were mixed
Just as its producers hoped, “Buying Naked” attracted curious viewers.
“Well finally, the wait feels like over.”
Other critics appeared put off by the very idea of nudism.
The producers decided to take a creative approach to this challenge.
“Anybody can go down there, shoot and just blur it.
Among these challenges were thorny plants and an absence of food (viaThe Washington Post).
Additionally, according toThe Wrap, dozens of unsuccessful pitches were sent to networks featuring nudity as a concept.
But something about the show resonated with audiences in a way “Buying Naked” didn’t.
Still, no ambitious realtor would turn down a free high-profile marketing opportunity, right?
If so, her instincts were correct.
The show supercharged her already high local profile.
But reality-show fame tends to be short-lived, and “Buying Naked” lasted only a little while.
Although Youngblood continues to be active in real estate, her old website redirects viewers toYoungBloodGroup.kw.com.
Herbiomakes no specific mention of her work with nudist communities.
Youngblood does list some clothing-optional communities as areas she serves, but she doesn’t label them as such.
Her social media presence likewise plays down her association with the nudist community.
