obviously would be to add a website on a rider, but I am interested in what others might come up with. I will keep an eye on this blog.

thanks for sharing your ideas, regards, Charles

Some forget to align their offline and online marketing so that there is a unified, consistent, integrated marketing message.  For example, signage should carry the agent's website address (not just the brokerage's).

Our company has a standard look so all the signs are the same with a few variations on the rider.  The format you show with a photo, name and number is an option but I think it is a little to busy.  I use two riders hanging vertically under the main sign, first rider has my name and below it my cell number.  This provides larger text so people can read it better while driving.   Balloons are always eye catchers on signs but I have never used any.

Our are standard too, I try to differentiate myself through my advertising in mags etc.,

Photo VS no photo. I'm often in the same conversation concerning business cards. A good honest photo has it's place, but a dated fashion shot is dishonest. If the property behind the realty sign is attractive to potential buyers, they will respond to the sign regardless of the sign's relative appeal. 

I also know as an up and coming idea that I have seen the reflective style signs as well, where you can see them much more clearly at night than the usual reflection. They are much more expensive but I haven't seen too many in my area per say.

I have used balloons for the open houses but not as a regular use-