One of big pet peeves is and always has been politicians putting up "Elect Me" signs all over - and then leaving them up after the election.
Well guess what - Realtors do the same thing - and it bugs me!
It my neighborhood; I saw 2 different agents putting up OPEN HOUSE signs last Sunday afternoon; as I headed out to enjoy my first day off in about 2 weeks.
I saw the signs when I got home late in the evening. I looked at them Monday while walking the dog. Then Tuesday morning as I head off to work.
I don't know about them - but those things cost money! I suppose they are wanting to get extra exposure as people pass by during the week - but I can also folks being confused as to if there really is an Open House going on or not?
Next week - when there really is an Open House - everyone who passed by the signs all week - are just going to ignore the signs. Not only will people not take them seriously - but these signs become part of the landscape and people ignore them -- not quite the results the rest of us agents want!
..Take the signs down after your Open House and put them back up right before your next one!
Call James for all your Real Estate needs and questions; servicing Virginia, Maryland and the Greater Washington DC area.
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Chevy Chase
5028 Wisconsin Ave NW Suite 100
Washington DC 20016
202-351-5800 Main Office
Licensed in DC,MD,VA
;)
;)
The sign ordanances are pretty vigorously enforced in Montgomery County. Fines start at $500.
That's what it takes.
Out here where I am, you can't find a new home directional sign when you want one. They go up on Friday p.m. and come down Monday early.
Fines are high.