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This is how a yard sign should really look!

By Michelle Real

Real Estate Agent with Coldwell Banker SL3268673

September 25, 2014 04:56 AM

Just a short while ago the sign below was installed in front of my newest listing, a $4.35mm direct oceanfront home in Fort Lauderdale.

Did it cost me a pretty penny? You bet!!

Does it look like any other signs in the neighborhood? No way!!

All too often agents become very lazy, and stingy in the marketing of their listings. They somehow believe the same old thing that has always worked will keep on working. In a business that is ultra competitive, it's the attention to detail that always wins the big listing, like it did for me on this home at 3040 N. Atlantic Blvd in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

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Jeff Dowler, CRS

eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA

The Southern California Relocation Dude

This is terrific, Michelle. Love the look. Hope your clients are pleased and you get a good response...and of course sell the home quickly

Jeff

Sep 25, 2014 09:34 AM

Dagny Eason

Wilton, CT
Michelle Real

Fort Lauderdale, FL

Kimo Jarrett

Cyber Properties - Huntington Beach, CA

Pro Lifestyle Solutions

Great design. Just curious, is the sign material made from vinyl or aluminum?

Sep 25, 2014 10:01 AM

Michelle Real

Fort Lauderdale, FL
Dagny Eason

Wilton, CT

Michelle Real

Coldwell Banker - Fort Lauderdale, FL

Founder at The Real Team Coldwell Banker Previews

Thank you for the very positive feedback! I appreciate all of your comments. The sign is all metal, and we purchased the sign from Priscilla at South Florida Sign Company, here is their info.

2100 North Powerline Road
Pompano Beach, FL 33069
Direct: (954) 973-6649 Fax: (954) 973-3025
info@SouthFloridaSignCompany.com

Sep 25, 2014 10:06 AM

Maureen Harmonay

Bolton, MA
Dagny Eason

Wilton, CT

Dorette Oppong-Takyi

Russ Lyon Sotheby's International Realty - Scottsdale, AZ

The perfect home is a means of self-expression

Very beautiful, professional and is different from the regular signs. This will definitely make buyers stop and take a look. Your seller's house will definitely stand out

Sep 25, 2014 12:41 PM

Michelle Real

Fort Lauderdale, FL
Dagny Eason

Wilton, CT

Dagny Eason

Dagny's Real Estate - Wilton, CT

Fairfield County CT, CDPE Homes For Sale and Condo

Avery nice professional job, Michelle. Good luck with that beautiful listing!

Sep 25, 2014 01:13 PM

Michelle Real

Fort Lauderdale, FL
Dagny Eason

Wilton, CT

Nancy Lamb

Home Smart LifeStyles - Fountain Hills, AZ

& Loving AZ Team-Fountain Hills AZ

Nice signage and brings attention to the property and agent in an exceptional and effective manner.

Sep 25, 2014 01:53 PM

Michelle Real

Fort Lauderdale, FL

Nancy Lamb

Home Smart LifeStyles - Fountain Hills, AZ

& Loving AZ Team-Fountain Hills AZ

Nice signage and brings attention to the property and agent in an exceptional and effective manner.

Sep 25, 2014 01:54 PM

Sharon Parisi

United Real Estate Dallas - Dallas, TX

Dallas Homes

Michelle, that is one beautiful sign. It makes an elegant statement!

Sep 25, 2014 02:59 PM

Michelle Real

Fort Lauderdale, FL

Rob Arnold

Sand Dollar Realty Group, Inc. - Altamonte Springs, FL

Metro Orlando Full Service - Investor Friendly & F

Great looking sign. Listing a high end property requires some above normal high end marketing. Hopefully it sells fast.

Sep 26, 2014 12:32 AM

Michelle Real

Fort Lauderdale, FL

Christi Farrington

Dagny's Real Estate - Wilton, CT

~ Your representative in Fairfield County, CT

Nice!!! Those waterfront properties in Fort Lauderdale are amazing! Good luck!

Sep 26, 2014 03:50 AM

Michelle Real

Fort Lauderdale, FL

Wayne Johnson

Coldwell Banker D'Ann Harper REALTORS® - San Antonio, TX

San Antonio REALTOR, San Antonio Homes For Sale

Michelle Real Good reminder that to be successful one has to reinvest in the tools and services that help our brand and image.

Sep 26, 2014 04:33 AM

Maureen Harmonay

Bolton, MA
Michelle Real

Fort Lauderdale, FL

Karen Fiddler, Broker/Owner

Karen Parsons-Fiddler, Broker 949-510-2395 - Mission Viejo, CA

Orange County & Lake Arrowhead, CA (949)510-2395

Very nice! My signs are alright, but I'd love something flashier. Sotheby's controls this (as all else)

Sep 26, 2014 07:18 AM

Michelle Real

Fort Lauderdale, FL

Georgie Hunter R(S) 58089

Hawai'i Life Real Estate Brokers - Haiku, HI

Maui Real Estate sales and lifestyle info

Congrats on the new listing and the nice looking sign to show it off. I hope you can soon move that sign to another location because this home has sold.

Sep 27, 2014 06:37 PM

Michelle Real

Fort Lauderdale, FL

Gail Robinson

William Raveis Real Estate - Southport, CT

CRS, GRI, e-PRO Fairfield County, CT

Fabulous sign! It really sets you apart.

Sep 28, 2014 02:11 AM

Michelle Real

Fort Lauderdale, FL

Marilu Nieto

Diva Homes & Investments - San Jose, CA

Real Estate? "Ask The Diva, She Knows"

Exceptional sign. What design sign do you use for you non luxury homes?

Yes, as you, I believe a sign is impotant and says a lot.

Sep 28, 2014 10:21 AM

Michelle Real

Fort Lauderdale, FL

Michelle Real

Coldwell Banker - Fort Lauderdale, FL

Founder at The Real Team Coldwell Banker Previews

Thank you for the compliment Marilu. For non-luxury homes I go with the traditional wooden post sign, but I try to make sure it is as informative as possible with a property website rider below the sign, and a brochure box so that people can find out about the home quickly right from their car.

Sep 29, 2014 09:19 AM

Tammy Adams ~ Realtor / Podcaster

Maricopa Real Estate Co - Maricopa, AZ

A Maricopa Agent who Works, Lives & Loves Maricopa

That is really nice! I think that is a great way to stand out from the competition and show your sellers you care!

Sep 29, 2014 01:01 PM

Michelle Real

Fort Lauderdale, FL

Amanda Christiansen

Christiansen Group Realty (260)704-0843 - Fort Wayne, IN

Christiansen Group Realty

Now that's a great looking sign! We spend extra money on videos or signage as needed. Best wishes for a quick sale!

Sep 29, 2014 10:20 PM

Michelle Real

Fort Lauderdale, FL

Gene Riemenschneider

Home Point Real Estate - Brentwood, CA

Turning Houses into Homes

That is a great looking sign and I envy you. Is it all metal? or is that plastic over a metal post? Sometimes when I am dealing with hard ground I have to drive mine in with a hammer and I think that would damage the top part of your sign. I always carry a level to get mine in straight.

Sep 30, 2014 02:42 AM