Why can't people respect the property of others?

Are you sure it's the home owners most all counties have people who go around on weekends and pick up these signs. We here in the Orlando area lose our signs left and right because if it's placed near a sidewalk it's not the residents property but the HOA or the counties easement.

Not sure that it is the homeowners, it could be another agent or an agent from your own company that wants the signs.

i only put out signs for the open houses - no more for sale directionals. some fsbo actually take them and staple their on info. on it. i don't think it's something to blame the young generation on - rude and inconsiderate come in all ages

The homeowners that granted you permission might not be responsible for the missing signs.  It might be other homeowner selling in the same neighborhood.

I have set up a time lapse camera anad caught someone stealing my signs. I have also walked the neighborhood on trash day and found my signs in the trash.  I call the police and have them sited for theft and vandalism.

I always ask for permission to place open house signs in neighbors yards. Then I give them a $5 gift card with a business card when I collect them. They are pleasantly suprised and actually friendlier next time I ask or approach to talk to them.

Never had my signs nabbed, but I have heard other agents complain in my area. I dont mind the plastic open house signs, or metal yard signs. Im worried about high schoolers or vandals spray painting my $400 commercial signs.