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Real Estate Signs with Real Curb Appeal

As Carlton and I drove from our office to San Marco for some lunch this lovely, sunny afternoon (Hurricane Wings–the BEST!), I made it a point to look at real estate signs there and back.

Lots of them. But unfortunately, they kind of “meld” together.

Why? Think you can’t stand out from the crowd with your real estate signs? Well think again.

Maghen Wells, CEO, Broker, Realtor, SFR, BPOR of Peninsula Properties Realty was definitely NOT into boring signs that blend in with everyone else.

So when she came to First Coast Signs looking for ways to make sure her signs had “curb appeal” we were all over it!

Maghen’s ensemble included an AGENT ON DUTY sign that actually ended up being another signcade similar to her OPEN HOUSE signs, multiple FOR SALE signs for her listings and a pair of vehicle magnets for herself and two additional agents.

We used laminated digital prints on aluminum substrates for the signs and magnetic roll material for the magnets. But what REALLY provided Maghen with the “pop” or “bling” she was after was actual gold leaf vinyl cut letters for AGENT ON DUTY, FOR SALE, OPEN HOUSE and the names and phone numbers on her magnets. Pretty sharp, don’t you agree? Brings to mind Manfred Man’s “Blinded by the Light” when the sun hits those letters!

Not only do Maghen’s signs provide some exciting call to action, but her AGENT ON DUTY sign also promotes her agency’s expertise in handling short sales, foreclosures and her offer of a Free Market Analysis.

So remember, it’s more than just putting your name and number out there. You need to “sell”. Explore options to differentiate yourself from your competition. Let Jacksonville know your special areas of expertise. Draw buyers and sellers to you because you do have the creativity and moxey to “stand out” and be memorable.

First Coast Signs would be more than happy to discuss options and ideas with you that will have the town talking about your gorgeous signs–and most importantly, make folks want to list with you or have you handle the buy side of their transaction.

Remember: Life is too short for boring signs!

 

Advertise that you're lending and/or building!

If you’re a CDC or Bank providing financing for a commercial real estate project, don’t miss the opportunity to let the world know you’re making much needed capital available with a site sign.

Recently I got to work again with my good friend Kristen Tackett, Vice President at Florida First Capital Finance Corporation. When I was an SBA lender, Kristen and I worked on a cash out refi and new construction loan project involving an existing hotel and a new hotel using the SBA’s 504 loan program.

Kristen is a highly experienced 504 loan professional and her CDC has an awesome educational website at http://www.ffcfc.com/. Virtually anything you need to know about how this program works is answered at their site.

For instance, currently (December 2010), the 20 year effective rate is 5.56% and the 10 year effective rate is a record low at 3.52%. Knowing that at least 50% of your commercial project is locked in at an attractive fixed rate is a huge incentive for commercial borrowers.

So when Kristen wanted to advertise that her firm was the 504 lender for a brand new, under construction car wash at Beach and Hodges, First Coast Signs was flattered to be able to produce her 4′ x 8′ foot site sign to let the world know.

Kristen’s sign was produced using very economical 10 M coroplast which we mounted to sturdy in ground posts.

Let the world know you’re lending and/or building!

So if First Coast Signs may be assistance to your CDC, Bank, or Construction Company to explore your options for a site sign to get you noticed and keep your phone ringing, just give us a call!

904-398-3993
Best regards,
Rebecca Walden, President