As the wife and daughter and granddaughter of veterans and the niece of someone who lost his life defending the freedoms our flag stands for I  believe in honoring and reverence of the flag.  The United States flag code section 176. (i) prohibits the use of the American flag with advertising.  Not only would I be offended, I would NEVER do business with them afterward.

Many veterans will complain loudly. It's not a proper use of the flag.

If I were a real estate agent (And I am) and wanted to put a flag on someones lawn, whether it had my name on it or not, I would ask first.

Offended?  No, I would think it was pretty cool.  It wouldn't sway me to use them because of it...

It is a distasteful and blatantly unclassy way of honoring the Independence Day.

To answer your question, yes, I do mind and I will even call the Realtor to bring to his/her attention that his/her action is not welcome in my property.

I think it's better to knock on the door and hand it to people.

Good morning Sam. I would love it, but wouldn't do it without asking permission.

No, I would not.  When we lived in Napa in the country. our mailboxes were on the road, and every 4th of July there was a flag on the mailbox.  A

Not at all.....some neighborhoods here do that...though the agent who did it said he never got any busienss from it 

ABSOLUTELY! It's still my propety and I should be asked before anyone puts something on my lawn.

I think it's hookie but I would not be offended.

I presume you are talking to me, a broker? Absolutely, why would I want someone to advertise themselves on my lawn? This is not a patriotic thing to do if there is advertising on the flag! I would call them to take it down. But what if a flag showed up on my lawn with no advertising? No problem. But only if the whole neighborhood is decked out as well, not because my lawn happens to be in a good visible position. No one has a right to "trespass" with their stuff on my property, no matter what it is.

If someone truly wants to show their patriotism, knock on doors and ask persmission.  I think it's very tacky to add an advertisement alongside.  If you really do believe in what the Flag stands for, then leave your name off of it. Otherwise, it's just a marketing gimic.  Tammy Langford, you hit the nail on the head!  It is NOT proper use of the Flag.  At least to those of us that care :)

I think that's inappropriate.... names and websites do not belong anywhere near our flag.... just my opinion.... what the heck do I know!!!!!!!!!!!!!

My team pt 2500 American flags up this year .lots of nice commnets only a few complaints

The United States flag code section 176. (i) prohibits the use of the American flag with advertising.  Not only would I be offended, I would NEVER do business with them afterward.

Even putting up a flag with no advertising is still trespassing.

Ask the owner first.

I think you are setting yourself up for a fair housing complaint. Hear me out. The message you are conveying is that the agent is only looking for a specific national origin. If the flag can be clearly associated with the agent - don't do it.

Many years ago, I was with a real estate company whose agents placed small American flags along the streets of neighborhoods near their office. There was no advertising attached to the flags nor were there any fliers or ads announcing the source of the flags. I was hesitant at first, but experienced many people coming outside to thank us, even offer to help. Thank you notes from local residents to appeared in local newspapers. I'm very surprised at the negative comments from agents in this thread, based on that experience and my own perspective as the wife, daughter, granddaughter and niece of veterans. In fact, I appreciate this patriotic gesture.

No... but I've never understood why they bothered, as from everything I've heard it's never generated any real business. And if they place on on my lawn, why would I call them, when I'm a Realtor myself?

No to the flag.  Yes if thay put a direciton sign to their open  house.

I would not be offended. Some agents do this every year.

There is always the risk of some people lot wanting anything left on their private property.

 Good Sunday morning Sam. Most likely not if it was done in good taste.

How do they know that a realtor lives in that house. I have them every year, sometimes 2-3.

I would have no problem with it Sam, feel free to put one out there anytime.

no not at all.

In fact, it was done in my neighborhood and I took no offense.

Yes as it is a violation of US Flag code to include any advertising on the flag or staff.

I certainly agree, the United States flag is not a proper advertising tool.

Sam -- I agree with Tammy Lankford.  I

believe there may have been a lawsuit or at least a lot of public outcry a few years ago in Southern California over this very issue.  As I recall,  leaving a flag was acceptable, the accompanying advertising was not.   

Tammy Lankford has it exactly right.  Our broker forbids the practice because it is totally inappropriate.

Sam Shueh, Tammy Lankford summed it up nicely. There are other ways to advertise, but not with the U.S. Flag.

In a he grand scheme of things it might be petty to worry about this or be offended

Yes, this is inappropriate

     I would not be "offended".   But as a Broker I wouldn't put anything on a person's law (or hang anything on their door knob) without their expressed permission.

The flag is a great big YES, with permission.

Advertising NO. However, the photo opportunity of a street completely decked in American Flags would be evergreen. Even if the flags were in place only for the photo op.

The concern you should have is imposition upon the homeowner if the flag remains after the day has passed. Most have no knowledge of the proper disposal. This could create degradation of the flag, not respect.

There are many, many ways to make this a positive, exciting event, but thought and permission must be invested.

Be aware, whatever you choose to do, there will also be those with a complaint, whether you are door knocking, cold calling, putting ribbons on mailboxes at Christmas or the display of the American Flag. Someone, somewhere will always be offended if only for the mere fact a real estate agent is involved.

I don't offend that easily.. no, it wouldn't offend me in the least.

What really offends me is when Listing Agents  in  multiple offer situations  instead of accepting the VA loan,  just shut them down because they don't know any thing about them and think  they are a hybrid FHA loan. 

Pardon my soap box  but if you enjoy your Liberty  accept a  purchase offer with a VA loan and give that military family a home!

I put out flags this year (having skipped my farm for several years because of one complaint). Probably 5 or 10  neighbors came out to say thank you.  It made me realize that most people enjoy flags on the 4th of July. I was in the same neighborhood today - 4-5 days after I put the flags out and they are still there on 95% of the houses. People like the American Flag in July.  I put the flags out without identification and delivered a card separately taking responsibility for the flags. I view it more as taking responsibility than as advertising. After all, I am putting flags on the front lawn curb and I should own  up to it.  I like putting the flags out because I am married to a Marine, the mother of a Marine infantry officer who served in Iraq, and i am an Army brat who moved around the world as a child and the grand daughter of an Army officer. I love my country and my flag and I love the sight of a neighborhood decked out in flags. I consider it a gift to a community on the 4th of July. 

I'm offended all the time by the marketing of things that were once held revered.  Heck, the 4th of July is nothing more than a "BOGO for $1.00" sell-abration.  

Surely you do not mean your contact info would be on the actual flag, but perhaps a sticker on the stick of the flag, in small size  I support Tammy Lankford's comment.

I would not care, but I also would not do business with them. More important I think it is illegal if it is right on the flag as others  have said. I have seen agents to that with the businesscard on the stick though. 

For me if your doing that to try and get business, your business probably is not doing that good.

I wouldn't be offended, but I would be annoyed if anyone is putting anything in my lawn without permission.

Just the flag is fine.  The flag with advertisement.....not so much!

Just as you would need the seller's permission to put your sign on the lawn (or the homeowners' association), I think you'd probably need their permission to put up a flag. But what is your purpose in doing so? It's not your home.

I would have to say yes. Give the flag the respect that it needs.

One particular local agent placed her business card on flags in our yards in my former neighborhood three holidays every year - Memorial Day, Independence Day and Presidents Day.  I was the HOA president for several years when I lived in the community and EVERY SINGLE holiday, I was faced with a barrage of complaints from our residents - "cheap, tacky, law-breaking, distasteful, self-promoting..." the list goes on and on with derogatory comments made about this agent.

To this day, I don't recall ONE sale by that agent in the neighborhood.  In fact, residents vowed not only to never use this particular agent but, this agent's brokerage either.  

If you want to show your patriotism, place the flags WITH the homeowners' permission and WITHOUT any advertising attached whatsoever - this is NOT about your business.  

And, yes, there are more people who 'care' than don't, I can assure you of that!

I like the idea of placing flags with no advertising associated with it out of reverence to our flag and country. However, I think using the flag to advertise our services and websites isn't the best way to promote our businesses.