424,163
Disadvantages: break ins, squatters set up house; teens have a party
Advantages: more phone inquiries; it's cheap advertising
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Michael Setunsky
Woodbridge, VA
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Carol Williams
Wenatchee, WA
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Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Carpinteria, CA
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Tony and Suzanne Marri...
Scottsdale, AZ
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Debbie Gartner
White Plains, NY
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Diana Zaccaro Broker A...
Cocoa Beach, FL
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Susie Kay
Plano, TX
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Jenifer Kynor
Fort Collins, CO
2,228,728
It depends on what works in your area.
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Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Carpinteria, CA
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Diana Zaccaro Broker A...
Cocoa Beach, FL
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Steve Higgins
Kelowna, BC
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Susie Kay
Plano, TX
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Anthony Acosta - ALLAT...
Atlanta, GA
6,652,282
I use them part of the time, mixed feelings on them since I get a lot of calls from very unqualified tenants on these.
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Bob Crane
Stevens Point, WI
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Erika Rae Albert, Aust...
Austin, TX
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Susie Kay
Plano, TX
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
5,584,178
I've seen "for rent" signs....not everyone is online.... for rent signs are useful in a high traffic area.....
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Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Carpinteria, CA
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Anthony Acosta - ALLAT...
Atlanta, GA
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Jenifer Kynor
Fort Collins, CO
1,534,104
The same advantages as a "For Sale" sign on a home for sale. People who drive by see it and call. I've gotten a lot of sign calls over the years and rented some houses out that way too. Plus, the couple times I had a rental listing "borrowed" by a craigslist scammer, people drove by the property and called me from the sign to alert me to the scam.
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Jenifer Kynor
Fort Collins, CO
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Richard Bazinet /MBA, ...
Scottsdale, AZ
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
519,774
The advantage is, they don't cost much, provide local exposure and can make your phone ring. Disadvantage is making sure you don't end up with squaters or kids looking for a place to party. You might ask a neighbor to give you a call if they see any unusual activity going on.
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Jenifer Kynor
Fort Collins, CO
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Susie Kay
Plano, TX
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
8,114,834
Do what is best in your local area.
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Anthony Acosta - ALLAT...
Atlanta, GA
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Susie Kay
Plano, TX
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
69,794
Signs, whether for sale or for rent, still catch the eyes of people passing by. Neighbors may not follow the rental sites often or even at all, but may know of a friend, coworker, or family member wanting to move closer or into that neighborhood.
Disadvantage is criminal activity of course. Criminals could watch the place to see if anyone is living there. Next thing you know, all your copper pipes are missing. One simple fix is to put simple light timers on cheap lamps near the windows. Spend a little more on a digital timer. Some have a random setting, so the lights go of an on randomly and not on a set schedule.
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Susie Kay
Plano, TX
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Jenifer Kynor
Fort Collins, CO
5,459,055
It would depend upon the area - I've never used them but, if in a good area, you'll likely get more calls. Good luck!
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Jenifer Kynor
Fort Collins, CO
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Steve Higgins
Kelowna, BC
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Anthony Acosta - ALLAT...
Atlanta, GA
509,499
People still drive around to find houses for rent and putting a yard sign is part of an advertising campaign for the landlord.
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Anthony Acosta - ALLAT...
Atlanta, GA
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Susie Kay
Plano, TX
825,325
I do mine online. I don't want a sign at the house in case someone decides to knock on the door and bother the tenant or think it's empty and break in.
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Anthony Acosta - ALLAT...
Atlanta, GA
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
544,114
For Rent signs create excellent visibility
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Susie Kay
Plano, TX
2,703,207
Same pros and cons as having a For Sale sign on a listing.
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Susie Kay
Plano, TX
604,715
Potential rents would see the sign and call you. I find most renters that way.
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Susie Kay
Plano, TX
472,214
Signs work. I have a couple of our mortgage loan signs on some properties that an investor is selling and get all kinds of calls from them.
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
754,443
For rent signs also get your name out. Just like yard signs get the phone to ring, for rent signs do as well.
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Susie Kay
Plano, TX
5,278,797
Couldn't tell you... I don't ever rent properties.
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Steve Higgins
Kelowna, BC
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Susie Kay
Plano, TX
1,645,771
Any marketing is good for you, especially signs that are the best for business.
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Steve Higgins
Kelowna, BC
3,418,209
As with all real estate, matters such as this are local. What does the local tribe in your area do? Signs? No Signs?
Are you able to keep a close eye on the rental properties with signs? Depending on the area, there may be issues with squatters, break-ins, etc.
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
2,837,752
Good question. I used them for years & they worked. Today, its a magnet for trouble (potential) & you said it..."online" works. Still subjective/optional
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
5,980,756
12,594
Thank you everrybody for your feedback and opinions. There are both advantages and disadvantages I am now aware of!
1,045,915
It will vary but calls on RENT signs aren't as high as internet calls for the same.. in my experience Jenifer Kynor
1,466,257
5,774,084
4,434,227
1,610,193
I still use For Lease and For Sale signs. Your listing's neighbor may know your next tenant/buyer.
4,800,282
719,777
To find a potential client? A lot of neighbors and people driving around may be interested...
3,074,289
3,416,322
The benefit is local people seeing a local rental and calling. I always put a disclosure inside taped to the window with my contact and beware of scams
2,244,757
5,451,525
They are still used in many places here in Chicago. Most units for rent do not use signs.
1,713,581
4,321,985
Jenifer Kynor - never had one such rental where I can put the sign... lol!
1,259,458
I have not put a sign for rent for several years. Often terribly prospects.
Do an open house the early bird gets the home. Security and breakin is another issue.
3,988,138
Many of our calls from For Rent signs so why wouldn't you want to use them?