The “For Sale By Owner†Sign
You have finished all the prep work needed for your home to look its best and now it is ready to be viewed by potential buyers. If you have listed your home with a realtor, the realtor will provide you with For Sale signs. Since you are the “For Sale By Owner†seller, it will be your responsibility to find or make the perfect sign to adorn your lawn.
To find a sign you can go to the nearest Lowe’s or Home Depot to find a “for sale†sign for about $3. You will get a lightweight 15 X 19 inch sign. If you want a heavier sign, which will be 18 X 24 inches, you will probably pay around $8 for this sign. If you really want a good-looking sign, Home Depot carries a metal-framed plastic sign for around $27.
Searching the Internet for “for sale†signs a 16 X 23 inch “For Sale By Owner†sign with a box for flyers for about $24.95 at the Victory Store. Another location is the Logo Sign, which sells an 18 X 24 inch “For Sale By Owner†Sign with a metal stand for $29.95.
For those of you who like to be creative you can make your own sign. Office Depot and the other major office supply store will have everything from the sturdier sign boards and stick on letter you will need to make your own sign.
When adding information to your “For Sale By Owner†sign, do not use magic markers, they can be difficult to see from a car at night. The reflective, stick-in letter and number work the best, but they can be a little pricey at 50 cents per letter. You can add “Agents Welcome†to your sign if you are prepared to pay the commission on the sale. If you have a web site you are using with a virtual photo tour of your home, you will want to include the web address on your sign. The main information you will want to include is how to reach you and your web address. Save the additional information such as feature for the flyers you will have attached to the sign in the waterproof envelope. You will also need to invest in a waterproof envelope for your flyers.
You will want an attractive looking sign for you front lawn. The sign will attract interested buyers into looking at your home.