Lowen's Tips for Real Estate Yard Signs Receiving Large Shipments When ordering a large quantity of signs, additional arrangements are recommended to insure a smooth delivery. Lowen Customer Service Representatives can help you by tracking the shipment for estimated delivery date. We can also request the freight carrier call before delivery, include a lift-gate for unloading, and give inside delivery. On the receiving end, you may need to make arrangements for storage and additional labor to help with the shipment. Please call our order desk at 800-545-5505 for assistance with shipping. How to Get a Great Photo on Your Signs or Riders Placing your photo on signs or riders is a great way to advertise. Experts say sign photos broaden your market reach. So, you'll want to be sure the photos you send us are of useable quality, especially if you have a digital photo that you want to send us electronically. Basically, we need your photo in the right format (jpeg, Photoshop or tiff) at 200 pixels (digital dots) per inch and in the right size, at least 5"x7". More information about quality photo submissions can be found on this web site. Go to the top of any page and select "Photos/Art". Sending us a useable photo saves time and produces the best results. Lowen Catalogs Are Now Downloadable Save time receiving one of our catalogs in the mail by downloading what you want directly from our web site. Just click on "Catalogs" (located beneath the header at the top of every page) and when the page comes up, select the catalog you want. Then, scroll down the page and click on "Download Now". The catalog you selected will be downloaded to your computer. Thank you! Drive traffic to your listings with directional signs If your listings are taking longer to sell, perhaps it's because potential buyers can't find them. Home-for-Sale arrow (lead-in) signs with a stake cost as little as $7 apiece and can be strategically placed near major artery roads and on street corners of neighborhoods where your listings are located. For more information, go to our home page, select your franchise afilliation or independent market and choose from a variety of sign options under Directional Signs. Rolling Billboards! Vehicle Wraps are a unique and cost effective way to promote your business in your market. Learn more about them on this web site www.lowensign.com. We can provide art design and installation service, too. Money Saving Idea Frames and panels can be ordered separately at Lowen Sign Company. This is an economical way to dress up your old or partially damaged signs. For example, if some of your sign panels are vandalized, but the frames are good, you can purchase new panels for the frames. On the other hand, if you have frames that are damaged by construction vehicles at a building site, but the panels are still good, you can purchase new frames for your signs. Rather than throwing away partially damaged signs, you can save money by looking at your signs and seeing if the panel or frame can still be used. Correct Identity Standards If your real estate company is considering joining a franchise or is already with a franchise, there are many advantages to purchasing your signs from Lowen Sign Company. As an approved supplier for all of the major real estate franchises, our products are in accordance with the identity standards of each franchise. You can be sure your signs will have the correct colors, fonts, and layout specifications at a competitive price. Best Use of Car Magnet Signs We recommend that Magnetic Vehicle Signs are placed on a clean area of the vehicle. The magnetic signs should not be left on vehicles overnight or you should move them to a different location on your vehicle daily. Prolonged contact between the magnetic vinyl and the vehicle can result in damage to the vehicle. With proper care, Magnetic Vehicle Signs are an inexpensive way to transform your car or truck into a mobile advertisement. Size Restrictions and Suggestions The location of a property often determines what type of sign should be used. For example, in some metropolitan areas, sign regulations require very small signs. A sign listing a farm in the country might be more visible if the legs of the sign are made longer than the average sign. Lowen Sign Company is a custom manufacturer of signs in addition to the products you will find on our website. Please call our order desk at 800-545-5505 and we can help you if your situation requires special signage. Directional Sign Advertising Many builders and realtors use signs on street corners and intersections to lead prospects to homes that they are building, selling, or showing for an open house. While the general purpose of these signs is to help point the way to the desired location, these signs also present another opportunity to advertise your company. As an alternative to generic “pointer” signs, use your company logo and colors to expand your identity. Signs Should be Visible and Legible Designs and copy that are attractive and effective on business cards or letterhead often do not transfer to a yard sign with the same results. Yard signs are usually viewed from a distance while traveling in an automobile. Business cards are viewed up close and personal and often feature soft color combinations. Remember that yards signs need contrasting, bold colors with a large logo, phone number, and website. This will make your signs visible and legible in the yards of your listings. Use Colors, Shape, and Size to Distinguish Your Signs When starting a new real estate company, it is important to look at the yard signs of the competition in your marketplace. Whether you are in a big city or a small town, look at the colors and shapes of the other real estate companies in your area. This will help you avoid purchasing signs that look like another company. You might consider a special shape or a vertical format for your signs to be different and unique.