In Real Estate Markets all over the world, it is common practice for property sellers to erect a For Sale when putting their property on the market as it increases the property's exposure and chances of selling. The majority of the time, the sign will be provided by the seller’s real estate broker so that potential buyers can clearly see a property is for sale and know who to contact.

Here in Phuket, For Sale signs are much rarer and this is detrimental to an owner's prospects of selling their property. Even though much of today's real estate marketing is done online, one thing all real estate agents still use is the house For Sale sign. Simple, yet so effective.

A real estate sale sign is a calling card to all potential homebuyers, letting them know your home is on the market. Without it, you are passing up on attracting people that are passing right by your house.

Allowing the broker to erect a sign is very important, as the broker’s brand name and reputation may draw in the passerby because they understand they will be dealing with a professional company who can assist with the buying process and represent their interests. It also avoids property visits without appointments and as the broker is the first point of contact, they can vet the person first and check the property matches their requirements and then arrange a convenient time.

A major part of your broker’s role is ensuring that you have a genuine buyer, and that they are not just looking and actually have the funds available. Many times, private sales end in disaster and wasted effort due to misunderstanding between the parties and the buyers’ lack of knowledge of the buying process here. This is where we brokers earn our fee. Here in Phuket, we see many homemade signs, and these look unprofessional and will result in many phone calls from buyers whose criteria doesn’t match the property being sold.

Real Estate Brokers will provide a For Sale sign as part of their service at no additional cost to you as a seller. If your property is listed for sale we would recommend that you contact your real estate broker and request a For Sale sign to be erected at your property; this will only increase the exposure of your property and chances of getting a sale, and it also creates no extra costs or hassle for you as the seller.

For more information about this article contact Kevin Hodges, Siam Real Estate (SRE) quoting Signage. Tel: 076-324042 Email: [email protected] ; www.siamrealestate.com