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Rainmaker
5,060,871
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

It depends on the home. In this particular case, I would suggest that installing the brass plate may make the home tumble.  You know -- all that extra weight.

Nov 28, 2016 03:41 PM
Rainmaker
703,589
Diana Dahlberg - 1 MONTH REALTY
1 MONTH REALTY - Pleasant Prairie, WI
REALTOR in Kenosha, WI since 1994 - (262) 308-3563

Oh my!  If we are talking about this run down example (picture above) I would have to say, save your money.  This house needs to be raised and start over.

Nov 28, 2016 07:37 PM
Rainmaker
610,103
Brenda J. Andrew
Aqua Terra Real Estate, LLC. - Willis, TX
Broker/REALTOR in N Houston & Corpus Christi

I'd say with this property, it wouldn't hurt.

Nov 28, 2016 06:56 PM
Rainmaker
862,610
Lynnea Miller
Bend Premier Real Estate - Bend, OR
Premier Real Estate Service in Central Oregon

I think the kickplate is the least of what this property needs.

Nov 28, 2016 05:17 PM
Ambassador
2,715,058
Carol Williams
Although I'm retired, I enjoy sharing my knowledge and learning from other real estate industry professionals. - Wenatchee, WA
Author, Golfer, Traveler, Retired, Wenatchee, WA

Hey... that's my place.  One more payment and it's all mine!

Nov 28, 2016 03:58 PM
Rainmaker
1,903,916
Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
Real Estate Broker Retired

Yes, it would give it a pop ... a little bit of shine .... accenting the character of the wood beams.

Nov 28, 2016 03:29 PM
Rainer
425,993
Caroline Gerardo
Licensed in 20 states - Newport Beach, CA
C. G. Barbeau the Loan Lady nmls 324982

Perhaps they could lean it on the waddle and daub  vertically to stop a draft ?  

Nov 28, 2016 03:22 PM
Rainmaker
3,988,509
Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

They were popular in my area about 20 years ago and now they date a home.

Nov 28, 2016 07:32 PM
Ambassador
6,109,283
Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

By all means!

Nov 28, 2016 05:55 PM
Rainmaker
3,054,398
Richie & You
pearlsforthesoul.com - Cedar City, UT
Author & Consultant

Its a a safe start

Nov 28, 2016 05:08 PM
Rainmaker
1,319,345
Sam Shueh
(408) 425-1601 - San Jose, CA
mba, cdpe, reopro, pe

The bum will take brass plate to recycling as scrap,

Nov 28, 2016 04:53 PM
Ambassador
2,793,713
Fred Griffin Florida Real Estate
Fred Griffin Real Estate - Tallahassee, FL
Licensed Florida Real Estate Broker

Antiqued brass, yes.  Shiny new brass, no.

Nov 28, 2016 04:32 PM
Rainmaker
1,714,832
Joe Pryor
The Virtual Real Estate Team - Oklahoma City, OK
REALTOR® - Oklahoma Investment Properties

Makes all the difference.

Nov 28, 2016 04:19 PM
Rainmaker
8,892,649
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

I do not think this will go FHA.

Nov 28, 2016 03:59 PM
Ambassador
5,416,349
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

I don't believe that will help in this case. Might best be a tear down and start over

Nov 28, 2016 03:42 PM
Rainmaker
5,775,574
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Jeff,

A lot more than a brass plate is needed for this home.  A definite fixer-upper/contractor's special.  A

Nov 28, 2016 03:37 PM
Rainmaker
846,625
Marco Giancola
Beachfront Realty - Miami Beach, FL
Realtor (305)608-1922, Miami Beach Florida

If it fits the style of the house I think yes, no to the one in the photo. LOL

Nov 28, 2016 03:19 PM
Rainmaker
1,044,798
Jennifer Mackay
Counts Real Estate Group, Inc. - Panama City, FL
Your Bay County Florida Realtor 850.774.6582

I have on on my door - I find it adds a little "class" to the door itself

Nov 29, 2016 04:41 AM
Rainmaker
5,998,946
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Real Estate Broker

Not sure that anything would help this home!

Nov 29, 2016 04:11 AM
Ambassador
2,919,868
Kat Palmiotti
eXp Commercial, Referral Divison - Kalispell, MT
Helping your Montana dreams take root

Well, now, there's a home with potential!

I think the brass kick plate in this case simply isn't necessary. The house has plenty of charm all by itself!

Nov 29, 2016 02:41 AM
Rainmaker
4,337,221
Praful Thakkar
LAER Realty Partners - Burlington, MA
Metro Boston Homes For Sale

Jeff Pearl - some doors do not need locks (and keys, too!)

Nov 28, 2016 10:48 PM
Ambassador
3,636,841
Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Real Estate Svcs.
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

That lovely has so much character it does not need one. 

Nov 28, 2016 09:27 PM
Rainmaker
2,236,581
Debbie Laity
CinaJones Real Estate - Cedaredge, CO
Your Real Estate Resource for Delta County

That would sell me. LOL. I love a fixer upper with some nice touches. 

Nov 28, 2016 09:26 PM
Ambassador
3,778,724
Patricia Kennedy
RLAH@properties - Washington, DC
Home in the Capital

Wow!  This place needs a little facelift!  A bronze kick plate couldn't hurt!

Nov 28, 2016 09:03 PM
Rainmaker
1,684,073
Larry Johnston
Broker, Friends & Neighbors Real Estate and Elkhart County Subdivisions, LLC - Elkhart, IN
Broker,Friends & Neighbors Real Estate, Elkhart,IN

It couldn't hurt, although someone may steal it!  You know how shiny objects attract attention!

Nov 28, 2016 07:58 PM
Ambassador
7,406,909
Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

Yes and some more chinking between the logs  may help too.

Nov 28, 2016 05:41 PM
Rainmaker
3,986,764
William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

In some situations it could

Nov 28, 2016 05:09 PM
Rainmaker
1,157,857
FN LN
Toronto, ON

It depends on the property as well as on the beholder of the curb appeal.

Nov 28, 2016 04:14 PM
Rainmaker
5,278,276
Richard Weeks
Dallas, TX
REALTOR®, Broker

A kick plate may invite a kick, and on this house that probably is not a good idea.

Nov 29, 2016 05:05 AM
Rainmaker
3,077,367
Tony and Suzanne Marriott, Associate Brokers
Serving the Greater Phoenix and Scottsdale Metropolitan Area - Scottsdale, AZ
Coldwell Banker Realty

Michael Jacobs nailed this one!

Nov 29, 2016 04:41 AM
Rainer
231,379
Mike Rock
Complete Design - Granite Bay, CA
Granite Bay Luxury New Construction...For Less

i might suggest greening up the grass first

Nov 28, 2016 07:04 PM
Rainmaker
6,587,329
Joan Cox, Retired Broker/Owner
Denver, CO
Enjoying Every Day to Its Fullest!

With this home, don't think much will help! 

Nov 30, 2016 11:55 AM
Rainmaker
5,815,826
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Apex Realtors, LLC ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
Educating. Encouraging. Serving.

Not on this property! It could fall down if you tried to attach it!

Nov 29, 2016 06:42 PM
Rainmaker
1,610,020
Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA
https://HugginsHomes.com - Thousand Oaks, CA
Residential Real Estate and Investment Properties

Definitely not a meth lab!

Nov 29, 2016 06:04 PM
Ambassador
2,196,403
Alan May
Jameson Sotheby's International Realty - Evanston, IL
Home again, home again...

I like a brass kick-plate.  It hides "toe-kick" scuff marks from shoes.

Nov 29, 2016 10:49 AM
Rainmaker
5,754,151
Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

Not sure anymore if it is important

 

Nov 29, 2016 09:10 AM
Rainmaker
5,590,999
Barbara Todaro
Keller Williams Elite - Franklin, MA
"connecting land with builders"

oh, it would be the finishing touch on the beauty....

Nov 29, 2016 08:12 AM
Rainmaker
3,418,088
Scott Godzyk
Godzyk Real Estate Services - Manchester, NH
One of the Manchester NH's area Leading Agents

It does if it is shiny

Nov 29, 2016 05:44 AM
Rainmaker
6,159,547
Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Oswego, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

While it may have its place, this is not the place!

Nov 29, 2016 05:17 AM
Rainmaker
4,434,437
Gita Bantwal
RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA
REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel

no

Nov 29, 2016 04:59 AM
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