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Rainmaker
4,480,590
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Los Angeles Pasadena 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
663,598
Diana Dahlberg
1 Month Realty - Pleasant Prairie, WI
Real Estate 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
498,835
Brenda J. Andrew
ULTIMA REAL ESTATE - Willis, TX
Professional Realtor in Conroe/Willis, TX

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

Nov 28, 2016 06:56 PM
Rainmaker
671,012
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
2,076,655
Carol Williams
Although I'm retired, I love sharing my knowledge and learning from other real estate industry professionals. - Wenatchee, WA
Retired Agent / Broker / Prop. Mgr, Wenatchee, WA

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

Nov 28, 2016 03:58 PM
Rainmaker
1,818,960
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
386,926
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
Ambassador
3,987,926
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
4,998,401
Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

By all means!

Nov 28, 2016 05:55 PM
Rainmaker
2,750,565
Richie Alan Naggar
people first...then business Ran Right Realty - Riverside, CA
agent & author

Its a a safe start

Nov 28, 2016 05:08 PM
Rainmaker
1,224,072
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
2,657,463
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
1,711,126
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
7,572,609
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

I do not think this will go FHA.

Nov 28, 2016 03:59 PM
Ambassador
4,943,913
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
5,771,756
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
846,475
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
975,440
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
4,967,574
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

Not sure that anything would help this home!

Nov 29, 2016 04:11 AM
Ambassador
2,321,349
Kat Palmiotti
406-270-3667, kat@thehousekat.com, Broker/REALTOR® - 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
Ambassador
4,319,063
Praful Thakkar
LAER Realty Partners - Andover, MA
Andover, MA: Andover Luxury Homes For Sale

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

Nov 28, 2016 10:48 PM
Ambassador
3,277,437
Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
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
2,224,423
Debbie Laity
Cedaredge Land Company - Cedaredge, CO
Your Real Estate Resource for Delta County, CO

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

Nov 28, 2016 09:26 PM
Ambassador
3,725,414
Patricia Kennedy
RLAH Real Estate - 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
1,683,556
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
6,181,698
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
3,986,161
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
1,157,735
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
4,710,518
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
3,071,289
Tony and Suzanne Marriott, Associate Brokers
Serving the Greater Phoenix and Scottsdale Metropolitan Area - Scottsdale, AZ
Haven Express @ Keller Williams Arizona Realty

Michael Jacobs nailed this one!

Nov 29, 2016 04:41 AM
Rainer
231,174
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
5,780,870
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

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

Nov 30, 2016 11:55 AM
Rainmaker
4,800,052
Gabe Sanders
Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL
Stuart Florida Real Estate

Not in this case.  

Nov 30, 2016 08:29 AM
Rainmaker
4,826,083
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

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

Nov 29, 2016 06:42 PM
Rainmaker
1,479,442
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
1,993,001
Alan May
Jameson Sotheby's International Realty - Evanston, IL
A moving experience!

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

Nov 29, 2016 10:49 AM
Rainmaker
4,741,880
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
5,582,690
Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

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

Nov 29, 2016 08:12 AM
Rainmaker
3,413,258
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
5,014,181
Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

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

Nov 29, 2016 05:17 AM
Rainmaker
4,433,927
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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