Hell YEAH I'd object! Y'all paying ME for the ad space, kid?
Plus . . . disparity?

I am with Norm of Sandy Padula and Norm Padula, JD, GRI  - make the front look like a political campaign and see if the Broker will say anything.

All the agents in the office need to post comparable signs, then see what the broker says.

It’s just wrong! Good for one - good for all!

If anything it should be agent agnostic and be the office's number.  Agreed, an agent shouldn't be doing this, it shows as preferential to that agent.

I would place a sign right next to it with the same information and see what happens. 

 Call the City Zoning Board and report it as a violation of the Sign Code.

Peter,

A travesty.  Listen to Sandy Padula and Norm Padula, JD, GRI 

Remove the sign.

Never heard of such a thing. Crappy broker if I understand this correctly.

I sure would. I don't understand why the broker allows this.

Your broker does not have any business being a broker if he/she thinks this is okay!

I'd phone the city and report the sign - surely there's an ordinance in your city that would prohibit that? 

OMG, I'm SHOCKED that your broker isn't all over this! 

OH and I'd be interviewing new brokers too!

Different scenario, same principle.  At our old office, some agents were allowed to put their direct number on their yard signs, others (us included) weren't.  We ultimately left that office because of the disparity...that and the statement by the broker to us that having our number on the signs wouldn't make a difference.   Yeah...and meanwhile whenever we got a new local listing an agent or two from our office who did desk duty would have a showing.

So personally, since my fees are going towards paying for the office to exist, I wouldn't at all care for the idea that a particular agent was being allowed to put a sign out front.  Should be neutral ground.  Bill

I think you should get a pickup, put your sign in a wrap on it and park it on top of the other agent’s sign. I wonder if your broker would object?

I would object to the broker, not a level playing field.

Tacky is my first thought. Maybe the broker sees it as initiative? creative? or something else. i doubt if it generates any business for the agent. Not worth worrying about. That same agent could put up same sign at all interssections leading to your office. At some point, I would bet all the signs get removed by someone. Eventually agent will figure out that the sign isn't working. BUT, how would other agents in office feel if that agent picks up a few listings from that sign? Would they congratulate the agent on the new listings, or get mad? Check you local sign regulations and ordinances.

Peter Testa are you referring to the company I used to work.  No questions asked, I'm gone.

if I were the Broker/Owner/ Manager, I would not like that...it's classless, but it's no different that having an internally lit sign in front with a section to provide a message.... 

Happy New Year

Merry Christmas

Free Market Analysis, etc.

not my style...

First, no municipality I work in would allow that without a permit. Second, if the sign meets requirements it's a win / win for agent and brokerage. Third, as a Broker I would accept and recommend this to ALL of the office associates although only when they are actively on floor duty.

This is crazy ... the Broker should not allow any "such signs" -- otherwise ... what is good for one is good for all and it will look ridiculous ... and the clients will go elsewhere.

I would have to say no to this one... unless I would be willing to let the other 108 agents post their signs too... Not happening... though would have to give the agent credit for thinking out of the box.

That is showing favoritism to that agent.  Unless everyone in the brokerage can rotate through the sign location, I would definately object.

I would not be happy with the broker. Are you the only other agent that is upset about it? 

Yes & I'm sure the village wouldn't like the signage either. To make it fair do you rotate signs or names?

Put tire marks across the sign!

The broker may see that agent as innovative because they were the first to do what they did.  That said, it's out of line which may be why others didn't take the leap.  A generic sign would be a better approach.

Your broker's inaction has obviously alienated you and I think it's safe to say you're not alone.

sign? what sign?

If others buy a similar sign , they should develop a regular rotation 

NO, NO, NO!

In our area we cannot put any additional sign out of office.

A lot of real estate offices charge agents to put their listings in the front window.

Good for the goose, good for the gander - seems like this broker is allowing a free-for-all that may result in agents abandoning ship.

Absolutely and since I am the broker it would never happen but if it did I would personally remove it.

First - zoning: is the sign permitted? Second - yes, I would object: why is this agent special vs other agents in the firm?

Me too!, Me too!!  I'd ask the broker how many they were going to allow and call the printer to order mine. 

Put up your own signed that says "for a home valuation call "unnamed" Realtor, but for great service, experience, representation, and a smooth transaction, call ME"

We have a reader board where agents are allowed to advertise one week at a time in a rotation to get leads.  during their time they can put their cell number under the office sign to get leads.  But it's equitable for all licensees at my firm with time on the board.

Nope, I'd put a bigger one in front of his/hers. 

Peter Testa Just left you a message. You do have options.

I would provide it a new home in the dumpster!

I admire anyone who goes the extra yard, I hope this works for them.

Go out and get yourself 3 signs 4 times larger put them a bit closer to the road than the current sign. Or just let the broker know that is what you intend to do.

That would never work at my office, all the brokers would be up in arms.

Yes and if it got no where, I  would get a few more people and put up signs.  It should make the Broker take notice.

Sorru,  I do not think that is fair to the other agents, so I would complain about it .

Oh geez that ole' sign blew away into the trash

I would add my sign in front of his.

Let'em all post similar signs, including the ones about getting a hot list of properties, etc.

The broker is a dud...

You have said nothing nice about him and yet you have been there 10 years??

If this really bothered you, you would skip venting on AR and go pack your bags.

Eve

Peter Testa - surely bring it to broker's notice once again!

In these competitive times, everything goes....

No