Real Estate Sign Size Guide

What Is a Real Estate Sign?

Before talking about signage sizes, it's good to have a solid definition for these types of yard signs. Real estate signs are the eye-catching placards placed on the lawns of homes for sale. They're designed to grab the attention of would-be buyers who are passing by. But a well-designed real estate sign also serves as an essential branding element for any real estate agent. It can draw in home sellers looking for a reputable agent to help manage the sale of their house. There's pertinent information you need to include on your panel, regardless of the size of real estate signs you select. Realtor signs should display the names of the agent and agency, the agent's phone number and the relevant website address. Most yard sign sizes can accommodate that amount of information, along with the agency's logo and real estate agent's photo. Besides for-sale signs, you also need to consider using riders, directional signs and open house signs. These sometimes have different dimensions than standard lawn sign sizes.

What Materials Are Available for Real Estate Signs?

Any discussion of real estate sign dimensions wouldn't be complete without touching on the materials available. While wood is no longer an option, a wide range of materials is used for real estate signs. Today's sign materials are durable and can stand up to extreme weather conditions. Depending on the chosen material, you also may have the option of different panel thicknesses. Besides reflective yard signs, Oakley Signs & Graphics also offers panels in plain:

Finding the Right Real Estate Sign Size for Your Needs

There are some basic real estate sign dimensions that every agent should keep in mind as they create their listing signs. In selecting the best real estate yard sign dimensions for your application, you first need to decide on a horizontal or vertical orientation. Some agents opt for vertical panels because they feel that orientation has a more elegant look than traditional horizontal panels.

• Typical vertical yard sign dimensions include 30 inches by 24 inches, 36 inches by 18 inches and 24 inches by 18 inches.
• Standard horizontal real estate sign sizes include 24 inches by 36 inches, 24 inches by 30 inches and 18 inches by 24 inches.
• Another popular option is 24 inches by 24 inches.

The real estate sign size you choose will depend on the amount of information you include on the sign — a lot of information on a smaller sign won't be visible to passersby. Placement may also affect your real estate sign size. If you need to post your sign farther from the street, a larger sign might be your best choice. Depending on the number of details you include and the location of your sign, you should be able to find what works for you among the standard sizes of real estate signs.

Sizes for Other Types of Real Estate Signs

Sign riders, which run either above or below the main real estate sign, are generally 8 inches high and as wide as the sign, leaving enough room for a simple message like "open house" or "renovated kitchen." Many agents use A-frame signs to provide directions or announce an open house. A-frames are typically available in 24-inch-by-24-inch and 18-inch-by-24-inch sizes, although 36 inches by 24 inches is also a possibility. Again, the sign's location and amount of information will dictate the best size for your sign.