Originally Posted By: John Murray
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Has anyone here ever recieved a call from a car/truck business sign?
I was thinking of getting some magnetic panel signs for my van.
Has anyone here ever recieved a call from a car/truck business sign?
I was thinking of getting some magnetic panel signs for my van.
Originally Posted By: ecrofutt
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Yes, I drive a mini-van with signs on both sides AND on the back side, phone number and web site address writ large on all of them. AND a personalized Kentucky License Plate that carries out the B4U Close theme. ASK4ME.
I learned a whole new way of parking & driving.
I used to park far out in the lot because I didn't mind walking. Now, I park as close to the building as I can get, preferably in the first spot so one of the side signs is also visible. People entering and leaving the store get a look at it as well as people driving down the lane and the road in front of the store.
I used to not pay attention to how I stopped at lights and stop signs. Now, I always try to be in the center lane so that my signs are exposed to those in the right lane, those in the turn lane and those stopped behind me.
I often see people stopped at lights reading the signs because of boredom. I occassionally see people bothering to write down the information and later get calls from them saying they saw the sign. This especially happens when I'm out running the developments and neighborhoods on Saturday and Sunday for open houses or just cruising trying to spot buyers out looking at houses.
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Erby Crofutt
B4U Close Home Inspections
Georgetown, Kentucky
www.b4uclose.com
Originally Posted By: kmcmahon
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I’m new, but figured it was a good tool, so I have two on my truck as well.
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Originally Posted By: ecrofutt
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Get one for your tailgate.
You can sit at stop signs & lights watching people read them and occassionally WRITE THEM DOWN.
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Erby Crofutt
B4U Close Home Inspections
Georgetown, Kentucky
www.b4uclose.com
Originally Posted By: mbailey
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Ditto to Erby’s comments on signs.
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Mark Bailey
Stonegate Property Inspections LLC
Ponca, NE
Originally Posted By: hgordon
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triple ditto to Erbys comments for once :>
Originally Posted By: psabados
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Absolutely
Make your signs easy to read, place them on the sides and rear. Keep your vehicle clean. Thats a reflection on you and your attention to details and neatness.
Paul
Originally Posted By: awatson
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Erby said:
Yes, I drive a mini-van with signs on both sides AND on the back side, phone number and web site address writ large on all of them. AND a personalized Kentucky License Plate that carries out the B4U Close theme. ASK4ME.
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I have thought for awhile that you have the BEST company name of any inspector - simply brilliant. Your license setup is pure genius. I love it!  (Maybe you should trademark that name before some franchise does)
Originally Posted By: jsavino
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Put a sign by the street in front of the home your inspecting. You could pick up one of those corrugated plastic sheets and a frame from Office Max.
Bring to a sign maker. Let him make your sign with your logo, phone #, etc. Place it on the front lawn while you do your inspection. Don’t forget it when you leave.
Its cheap advertising!
John
Originally Posted By: rmagee
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Speaking of signs, does anybody attach a sign to the for sale sign following an inspection?
A couple of the franchise inspectors around here use them and I for one always notice them. They are about the same size as the "SOLD" signs the agents use. They normally hang them on the bottom of the FOR SALE sign with plastic electrical ties. Name phone number and logo are all on the inspectors sign and it measures maybe 4 inches by 18 inches.
INSPECTED BY
JOE BLOW INSPECTOR
555-1212
I have been thinking about doing this as well and just looking for input.
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Rick Magee
Building Check Ltd.
Fredericton, N.B. Canada
1-506-454-3332
bcheck@nbnet.nb.ca
"check with a professional"
Originally Posted By: mpatton
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Rick,
The inspected by comment (sign) is this for a "pre inspection"? That is the only way I would think this would be OK.
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Michael Patton
AA Home Inspection
Serving Northern KY & Greater Cincinnati OH
AA@AAHomeInspection.net
www.AAHomeInspection.net
Originally Posted By: rbracklow
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I have two vehicle signs made by our very own Cheryl - and not only do they look good, are very reasonable and last!!
And yes, they do make a difference, I've had a number of people stop[ me on the street and ask me about a home inspection and book them as a result of my vehicle signs by Cheryl!!
Now where is Cheryl's URL?? 
Ron.
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Originally Posted By: John Murray
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Thanx for all the positive confirmation guys!
It’s hard to tell exactly what works from business to business.
You guys save me alot of
!Originally Posted By: rmagee
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The “INSPECTED BY” sign I referred to normally goes on at the same time as the “SOLD” sign. Very visible.
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Rick Magee
Building Check Ltd.
Fredericton, N.B. Canada
1-506-454-3332
bcheck@nbnet.nb.ca
“check with a professional”
Originally Posted By: jrooff
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. It’s so ugly it’s cute and a blast to drive. A little eye candy I call it.
Originally Posted By: Mike Parks
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I have used mags but the decals look like you have been operating a while.
http://www.yourhomesok.com/DCP_0502.JPG
Mike P.
Originally Posted By: jpope
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Try this company http://www.speedysigns.com/ .
You can design your sign on-line to fit your specific vehicle. If your willing to pay the extra $30 or $40, you can have it the next day.
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Jeff Pope
JPI Home Inspection Service
"At JPI, we'll help you look better"
(661) 212-0738
Originally Posted By: kmcmahon
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I had two 18x24 magnetic signs done for my truck for $75 from a local print shop. Far less expensive than that place, + no shipping charges.
I’d try local first and see what the pricing in your town is.
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Originally Posted By: rcarter
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Since I have put the signs on my truck I always park close to the entrance in a obvious spot so’s that it can be seen, always try to park on the end of a row so at least one side is visible at all times. pricing varies by what you want on your sign mine matches my business card to keep everything uniform. Just do a lot of research from all the local companies. Watch out for the cheap price ones some aren’t even as thick as paper. good luck
Originally Posted By: jpope
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$45 for this one from http://www.speedysigns.com/ ($37 plus $8 S&H)
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Jeff Pope
JPI Home Inspection Service
"At JPI, we'll help you look better"
(661) 212-0738