Sign Posts of the Times

Over the past few years, those companies that plant the 4x4x8 signposts in yards for real estate signs have had quite a bustling business. But even that little cottage industry isn’t immune to a little regulation.

Apparently, they are now required by law to call utility companies and have them locate all services before the post can be dug and set. Ostensibly, a few too many sprinkler lines and cable TV services got nicked over the past few years by aggressive posthole diggers.

Their advice? Plant a flag where the signpost will likely go, so that the utility companies won’t locate and mark EVERY utility path in your yard with day-glo orange, like what happened to the poor sap below:

Locates marked for sign placement

Puts a damper on curb appeal, doesn’t it?

Picture and advisory courtesy of Classic Real Estate Services.

March 31, 2008 · Filed Under Selling Advice

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