January 2005
REAL ESTATE SIGN
HISTORY
In the mid 90s there were
many homes for sale on Duck Key. At one point there were
more than 70 very visible realty "For Sale" signs.
Visitors seeing all the signs invariably would suspect
the worst. Why were all those homes for sale? They became
fearful of buying a home or property on Duck
Key.
In 1996 Duck Key Property
Owners Association representatives, Harvey Hortman and
John Ghee, met with local realtors and developed a
cooperative agreement as to the size, color and placement
of real estate signs on Duck Key. This agreement has been
followed with minor exceptions since that
date.
You may have noted that
signs on Duck Key are placed parallel to the road, and
reduced in size - characteristics which make the "For
Sale" signs more pleasing to the eye.
Residents of Duck Key are
appreciative of the continued support that realtors have
given in following this policy. Brokers also are to
receive praise for their cooperation. Duck Key is a
better looking community thanks to the signage agreement
and the cooperation of real estate agents.
Island residents have had
a beautification committee since the start up of the Duck
Key Property Owners' Assocition. Trees have been planted
and residents participate annually in an Island Cleanup
Day. We care about how our community looks.
As of late a few real
estate agents who are not local have not followed the
agreement . Be sure to thank your local realtors for
keeping our island looking nice and for continued support
of the island signage agreement.
Look at the signs in our
community and notice the real estate signs in other
communities.
Instead of gallows shaped
signs with a hanging placard placed perpendicular to the
road Duck Keys realty signs are unobtrusive.
Express your gratitude.
Give our local realtors a "Thank You" for keeping our
island beautiful. While you may not be selling your home
now, let them know you plan to support local realtors
that take an interest in the appearance of the
community.
