Monthly Archives: May 2009

Yard Signs Are Still Useful In Getting Other People’s Attention

by Precision Signz

Yard signs have been an effective tool for promoting products and businesses, the sale or rent of real estate, and even the candidacy of local and national personalities in the United States. In fact, you really cannot imagine American suburbs without these ever-present signs, which are also known as lawn signs. Truly, lawn signs are a part of the great American tradition. And whether you are advertising a business, promoting a product, making a statement, or campaigning for a candidate, you can rely on these signs to work effectively at a fraction of the cost of other marketing media.

From the time when the very first front lawn sign has been erected and up to the present, people still continue to rely on the affordability and effectiveness of this advertising method. And in a period when many people are scrambling to sell or lease their properties, lawn signs can be helpful. So, shouldn’t you be making your lawn signs too?

For marketing experts, yard signs can be considered as an effective guerrilla advertising technique that can be grouped together with banner advertising, call magnets, and even full-color plastic or tarpaulin signs. However, it is important to note that you cant just simply put up any type of lawn sign. There are rules applied to signboards.

Believe it or not, there are rules involved if you want to make your signs really effective in your marketing. And the first rule is that your sign should be catchy enough to get the attention of the people in the neighborhood. You cant just get a piece of cardboard or plastic and then paint the message that you want the world to know. You have to plan the words, colors and even the size of your sign.

The next rule in making yard signs is all about colors. Learn how to properly mix different colors. You do not want your signboard to look monotonous nor would you like it to appear like a kaleidoscope. It is always a good idea to use bold colors on your signs. This can help with catching the attention of your target audience.

Lastly, when it comes to signs, size does matter. But just make sure that the size that you adhere to can still be practical for the front yard. Obviously, you cant put up a billboard-size sign on your lawn, or anyone’s yard for that matter.

To find out how to get wonderful quality yard signs, you can talk to experts at 866-744-6778. Additional details about lawn signs can also be found by clicking on www.PrecisionSignz.com

Top Avery Ranch Realtor To Present First Time Home Buying Seminars at DR Horton’s New DR Horton Avery Ranch Model Home

Summary: Top Austin area real estate agent and national speaker Kenn Renner (www.buyaustin.com) will present a series of seminars at the new DR Horton Avery Ranch model home on Saturday, May 9th, 2009 at 2 P.M. Kenn will teach two of his most popular seminars – “First Time Home Buying” and “How To Protest Your Tax Bill.”

Austin, Texas – April 30, 2009 — Real estate expert, Kenn Renner, on May 9, 2009, will present two timely seminars at the Avery Ranch community (1) First Time Home Buying and (2) Protesting Your Property Tax Bill.

The seminar presentation that begins at 2 P.M. is two of his most popular presentations in his American Dream Seminar Series – (http://www.americandreamseminars.com). The first seminar will be “Secrets to Buying Your First Home,” which will cover realities of today’s real estate market and what he describes as the “Perfect Opportunity” to buy a first home. He will explore:

•    The reasons why home ownership is a great financial move,
•    The 10 steps to the home buying process, as well as the truth about the home mortgage market.
•    Opportunities in foreclosures, short sales and REO property will also be revealed.
•    Students will learn techniques to renegotiate a lease and/or reducing or eliminating penalties associated with leases.
•    Of critical importance, Kenn will discuss the $8000 first time homebuyer tax credit.

Kenn is deeply involved in the Avery Ranch community. He has helped over 200 families become Avery Ranch residents – far more than any other broker. “I have been an advocate for Avery Ranch since it’s opening in 2000. I prepared my home-buying clients to get involved with Avery long before it ever opened for home sales. The day DR Horton opened the subdivision I had 17 purchase contracts on the table. Believe it or not – prices in Avery Ranch started in the 130’s for a brand new home.” Renner adds, “I continue to support Avery Ranch by educating first time and move up home buyers about this great area.”

At 4 P.M. Kenn will present his second seminar presentation, “Texas Property Tax Reform & Protesting Your Tax Bill.” This timely seminar will cover the new property tax reform laws as well as secrets of how to effectively protest your property tax bill. He will be providing a workbook on the subject of property taxes in Texas and a case study of an actual property tax protest. Kenn adds, “if a home owner feels that the county has assessed their property incorrectly, I will provide a free property tax analysis to help them with their property tax protest.”

The seminars highly informative and they are free. Renner concludes, “This is an opportunity for me to give back to the community and to help share my 25 years of real estate experience in a casual and comfortable atmosphere.”

To register for the seminar visit www.BuyAustin.com or Kenn’s new website he has developed specifically for Avery Ranch – www.BuyAveryRanch.com.

About Kenn Renner:
Kenn Renner has been teaching real estate seminars in Austin and around the Nation since 1994.  He has personally has helped thousands of homebuyers purchase homes as a direct result of their attending the seminars. He also sold many Avery Ranch Homes in Austin, Texas. He is consistently ranked by the Austin Business Journal as one of the top individual real estate agents in central Texas. Since 2005 he has closed over $80,000,000 in residential homes sales making him the #1 selling agent in Williamson County. Kenn is a frequent guest on business talk radio as a real estate expert. He also has appeared more than a dozen times on National Television – HGTV’s House Hunters.

Contact Information:

Kenn Renner, Broker/Speaker
Keller Williams Realty, Lake Travis
1921 Lohmans Crossing
Austin, TX 78634
(512) 423-5626 (call or Text)
Website:  http://www.BuyAustin.com