why are 4 sale signs prohibited at la???
let's list some of the possible reasons this rule is still being enforced and members are being cited and fined for posting signs
let's list some of the possible reasons this rule is still being enforced and members are being cited and fined for posting signs
- there is a by-law prohibiting this --- ok-- out of step with today's markets and counterproductive for the benefit of the community
- proliferation of signs would be unsightly -- really -- does anyone in the upper echelon of la management really believe that this is worst then the derelict properties and unlicensed vehicles that are allowed to sit here for years before anything is done to clean them up or get rid of the owners
- la doesn't want them up because it will might make it easier to sell your property-- you think?
- la doesn't want them up because of racial bias among some clueless alumni members who help perpetuate this rule by lodging complaints against anyone posting a sign so they can keep la like it was when................ ---- that would NEVER happen!!!!!!
- the in house realtor doesn't want them up because he is protecting his interests and doesn't want competition and surely doesn't want members to be able to sell anything unless he has his hands in your pockets--- you enjoying it yet? -- THAT couldn't be or happen!
yes this banishment of signs whether for property, trailers, vehicles or any thing else is occurring for all the wrong reasons and the citations and fines are just perpetuating a unwarranted by- law that is being enforced for all the wrong reasons--- this is an action that needs to be reviewed and modified so that the la membership is the most important part of the equation and some help is given to the membership and not other interests that do not have the better intentions for the la community.......
follows is an article that appeared in the sunday morning call (click on article to enlarge it)
Full article link: http://www.mcall.com/business/realestate/all-salesign0803,0,5025838.story
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This isn't a problem for me. I think if it was allowed people would migrate to signs for other things. Give 'em an inch and they take a mile. Real estate is mostly sold to outsiders who need an escort to get in so the signs would only be useful to those looking to move within the community and I don't think that happens often enough to warrant for sale signs all over the place. While it might be a useful tool in the general real estate market I don't think it is useful in a gated community. I've been to Eagle Lake and Trails End and neither allow for sale signs either. If I were to pick my battles with the BOD I'd go with things that have a bigger impact like getting the 12' wides passed and getting junk off the lots and not sweat the small stuff.
ReplyDeleteExcellent point on the resale list Chipper! I am a buyer looking for a property in LA. It annoyed me to no-end that the LA resale list did not have pricing.
ReplyDeleteWhen I was allowed to go into the community to see several properties listed, I took the extra time to check out some others. I am still working through the list, because I know what my price range is, yet, how can I stay in my price range, when the only way is to call each and every trailer on the list!!
Then, I have to go to each and every trailer, to see if the outside is worth it. Then I have to go back to the list, to get an appointment to see the inside of the trailers!!!
On and on, this process goes! The pricing is a MUST to be allowed on the list. And yes, "For sale signs", should and could be allowed!!!
Rules should be set on the size of the signs, where they are located...etc.
But this is beyond wrong that these two issues are not being addressed or corrected.
A suggestion would be for sellers to have photographs taped in the inside of a side window for buyers to view them.
Along with the price, telephone number and any details a buyer should know about the trailer...etc.
What could possibly be wrong with a 9X13 size sheet of paper listing pics and details?
It is just WRONG that this sort of capitalism is going on with this one realtor.
I, myself, would love to show and sell people's property at a FRACTION of what this man charges.
Just to help people out.
And once I knew what he charged, why would I give him my hard earned cash as a buyer, when I would much rather give it to the seller, who most likely needs it more.
Or better yet...his fee told me what a seller is willing to negotiate.
So why would I buy from him when a private seller has probably marked up their own trailer 3 grand, since this is the fee the Realtor usually gets.
Sorry, for the long comment
But this issue irks me.
I know other issues should take precedence but as a buyer...this issue should most definitely be addressed and corrected. That would indirectly take care of your other issues of abandoned trailers.
have a great day Chip
:)
ps. I like the blog just as it is