Giving your real estate development a professional look is paramount to making a lasting impact.  And having high quality, professional signs throughout your development provides that lasting impact. Likewise, the best signage projects a professional environment. To function optimally, these visuals need to be easily read, visually appealing and informative.

Professional Signage has Serious Marketing Mojo

Besides providing a brilliant first impression, professional signage solutions are majorly employed for marketing and advertisement. For instance, the value of on-site real estate development signage is the equivalent of running 24 full-page newspaper ads annually.

Comparatively, 10 percent of people surveyed discovered the home they bought from a real estate sign. In a similar vein, this type of effective signage is excellent for building brand awareness. While all this is true, commercial real estate development signs bring other benefits to the table.

Other Benefits of Real Estate Development Signs

It is important that real estate development signs build interest and help curious passersby find their way by showcasing the new property in the best light. Similarly, attractive themes and recognizable styles on signage create a comforting sense of belonging.

Therefore, the right signage next to construction and finished sites create highly visual, eye-catching designs that attract and compel potential homeowners to find out more about your housing development.

Development and Property Management Sign Examples

Examples of custom signage that every real estate development and property manager needs can be found in the following list:

• • Awnings
  • A-board
  • Boulevard banners and flags
  • Wayfinding/Parking signs
  • Monument signs
  • Office signs
  • Window graphics
  • Safety signs
  • Site signs

Beautiful Oakwood Communities Signage

Tenants and their customers need to easily find the building and suite they are looking for with ease. Meanwhile, you can peruse a few good examples of these below in the Mayfair, Oxford and Park Place signs.  In fact, we made all of them for Oxnard, CA real estate development company Oakwood Communities.

New Real Estate Development Sign Partner

Dave’s Signs is a full-service custom sign company serving Ventura, Santa Barbara, Los Angeles counties and nationwide. Equally important, we have been working with residential and commercial developers since 1990. Lastly, you can rest assured that we have the knowledge and expertise needed to bring large-scale projects to fruition on time and under budget.  Please request a quote online or call us at (805) 641-1387 for a consultation.

Dave’s Signs is honored to be chosen by Oakwood Communities to design the Sign Programs for Oxnard’s newest and most exciting community, the Wagon Wheel Master Planned Community. 

New Destination in the Making 

The Wagon Wheel Community is a mixed-use development master-planned community located in Oxnard, CA. This beautiful new neighborhood consists of townhomes, condominiums, and luxurious apartments. Featured amenities will include spacious parks, scenic trails, meandering paseos, a vibrant Town Square, retail shops, restaurants, a bowling alley, and places to sit back and unwind. 

Not Just Design – Sign Programs 

The process started with a consultation to help Oakwood Communities design their signs. A simple sign system then turned into a contract once they saw how much insight and expertise we had to offer. Not only could we assist them in developing the right sign programs for their entire new development, but our track record of working on large-scale projects just like this gave them the confidence we could deliver on time and budget. 

Knowing the Right Questions to Ask 

Of course, starting a large project requires knowing the right questions to ask the client, the city, and knowing the local ordinances. Questions like, 

• • What direction do we want to take with signage? 
  • What are the requirements of the city? 
  • How will the design ensure the future signage meets local ordinance? 
  • What should the design criteria be for retail space? 

Once we go through our process and have a deep understanding of the project, we can plan the sign design criteria before moving to the next step. 

Generally speaking, it goes like this: 

Step 1.  Stated Needs & Direction of Signage 
Step 2.  Design & Planning 
Step 3.  City Permitting & Approvals 
Step 4.  Fabrication & Installation 

Over the course of the year or so between developing an initial sign system, getting the contract for the entire program development, working with the client to develop the sign criteria, working with the city and navigating the approval process, fabricating and installing the signs, working with other contractors and architects throughout the project, we actually came in on time and under budget. Comparatively, not a lot of sign companies can say that. 

Signage that Creates a Sense of Belonging 

Our for lease window graphics for new retail space signs experience won Oakwood over.  Fortunately, and owing to our great track record with them, we developed sign programs for the entire development that included:  

• • Promotional for Lease Signage 
  • Designing a Sign Program for Future Tenants 
  • Promo Signs 
  • Window Graphics 
  • Real Estate Development Signs 
  • Flags 
  • Wayfinding Signs 
  • Finished Retail Development Signage 
  • Landmark Signs – The big monument sculpture is the crown of the development. “Meet me at the big W,” so to speak. Owing to the requirements, there are going to be two. 

We created an attractive theme and recognizable styles. Due to that, the signs instill warm feelings and a comforting sense of belonging. 

As a result, new residents and visitors can now experience the new community of Wagon Wheel and enjoy retail, restaurants, and housing rolled into one. 

• • Park Place & Oxford Flats – For Sale Neighborhoods
  • The Junction at Wagon Wheel, Mayfair & Wagon Wheel Family Apartments – Leasing Communities 
  • Wagon Wheel Town Square 

The Significance of Wagon Wheel 

The Wagon Wheel property is a big deal in Oxnard. However, before it began transforming into the Wagon Wheel Master Planned Community, the historic Wagon Wheel Motel and Restaurant existed at the junction of 101 Ventura Freeway and the Pacific Coast Highway. Amazingly, the kitschy attraction stood for five decades with its distinctive neon signs and was a popular spot for motorists traveling between Los Angeles and Santa Barbara. Real estate mogul and one-time largest property owner in Oxnard, Marvin V. (“Bud”) Smith, developed the area in 1947. 

Finding the Right Sign Partner for Your New Development 

In the event that you are in the process of searching for a sign company with experience developing sign programs for your new development community, call us. Above all, we have the knowledge and expertise needed to bring large-scale projects to fruition on time and under budget. Lastly, you can reach out to us online to request a quote or alternatively call us at (805) 641-1387 for a consultation. 

Excellent signage is part of what makes California scenery beautiful. A large part of that niche is property management signs, and you can find them peppered throughout where you live. These signs, however, have a three-fold purpose to be effective. First, the signs you have on the premise needs to attract renters. Second, they need to be compelling enough to make people want to find out more. Third, these signs need to build trust in your brand. After all,  these are potential clients and renters you typically want to build long-term relationships with.  To help with that, Dave’s Signs creates custom property management signs that make your brand shine.

Ahead, we’ve put together a few tips on what makes property management signs effective, while showcasing your brand:

Tip #1: Sign Consistency is Vital for First Impressions

With property management, just like in the rest of the business world, consistency is of vital importance. For example, you want leasees and visitors to your building to receive the same message every time. Especially when you schedule and display advertising and promotions.

This important message that visitors and occupants see, not only relates to your brand, but also to the elements of your products & services. This is why it’s essential to have consistency in your signage. Particularly if you are a large company with several branches and franchises.

Dave’s Signs understands the need for consistency throughout the building, and sometimes throughout the entire complex. As you can see in the following images, everything we did from the entryway monument sign to the directory sign, to the corporate building sign for our national customer, LiFETECH Resources, shouts out consistency.

In the preceding examples, the client lent a personal touch to their signs. Building on their concepts, our experts managed all processes to making the signage a reality. The results are coordinated, individual signs that really make their brand shine through.

Tip #2: Property Management Signs Must Have a Strong Presence

Monument signs are an excellent option if you are looking for a strong presence for your property management business. They create high street visibility and are the ultimate in wayfinding since they make your business easy to locate.  Take the architectural monument sign we created for the Residence Inn, Marriot. Since it is smartly done, it boosts exposure to their brand and strengthens their identity. An aspect that is incredibly important to a national hospitality company like them.

Tip #3: A Property Sign’s Appearance Must Match its Surroundings

A strategically designed sign can give you a one-of-a-kind and distinguished look that matches its surroundings. Dave’s Signs can customize your monument sign to reflect the appearance and essence of its surroundings.  In fact, we can replicate the unique architectural elements of your corresponding building. This service includes anything from material texture to its color palette.

Tip #4: Pick a Signmaker That Knows the Ropes

Lastly, you’ll want to choose a sign making company that knows the ropes of the business. For 20 years, Dave’s Signs has worked alongside contractors, property managers, landlords, and home owner’s associations.  We can design your property management sign to suit your needs. Meanwhile, we also make sure any sign we furnish you complies with local and state ordinances.  We would love to help you with your next project, and we invite you to explore our website and our beautiful signs in the galleries.

Dave’s Signs serves the greater Los Angeles, Ventura, Santa Barbara County areas, and nationwide. Feel free to call us at (805) 641-1387‬ or contact us online for an estimate today!

Dave’s Signs is a very well-established company in the signage space. We work with businesses of all shapes and sizes and cater to various other clients too. Our mall window graphic signs are a class apart and these are used on various commercial properties.

One of our latest projects is at Junction at Wagon Wheel. This is a mixed-use community with housing, restaurants, and retail all in one location.

Over the years, we have built very strong business relationships with Oakwood Communities who is the developer of this brand new community in Oxnard. With this project, we have designed and fabricated various graphics, flags and signs to advertise their property.

Custom Mall Window Graphic Signs

We are a customer-centric company that focuses on providing solutions that meet the specific needs of our clients. With this particular development, the client wanted us to focus on “what could be”, rather than advertising for any specific establishment. The objective was to attract new residents and businesses. As part of this project, our team:

• Designed custom lifestyle graphics for Oakwood.
• Planned and designed signs such as ‘Bakery’, ‘Deli’ and ‘Barber Shop’.
• Focused on using concepts and themes that matched the business.
• Created large format digital graphics to create a unified look at this location.

• Made sure that the same background color was used and that the company’s branding was incorporated into the signs we made. 
• Helped to beautify the area to receive potential buyers to the sales office and hide the interior construction work.

High-Quality Vinyl Signage

These weren’t permanent signs and they were specifically designed and fitted in such a way that they could be easily removed once a new business moves into that space.

Our team worked diligently and creatively, making sure that every door and window was accurately measured and then redrawn digitally. The custom-fit work involved the printing of more than 650 Sq. feet of vinyl.

The project was completed within the stipulated timeframe and budget and in tandem with other construction trades at the site. For any more information on our customized signs, contact us at (805) 641-1387 or simply send us your queries and project details via this Contact Us form.

It can be easy to underestimate the influence of regular apartment signs in the world of internet marketing. This means apartment owners don’t often update their apartment signs when they should. At Dave’s Signs, we encourage property owners to upgrade their signs and ensure they look current. Here are some reasons why you should do it:

Visible to Passersby’s

Old and frayed signs often have missing pieces of information and aren’t very visible to passersby’s. This means you might miss an opportunity to attract a prospective buyer or tenant. Damaged or old signs can also make it difficult for visitors to find and identify your property easily. 

Good First Impression

When prospective tenants or buyers visit your property, you want to give them the best possible impression. Apartment signs are probably one of the first things they’ll see. If the signs are damaged, dated, or old, They might think the apartments are in that condition too. This can influence their buying decision. 

Branding

Signs are an important aspect of branding. They display your logo and apartment information to everyone who sees it. Without proper branding, it can be difficult to attract tenants or buyers over an apartment complex that looks polished.

Aesthetics 

Most property owners invest a lot of time and effort to ensure their apartment building looks great. Aesthetics add value and attract more clients. It doesn’t make sense to beautify your entire property and not upgrade your apartment signs. Take the time to ensure your apartment sign looks great and is visible to people that are near your property.

If you want to know more about apartment signs or want to get high-quality signs, don’t hesitate to get in touch with Dave’s Signs. You can contact us online or call (805) 641-1387.