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What are Real Estate Riders?

A sign rider is a smaller sign that accompanies a larger sign or graphic in a real estate frame. Sign riders are usually placed either below or above (or both) the larger graphic in the frame. Additionally they are used on posts and even hang from other post signs in some cases.

They are most commonly 24”x6” but can be other sizes including 36” x 6”. They are most often used to provide additional information to a bigger sign, such as: “Under Contract”, “Open House”, etc. The primary use of sign riders is within the real estate industry.


Rider Comparison

Our custom real estate sign riders are designed for display in our real estate frames, posts, a-frames, or any other real estate sign. Sign riders are the perfect addition for outdoor display use, giving you greater flexibility in advertising your residential or commercial property. Available in a variety of materials and made to be interchangeable within the frame, there’s limitless possibilities for display using sign riders with our industry standard real estate signs. See the chart below for an overview of all four types.

Compatible Sign Type
Post
A-Frame
Metal Frame
Other
Comparison-Chart-Post
Comparison-Chart-Aframe
Comparison-Chart-Frame
Comparison-Chart-Other
Available Sizes
24” x 6” and 36” x 6”
24” x 6”
24” x 6”
Custom
Materials
Aluminum
Coroplast
Aluminum, Coroplast, and Plastic
Aluminum, Coroplast, and Plastic
 
Rounded Corners
Ye
No
No
Custom
Print
Full Color
Full Color
Full Color
Full Color
Printed Sides
Single and Double-Sided
Single and Double-Sided
Single and Double-Sided
Single and Double-Sided

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Q:
What are sign riders?
Asked a year ago by Signs
A:

A sign rider is a smaller sign, typically 24" x 6", that accompanies a larger sign or graphic in a real estate frame, A-frame, or post. Sign riders are usually placed either above or below the larger graphic in the frame (or both – above and below); they can even hang from other post signs. Primarily used in the real estate industry, sign riders are typically used to provide supplemental information to a larger sign, such as: "Under Contract," "Open House," "Just Sold," and so on.

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What is the difference between the Real Estate Post, A-Frame, Metal Frame, and Custom Real Estate Riders? Which should I choose?
Asked a year ago by Signs
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Real Estate Posts, Metal Frames, and A-Frames are the three primary solutions for professionally displaying real estate signage. Posts and Metal Frames are in-ground solutions for grass and soil, while A-Frames can be situated on paved or other surfaces (and can also be used indoors). All three solutions accommodate primary/large signage, but also allow for sign riders for supplemental messaging. Riders are not standalone signage solutions – rather, they help reinforce the primary sign's message.

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Do real estate frames and posts require a different type and/or size of rider? What about A-frames?
Asked a year ago by Signs
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Riders for our metal real estate frames must measure 24" x 6" to fit within the metal framework; they can be made of aluminum, corrugated plastic, or rigid plastic, and must be less than ½-inch thick.

The standard size for an A-frame rider is also 24" x 6" but since the rider sits above the frame (and is held by a clamp), it could be a custom size; it's typically produced in corrugated plastic, but can be aluminum or rigid plastic, too.

Riders for our posts measure 24" x 6" (small post) and 36" x 6" (large post); they're available in aluminum only.

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What materials are available for sign riders?
Asked a year ago by Signs
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Sign materials available for sign riders include: aluminum, corrugated plastic, and plastic. All of these rigid materials work well when producing sign riders because they're less than ½-inch thick, which is the maximum thickness that will fit into the frame. More information on these specific materials can be found by visiting their product pages.

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Is the real estate frame or larger/primary graphic included with the purchase of a rider?
Asked a year ago by Signs
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No, neither the real estate frame nor the primary graphic is included when you purchase a sign rider. To order a frame and/or a primary graphic, visit our real estate frame product page.
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Will your riders work in my existing frame, post, or A-frame?
Asked a year ago by Signs
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Our real estate sign riders measure an industry standard 24" x 6"; assuming you have a standard frame, this means they will work with your current frame, A-frame, or post. If you're unsure if you have a standard frame or post, it's best to measure prior to making your purchase – you can then order the standard sign riders or customize the size of your sign(s) in our design tool as needed.

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Is it possible to order different material sign riders in a single order?
Asked a year ago by Signs
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Yes, you simply need to add one sign rider to your cart and then duplicate the design from your cart or saved designs and change the material for the other sign(s). Keep in mind, however, that you cannot select two different materials for one sign design at the same time.
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How thick are your real estate sign riders? Do different materials change their thickness?
Asked a year ago by Signs
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The rider materials can be up to ½-inch thick max. The thickness of your signs will vary depending on what material you select. Keep in mind that the thickness of the frame itself doesn't change regardless of the sign material type; we don't currently offer alternative frame thicknesses.

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Can I display a sign rider on its own – without the use of a real estate frame, post, or A-frame?
Asked a year ago by Signs
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Real estate sign riders are specifically designed to be displayed in a real estate frame. If you wish to display sign riders without the frame, we recommend you visit the specific material page (aluminum, corrugated plastic, and plastic, etc.) to order a sign that can be best displayed without the use of a metal frame.

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What are standard or common sizes for real estate sign riders? Am I able to create a rider in any size?
Asked a year ago by Signs
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Our standard sizes for real estate sign riders are 24" x 6" and 36" x 6" — the smaller version is sized for our metal frames, A-frames, and small post; while the larger version is sized for our large real estate post. In addition, we do offer riders in custom sizes (aluminum, corrugated plastic, and rigid plastic).