More trouble for Realtors: missing signs

It’s not easy being a real estate agent these days. Housing prices are down. Sales are taking longer. Those commission checks aren’t coming as quickly, and when they do, they’re a lot skinnier.

Now you can add one more problem to this list: Housing “For Sale” signs are being stolen.

The Jackson Citizen Patriot newspaper on June 28 ran a Voice of the People letter from an area broker who complained of folks stealing those “For Sale” signs from the front lawns of homes on the market. You can read the letter here.

So, if you’re having a bad day at your job, remember that it can always be worse: You could be a real estate agent.

(By the way, if you see anyone running down the street with a “For Sale” sign tucked under his arm, call the cops.)