“Would you be mine? Could you be mine? Won’t you be my neighbor?” That line should sound familiar to those of you out there who watched Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood way back when. With most people working full time jobs and trying to balance work with children, exercise and other social activities, we seldom have time to stop by and say a quick ‘hello’ to our neighbors. While neighbors can sometimes be annoying (playing their music too loud, parking their car in your space or blocking your driveway when they have company over), they play a vital role in our lives.Â

Formalities

When you first moved to your neighborhood from out of town, do you remember how you met your neighbors? Perhaps it was a chance encounter as you both happened to be leaving for work the very next day. A simple rule to always remember when greeting your new neighbors is to treat them the way you would want to be treated if you were new in town. The following are some helpful tips for how to do the “meet and greet”:

• Introduce yourself- if you are new to the neighborhood, typically your new neighbor should be the one to make the introduction (since you are usually busy unpacking, etc.), but if they dont; take it upon yourself to do it.
• Trade information-You don’t have to do this right away, but somewhere along the line, it is always a good idea to have the name and contact information for your neighbors in case of an emergency (ex: if you or your kids get locked out of your house, etc.)
• Go for a walk or run- Getting outside to exercise is a great way to explore the neighborhood and meet people.
• Throw a party-Â Have a housewarming party and invite some of your neighbors.

Knowing who your neighbors are makes you a more well-informed citizen. It can also open up a ton of connections if you are new to the area and haven’t met anyone yet. If you are planning on moving to the Raleigh, NC area and are looking for a qualified NC buyer’s agent, feel free to contact Buyers Advantage.

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