Neighbors are one of the best sources of information about your home! They know the history and any problems that have occured.
In many cases they have witnessed several owners of your home. They know the level of care it received. They may have also learned information about your home from other neighbors who have departed.
In the event their home was built at the same time and by the same builder they may be familiar with problems you may run into during your ownership.
Get to know your new neighbors as soon as you make an offer on a home. Knock on the door and introduce yourself. They may have questions about you, answer they to the best of your ability. Once you have closed escrow, deliver cookies or bread and leave your contact information, just in case something happens to your home when you are absent.
Find out how long the neighbors they have lived there, they may be able to answer future questions that you have.
And don't forget to smile and wave when you see your neighbors.
Be a good neighbor and you will have good neighbors!
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