You’ve just moved into your new home and you’re eager to know who your neighbors are, right? You go out hoping to see someone and you may be tempted to knock on your neighbor’s door to introduce yourself, but that can be a little daunting to knock on someone’s door unannounced.
Still, neighborhoods are only as good as their neighbors. People who move into a new neighborhood will recognize the children playing and adults driving by who may wave or nod, but there's a lot to be said for making an effort to connect with your new neighbors. So how do you make those first few connections that can lead to a wonderful friendship and neighborhood?
Here are some tips for connecting with your neighbors:
1. Throw a "move in" garage sale. Yes, most people have garage sales before they move out of their old house in order to reduce the amount of clutter they have to pack, but garage sales draw lots of local foot traffic and present super opportunities to get to know who lives nearby. If you didn’t have a garage sale before you moved, or you think you might still have some stuff to unload, why not throw a garage sale in your new neighborhood? Bonus tip: Have some free refreshments on hand.
2. Stroll the streets. Want to get to know and be known? Get out there on foot. A routine morning or evening walk is a perfect way to say hi and stop for a chat. Don't wear headphones. Be open to conversations. Observe who’s out and about and use compliments and open ended questions to spark a little small talk.
3. Be of service. If you have a skill you can share, offer it up to those nearby. This may be something small, like arts and paint, or it may be a group project like power washing houses. Good deeds and shared labor build bonds.
4. Start a group activity. Posting flyers for a book group, running club, or even routine cocktail hour or monthly potluck is a perfect opportunity to bring people together through a shared activity.
Step back from social media and make those neighborhood connections “IRL” (In Real Life). They can make all the difference when it comes to establishing yourself in the community.
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Upper Marlboro MD Real Estate Listings, Silver Spring MD Real Estate Listings, Washington DC Real Estate Listings and Real Estate Services. Denise Watkins is your local Real Estate Expert for Upper Marlboro and the surrounding areas! Looking for a Realtor who can help you sell or purchase a home, my online services are available to assist you now and you can also email, text, or call me: Denise Watkins 240-605-4250.
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