is it too weird (or acceptable) for us to knock on neighbors doors to check on a development?

[Bette]

Originally Posted by nidss77

so youre saying before i ring bells, better to try canvassing at all times of the day and weekends etc....
yes, i have, and we will get the home inspected...but the general quality of the homes depends on the contractor that built the home ....so thats why wanted to make sure people are happy.

This is 20 years ago but I still tell clients to go and drive/walk around a neighborhood on the weekend. Go when people will be out. Early morning 8-10 AM; later afternoon 4-6 PM - just walk around, if someone says hello, feel free to see if they will chat.

If there is a neighborhood park, check it out and sit for a few minutes. Someone may come by - depending on where you are located, there may be people out; otherwise, weather could be a factor.

If there is a HOA, find out who the board members and call them.

I personally was looking for a friendly neighborhood where people knew each other. I did find it, however, I was moving from a different neighborhood where we were younger than the average age and not many people spoke to us. We tried to be friendly but quickly picked up on the vibe that it was not a child friendly place.

[pekemom]

Back in the 70's I remember a young woman knocking on my door, they were considering buying a
house up the street and wanted to know if we like living there...no problem, they did buy..Nowadays
people may be worried about someone casing the neighborhood but back then I don't think they were.

[staywarm2]

It's possibly dangerous to knock on a stranger's door. You never know who that person might be.

[kitty61]

Originally Posted by nidss77

Hello again, Im asking a lot of questions lately as about to put it a strong offer on a home...thank God for this forum!

So my question is, Ive driven around the neighborhood, the actual development or subdivision and the houses seem nice and quiet, not a busy street. But we have to check on quality of build and how tough the HoA laws are to live with... While driving around I havent seen a single soul outside that I could just stop and ask friendly questions...

now im thinking of just stopping by and knocking doors and ringing bells....would people think im too weird? has anyone ever done this and got stares? is it too intrusive?

thanks!

A stranger walking or driving through a neighborhood would be avoided. It is too intrusive to ring bells and you might be reported to the police as suspicious.