Tips on how to be a good neighbor!

Being a good neighbor is as simple as having a positive attitude towards your relationship with the people that live in your same community. Whether you are a top executive or a stay-at-home parent, we all live in the same area and want the same thing: a safe, friendly and caring environment for us and our family to live in.

At ISM Property Management, we encourage our tenants to live in a place they feel comfortable, a place they can call home surrounded with people that could become lifetime friendships.

We would like to share with you some tips that you can practice in order to make the most out of your neighbor relationships!

• A simple hello: a greeting and a smile is the start of every relationship. Neighbors should say hello with a caring smile each time they meet. Go the extra mile and ask questions about how they are doing. Some people will gladly appreciate it.
• Socialize: with such busy schedules, it is nice to stop and chat even for a few minutes. This is the way new friendships start. Make plans with them outside of your homes or invite them over for dinner. 
• Get to know them: getting to know your neighbors increases the ability to share, socialize and have an extra hand in case you need it. Ask questions and share experiences, this is the best way to get to know people.
• Be there for them: if a neighbor asks for a favor and you are in the ability to do it, go ahead! It will benefit you later on and a nice friendship can start from this. 
• Security: being a good neighbor offers you a sense of security. Knowing who lives around you and their habits, can help detect if there is any situation a neighbor might need help with. 
• Go the extra mile! There is always something more you can do. Host or help plan a party, start or support neighborhood programs, welcome new neighbors with a special treat, coordinate neighborhood activities and much more!

Call or visit us at ISM Property Management to find a place you'll love!