Why All Property Owners Should Take an Interest in Their Neighborhood’s Reputation
Neighborhoods are places where we all work, live and play. They are our chosen communities, and these communities provide residents with the great benefits of unity, support and security. We choose our neighborhoods based on these three key elements which make up their reputation, which is everything when it comes to getting the most out of your living situation.
It is no small feat to find the perfect neighborhood. It takes hard work to find the right community to fit all of your wants and needs. There are so many factors to consider, and one that you may not have considered is just how important the neighborhood surrounding your living space actually is. These days, with so many indistinguishable neighborhoods and enclaves, it can be all the more tricky to find the right home. That is why, for many, we rely solely on reputation to guide us, and that is why it is in all of our interest to be proactive in maintaining and developing positive neighborhood reputations.
So, why should you care? Well, let’s take a look at just three factors that promote a neighborhood’s reputation, and maybe then you’ll better understand why it matters for you to take an interest in your chosen community.
Curb Appeal: Why it Matters
Let us first examine the most obvious draw to a chosen neighborhood – curb appeal. It’s entirely ok to admit that you chose your community based on how it looked. It is, after all, everyone’s first impression. Curb appeal makes a statement to everyone within and everyone passing. It is something to take pride in, as we put in the hard work to ensure that our lawns and homes are in top shape. But, why does it really matter?
Well, it’s like passing on an act of kindness. If you show your neighbors that you care about your property and making a good showing for the neighborhood, they will be more driven to care for their own property. Thus, you promote an overall image of cohesiveness and care that elevates your community in a positive light. This is what both homeowners and homebuyers are drawn to. What’s more, is just how remarkable a well-kept neighborhood can support community morale (not to mention your re-sale value). Just think – would you be happier and more friendly towards your neighbors if your neighborhood houses were littered with papers, weeds and rusty lawn chairs in the yard, or would you be happier seeing something a bit more manicured and obviously cared for?
Safety: Why it Matters
Once you set aside the superficial values, like curb appeal of a neighborhood, the next thing that you’re likely to associate with reputation is that of safety. When it comes to where you live, safety is everything. It goes without saying, but a neighborhood with less crime is always going to be more desirable, both for those living within and for those interested in moving in. Promoting a safe environment is in absolutely everyone’s best interest.
You see, when neighbors come together and care, many things get accomplished. When you join forces, in the name of your community, you are more easily able to recognize problems, form plans of action and work to solve them. Isn’t this, after all, the very reason we all seek out neighborhoods and communities to begin with – to accomplish something greater?
When you take an interest in your neighborhood’s reputation, everyone’s needs become one common goal, and personal, community safety is one of those goals. If your neighborhood is in need of a reputation upgrade, on the grounds of public safety, come together to devise neighborhood associations, security patrols, traffic patrols, etc. The point is simply to join your neighbors in efforts to say, “I care.”
Community: Why it Matters
Finally, you should take an interest in your neighborhood’s reputation simply because the very goal of living in a shared neighborhood is for that most desired sense and feeling of being a part of a community. Unless your only desire is to reside in a residence to eat and sleep, then you probably want to be a part of a place where neighbors interact and support one another.
The best way to promote a real sense of community – talk to your neighbors. Reputations are built on relationships and their positive influences. The sad truth is that most people don’t realize that when neighborhoods crumble around them, it’s because of their lack of involvement and general interest that allowed it to happen. They also don’t realize that when a neighborhood is on the rise and improving (especially in reputation), it’s only because neighbors are stepping up and getting involved.
So, why should we all take an interest in our neighborhood reputations? Because it takes small acts and awarenesses to build up a strong and positive community. Reputation starts with each individual taking steps towards bettering their ability to work, live and play in their chosen community. From there, pride swells and becomes contagious, infecting all of those in your surrounding area with the desire to build a better, more cohesive and enjoyable lifestyle.
Are you searching for the perfect neighborhood? If so, our team would love to help! Contact us today at (847) 226-8681 or via email at ebooth@ericboothrealty.com.
