Neighbor is being a jerk during showings for my flip

Neighbor is being a jerk during showings for my flip

Rental Property Investor · San Clemente, CA · Member since 2019 · 160 posts · 34 votes

I recently heard that the neighbor for a house I'm flipping has been a jerk to people coming to look at the house.

What can we do?

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Real Estate Broker · Hyde Park Tampa, FL · Member since 2019 · 2k+ posts · 3k+ votes
7y

A lot.  Go meet with him - and the other adjoining neighbors.  Tell them that you're selling the house and that you will let realtors/buyers know that they are to park at your property and not disturb the neighbors.  (And, then do just that with potential buyers; park at your property, do not wander into neighboring yards, respect the neighbors' privacy, limit showing hours to daylight hours). Give the neighbors your card and invite them to call you directly ("don't waste your time on these people, call me").  While some neighbors can be a pain in these circumstances, I have found that the constant "stranger danger" and intrusion into their properties gets very old, very fast.  And, by making the connection and demonstrating respect for their property rights, you'll pick-up some eyes and ears to watch over your investment until it sells.  

Hope this helps.  And, congrats on your flip!

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  • Appleton, WI · Member since 2019 · 50 posts · 43 votes
    7y

    Why not try talking to the neighbor to see if he has an issue and see if there is any way you can help him to make things right. Or you could always try to schedule showings when the neighbor isn't home. 

  • Real Estate Broker · Hyde Park Tampa, FL · Member since 2019 · 2k+ posts · 3k+ votes
    7y

    A lot.  Go meet with him - and the other adjoining neighbors.  Tell them that you're selling the house and that you will let realtors/buyers know that they are to park at your property and not disturb the neighbors.  (And, then do just that with potential buyers; park at your property, do not wander into neighboring yards, respect the neighbors' privacy, limit showing hours to daylight hours). Give the neighbors your card and invite them to call you directly ("don't waste your time on these people, call me").  While some neighbors can be a pain in these circumstances, I have found that the constant "stranger danger" and intrusion into their properties gets very old, very fast.  And, by making the connection and demonstrating respect for their property rights, you'll pick-up some eyes and ears to watch over your investment until it sells.  

    Hope this helps.  And, congrats on your flip!

  • Rental Property Investor · Baltimore, MD · Member since 2017 · 142 posts · 125 votes
    7y

    This reminds me of the movie Step Brother's but what @Patricia Steiner said

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