Afterdark
Drive by the house are interested in purchasing afterdark. Park on your new potential street. Pay attention to the neighborhood for a few minutes.

Upkeep | General Maitenence.
Property Value can spike and plummet depending on how the nieghbors take care of their property. Are the lawns groomed? Are the houses kept up and in good shape?

Neighbors
Make note of the kind of lifestyle your new nieghbors have. Are their lifestyles compatible with yours?

Noise, Noise, Noise
Spend some time around your potential new neighborhood. How is the noise level? Is it too quiet for you, or too loud?

Weekend Traffic
Spend some time in your neighborhood on the weekend. Check noise levels, parking and the overall temperament of your street.

Elbo Room
Pay attention to how close you will be living in promixity to your neighbors. How about trash cans and parking? Do you share a fence , alley or driveway?

Local Recreation and Shopping Center
Spend some time in your local park or shopping center.

Cars and Driveways
Again, pay attention to parking. Take note of properly parked cars. Do your neighbors park their cars on the lawn? This can lower property value.

Say Hello
Don't be afraid to say hello and have a conversation with your neighbors. Get a first impression and take note.