How do you subtly attract good neighbors?

The house next door just went up for sale. The previous owners were a rough combo: antisocial, allergic to yard maintenance, and very into sharing their questionable taste in music with the entire street late at night.

I am extremely motivated to not repeat history.

We’re in the burbs on a pretty quiet street with no HOA. Buyers are coming through now and I’m wondering:

Is there anything we can do to tilt the “cool, considerate neighbor” odds in our favor?

Half-serious ideas we’ve kicked around:

- A couple of low-key LGBTQ and “all are welcome” flags (welcoming *and* a soft filter)

- Conveniently walking the world’s friendliest and fluffiest dog during showings (also a soft filter)

- Being out in the yard gardening, looking friendly but chill

Not trying to scare anyone off or tank the sale. Just hoping for decent neighbors.

Has anyone actually influenced who moved in next door? Any subtle signals that worked… or hilariously backfired? Or is this 100% wishful thinking and I should accept my fate?

Would love advice, stories, or reality checks.