post privite prop signs with signs saying "Trespassers will be shot on sight you have been warned" that should clear up the legal stuff

 

You should mount a few paint ball guns in a bush or something with them concealed and pointing at the area they are parking there cars, and have a way to fire all of them remotely.

 

Private Property
No Trespassing
This house and land is NOT for sale, move on!

 

One word... Paranoia.

Take photos of them, give them to your local sheriff. If they come on to your property give 'em hell. Otherwise chill out.

Did you know that pictures of your house are probably on google maps, as well as your counties tax records, which are available to the public?

- NCSU

 

Probably much of the traffic is related to the land for sale. Since the sign is down, people are not sure which is the sale property, so they are taking pictures and will sort it out later.

By people, I mean real estate appraisers, potential buyers, loan officers, any inspectors a potential buyer or bank has hired, etc... Appraiser might be out there to see the active listing as a comp for another appraisal, and want to document the kind of area it is by shooting your property (a picture is worth a 1,000 words).

The land might be in escrow (one possible reason why the signs are down), increasing activity. The lender or appraiser will want photographic evidence of nearby properties to show what kind of neighborhood it is. For example, if someone had a junkyard on the adjacent property, the bank would probably want to know.

Could also be your tax assessor, documenting the property. Or a code enforcement officer, investigating neighbor's complaints about your property.

Of course, some of the traffic is probably related to the litigation between your mom and brother. When that settles, some of the traffic will probably go away.

BTW, none of those people I mentioned are likely to pull over and risk getting shot by someone chasing them down. If I was out there taking a picture and you pointed a gun at me and chased me down, I'd be calling 911 and driving to the nearest police station. You can follow me and we can talk to the cops together.

Sounds like you might want to move deeper into the country...

 

Yeah, except on the sign you can at least spell 'you're' correctly so you don't look like a retard.

 

you sir must be naive some, to think nobody would troll and do such a thing...

 

I'd have to agree...if they weren't doing anything wrong, why run as soon as you see someone walk out the door? I've grown up with similar values that Klitch talked about, and I've also come to realize that times are changing, but I still don't see much justification for sitting outside someones property for half an hour watching and taking pictures. I would think if they were checking out the property they would get out, talk to the owner, walk around, not just sit there. And, I'm not sure how it is elsewhere, but around here the police usually won't do much unless they are present when an incident like this happens. If I were you though, I would just try to confront them next time before they're able to haul ***, maybe they really are just trying to look at the property for sale.

 

Maybe the land has been foreclosed on, and they think your place is part of it. People living in foreclosed homes generally don't like people taking pics of their property. That may be why they are running.

If ya really wanna resolve it, buy the friggin land.

 

Cuz some guy was pointing a rifle at you?

Klitch, is there some part of the story you're leaving out? What do you think these people are doing?

I actually live around people, so when somebody's outside my house it's not a big deal.

I believe in protecting my household and what's in it, but I don't go charging out on my porch with a gun if somebody's outside.

- NCSU

 

He explained that as one instance, not every time.

 

the rifle was a one time deal, he was almost a mile away and my brother used his scope to see him. sure was quick those lights came on and the dust flew.

im 21, i dont quite have the money to purchase 40 acres next to me plus the 15 above me.

i dont see any reason anyone would think my property is in foreclosure and my brothers when we lived there. these 'spying incidents' have been happening monthly for 8 months minimum now. closing in on a year actually.

i usually do try to confront everyone that drives up. honestly the vast majority stop and talk about the land. but the few that outnumber a dozen now, that have high tailed, are sending me over the edge.

the part of the story i dont wish to get into is the brother sister spat that turned legal between my uncle and mother. he's lost his mind, and im pretty sure he's not above having people spy.

 

living in the country you would probly feel a little different. in a neighborhood ofcourse your neighbors will have people over and always cars, but in the country you a little more spread out and seeing neighbors friends i bet rarely happens. its really obvious if someone is doing something they shouldn't be or are watching you. i would be the same way klitch is feeling about this.

 

OK, being chased by a pissed off guy in a truck explains another. Some people are as nervous as Klitch and if they see someone coming at them, they bolt.

Well, do you have anything to hide? If not, don't worry about it. If you think these people intend to harm you or your property, report it to the cops.

If you're still freaked out, hire yourself a private detective (it'll cost alot less than buying all the land around you) and have him figure out who those people are. If it's as frequent as you say, it shouldn't be too hard.

I just don't think waiting for them with a shotgun will lead to any kind of positive outcome.

- NCSU

 

Klitch I can understand where you're coming from...

My folks recently (about a year ago) had their house remodeled. It was an older 1930s style house that they about doubled in size. We live in a quiet neighborhood, I love my neighbors, no problems to speak off. Well that changed when they finished the remodel. People would randomly show up, park in our drive way, and take pictures of the house. Usually the Realtor or architect would call and let us know he/she was sending someone over, but sooner or later the calls stopped and people kept showing up. People would pull up in our drive way with there lights on so they could get pictures of the house.... with us sitting in the living room looking at them... at 9pm... It got to the point where I would walk out and try and talk to them. Some would leave, others we apologetic, and some were ****s.

In my eyes it was just rude and invasive. I can understand why you're a little pissed. It shows lack of respect. This house is where I spend a lot of my own personal time, and the last thing I need is a documented photo journal of it.

Last time we had someone try and do this, he pulled in, stepped out, and got his camera out. As he was taking pictures I walked outside and took pictures of him, he got freaked out and left

I don't really think there is need for all the paranoia, but then again I'm not in your shoes. For all we know the black helicopters have been circling your house for quite some time