Door knocking feels intrusive when it is random, aggressively salesy, or neglected personal safety concerns. Homeowners dislike unexpected pitches without clear value or context. Interrupting personal time or ignoring neighborhood norms fuels negative reactions. To fix this, agents should only knock when tied to a relevant listing or local update, present concise value, and respect people’s schedules. Leaving informative door hangers and inviting online engagement also helps reduce intrusiveness and builds goodwill with neighbors.