I clearly empathize with the people who live in those neighborhoods. [VERB + with]
Owners of vacation homes who belong to this category or empathize with animal lovers go out of their way to advertise that their doors are open for pets.
The ability closest to being able to read the mind of your prospects is perhaps the ability to empathize with the customers.
Your ability to develop your social skills and learning to empathize with others is what makes you a socially competent.
While it can be tempting to overtly empathize or sympathize with the way a recipient handles a difficult message.