Most of us Know the risks associated with going in to high crime or high risk areas to show properties, but this risks increase for those of us doing BPO's or inspections to properties that are occupied and where the occupants have no idea what we are doing. some times this occupants are hiding from the law, some are cheating on their spouses some are on disability, all this people will react when they see you taking a picture of what they perceive to be, "at them" and may think that you are spying on them and some will react violently.
Some tips on what to do.
1-.Drive by the property and evaluate the neighborhood before getting your camera out.
2-.do it early in the morning whenever possible.
3-.if the occupants are outside, stop and identify yourself, explain what you are doing without revealing details of your assignment, Price,purpose of assignment etc. and ask permission to take your pictures, most people will let you do it with out any problem.
4-.if you are doing interior inspections to Vacant properties and you find broken doors, windows etc. Advice your presence with a loud "HELLO" and proceed slowly.
This are just a few suggestions, I'm sure many of you have some of your own let's share them.
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