As the calendar flips to a new year, many of us set resolutions to improve our lives. While fitness goals and financial plans are common, one often-overlooked resolution can have a profound impact on your peace of mind: creating a home inventory.
What Is a Home Inventory?
A home inventory is a detailed list of your personal belongings, complete with descriptions, photos, and supporting documentation. It serves as a comprehensive record of your assets, which can be invaluable if you ever need to file an insurance claim, settle an estate, or recover from a disaster.
Many home and business owners don’t have a complete record of their personal property. And it's costing you tens of thousands in lost dollars.
Your home and business represent years of hard work and memories. You deserve to know that if the worst happens, your personal property and your lifestyle are protected.
You have insurance, but unfortunately, over 80% of people lack a documented inventory of their belongings, which is required for proving losses and securing financial recovery
Why Make It Your First Resolution?
Protect Against the Unexpected: Life is unpredictable. A home inventory ensures you’re prepared for events like fires, thefts, or natural disasters.
Simplify Insurance Claims: If you ever need to file a claim, having a detailed inventory can expedite the process and maximize your payout.
Peace of Mind: Knowing your belongings are documented can reduce stress and provide confidence that you’re prepared for whatever the year brings.
Go Way Beyond Insurance Claims
A Home Inventory is not just for insurance, it helps you meet many more of your life needs. You'll have valuable documentation, photos and information for:
Estate Planning and Settlement
Financial Planning
Tax Documentation
Moving and Storage
Prenuptial Agreements and Family Planning
Where to Start
Most homeowners laugh over how much work a home inventory is when their insurance agent says to take one. But what's scary is how unprotected you actually are without one. Here are some simple steps to get your home inventory started:
Step 1: Room-by-Room Documentation: It is important to stay organized. Start by picking one room and listing the items in it. Include detailed photos, serial numbers of any electronics and receipts (if you still have them).
Step 2: Use Digital Tools: Leverage cloud-based inventory apps to store and update your inventory securely.
Step 3: Schedule Updates: Make it a habit to update your inventory annually or after major purchases.
Having a comprehensive home inventory is not just a luxury; it’s a lifeline.
At Capital View Inventory, we believe everyone should feel confident that their belongings are properly documented and your lifestyle is secured for all of life's events.
We know your time is valuable and understand how challenging can be to create a detailed inventory of your personal property. Quite frankly, you probably don't have the desire to even do it.
There are professional inventory services available that are committed to helping home and business owners like you document their belongings with accuracy and care.
Contact us today and Schedule your Consultation. We will walk you through our simple process to protect your assets.
Get your new year started off right by safeguarding your legacy with a home inventory from Capital View.
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