Theres a popular saying that goes like this: Home is where your heart is. That saying rings true for many who have found their home a safe haven and a place to cherish, convene with family and friends, raise children, cook meals, rest, retire and celebrate. Are you protecting all that makes your house, your home?
Protecting Personal Property & Inventory
Most will agree a home is not just a pile of bricks and mortar. Rather, a true home comprises much more, including everything inside it.
According to Avery W. Hall Insurance Agency's Randy Brown, "Some of the things inside your house that helps make it your home include your furniture and appliances, clothing, sports equipment, and electronic goods. These items are considered personal property and its really important to protect it all."
How do you protect what really makes your house a home?
Protecting the important stuff inside your home begins with an understanding what you have. If youre like many people, you may find your home contains much more personal property than you realize.
5 Tips for Creating A Careful Personal Property Inventory
To understand how much stuff you have, develop a careful inventory of your personal property following these 5 tips.
- Use a video camera to record and audibly describe items as you move through your home. If you dont have access to a video camera, use a standard camera or phone camera.
- Whether you use still photos or video to develop your inventory, include brand names and descriptions where possible, especially on high-cost items.
- Keep any and all receipts on high-dollar purchases. Keep these receipts filed together with any instruction booklets, warranties, etc. that accompany the items.
- Store your video or photo inventory offsite or back it up with an additional drive.
- When you make new purchases, be sure to add them to your inventory.
If you have high-value items, be sure to review your homeowners coverage to make sure your home is properly protected. "We understand that your home is not just a house, and we are here to help ensure that everything important to you is protectedboth outside and inside your home. For more information, email me at the Avery W. Hall Insurance Agency, Inc. in Milton, Delaware."
Randy Brown Avery W. Hall Insurance Agency, Inc. 103 Broadkill Road | Milton, DE 19968 P: 302.684.3413 |C: 302.278.5334 F: 302.684.1109 | E: RBrown@averyhall.com http://www.averyhall.com/randy-brown