Why Should I Create A Photo Inventory of My Home?
Major home losses occur every day in Michigan. From large-scale
flooding to tornadoes to single-house fires, unforeseen events can destroy,
scatter or render the contents of your home completely unrecognizable. That’s
why it is important to create a home inventory that can be stored on the cloud.
Pictures, receipts and written descriptions or appraisals can help you get the
greatest appropriate value for personal property that is damaged, stolen or
destroyed in a covered event.
Renters, mobile home owners, condo owners and homeowners all
should have a digital record of at least their valuable belongings, though it’s
easy enough to create one of everything you own. With a digital record, you can
add to it as you amass more items or delete from it as you discard things. Not
only can you record the appearance of your belongings, but you can also record their
price, model number (if applicable), and location in your home. To get a
glimpse of how important inventorying is, walk out of your home right now and
write down everything in your bedroom, who it was made by, how much it cost,
and where it is at this moment. Then go back in and see how much you missed.
Many insurers offer an app for your digital phone that
allows you to upload photos that are tagged to other useful information. Some
allow you to sort belongings into categories — clothing, appliances,
electronics, etc. Your Trusted Choice® Independent Insurance Agent
can help you find an insurer that offers a home inventory service you like.
Remember that vacation homes also need inventories.
Author: Jennifer Burnett
Original Content from MAIA The Mix
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