In the event your home is destroyed, nothing is more valuable than a home inventory checklist. The adjuster assigned to you will work with you to determine exactly what was in your home. Trying to come up with this after a tragedy has occurred is next to impossible. Taking a home inventory prior to loss makes this process a lot easier. 

Here are some tips on creating a home inventory checklist, along with a short video discussing the process. 

  • Home Inventory Checklist Tips
  • List every item of value
  • Include serial numbers wherever possible
  • Keep your list updated. If you add something of value, update your list
  • Take photos. 
  • Keep your list and photos in a safe place, offsite
    • Email it to yourself and leave it in a “saved” folder
    • Store it in the “cloud”
    • Keep a printed copy with a family member or trusted neighbor
    • Store copies in a safe deposit box

Take special note of any high-valued items you might own. Especially fine art, jewelry, cash/coins or collectibles. These items may have limitations on them in your policy. Be sure to talk to us about them so we can make sure they are properly insured. 

 

 

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