With all the recent activities wildfire in Arizona, it makes you wonder if your home was reduced to a pile of rubble, would you be able to list for your insurance agent what you had in your home?
I talked to an insurance agent recently about his personal experience when someone broke and stole several of his possessions. The insurance company asked her if she knew had a model or serial number for his laptop. She did not even know what model it was much less a serial number. Although she has finally settled his request not to have the correct information on his assets has a greater challenge.
The reality is that it is a forest fire in Arizona or a tornado in Oklahoma, disasters can turn your life upside down. It is always best to be prepared!
So why do not we all stocks of houses tucked away in a fireproof lock box somewhere? Well the answer is simple - it seems that this arduous task
But it need not be !. There are several things you can do to make the process easier. The best way to make a home inventory is to take a video. Just walk into your house slowly and shoot video of everything from your electronics and appliances your collectibles and jewelry describing what you see as you go.
And since this is the age of the mobile device, of course there's an app for that.
MyStuff2 the app for iPhone and iPad is not a bad deal for $ 4. There is also a simpler version called Free MyStuff2lite. Both seem to have good grades, but for Apple devices only.
Android phone users can check the MyHomePro application also $ 4. You can take photos and bar codes, even scan or type a description.
A highly rated, but the most expensive application is HomeInventory app for iPhones or iPads. But it comes at the price :. $ 19
For those who prefer an approach more "old school", there is Know Your Stuff.org. Although this is not an application, you can use your mobile device to access this site inventory of the house free to create an account and create a home inventory. The site features an online storage connection, safe from your inventory. Versions for homeowners and business owners are available.
Either way you choose, try to keep a home inventory. It might make things a bit easier for you at a time you will understand that the most. To help you create your inventory, look at our video above!
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