You have homeowners insurance for your Hanover Park, IL property, but what happens if you need to make a claim? If there is a significant loss, such as due to a burglary or a fire, you may need to be able to provide details about your loss. You will be grateful during that time if you have a home inventory. Next Level Insurance Agency LLC can help you determine the best way to inventory your belongings.
Make a Plan
Don’t be overwhelmed by how big a task you are undertaking. If you make a plan, you can break the job into manageable parts.
- Choose how you want to organize your inventory. Do you want to go room by room? Do you want to do electronics first?
- List the basic information about every piece, such as the serial number, when you got it, and how much you paid.
- Keep proof of the value of your items, such as receipts.
- Count clothing as general items, such as "five blouses, ten t-shirts."
- Check to see if you need extra coverage on more valuable items like artwork, musical instruments, or jewelry.
- Find an app you like to store your info.
Keep Your Inventory Up-to-Date and Safe
Keep your inventory handy so it is easy to keep it updated. Add new purchases and serial numbers right away, and keep a backup file. Store a copy of your inventory outside your home in case something happens to your home.
Call Today So We Can Help
Making an inventory of your Hanover Park, IL, home is easier than you think. If you have any questions about making an inventory or would like to discuss your homeowner’s policy, please call Next Level Insurance Agency LLC today.
