Almost six percent of homeowners will file a claim in any given year. Thinking about filing a claim is not something homeowners like to dwell on but the reality is, things happen and you need to be prepared. A home inventory is one way to prepare for a home claim. Another is making sure you have a good home insurance policy and a trusted insurance agent. In Edina, MN, Central Lakes Insurance Brokers is locally owned and operated and committed to providing quality insurance products to our customers. As independent agents, we can offer more choices in carriers and policies. 

Creating a home inventory is time-consuming but the benefit makes it worthwhile. It can be done digitally or with a pad and pen. The idea of the inventory is to list all of your possessions, room by room. Don’t move on to the next room until you have identified everything in the room. Open closets and cupboards, don’t just list what you see out in the room. Be very specific in your description giving brand names and models and serial numbers if applicable. Provide any back-up you may have in the form of receipts or sales slips. Attach it to the inventory. 

Take pictures of each room from several different angles. The idea is to show as much as possible. Take your time and do every room, Don’t forget to go into your attic and basement. You may even need to go to the garage and shed. You will be glad for the detail if you ever need to file a claim. 

When you are finished store your inventory and photos in a safe place. Away from the home is best. A safety deposit box is ideal but at the very least have a free and waterproof container. You may also store your inventory digitally in the cloud. 

Contact Central Lakes Insurance Brokers in Edina, MN for all your insurance needs.