Tips to Complete a Home Inventory
1. Make a list of possessions, including "celebration" purchases such as jewelry and fine art.
2. Think about family heirlooms, collections and furniture. Also consider items related to everyday leisure time, from flat-screen televisions to custom guitars.
3. Take note of commonplace items such as toys, CDs and clothing. And do not forget items you
may only use occasionally such as holiday decorations, sports equipment, tools and high-ticket items kept outside your home such as landscape art and swing sets.
4. Attach copies of original sales receipts and/or appraisal documents to your inventory. Be sure to note model and serial numbers.
5. Be systematic in your inventory. This takes time so start in one room and complete if before moving on to the next room.
6. Group your possessions into logical categories, i.e., by hobby, by room in your home.
7. Carefully photograph or videotape each item and document a brief description including age, purchase price and estimated current value.
8. Remember to open drawers and closets to document what's inside.
9. Store your home inventory and related documents in a safe, easily accessible place such as a secured site/file online, a fire-proof box or in a safe deposit box. You may want to share a copy with your insurance provider so he or she can make necessary updates to your coverage. Check out Safelyfiled for document storage.
10. Review and update your inventory annually and whenever you make a significant purchase.
And if you feel overwhelmed or need help, please contact us.
2. Think about family heirlooms, collections and furniture. Also consider items related to everyday leisure time, from flat-screen televisions to custom guitars.
3. Take note of commonplace items such as toys, CDs and clothing. And do not forget items you
may only use occasionally such as holiday decorations, sports equipment, tools and high-ticket items kept outside your home such as landscape art and swing sets.
4. Attach copies of original sales receipts and/or appraisal documents to your inventory. Be sure to note model and serial numbers.
5. Be systematic in your inventory. This takes time so start in one room and complete if before moving on to the next room.
6. Group your possessions into logical categories, i.e., by hobby, by room in your home.
7. Carefully photograph or videotape each item and document a brief description including age, purchase price and estimated current value.
8. Remember to open drawers and closets to document what's inside.
9. Store your home inventory and related documents in a safe, easily accessible place such as a secured site/file online, a fire-proof box or in a safe deposit box. You may want to share a copy with your insurance provider so he or she can make necessary updates to your coverage. Check out Safelyfiled for document storage.
10. Review and update your inventory annually and whenever you make a significant purchase.
And if you feel overwhelmed or need help, please contact us.