Outdated Home Inventories Lead to Costly Mistakes

LEAWOOD, Kan., Dec. 23, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- Many property owners are uncomfortable talking about insurance and purchasing a suitable plan. After all, most don't want to think about a crisis much less plan for one. In the unfortunate situation of property loss, however, those who do carry insurance want to make the most of their coverage. This is precisely why it is imperative to update insurance coverage regularly with an accurate home inventory, says Rick Bell, founder of Kansas City-area KC Home Inventory.

"Losing personal property is extremely stressful, no matter the cause," Bell says. "Yet homeowners and other property owners are often shocked when their insurance won't cover the true value of personal possessions, particularly antiques, artwork, collectibles and similar items. If insurance companies don't have a professionally prepared inventory, and, more specifically one that's up to date, compensation will weigh in on the conservative side. Insurance companies can and do deny claims if there's no proof to support what's been lost, damaged or stolen."

Bell has repeatedly helped clients who have learned this lesson the hard way. For example, distraught families who lost possessions in fires had failed to update insurance policies to reflect their valuables' current worth. Without an accurate and well-documented home inventory, the insurance companies denied a portion of their claims, making compensation and recovery a serious challenge. Not wanting to repeat this costly mistake, similar clients are now turning to KC Home Inventory.

"Since 1993, KC Home Inventory has earned a reputation for providing what insurance companies want -- accurate, detailed home inventories," Bell says. "Our trained home inventory professionals use special software to prepare the necessary photos and written documentation, making it a stress-free, seamless experience. Moreover, the software makes it easy to make updates anytime, so clients can relax in knowing they have the most current inventory possible."

With the economy is such flux, homeowners and other property owners everywhere are modifying their assets, making it more important than ever to update home inventories. To meet increased demand, KC Home Inventory is expanding the national network of inventory professionals by offering entrepreneurs the opportunity to establish home inventory businesses in their own communities. An accredited member of the Better Business Bureau, KC Home Inventory provides home inventory specialists with a complete home inventory business startup kit, including all necessary software and tools, at a surprisingly affordable price.

Learn more about the business opportunity at http://www.homeinventorybusiness.com. Details about the KC Home Inventory professional startup and software package are available at http://kchomeinventory.com/Home_Inventory_Business_Software.htm.

About KC Home Inventory

KC Home Inventory has been providing comprehensive and professional services to homeowners, renters and businesses since 1993. In that time, the company has helped thousands of customers recover from losses due to fire, theft or natural disaster. KC Home Inventory is A+ accredited by the Better Business Bureau. For more information, visit http://www.kchomeinventory.com.

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SOURCE KC Home Inventory