Protecting a Precious Collection Starts With KC Home Inventory

LEAWOOD, Kan., May 3 /PRNewswire/ -- When it comes to properly caring for a collection, there's much more involved than simply cleaning off the dust bunnies. Collections are often valuable and need to be documented in the event of possible disaster or theft. Without a proper record, as well as a legitimate assessment of the collection's value, it can be tough for a homeowner to receive full reimbursement from an insurance company.

While many people do have home insurance that meets basic reimbursement requirements, many fail to document their collections separately when doing a home inventory assessment. Unfortunately, this is a highly common and costly -- yet preventable -- oversight, according to Rick Bell, founder of the Kansas City-area KC Home Inventory (http://www.kchomeinventory.com), which has been providing premium home inventory services since 1993.

"To document a collection properly, KC Home Inventory photographs and provides descriptions of all items within the collection," Bell says. "Often, this enables homeowners to save money with the right insurance coverage, or purchase an additional rider if necessary. Of course, they'll also have the comfort of knowing they'll be fairly compensated in the unfortunate event of property loss."

Many of KC Home Inventory's clients have asked how to document such valuables accurately. While the market is low for many antiques and collectibles now as the nation recovers from the recession, most collectors understand that the market will rebound and that they need to act now to protect their investments for the future upswing. Recognizing that the value of some collections can exceed the homeowner's insurance policy limits, KC Home Inventory created a professional system and software for cataloging such items.

KC Home Inventory's services also double in assisting with estate planning and providing crucial data for financial portfolios. For instance, collections often grow in value over time, much like stocks and bonds. Without a clear understanding of the true cost of a collection, which includes the right kind of documentation, the worth of such items can be greatly underestimated.

"KC Home Inventory records receipts, appraisals and anything else that provides proof of the value," Bell says. "That way, should there come a time when we need to provide that documentation to an insurance company, KC Home Inventory has it on record, easily accessible and ready for the adjustors."

As KC Home Inventory's services expand, so, too, do the network of entrepreneurs who are launching this profitable home inventory service in their communities. KC Home Inventory provides a complete yet affordable home inventory business start-up kit with all the supporting software and tools. For more information on this Home Inventory Business, visit http://homeinventorybusiness.com. Details about the company's professional start-up kit and software package are available at http://kchomeinventory.com/Home_Inventory_Business_Software_Overview.htm.

About KC Home Inventory

KC Home Inventory has been providing comprehensive and professional services to homeowners, renters and businesses since 1993. Since that time, KC Home Inventory 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