Home Inventory Academy
Having your own home inventory has never been more important... but having the time to create one can be overwhelming. It's a good thing we've got "Alternatives" for you to choose from!
Carol Kaufman Interview:
Carol's 11/19/19 interview with Marty Shenkman, renowned U.S. estate attorney re: the importance of home inventories
What's a Home Inventory?
It's a pictorial catalog of every room, wall, ceiling and floor that shows the condition of what your house looks like – inside and out. It also contains photos and supporting information about important physical assets you own, in each place where those assets “reside” – including storage facilities and where loaned assets may be housed.
Why a Home Inventory Matters
With a home inventory, you can prove ownership and condition of assets prior to a natural disaster, a theft or a fire
Your trusted advisors can more properly plan for you (e.g., which items to put in a trust, the proper amount of insurance coverage)
You can prevent items from “falling through the cracks” and "accidentally walking away" as memories start to fade
Having a home inventory reduces time, energy and conflict when disbursing assets to the next generation
A survey conducted in September, 2019 revealed that 84% of respondents knew the importance of having a home inventory yet didn't have one. Lack of time was the #1 reason. Lack of know-how, #2.
Ways to Create a Home Inventory
OFFER IT AS A SERVICE
HIA's turnkey solution steps professionals through creating a home inventory service offering for their clients
DO IT YOURSELF
Create your own home inventory with this inexpensive, step-by-step, self-paced offering
LET US DO IT FOR YOU!
For anyone who needs a home inventory but doesn't have the time or know-how, we'll create theirs for them.
"I was very impressed by Carol's professionalism and the secure and confidential approach she provided. — "
Testimonial for our HIA service
C. N., Client
"A comprehensive, easy-to-understand course on a service that will help so many of my clients. It taught me everything I needed to know to conduct a thorough inventory and provide a high-quality end product to my clients. I’m so glad I took this course!"