Home Inventory Academy
Having a list of photos your home and its contents has never been more important... but having the time to create one can be overwhelming. This is the place to come to either learn to do it yourself or find someone to do it for you!
HURRICANES AND WILDFIRES HAD RECORD-SETTING SEASONS IN 2020, ACROSS THE U.S., WITH MORE EXPECTED IN 2021!
No one knows what life will bring...
My friend, Ellen, got the evacuation call during Katrina.
She packed a small bag for two days and left the house with her husband and 15-year-old daughter, who’d tucked her baby dolls into bed, covering them with a blanket to “keep them safe”.
They never returned.
Their home went completely under water when the levee broke.
Ellen spent an entire year trying to visualize and piece together everything that was in her home, on each wall, inside each closet and each drawer. All the pictures, baby videos, jewelry, clothing, prescriptions, critical documents – every physical asset was buried in the aftermath of the hurricane.
Ellen’s family didn’t have a digital record, a physical binder or even a list of their belongings, so their insurance paid them nothing.
Unfortunately, Ellen was the poster child of someone who didn’t have a home inventory and then suffered devastating consequences.
Carol Kaufman Latest Interview:
A 5 minute clip of Carol's interview with Ellen Kempner, survivor of Katrina and owner of Caps For Kids re: why she feels a home inventory is so critical for families' peace of mind
To hear the full interview go to Ellen Kempner Interview
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
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 using Pinventory Home Inventory, our personal home inventory tool.
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.
"We have been doing estate and storage inventories for a few years... I took my classes on my home computer, all were clearly outlined, and the pace was just right. Carol calmly guides you through the desktop version, then takes you into the app. She was full of great tips throughout, right down to the final presentation for the client... Home Inventory Academy really stood out to me because of its finished reports and fabulous customer service that they offer." — "
Mary Pegler
A Clear Path (Professional Organizer and Senior Move Manager)
"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!"
