How Do You Calculate Home Contents For Insurance?
Buying a home is one of the most important decisions a person can make. Factors such as crime rate, location and property taxes are important in deciding whether a particular home is right for you. You and your family also need to be protected from catastrophes, such as fire, flood and wind damage. Calculating the valuables in your home is essential to insuring your home. Go to the main room of your home with a notepad in hand. Make a list of the items in the room that have monetary value. Repeat this for each item in each room of your home, using a separate piece of paper for each room. If you have them, sort through the receipts of your major purchases. Write down the value of each item you have a receipt for on the list. Write down the estimated value of the remaining items on your list. Return to the main room with a digital camera and blank memory card. Take a photo of each item in the room you do not have receipts for. On the note pad, specify the item and the picture number. Rep