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What is a home inventory and why should I have one?

As a homeowner, you hope that nothing bad ever happens to your home while knowing that the chances are pretty high that eventually something bad will happen and you will have to file a claim. There is no way in the world to make filing a claim fun, but you can make it easier with an inventory. In Bronx, NY, L M Insurance & Financial Services is your local independent insurance agency and we customize our customer’s policies to suit their needs. 

When your house is hit by a covered peril, you will file a claim. As part of that claim, the insurance company will want to know what you lost in the peril. You will have to supply a list. Imagine trying to construct that when your entire home has been destroyed. You will be traumatized but you will not be able to see what you used to have because it is gone. This is a recipe for stress. 

If you had created an inventory and stored it in a safe place, you would be able to just give the insurance company a copy. What could be easier and less stressful?  You create an inventory by going through each room in your home and documenting the items that are in it. You will also attach any invoices or sales slips to give detailed information. Adding pictures to your inventory is a good option as well. You want to provide as much information as possible. 

Do every room in your house, don’t forget to open drawers, closets, and cupboards. Go to the attic and the basement, the garage, and even the shed. Write everything down. When you are done, store your inventory in a safe place, hopefully away from your home. 

If you live in Bronx, NY talk to L M Insurance & Financial Services about your home insurance needs. 

What Does It Mean If Your Homeowners Insurance Is Based on Replacement Cost?

When it comes to getting homeowners insurance in the Bronx, NY, one of the questions you will want to ask is if the policy is based on the home’s replacement cost value (RCV) or actual cash value (ACV). When you ask our agents at L M Insurance & Financial Services LLC, we will explain the difference between the two and why replacement cost coverage is ideal.

Replacement Cost Value Versus Actual Cash Value

When your homeowners policy is based on replacement cost, that means the coverage will take care of repairing, replacing, or rebuilding the home completely. The materials and items will be new and similar in quality to those replaced. The replacement cost would be based on current price for the necessary materials and labor. There is no deduction for depreciation with replacement cost coverage. But a policy based on actual cash value would deduct for depreciation, which is based on the age of the home and its condition.

The replacement cost coverage is for the home, while your personal property is typically covered for its actual cash value. 

Pros and Cons

Say your home in the Bronx, NY, is a total loss. With replacement cost coverage, you are protected from the financial burden of paying out of pocket because the home has full coverage, versus its depreciated value. 

Because replacement cost coverage is more extensive than actual cash value, you may pay a higher premium. Our agents will explain how the replacement cost is calculated, which typically uses the square footage of the home along with current construction costs. 

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Securing your home with the right insurance can seem like a daunting task. With our team of specialists at L M Insurance & Financial Services LLC, we can make it easy.

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