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American Home Inventory Protection
Q: I own a camera and
computer… Can I just do this myself?
A: There is absolutely nothing stopping you from taking your own personal
inventory. However, while many homeowners have every
intention of doing it, usually they never get around to it until after it is too late.
We do this for a living and have developed a methodology and process
that ensures proper documentation and utmost security of your personal
inventory.
Q: I have homeowner’s
insurance. Is that enough?
A: If and when a catastrophe occurs, documentation is the key factor in
determining compensation from an insurance claim. Property claims are handled
based on “assumptions” and “standards”. While your insurance company may
“assume” you have a color TV in your family room, they may also “assume” it is
a “standard” 27” worth around $400. The reality is you may own a 42” plasma
screen TV valued at over $6500. American Home Inventory Protection's services can also help you evaluate
whether you are properly insured.
Q: What happens in the
event of a home disaster or theft?
A: With your signed authorization, we will release your certified inventory records to the appropriate agencies. If you
have safely maintained your back-up copy you can forward the package to the
appropriate authorities for expedited processing of your claim.
Q: How secure is my
information? What do you do to insure privacy?
A: All of our Inventory Specialists
have been properly screened and trained. We identify you and your home with a
unique and secure number ensuring privacy and security should your CD be lost
or stolen. Customer account information is encrypted and stored on a password
secured Server that is not connected to the Internet and we also maintain
an off-premise back-up of this data. We also guarantee that we will not sell
or otherwise provide your information to any third parties.
Q: How long does the
In-Home portion of the service last?
A: A home inventory for a 2,000 sq. ft. home with an average amount of
furnishings takes approximately 2 to 3 hours to document its general contents. If
you have a larger home or special collections the amount of time spent
performing the in-home portion of the services can vary depending upon what
specific items the homeowner wants documented. Having receipts, product
documentation, and your insurance policy ready and available can help expedite
the process.
Q: What items should I
plan on having documented?
A: Furnishings, appliances, electronics, and any endorsed , appraised, or
custom made possessions. During the initial consultation, an American Home
Inventory Protection representative
will ask the necessary questions to help you determine what items should be
documented in your home or business.
Q. When will I receive my completed inventory package?
Upon completion of the initial home inventory evaluation you should receive
your package complete with documentation and CD within 3 weeks. If necessary,
follow-up visits can usually be performed in less than one hour.
Q: How is my package
delivered?
A: American Home Inventory Protection will deliver the final documentation in person or
discreetly packaged
via USPS Priority Mail with delivery confirmation.
Q: I live outside
the American Home Inventory Protection network but would like to create a digital inventory of my home?
A: Feel free to contact one of our Affiliates for
details.
Q. How do I become a Certified
American Home Inventory Protection representative?
A. For information about becoming a American Home Inventory Protection Inventory Specialist please
contact us at
info@americanhomeip.com