Use the Holidays to Document your Property
We've all heard the phrase, "A picture is worth a thousand words," and when it comes to documenting personal property, it's never been truer. In the event that your home is destroyed in a fire, taking videos with your family every year and video documenting every room in your house can be invaluable.
Video documentation can provide an accurate representation of your home and possessions prior to the fire. It can help you recall details that you may have forgotten, such as the color of the walls, the furniture, and the items in each room. This can be especially helpful when it comes time to file an insurance claim or make a list of items that were lost in the fire.
Taking videos with your family each year can also help you document changes in the home and show how it evolved over time. This can be especially useful for sentimental items like family heirlooms, as you'll have a visual record of how it looked before the fire.
Video documentation can also help you recall the emotional value of certain items, such as the story behind a keepsake or family photo. This can be especially helpful when it comes to dealing with insurance companies, as it can help you better explain the value of those items.
Finally, video documentation can help you create a visual record of the relationships between family members and the home you shared. This can be especially important in the event of a tragedy, as it can bring comfort and provide a sense of closure.
In the end, taking videos with your family every year and video documenting every room in your house can be a powerful tool for documenting personal property if your home is destroyed in a fire. It can provide an accurate representation of your home and possessions prior to the fire, help you recall details you may have forgotten, and create a visual record of your relationships with the home and those who shared it.
Make sure to slowly pan each room in your house with the camera (most likely, your cell phone camera). Store the video in the cloud in case your cell phone or camera gets destroyed.
As always, please contact us with any questions, issues, or situations. If you had an insurance claim and did not diligently document your personal property items in the past, we might be able to help obtain a fair settlement. Call 844-324-3247 or email info@fair.claims.
Happy holidays!
