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Below is a list of questions we frequently receive about the Cover Your Assets® Home Inventory Software system, your assets, necessity, and more. If your question does not appear below, please contact us.
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Basics | Computer | Purchasing | Insurance | Other Uses | HIS | About CYA Home Inventory Basics
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What exactly is considered home inventory? The term "home inventory" has two meanings:
- As a noun, home inventory includes all of the items in your
home(s), including garages, basements, attics, cars, and other personal possessions that belong to you. Home inventory also includes upgrades made to your home, such as crown molding, ceramic tile, fixtures, and much more.
- As a verb, home inventory is the process of documenting the contents of your home. It is a requirement for accurately processing a claim with your insurance provider in the event of property loss.
- Why is it important to keep track of my home inventory? Keeping track of your home inventory is important when it comes to insurance claims. The burden of proof is on the homeowner, not the insurance company, to identify his or her home inventory. An off-site home inventory software system, such as CYA's, is the smartest way to account for your home inventory!
- Do I need to keep all of my receipts? Keeping your home inventory receipts is not mandatory but strongly recommended. Not having a receipt for a pair of shoes is much less critical than not having a receipt for a 62" Plasma television set. The more home inventory receipts you have the faster your insurance claim will get processed. CYA's home inventory software system allows you to identify which items have receipts and which do not.
- May I include the assets that are not physically located in my home? Yes. CYA's home inventory software system keeps track of your home inventory regardless of its location. It is important to remember that, when filing an insurance claim, only the home inventory that was damaged will be included.
For example:
- If your home is destroyed by a fire, this will most likely not impact your boat that is docked at the harbor and, hence, your boat will not be included in the insurance claim, although both will be tracked in your CYA home inventory software system.
- If a hurricane destroys both your home and boat, having a home inventory software system that accurately tracks these items is the safest way to assure proper reimbursement from your insurance company.
- May I include the improvements to my home? Yes! If you want to get reimbursed for the improvements that have been made to your home, list them in CYA's home inventory software system. Specialty items, such as oak flooring, Kohler® faucets, and crown molding are often overlooked and insurance companies typically won't suggest you include them. Since the burden of proof is on you to identify every detail of your home, proactive home inventory software accounting makes financial sense!
- How much time will it take to input my home inventory? That will depend on the size of your home and the quantity of its contents. Home inventory on a vacation home will probably go much faster than on a primary residence of the same size, simply because vacation homes typically don't house the same amount of inventory as a primary residence.
- Can I hire someone else to take my home inventory? Absolutely! One of the benefits of CYA's home inventory software system is the option to have a home inventory specialist visit your location and count your home inventory for you. Learn more...
- Would landscaping be part of my home inventory? Yes. Landscaping can be counted as part of your home inventory and, with CYA's home inventory software, there are places to enter landscaping, outdoor fixtures, and lawn furniture.
- Can your home inventory software handle vacation property? Yes. CYA's home inventory software system has been designed to accept multiple locations; distinguishing the contents of each is relatively simple.
- Would the contents of my garage be considered home inventory? Yes. The contents of garages, basements, attics, and other areas of your home that are not considered your primary living space are still considered home inventory.
Home Inventory Software / Computer
- How much computer memory is required? Only ten megabytes (10 MB) of memory are required to run CYA's home inventory software program.
- Where is my home inventory data stored? CYA's home inventory software system gives you two options for data storage:
- Do I need special training to use your home inventory software? No! Our simple design enables first-time users to easily step through the installation process and program screens. We offer live telephone support and help topics for added assistance. Home inventory software has never been more convenient!
- Does your home inventory software work on the MAC? Currently, CYA's home inventory software system is for Windows only; however, we'd love to hear from MAC users. Please email us with your request for MAC usage. To date, there has not been much demand for MAC home inventory software.
Home Inventory Software / Purchasing
- How much does your home inventory software cost? CYA's home inventory software, desktop version, starts at $49.99. Optional programs, such as off-site data storage and more, are also available - Learn more...
- Do you accept credit cards? Yes. We accept all forms of major credit cards and PayPal.
- If I'm not satisfied with the software, can I get a refund? Absolutely. We offer a limited time money-back guarantee. Please contact us for more details.
- Do you offer a free trial? Of course! CYA's home inventory software is available online, free of charge for ten (10) days. No downloads or credit cards are needed!
- How do I purchase your home inventory software? There are two fast ways to purchase CYA's home inventory software system:
Home Inventory Software / Insurance Claims
- Does your home inventory software speed up insurance claims? Yes! Having your home inventory stored on CYA's software system will speed up the time it takes to file an insurance claim.
- Does your software work If I am in the process of filing a claim? Yes. CYA's home inventory software can help at any stage of insurance claims' processing. Convenient reports are generated to assist you with filing or verifying your insurance claim.
Home Inventory Software / Other Uses
- Can I use your home inventory software for my business? Yes. CYA's home inventory software system can be used for a multitude of business needs, including:
- Fixed assets inventory
- Insurance purposes
- Applying for a loan
- Other business applications
- How can your home inventory software help with divorce cases? CYA's home inventory software allows divorcing couples to inventory their assets when required by a judge. Additionally, by taking advantage of our Home Inventory Specialist services, spouses can be relieved of the burdens associated with dividing assets. A Home Inventory Specialist will do the legwork and the division of your assets will be reported on paper.
- In what other ways can I use your home inventory software? CYA's home inventory software can assist home or business owners with:
- Theft protection
- Insurance purposes
- Loan applications
- Will preparation
- Divorce cases
- and much more
Home Inventory Software Specialist
- What is a Home Inventory Specialist ("HIS")? A Home Inventory Specialist is a trained individual who will come to your home or business location and take a complete inventory (record the entire contents of that location.)
- How do I become a Home Inventory Specialist? Becoming a Home Inventory Specialist is both rewarding and fulfilling. There is a four step process that each Home Inventory Specialist candidate must successfully complete. This includes a:
- background check;
- credit check;
- drug test; and
- initial financial investment.
Learn more about the benefits of becoming a Home Inventory Specialist!
About CYA - The Home Inventory Software Specialists
- How long has Total Logistics Solutions been in business? Since 1997, Total Logistics Solutions has been assisting corporate executives with warehouse valuation and providing customers with a total value experience. The need for home inventory software arose as a natural progression. Business owners began to apply the same inventory concerns to their personal possessions, and, hence, CYA's home inventory software was born!
For more information about Total Logistics Solutions and how to Cover Your Assets® at home and work, please contact us.
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