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Mission Statement

 

Our mission is providing products and services to property owners that offer asset protection and peace of mind.  KC Home Inventory started operations in the Spring of 1993 and was built on a foundation of professional, comprehensive and quality service to our customers.

 

We take Home Inventory and Security seriously.  It is a serious business.  Honesty, trust and reputation are important considerations for customers who bring any service provider into their home and they become increasingly important when that service is a home inventory.

 

Whether you are a customer or a future provider of home inventory services you should seek out those who show you they can be trusted and have ethical standards.  Customers can be assured that the referrals we make to Independent Home Inventory Service Providers are screened and operate their business to the same high standards of quality, professionalism and service that we demand.


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Frequently Asked Questions on Home Inventory Services and Software

 

Is there a demand for this service?

 

Yes, Insurance Agents, Estate Planners and Attorneys highly recommend that owners of insured property have a complete and up-to-date home inventory.  You will also gain business customers whose accountants need your services to inventory business assets for Tax, Insurance and Business Ownership Transfer purposes.

 

Fact: Filing a claim can be one of the most frustrating processes following a Fire, Storm Damage or other Major Disaster.  Delays in the claims process was the number one complaint of insurance customers.  To help avoid problems, it is critical for customers to be prepared to provide the information their insurance company needs to quickly and fairly settle their claim - A complete Home Inventory will alleviate most of the problems in the claims process, especially if completed by an impartial Third Party Home Inventory Service. 

 

Is it difficult to get started?

 

No, in fact we make it easy for you.  We provide all the required documentation to register your business in your locality

(United States, Canada, and elsewhere).  All you need to do is follow easy step-by-step instructions to start-up and operate your Home Inventory Service.

 

What about start-up costs?

 

This service is inexpensive, both to start and maintain. There are no hidden costs or inventory requirements. You can start this service from your home with very low overhead. Your costs will be the business start-up kit, which you will earn back with your first paying customer and some small printing and marketing costs as you get the word out about your new service.

 

Can I work from home?

 

This business can be run successfully from either home or office, wherever you feel most comfortable.  You will need to visit your customer's home to record their inventory.

 

How much time will I have to devote to this business?

 

How much time you devote to the business depends on how much money you wish to make. Obviously, the more time you spend, the more money you can make. You could spend 10-15 hours a week and make a good part-time income, or work 40 hours or more and earn excellent full-time money.

 

Can I Still Provide This Service And Work My Current Job?

 

The hours required for this business are flexible enough to allow you to continue your current job at the same time. You will set your own hours by scheduling your appointments according to your availability.  Many start out on a part time basis and work into a full time basis.

 

What equipment do I need?

 

A digital camera and a camcorder.  A desktop or laptop computer with printer and disc writer are strongly recommended. A disc writer is helpful.

 

Do I need to be licensed?

 

Operating a Home Inventory Service DOES NOT require any special licensing or certifications.  A very few communities may require an ordinary business license.  Check with your City or County Hall.

 

Do I need to be bonded?

 

As with any business that provides a service inside their customer's home, we do strongly advise you become bonded.  We do provide complete instructions and examples.  The cost is minimal and provides your customer with peace of mind that they are working with a reputable provider of Home Inventory Services.  Plus, being bonded offers gives you a competitive advantage because you can assure your customers they are protected.  Many service suppliers utilize their bond as a marketing tool and make prominent mention of it in their advertisements and literature.

 

More information is available on our Forum.

 

How do I Price my Services?

 

We provide complete easy to follow pricing guidelines and formulas for you to calculate pricing for your services in the Home Inventory Business Start up Kit.  Pricing factors for your services will include the size of the home, the amount of time to inventory the home and a few other incidentals.  You will be able to make adjustments according to your market area.  The national average works out to $100 per hour.  Most homes can be easily inventoried in 2 to 4 hours.

 

What type of support do you offer?

 

We offer personalized support, just call us toll free 800-631-7022 during business hours or send us an e-mail.  In addition, we do offer a Home Inventory Professional Forum for you to share your experiences, insights and news with other Home Inventory Service Professionals.

 

Should I get the Jewelry and Collectible Props Set?

 

We highly recommend the Jewelry and Collectible Prop Set to quickly and efficiently organize and photograph small items: otherwise you will be left to improvise which is not a professional approach.  Your customer will be expecting you to be prepared for all their valuables, large or small.

 

The prop set is a collection of props and stands we have found useful for jewelry, artwork, china and other small, difficult to photograph items.  It also includes a reversible backdrop which enables you to focus your photography on the item free from distracting backgrounds and patterns.

 

I have seen others offering an opportunity online to start a Home Inventory Service. What sets KC Home Inventory apart?

 

KC Home Inventory is the only company which both promotes and provides home inventory services.  We are the Home Inventory Service leader since 1993.

 

Recently, a few others have started offering a Home Inventory Business Start up kit. Some with software and some without.  Most of these new arrivals have a common source for their information - KC Home Inventory.  They have taken the information we provided to them and reproduced the materials with some creative editing and market themselves as innovative or unique.  Since they do not provide these services themselves, they establish their credibility by asserting their materials were created with input from leading Home Inventory Service Professionals.

 

What makes your software different from other Home Inventory Business Software?

 

We have tried most of the programs available on the market with the intention of making it work for us.  In every case we found that we were not satisfied with the usability or the efficiency of the programs.  All of the programs we tried are capable of producing and printing reports and all are acceptable documentation of personal property.  Whatever claims other software writers make about their reports being "more professional" are incorrect and have lost sight of what is important to a Home Inventory Service operator - speed and efficiency as well as professional style documentation.  We do, however, commend their efforts to produce software for our industry.  See what others are saying on our forum.

 

Do I need to use software to provide Home Inventory Services?

 

No, we have been providing Professional Inventory Services to both Homeowners and Businesses long before software was available.  In the basic Start-up kit we include all the form, letter and brochure templates on CD in either Word or Excel format necessary to provide services; all are easily customized with your business contact information.  The basic start-up is an ideal way to get your business started and you can add the software at any time.

 

Adding our software does speed up and makes the delivering Home Inventory Services easier by reducing "paperwork" and eliminating repetitive tasks.  See all the features.

 

Is your software available as freeware or shareware?

 

No.  Our software is available only through us. 

 

What if I'm not satisfied with your start-up kit?

 

Just call us, we take all your concerns seriously.  KC Home Inventory wants you to be completely satisfied with all its services, materials and products.  We offer a 30 day Money Back Guarantee.  If you find them to be misrepresented and we are unable to rectify to your complete satisfaction, your purchase price will be refunded once all materials are returned.


 

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