KC Home Inventory's Rick Bell Offers Tips for Summer Theft Prevention
Precautionary measures and home inventory documentation help cool vacation concerns
LEAWOOD, Kan., July 16 /PRNewswire/ -- It's the middle of summer, a time when many people are heading off for vacations, hoping to leave behind their cares and worries. Unfortunately, this also affords opportunities for burglars to prey on temporarily vacated residences, making home safety a major concern for vacationers.
For victims of burglary or theft, life becomes even more complicated when it comes time to file a police report and insurance claim for missing items. More often than not, there's little or no record of what's been stolen, much less the value of the items, according to Rick Bell, founder of the Kansas City-area KC Home Inventory (http://www.kchomeinventory.com), a company that's been providing top-notch home inventory services since 1993. An expert in theft-prevention and the home inventory industry, Bell has seen his fair share of situations in which people took a trip and returned to find their homes burglarized and valuables gone.
"Whenever homeowners leave town, they should take certain steps to protect their property and valuables," Bell commented. "For instance, don't publicize that you'll be gone, but do tell close neighbors so they can keep a watch on your house. Also discontinue milk, newspaper, and other deliveries by phone or in-person ahead of time, and never leave notes about such things. Arrange for lawn care, and have someone remove advertising circulars and other debris regularly. On the other hand, several toys scattered about creates an impression of occupancy."
"Moreover," continued Bell, "before you travel, protect yourself in the event of a burglary by completing a comprehensive home inventory with KC Home Inventory Software. This includes not only written documentation, but also a photographic and video inventory."
The KC Home Inventory Software is available through a growing, national network of KC Home Inventory trained professionals, who offer the step-by-step program and personal assistance that's necessary for documenting customers' property details. Without KC Home Inventory Software support, an insurance claims process can become complicated, putting reimbursements on hold and at unnecessary risk. Sometimes, insurance companies outright deny claims due to insufficient property-inventory documentation. It's not easy to prevent a burglary; however, a smooth property claims process is a more than a possibility with the proper records stored through KC Home Inventory Software.
As demand for this software grows, so, too, are entrepreneurial opportunities for those interested in starting up a KC Home Inventory Business. "With a weakened economy, crime is expected to rise, and this makes Americans even more vulnerable than ever to theft," Bell stated. "This is creating jobs for those who want to join the home inventory business on either a full-time or part-time basis. It's a rewarding career not only because this service is needed, but because it truly helps people should they ever be in the unfortunate, highly inconvenient situation of being burglarized."
Bell is available in-person to offer additional advice on theft-prevention and home-inventory documentation. More tips are also available at http://homeinventory.net/Home_Safety.htm.
About KC Home Inventory
KC Home Inventory has been providing comprehensive and professional services to homeowners, renters and businesses since 1993. Since that time, KC Home Inventory has helped thousands of customers recover from losses due to fire, theft or natural disaster. KC Home Inventory is A+ accredited by the Better Business Bureau. For more information, visit http://www.kchomeinventory.com/.
