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Inc. we assist our Bloomfield, NJ customers so they will have the records they need if they ever have to make a claim.<\/p>\n<h3>Traditional Inventories<\/h3>\n<p>In the past, people would simply try to list their possessions. Dividing the task into rooms makes it easier, as you can do one room a week until you&#8217;re done. Make sure to get serial numbers off electronics.<\/p>\n<h3>Video<\/h3>\n<p>A really great trick is using your phone to video your home and belongings. You will not only find it easy to work at your own pace, but you will also have a record of the condition of all your items. You can prove that your various items and gadgets were in working condition at the time of the inventory. You can also still choose to do a room at a time, to keep the job manageable, and make sure you get identifiers like serial numbers. 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