New App Helps Log Possessions In Case Of A Burglary
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MIAMI (CBSMiami) -- Somebody breaks into your home and they take your stuff. Would you know what to report to the insurance company? A new study shows most people do not have a good record of what they own.
When thieves broke into Katy Caliguiri's home, they went right for the good stuff.
"They went into my bedroom and they took a couple of expensive purses…and jewelry. Unfortunately, every single piece of jewelry that I own," said Caliguiri.
A year later, Caliguiri is still reeling, wondering if she remembered to report everything that was stolen.
"The uncertainty that then come along with walking in room by room and thinking what was taken here? What else happened? What's next? What am I going to find? And it just adds to the extreme vulnerability that you feel," said Caliguiri.
Caliguiri did not have a detailed list of all the items in her home and she's not alone.
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According to a new survey, less than one in five Americans has a list of their belongings and a third are unsure of the value of what they own.
"It is very important to take an inventory of your belongings," said Cassie Turner with Liberty Mutual Insurance.
The company's home gallery app is an easy way for consumers to log their possessions.
All you need to do it snap a photo of everything you own, then log in important information, like how much you paid, and when. You can also add receipts.
"The claims process is very stressful so the more documentation you, have the easier the process will be and a lot less stressful," said Caliguiri.
Caliguiri said she wishes she had done a better job of documenting everything in her home.
"I think it would have given me a sense of safety afterwards knowing exactly what was gone instead of the continually guessing and wondering," said Caliguiri.
The home gallery app is free and it's available to all renters and home owners, not just Liberty Mutual customers.