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The Endorsement Queue

Posted on December 16, 2011 by

We have received several inquiries about products that have been endorsed by The Inventory Institute. Always, and we mean ALWAYS check The Inventory Institute’s website for the most current and accurate listing of endorsed products.

With our reputation for 100% transparency, truth, integrity, and non-biased factual reporting, The Inventory Institute’s endorsement program is viewed much in the same high regard as ‘Consumer Reports.’ And we will continue to work diligently and fiercely protect our reputation for honesty and ethical practices.

For clarification sake…

The following products have been endorsed by The Inventory Institute’s Product Review Committee:

The following providers are currently in the Review Process

That’s it. Period. No other providers, services, or products have been or are currently in the Product Review Queue. We have been offered large sums of money to endorse products, we have removed products from the queue, and we have returned products with alterations needed before an endorsement would be considered, but there are no other products, providers, or services in the queue at this time other than those listed above.

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Avoiding Fake Awards and Kudos

Posted on October 31, 2011 by

I received a press release stating that a well-deserving fellow HIP received a very impressive national award. I did what any of us would do when a peer receives recognition – I looked for the website so I could spread … Continue reading →

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Here Comes Next Year

Posted on October 20, 2011 by

As October comes to a close, I begin the  annual exercise of tracking annual goals for the current year there were set at the end of last year. I also begin defining my goals for the upcoming year. By now … Continue reading →

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“I am among my own people!”

Posted on October 18, 2011 by

“I looked all around the room and I suddenly thought: I am among my own people!” says Patrick Martin of Steadfast Home Inventory and a 2011-2012 The Inventory Institute Advisory Board member. Patrick was describing the amazing feeling that he … Continue reading →

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Credentials Are EVERYTHING

Posted on October 12, 2011 by

I recently read a great post by a new Home Inventory Professional on LinkedIn. I was thoroughly impressed with their post and wanted to learn  more about them, so I followed their links and was directed to their webpage. Again, … Continue reading →

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Why Should I Care About the Home Inventory Industry?
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Posted on September 15, 2011 by

I am asked weekly: ‘Why Should I, as a Home Inventory Professional, care about the industry? I just want to run my own business.” Every Home Inventory Professional in the country should care about the entire industry because the the … Continue reading →

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5 Reasons to Inventory Your Home

Posted on March 1, 2011 by

Home Inventory: if everybody should have one, why don’t more people keep an accurate, up to date listing of everything in their home? Frankly, because the thought of writing down everything under your roof with full descriptions including serial and … Continue reading →

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Home Security Checklist

Posted on February 7, 2011 by

This list was produced and distributed by THE NATIONAL SHERIFFS’ ASSOCIATION in cooperation with your local law enforcement agency. FRONT ENTRANCE Is door itself of metal or solid wood construction? Is doorframe strong enough and tight enough to prevent forcing … Continue reading →

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When Reporting a Crime…

Posted on January 11, 2011 by

When reporting a crime, keep the following items in mind; law enforcement officers will want to know: Who you are Where you are What phone number you are calling from What happened Is anyone injured Are there weapons involved and … Continue reading →

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You Can’t Claim It If You Can’t Name It

Posted on December 17, 2010 by

When a homeowner, business owner, or renter files an insurance claim, they must create a  complete list of EVERYTHING affected and prove ownership and condition of all things listed. To put this in perspective, if there is a kitchen fire, … Continue reading →

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