Today I thought I'd document my day for those who don't really get what I do and what an inventory is. I have an inventory booked in Bolton for lunch time so before I set off I research the property and the area. I have to ensure I have my camera charged and an empty memory card, charger in the box just in case, dictation machine and spare batteries, note pad and pen, tape measure and cleaning stuff just in case.
Sat Nav finds the location in plenty of time and for once the motorways were clear. While I wait for the agents I take pictures of the views and the external of the property and begin a dictation of the external of the property and its condition and contents. The agent arrives and shows me round the property indicating anything that will be removed prior to the tenant moving in. I then spend on average about 3 hours in the property dictating the detail of every room (ceiling, walls, floors, sockets, switches, furniture, woodwork, heating, lighting doors) including condition and contents, testing appliances, photographing all details and a final video sweep of the property.
Its then back to the office to download all the information and back everything up before compiling the reports. Once everything is saved the reporting starts first the main photographs are chosen and the photograph pages are compiled. the dictation is then typed up and referenced to the photograph pages. Lastly the video is edited into a 4 minute walk round of the property with music and titles. Then its time to print the reports (2 copies) and down load the video and photos onto a disk and send to the agent.
If you want to see how detailed our reports are let me know and I'll happily come to your office and go through our standard reports for you. Ring Rebecca on 07886649559 or 01925 496991 or email office@faithful-inventories.com
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