Quote on Condo Insurance

Quote on Condo insurance is the best way to make sure that you are obtaining the right type and amount of homeowners insurance.  Anyone who is purchasing a home needs to be able to have the right amount of insurance coverage as mandated by the bank or mortgage company.  Normally before the loan papers are even signed and the closing is held, the homeowner must provide proof that he or she has purchased appropriate homeowners insurance.  To obtain a quote on Condo insurance, there are several things you will need to know in advance. 

Protect Your Contents

First, take into consideration all of your personal items that you currently have and those that you will need to buy to furnish your home.  Some individuals will need to purchase bedroom and/or living room furniture to add to or replace what they already have, especially when moving into a larger home.  When you are getting a quote on Condo insurance, you must have a general knowledge of all of the items you would need replaced if your home encountered a peril, as it is known by in the insurance world.  Perils are events such as earthquakes, hurricanes, tornados, flooding and fire that may severely damage or destroy your home.

Also consider all the personal belongings that you and your family have amassed when obtaining that quote on Condo insurance.  Clothing, personal items, things amassed in pursuit of a hobby, sewing machine, computer, iPods, iPhones, skis, etc., will all need to be considered to decide the amount of money you choose to apply to your contents coverage.  It is a good idea to take an inventory either prior to or immediately upon moving into your home, especially on two specific occasions.  First, when you purchase items that are new and want coverage to reflect the new additions or second, if you engage in a remodeling project that adds new appliances to your Condo.  Always be sure to review your policy every few years or so if you have purchased more expensive furnishings. 

Basic Information

Of course, when getting that quote on Condo insurance, you need to fill out a form if you are getting your quote from online insurance companies.  The form typically includes information about the Condo, of course, with your location included.  Where your home is located does have a bearing on what types of coverage is offered and how much that coverage may cost.  The square footage of the Condo is also needed as well as the size of your land where the Condo is located. 

The prospective insurance carrier will also want to know how old your home is, so the year it was built is important to know.  Some insurance companies may want to know if there is close access to fire hydrants or a local fire department, as well. 

Getting an accurate quote on Condo insurance means you must have the basic details of the home you are purchasing.  In some regions of the United States, homes do not have any basements because of the sea level, making it impossible to have the usual foundations.  In other, sandy or rocky regions, the foundations might be made of different stone or cement.  In coastal regions, Condos may be on raised or platform foundations.  You will have to know this information for many quotes to be accurate. 

Extra Details - If your home is also going to be used as a home based work location, you will probably have to have some additional insurance coverage, separate and apart from the rest of your home’s living area.  A quote on Condo insurance will have to include this information.  If your home is a second Condo that is being purchased, as an example to retire to in the near future, or as a family vacation home, the insurance needs will also differ.

If the home you are purchasing has an in-ground pool, you will need to include this on the online form, as well.  Any other out of the normal structures will also need to be noted, so that the quote on your Condo insurance is as complete as possible. 

Deductible - Most individuals have a certain number in mind when it comes to the insurance deductible they will need to pay in the event of an insurance claim.  Some people do not want any out of pocket expenses, so they may choose a zero deductible or a relatively low one, such as $250.  Other individuals realize that the likelihood of a Condo claim is basically low, so they will increase the number to $500 or even $1,000.  To determine your deductible amount, figure out what you are going to be comfortable paying before completing your online request for an insurance quote. 

Obtaining the Quote

After entering this basic information online, a quote on Condo insurance may be made by various companies.  However, if you are not comfortable submitting this information online, you may visit an office.