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Five Reasons Renters' Insurance is a Good Idea

by Rossi Real Estate Services LLC 03/28/2021

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There are many reasons people choose to rent. There are fewer responsibilities, it doesn't take saving up a large down payment, maintenance is likely taken care of and there are no real estate taxes and no homeowners' insurance to pay. That doesn't mean, however, you shouldn't carry insurance. If you rent a home, apartment or condo, there are five fundamental reasons you should carry renters' insurance.

You Are Not Covered By Your Landlord's Insurance

Some tenants make the mistake of thinking in case of a hurricane, flood, storm or even theft, they will be covered by their landlord's insurance. While it is true your landlord probably carries insurance, it likely only covers the structure and their property and losses, not yours.

It Protects Your Personal Property

Renters often feel like they have fewer personal possessions than homeowners. This may be true in that renters often don't need to buy major appliances, lawn care equipment, and other items. When tenants begin to take inventory, however, many are surprised at how expensive it would be to replace what they do own. Replacing furniture, beds and bedding, kitchenware, clothing, and electronics will likely run into the thousands of dollars or more. Renters insurance can help you get a fresh start following a covered calamity.

Renters Insurance Covers You Against Liability Claims

Renters may not be aware that they can be held liable should a friend, family member or even a delivery person should get injured while on or in their rented space. This can be financially devastating, especially when we are having more products delivered to our homes than ever, including food. Renters insurance can cover you against financial claims against you, including settlements and legal fees.

It May Cover Your Possessions When Traveling

An unexpected benefit of renters insurance is, depending on the specifics of the policy, your personal property can be covered while traveling. This may include in your car, while in your luggage or a hotel room. When one considers the expensive electronics many of us travel with these days, this can be an extremely valuable feature.

Renters Insurance is Generally Inexpensive

The cost of a renters' insurance policy may be as little as 10% of that of a traditional homeowners' insurance policy. Renters insurance can be so inexpensive and provide so much peace of mind it should absolutely be considered by those choosing to rent.

Renting instead of buying does not necessarily relieve you of all the responsibilities of homeownership. You are still responsible for your personal possessions and can be held liable in case of an on-site injury.

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Rossi Real Estate Services LLC is a boutique real estate brokerage firm that provides close personal attention to buyers and sellers in the Capital Region and surrounding areas. “Typical” is not a word that clients use to describe Rossi Real Estate's approach to home buying and selling.  Building upon years of experience, Rossi Real Estate employs creative marketing approaches, combined with a vast network, to quickly sell homes.  By creating home floor plans, professional photography, and online marketing videos, Rossi Real Estate is able to depict home layouts and professional marketing to potential buyers before stepping foot in your home; this saves the seller valuable time by attracting only those buyers who have greater interest in the home. Additionally, by employing targeted online marketing, Rossi Real Estate targets buyers searching for homes just like yours.  

Joe Rossi, the Principal Broker at Rossi Real Estate, builds upon over 12 years real estate experience in every transaction. Joe zealously advocates for his clients by combining his diverse background in law, finance, complex negotiation, and management, with compassion and exemplary communication skills creates.  He explains transaction details and guides his clients through every step of the buying and selling experience.  Furthermore, Joe listens to his clients’ wants and needs.  In a recent transaction, the buyer profusely thanked Joe, stating he was, “[T]he only one in the transaction that was capable of communicating with the sellers in a way that ensured we were able to close on our dream home”. 

Our real estate practice includes leading professionals, all of which are NYS Licensed Real Estate Sales Associates: Joseph R. Rossi, Ryan Hart, & Dustin Cogswell. Their experience includes work at a fortune 100 company, military operations, and technical recruiting.

If you're looking for a real estate broker who goes above and beyond the industry, who genuinely cares about their clients, and who will drive results, contact Rossi Real Estate Services LLC today.

The Stuff our attorneys make us include...

In accordance with Real Property Law §442-H, Rossi Real Estate Services LLC implemented a Standardized Operating Procedure governing client engagement. As such, prior to any engagement, Broker:

1. Requires a buyer to produce identification if the identity of the buyer is not readily known through a personal relationship with the broker or licensed sales person;

2. Requires an exclusive agency agreement (i.e. exclusive broker agreement) prior to engagement with any buyer;

3. Does not require pre-approval for a mortgage loan; however, a pre-qualification letter for a mortgage loan or, for cash buyers, proof of funds is required.

Although Broker may not require certain information, a seller of real estate may require this information prior to showing the property and/or as part of any purchase offer.