Homeowner's Insurance is not required by state law in Nevada, but since the vast majority of homes in Nevada are financed and banks and other financial institutions do require homeowner's insurance for a financed home, it is important for most Nevada homeowners to save money and get discount homeowner's insurance here in Nevada.



One thing to keep in mind is that different insurance companies charge different rates for the same basic homeowner's coverage, so it really does pay to shop around and compare prices. The easiest way to do this is online at one of the many sites specifically devoted to helping homeowners compare homeowner's insurance costs.

But beyond that there are concrete steps that most homeowners can take to help keep the cost of their homeowner's insurance under control.

Start with the outside of your home. First, make sure all weeds and brush are cleared away from the home; this helps keep the fire danger low and that, in turn, helps to keep your insurance rates lower.

Second, cut back all bushes around doors and windows. This reduces the likelihood of burglaries since burglars like places to hide around windows and doors.

Make sure all doors have both standard locks as well as deadbolts. Make sure all windows, including upstairs windows, have working locks, and keep all doors and windows closed and locked when you are away from home, even if you are only leaving for a few minutes ? remember, a professional burglar can be in and out of your home in under six minutes.

Inside your home make certain that you have all of the proper smoke and fire detectors installed and that they are all working properly. Buying at least one fire extinguisher ? usually a kitchen model ? is also an excellent idea.

One often overlooked way to help keep homeowner's insurance premiums down is to make sure you keep a good credit rating. Many people are not aware that their credit rating can affect how much they pay for homeowner's insurance.

Paying your homeowner's insurance premiums by the year rather than by the month can also save you money, as well as the possibility of forgetting to make a payment.

Once you have made your home as insurance-friendly as possible, then it is time to get online and start making head-to-head comparisons of insurance rates charged by a variety of companies. Always keep in mind that by increasing your deductible (the amount you are willing to pay out of your own resources before any insurance claim is paid) you will decrease your monthly premiums, sometimes substantially. If you are willing to do your homework, and to make your home as insurance-safe as possible, you can expect to save money and find the best discount homeowner's insurance in Nevada.