Exton, West Chester, Chester County Business Networking

Have Your Insurance Reviewed Yearly

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Created: April 28, 2015

LeTip Chester County East met on Tuesday, April 28, 2015 at the Wyndham Garden Hotel in Exton, PA. We were joined buy guests who included a hotelier and a publisher.

Our showboater was Mike Popiel, our flooring contractor from Pinnacle Floor Coverings (www.pinnacle-flooring.com). Mike displayed a few samples of a laminate flooring material that looks like hardwood and is available in several colors. He also brought some smaller pieces of the material that have been soaking in water for about four months and are still in great shape. Contact Mike to learn more about laminates or any floor covering materials.

Our speaker was our property and casualty insurance specialist, Dave Kozak (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.). Dave told us that paying for proper insurance coverage is generally affordable, while paying to replace our homes would be beyond most people's budgets. It is wise to have coverage and to make sure that our insurance coverage is appropriate and sufficient. Dave also emphasized the importance of having an insurance agent who can fight for you and make sure that appropriate payments are made. Anyone who tries to save money by getting insurance coverage over the phone or online will have coverage but won't have anyone looking out for them personally. In a time of loss, it's important to have someone on your side who knows you and your policy and who cares about getting things done correctly and in a timely manner. Dave recommends adding an umbrella policy, which he says is the best protection from litigation. Contact him to review your current insurance policies and to better understand your coverage and needs.

Custom Carpentry

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Created: April 21, 2015

LeTip met on Tuesday, April 21, 2015 at the Wyndham Garden Hotel in Exton, PA. Our showboater was Adam Perkowski, our home automation specialist. He had several Sonos speakers that he could control with a cell phone. Adam can install a sound system in various locations inside and outside of a home, and each speaker can be controlled separately, to play different music at different volume levels. Contact him (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) to learn about your options.

Our speaker was carpenter contractor Gary Hunter from Hunter Custom Carpentry (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.). Gary and his son Jason work together on both interior and exterior projects. They can fix doors that don't close properly or that scrape the carpet. They can make railings, chair rails, molding, and wainscoting. Gary is also gearing up for outdoor projects like decks, either new construction or resurfacing of existing decks. He can also fix exterior doors that need better weatherproofing.

Home Painting Contractor

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Created: April 14, 2015

LeTip Chester County East met on Tuesday, April 14, 2015 at the Wyndham Garden Hotel in Exton, PA. Our showboater was Greg Cazillo, our website designer (www.cazillo.com). People use different web browsers to view the internet, and Greg has a program that will allow him to see how websites will appear on a variety of browsers. It is important for sites to look good on multiple browsers.

Our speaker was our painting contractor, Dieter Enz (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.). Dieter showed us photographs taken at various stages of two complex painting jobs. Dieter and his crew are very meticulous with their preparation prior to painting. They will power wash, remove windows, sand the surfaces to be painted, and apply primer. Sometimes there is even a coating that is applied to the walls prior to the primer to ensure a smooth surface for painting. Often the power washing will uncover areas that need repair or that were not treated properly when the prior painting was completed. Dieter will always perform the highest quality work. For exterior painting jobs, he will also make sure to bring equipment that allows him to perform his job well but also leave no trace on the property or grounds where he is working. Contact him for a quote on interior or exterior painting.

Home Buyer Tips from Chester County Realtor

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Created: April 7, 2015

LeTip Chester County East met on Tuesday, April 7, 2015 at the Wyndham Garden Hotel in Exton, PA. We were joined by a guest representing the category of Event Facility.

Our showboater was Dave Kozak, our Property and Casualty Insurance specialist (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.). Dave reminded us of the importance of checking insurance coverage regularly, especially after life changes, to make sure that we have the appropriate coverage. The plan that served you well several years ago may now be inadequate.

Our speaker was our realtor, Scott Darling from ReMax (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.). Scott spoke about what he offers to home buyers. First, he educates them about the whole process with what he calls his "Buyer 101" class, and he makes sure that they have financing (mortgage pre-approval) prior to looking at any houses. Next, he helps each buyer (or buyer couple) to list their criteria for a home in terms of "must-haves" and "like-to-haves." Scott will take these criteria to a computer program and search for houses that meet as many of the criteria as possible while still offering a reasonable selection of houses. The the buyer can drive by the houses to get a feel for the area, the driving conditions, and the overall properties. Scott will usually take a buyer to see about five houses. He may also target potential sellers in an area where his buyers would like to purchase; someone may decide to sell their home if they know that there is an interested and motivated buyer. The final step is drawing up the contract. A home inspection (plus Scott's previous home-building experience) can uncover potential problems with the house. Scott will also find out more about the seller's motivation and time frame for wanting to close the sale. Scott closed by reminding us that there is currently not enough inventory, and he would appreciate leads for people who would be interested in selling their home. (Of course, he is always happy to help buyers, too.)