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Greetings!
It is hard to believe that we are already in the midst of hurricane season and have a tropical storm under our belt for 2013! Seeing that the season has kicked off to be an active one it is important for our clients and friends to know that no matter what, Seacrest Services is here to protect our communities.
One of the benefits of having a property management company is knowing that your community is taken care of. Each day we take steps to ensure our communities not only look their best, but are the safest for residents. From pruning the trees to repairing exterior issues, we know how to stay ahead of the preparation game and leave you ready for anything. We take great pride in being an award-winning leader in full-service property management in Florida and thank each and everyone one of our clients and colleagues for allowing us to serve you.
Until next month,
Paul Licata
Director of Business Development
Seacrest Services
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"Trying to manage a project without project management is like trying to play a football game without a game plan."
-K. Tate
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Ask the Expert:
Q: As a board member, how can you be sure that your association is properly insured?
A: A homeowners association (HOA) shoulders not only the well-being of a community, but also many of its inherent risks. With few regulations and no general insurance programs able to fit all HOAs, it is imperative to understand the details of your association's coverage and design it to meet your needs. A good place to start is a risk summary & coverage checklist. Once you become familiar with the exposures that your type of community faces, it becomes a bit easier to determine which policies are necessary to purchase to ensure the community is protected. Typical policies, or components of policies, that get missed are: comprehensive equipment coverage, employee dishonesty, discrimination coverage, worker's compensation, comprehensive general liability, and director's and officer's liability. Even the most organized HOA can't protect against everything, though. By being proactive and filling in the cracks in your insurance you are taking precautions against making costly payments when the unexpected happens.
Do you have a question? Let us know today!
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Do You Know Who To Call In The Event of an Emergency?
One of the benefits of having a property management company is knowing that when an emergency or natural disaster happens you can contact your team and things will be taken care of by a knowledgeable group of experts in a timely, professional manner. Seacrest has the past experience and the knowledge to prepare for any disaster.
The best mode of preparation includes creating a disaster plan for your community and its residents. Since Florida is prone to heavy rainstorms and hurricanes this time of year, it is key to create this plan early so you are not scrambling when a storm hits. Seacrest Services works hand in hand with our properties to ensure this plan is created early and is activated in the event of an emergency. Did you also know that we can help to:
- Engage in a priority emergency response agreement with a mutually agreed upon restoration company that will enable fast response and reduced costs when needed.
- Research the elevation of your property and evacuation routes to ensure that should a storm come and residents have to evacuate the process is as efficient as possible.
- Compile a complete, easy to locate file filled with vital information such as policy, warranty, and other key information to help expedite repairs and claims should you suffer damage from a storm or emergency.
- Ensure landscaping and exterior property components are storm ready. There are many things that you may not think of doing to prepare, but being experts in this field, we know how to make your property the safest possible.
Overall, there are a number of benefits to enlisting a property management company for the management of your community, especially during storm season. These are just a few. If you are interested in learning more about a specialized plan to manage and prepare your community, please call (561) 697-4990.
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About Seacrest Services
Our Services Include:
- Property Management-click HERE
- Landscape-click HERE
- Maintenance-click HERE
- Construction-click HERE
- Commercial-click HERE
Seacrest Services
2400 Centerpark West Drive
West Palm Beach, Florida 33409
561-697-4990 |
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Seacrest Landscape Tip:
June is a perfect time to start your landscaping projects. Prime growing conditions combined with warm weather, supplemental watering's from Mother Nature and a little planning, will help your landscaping look beautiful in no time. Get your plan in order, pick the right plants for the right areas (ex: plants that need shade should not be planted in direct sunlight), and monitor the irrigation and water levels of your garden to ensure the highest level of growth. Not sure what to plant his time of year? Here is a list for you!
- Annuals to be planted for the summer months include: coleus, portulaca, vinca, caladiums and torenia
- Herbs that withstand the summer heat include: basil, cumin, rosemary, ginger, Mexican tarragon
- Vegetables to be planted: okra, sweet potato, southern pea and tomatoes by plant and not seed.
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Pest Control Tip:
Summertime brings a challenge in the pest control area that many of face - fleas. Control of fleas on your pet and in your home must address all stages of this life cycle to stop the problem of flea infestation. First, be sure to take care of your pets first. Don't "overdo it" with flea medications as chemicals are never good, but choose an over the counter flea remedy and stick with it. Be sure to vacuum your home daily, wash bedding, and also have your yard sprayed. By using an all around approach you should be able to manage and eliminate any flea problems you may have so you can enjoy the outdoors with your pets this summer
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Seacrest in the community:
We are proud to announce that Seacrest Services, Inc. has been named the Best of West Palm in the landscaping division as well as #3 on the list of Top Landscapers in Florida by the South Florida Business Journal! We take pride in the work we do and are humbled by this honor. Thank you to our colleagues and client who help Seacrest to shine!
 | | Steven Terzo, Director of Landscape Operations with Paul Licata, Director of Business Development |
CLICK HERE for article.
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