By Jack Hutslar, Owner
DOLLARS & SENSE
When I first became a log home dealer in 2001, it seemed like a natural idea for me to offer seminars for clients who are interested in purchasing log homes and timber frame homes. So I did. They were soon re-labeled Log Home Buyer Workshops.
Why was this natural for me? Well, I was a teacher and coach. That is what I did for a living. I enjoyed teaching. I always liked students and imparting new information to those “students” who were interested in learning.
How are these Workshops structured, you ask?
It is pretty simple. I present a schedule [i.e. curriculum, lesson plan] to take attendees through The Process of building a home. It is not radically different from building a conventional home but there are some differences. We cover that.
An interesting feature of “my” Workshops is that you can ask questions as we go. Novice teachers do not like questions ... that comes from lack of knowledge. In my "classes," if you do not ask questions, then I will just talk and talk. Either way, attendees will find my workshops informative and entertaining. I always received high marks from my students.
Below are some of the “prompts” that I pose to stimulate questions and discussions.
Home Buyers Must Make Decisions:
What? Where? When? Why? How? How much?
What are Material Packages, sometime called Kits, and how do they compare among the 750 kit providers …
• Log Homes
• Timber Frame Homes
• Hybrid Homes
• Recreational Cabins
• Additions
Other topics that prompt discussions are …
Land for your home – or - Home for your land
Differences between log homes and timber frame homes
Species. Size. Style. Where.
Photo above is the Highlander at 1320 sf, a flexible design.
Floor plan designs: Ours. Yours. Others.
Basements. Garages. Breezeways. Additions. Guest cottages.
Shell [dry-in] construction and turnkey construction
Stains for log homes in particular
Maintenance and repair of log homes
Budgets and estimating costs. Financing. Insurance.
Q & A as we go
Naturally, we offer handouts for those to attend. They include:
• Plan & Idea Books
• More handouts
• Sample material package cost "quotes" that we call “initial estimates”
• Refreshments
The fee for a Workshop is $20 per couple paid in advance or $25 per couple at the door.
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Our current series of 7 Workshop events is being held once a month, September 2015 thru March 2015.
Location is Kitchen & Bath Ideas in Lynchburg, Virginia.
For more information about this series of events, see “News from Jack” on my web site. www.LogHomesByJack.com.
See “News from Jack” for future dates and much more.
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• News from Jack, the blog
• Photo Gallery button
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Our Showroom is located at Smith Mountain Lake in Virginia. This is near Roanoke and Lynchburg. I share space in the Alpaca By Jaca Showroom. We are usually open Monday thru Saturday from 11am to 5pm. You are welcome to drop in but I may not be there. To reduce your level of aggravation, Please Call First, 800 767-4916.
LogHomesByJack.com is ...
Always Open By Appointment. Always.
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The Forum at Westlake on Rt 122
13699 Booker T Washington Highway, Suite 201
Moneta, Virginia 24121
800 767-4916 or Jack@LogHomesByJack.com
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