California is a power player when it comes to community associations. There are over 50,000 community associations throughout the Golden State, beating out Florida for the number one spot.
Community associations are complex organizations with complex needs. Board members don't have to be experts in the field of housing law to qualify for their positions, however. For this reason, boards often find themselves in need of assistance to keep things running smoothly.
Read on to learn why a community association management team is essential for your community!
Time Savings
Your community's board of directors is most likely made up of volunteers that live in the community. They have their own busy careers and family lives. They hope to accomplish important tasks, but they can get bogged down by daily administrative duties.
Hiring a community association management team takes all of the administrative tasks off your board members' plates. Instead of dealing with things like meeting minutes, your board of directors can focus on making important decisions and improving your community.
Examples of tasks your management team handles include:
- Scheduling and promoting community events
- Budget management
- Payment processing
This leads to outcomes like happier residents and better retention of property values.
Community Maintenance
Community associations require a lot of upkeep in shared areas to keep the community attractive. This includes areas like pools, parks, and clubhouses. It also requires frequent walkthroughs of the community to identify issues and violations of the community rules.
Your management team takes all of this on and ensures that all of the community's needs are met. They have access to all of the vendors necessary to manage things like landscaping, plumbing, and pool cleaning. They also handle all communication with residents who are in violation of the rules to ensure they come into compliance.
Expert Advice for Board Members
Boards of directors encounter plenty of tricky situations. Things are even more difficult when there is conflict within the board or the community itself. Your community management team is an expert in all things related to the association.
When your board of directors needs help, your community management team brings a wealth of information to the table. This includes:
- Where to file legal complaints about the association
- How to resolve issues of ambiguity in the rules
- How to handle unpaid dues
- How to move forward if a resident isn't compliant
In addition, they act as a neutral third-party manager. This takes a lot of the personal strain out of these tough issues.
Hire a Community Association Management Team Today!
People who buy homes in San Francisco community associations have high expectations. It's so important that your association is as effective as possible. The best way to do that is to hire a community association management team to give your board of directors a boost!
Do you need a highly experienced management team for your San Francisco community association? You've come to the right place. Contact PMI San Francisco today to learn how we can help you take your community to the next level!
