OA demands can easily rope Board members into a full-time job. On the flip side, HOAs must find the right balance of value and cost when they turn to an outside provider. So, how do you know when it is time to hire a professional management company? Consider these major benefits:
Minimizing Stress and Reducing Demands on Board Members.
Consider turning over responsibilities like handling owner calls, complaints, unpaid assessments, website updates, communications, compliance, and financials to a community management company if your Board members are maxed out. Hire an HOA management team to help alleviate the tedious day-to-day operations of an association.
Accessing Technology Efficiencies and Easier Processes.
Suppose your Board members do not have time to stay on top of communications, reporting, or task management. In that case, it might be time to find a management partner that can provide secure and innovative technology to increase the efficiency of vital HOA needs significantly. HOA Management companies invest heavily in tools, software, and security protocols to ensure the ultimate homeowner experience. Reliable management companies offer Board portals, mobile apps, community websites, electronic voting, and messaging services.
Acquiring and Maintaining the Required Level of Industry Expertise.
Hire a professional HOA Management company to create a symbiotic relationship with the Board of Directors still at the helm. A professional management company will know the ins and outs of collecting unpaid assessments, legal matters, maintenance issues, etc. Additionally, a reputable management company invests in SSAE-18 audits to confirm its internal controls mitigate client risks.
These three benefits alone create an attractive scenario and help decide on whether or not to hire an HOA management company somewhat easier. However, HOA Board members need to also know that it will not be a hands-off relationship. Hiring a professional HOA Management company is meant to be a symbiotic relationship but with the Board of Directors still at the helm. However, your management partner will help streamline operations and improve productivity.
Homeowner Association Boards interested in partnering with a professional HOA management company should consider AAM. Feel free to contact us for a free quote, call us at 833.745.6446, or fill out a quick request HERE.