Below I will list a few tips for you to follow to keep your Phoenix HOA management community members content during the renovation process.

First, you will need to notify your community members about the planned renovations. Generally, these renovations are planned way in advance to the start of work, which means you can give your community’s members notice well in advance. It is best to give this notice with a letter to all members, sixty days for big projects and thirty days for smaller projects.

Second, have a meeting of the members for any of your big renovations. By holding a meeting of the members, you can explain in detail the work you have planned to do for the community.

Third, keep the members within your community updated on the renovations progress. Simply telling your members about the renovations isn’t enough, you also need to make sure to keep them updated in the progress of the renovations.

Fourth, if there might be any changes or interruptions to utilities you must alert the members beforehand. You may need to shutoff certain utilities so your contractors can effectively do their construction work.

Fifth, keep good documentation of the renovation with pictures of before, during, and after. Pictures can say a thousand words, and members will appreciate the effort you take to keep them informed of the renovations.

Renovations being done to a building. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

Many Dallas HOAs have community swimming pools. Many of them begin to experience some problems if they have not been well maintained. Spectrum Association Management prides itself on making sure that only the best maintenance companies are used to prepare the pools for the huge amount of usage they get at this time of year.  There are few things that upset Dallas HOA Board members more than going to use the pool and it is closed to a problem that could have easily been avoided.  That situation can easily be avoided with proper maintenance.

Dallas HOA Board members look to Spectrum Association Management for recommendations regarding pool maintenance.

Here are a few of the things we recommend to Dallas HOA Board members regarding pool maintenance (these are things we check with the vendors we use):

• Hire only certified pool maintenance companies.  Yes, it could be cheaper to go with someone’s friend who started his own pool cleaning company.  But, we recommend companies with lots of experience and certified employees.
• Ask specific questions about what the pool maintenance company will be doing during their weekly checks of the pool.  They should be checking the water’s chemistry, maintaining the water’s chemical balance, vacuuming the pool, brushing the sides of the pool, emptying the skimmers, making sure the filters are clean, and verifying that the pump  is maintaining its proper schedule and is functioning well.
• Make sure the pool company regularly sends supervisors to drop in on their employee’s visits.  This verifies you get the highest in quality control.

These are just a few of the things we recommend that your Dallas HOA Board members do to make sure that on weekends like this one your community pool is open for business.

To find out more about how Spectrum Association Management can bring a whole new level of service to not just your pool maintnance, but to your community as a whole, feel free to give us a call at 972-992-3444 or visit us online at www.spectrumam.com. We simply cannot wait to welcome you to Spectrum Association Management!

Well, there are a few basic things that an Austin HOA management companies should offer that your Austin HOA Board members will want to look for when considering their management options.

Your Austin HOA Board members will want to consider many different factors when looking for an Austin HOA management company.

The first thing to consider is service.  The first thing that Austin HOA Board members look for is a speedy response to their questions or complaints.  We at Spectrum Association Management have a 24 hour response guarantee.  Our employees are trained on the value of a quick reply to members’ inquiries.  Your Austin HOA Board members and homeowners alike can expect to get the fastest responses in the industry.

The second thing you’ll want to look for is reputation.  Does the Austin HOA management company have a long history of serving many communities and doing so in a way that has built them a solid reputation?  With Spectrum Association Management you’ll find that we manage a large number of communities and our turnover rate is one of the lowest in the industry.  That’s because even though we have many clients our commitment to service is what keeps us a leader.  We care about the homeowners association service you’re getting.

Most Austin HOA management companies are going to offer you similar services.  The difference is going to be in customer service.  Some companies pride themselves most on price or size.  At Spectrum, we brag about our service scores.  No property management or association management company does a better job at at providing customer service than we do.

Another thing you’ll want to consider is the level of involvement the Austin HOA management company has in their client’s communities.  Are they actively involved in the community or do they seem to be absent just waiting for complaints?   At Spectrum we consider ourselves members of your community.  We act as if we own a home in the neighborhood and we are proactive in making sure your community is well maintained.

The last thing we’d encourage you to do when considering which company to go with is have the Austin HOA Board members meet with representatives from the Austin HOA management company.  You’ll discover very quickly what kind of culture exists inside the company and what you can expect as a client.  We’d love to set up a meeting between your Austin HOA Board members and a representative from Spectrum.

To find out more about our Austin HOA management services, please give us a call at 512-834-3900. We can’t wait to welcome you to Spectrum Association Management!

The treasurer does not have the authority to bind the association or the board of directors in dealings with third parties unless the board has provided express authority for the treasurer to do so. As with the association’s secretary, the treasurer does not have to perform the day-to-day record keeping functions of the association when this responsibility is transferred to a San Antonio HOA Management Companies, but the treasurer will ultimately be responsible for insuring that the financial records of the association have been maintained properly in accordance with sound accounting practices. Selecting a treasurer with an accounting background and good business judgment is essential.

In all cases, it is necessary for your San Antonio HOA Management Companies to play an active role in the direction the board takes and to help guide and direct the association along the best path. Usually, boards recognize the value of having professionals handle their day to day operations and of being in a position to offer their community the very best in experience and wisdom.  Your  San Antonio HOA Management Companies responsibilities include offering training for new board members so that they can fully participate in their positions.

The ARC application process is very straight forward, but must be detailed to ensure the committee has the information they need to make an informed decision.  Some of the items that must be on the ARC request form are:

Installer or contractor info, schedule for completion, materials to be used, type of alteration or addition, paint color used if applicable, any necessary permits required, and plans or drawings of the work

Homeowners should be familiar with their specific governing documents in regards to submitting an ARC and the timeline for approval.  Most communities will allow 30 days for the committee or Board of Directors to review and make a decision on a request.  That decision should be mailed to the homeowner providing either approval or denial.  If the request is denied the letter should include a reason for the denial so that adjustments to the requests may be made.

The requests and the resulting letters should all be kept on file for reference at a later time.  As Board members and even houston hoa management companies change over the years it is important to have the ability to go back and review alterations to ensure they have been approved.  If alterations to a home occur without approval the Board needs to take appropriate action to follow up, and possibly hearing should be conducted.  These kinds of regulatory procedures not only help to preserve order in the community, but allow the freedom for reasonable modifications to the homes.  Spectrum is a leader among the houston hoa management companies.  Give us a call.