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Competitive Analysis

You have many choices when selecting a HOA management company. That’s why we take our role as an area leader in community association management services very seriously, and that’s why we work to continuously earn our customers’ trust and business.

We believe communities deserve better. We hear from HOAs about the frustrations that come when they lack the technology, support, and creative freedom necessary to thrive. Our company was founded by those who have first-hand experience dealing with those ineffective and inflexible conditions. In response, we’ve developed a comprehensive and customizable suite of HOA management services to solve those challenges. These are the services communities need and haven’t found elsewhere.  That’s why our customers choose to work with us again and again: Community Association Management has a 97% client retention level.

Unique Solutions for Distinct Communities

It’s our mission to deliver quality customer experience, quantifiable results, and competitive pricing for our clients, no matter how large or small. That begins with building relationships. We spend time learning what makes communities unique, and we create flexible solutions to meet their needs. We want you to spend more time enjoying your community than running it, so we create adaptable, cost-effective tools to manage your association well and smoothly.

Here are some ways we serve and empower our customers—and ways that most of our competitors do not.

“The Rest”

Dedicated Resident Services Department to answer your homeowners calls between 8:00 am to 5:00 pm 5 days a week

Maybe

Translation services for non-English speaking callers

not available

Certified Property Managers

Maybe

Homeowner Calls logged to track issues and trends

not available

Electronic Document archival to ensure that every piece of communication related to a homeowners account is available and reproducible when needed

not available

Service level agreements to ensure timely response to inquiries by homeowners or board members

not available

New owner welcome packet with Understanding your Association the Easy Way© DVD. (Includes Spanish second audio and Subtitles in English, Spanish, Chinese, Korean, Vietnamese, Russian and Armenian.)

not available

View account balances real time

not available

Pay assessments online with eCheck or Credit card

Maybe

Allow homeowners to setup recurring online payments for monthly dues payments

not available

Submit and track ARC Requests online

not available

Submit and track work orders online

not available

Calendar of Events

not available

Homeowner/Board Member Directory

not available

Document Library for Governing documents, newsletters and more

not available

Board member only section of website for documents, ARC approvals and more

not available

Accessible with your own domain name (www.Yourcommunityname.com)

not available

Bi-Weekly random Inspection of your community

Maybe

Dedicated Property Inspector for comprehensive inspections – freeing your property manager to work on other issues for your community

not available

Monthly Report of Violation activity

Maybe

Escalation of violations and Fines for violations according to your CCR’s

Maybe

Prolonged violation resolution

not available

Customizable inspection criteria

not available

Pictures Available on Violation letters

not available

Violation letters and pictures available for viewing and download by the homeowner through their account on the provided website

not available

Preliminary review to ensure all supporting documents submitted to enable your committee to decision

not available

Process to ensure that applications do not go unanswered by your board/Committee resulting in unwanted automatic approvals

not available

Inspections to ensure that structures have been submitted for approval, and are completed in the timeline as required

not available

Monthly report showing approved/denied applications in the last 30 days

Maybe

Announcement and agenda preparation

Maybe

Timing of Meeting announcement mailing according to your Bylaws

Maybe

Certification of election by Staff during the meeting

not available

Management company Staff available to sign in homeowners & distribute voting/information packages

not available

Facilitation of the Meeting

not available

Translator available for Spanish speaking residents

(additional fees may apply)

not available

Deposit and credit homeowner payments the day they are received.

Maybe

All checks imaged and available to Customer Service allowing for Homeowner account dispute resolution

not available

Website Payments posted immediately and viewable by the homeowner

not available

Allow homeowners to sign up for Direct Debit of payments (ACH)

Maybe

Pay assessments online with eCheck or Credit card

Maybe

Allow homeowners to setup recurring online payments for monthly dues payments

not available

Statements with detailed account history mailed each month to delinquent owners

not available

30, 60, 90 day collection letters mailed to delinquent owners

not available

Title search for returned mail to ensure that the correct owner is being billed at the correct billing address

not available

Payment plan negotiation with homeowners to avoid legal collections

Maybe

Monthly Review of Payment plans for nonpayment and escalation to Legal

Maybe

Legal collections (Lien/Foreclosure) for accounts that meet customized thresholds for time and dollar amounts.

Maybe

Financial Reporting

Monthly Financial reports that include bank statements and images of canceled checks

Maybe

Financial report distribution by the end of the first week of each month

not available

Report distribution via Email

Maybe

Detailed reports showing budget variances to help control spending

not available

Homeowner balances with last payment date and collection status

not available

“Cash Based” HOA accounting method – making financials easier to read and understand.

Maybe

Financial Reports archived to Board Member only Section of Website

not available

Budgeting

Preparation of next year’s annual budget draft by August 31st

not available

Budgeting based on actual expenses – not just projected income

not available

Assist the board to finalize budget for presentation at annual meeting

not available

Assistance to determine annual assessment amounts, reserve funding, and capital project funding.

not available

Tax Preparation

(additional fees may apply)

Maybe

Reserve Studies for Replacement Reserves

(additional fees may apply)

Maybe

Annual Insurance and Risk Review

not available

Vendor Management

Approved Vendor list

not available

Vendors have to meet rigorous quality standards to be approved

not available

Process to monitor vendor insurance and terminate services upon lapse of coverage

not available

Obtain competitive bids for association services

Maybe

Emergency Service

Emergency Hotline staffed with a live person – 24 hours a day 7 days a week 365 days per year for townhomes and condominiums

Maybe

Maintenance crew available 24×7

not available

Insurance Rehabilitation in cases of fire or other disaster

Maybe

Flexible Approaches

Whether you prefer a full-service management solution or a self-managed HOA approach, our team is here to support you. We’ll listen to your needs to design a system that empowers your board to run efficiently, satisfy homeowners, and ensure that your HOA remains fully compliant with state and federal regulations.

To give your community in North or South Carolina the kind of high-quality HOA management that we have to offer, call (888) 565-1226 for a free consultation with our team. Community Association Management provides industry-leading services to HOAs, POAs, business associations, condo associations, and amenity associations throughout the region.