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How to Prepare for Your First HOA Meeting As a Board Member

How to Prepare for Your First HOA Meeting As a Board Member

As a new board member preparing for and attending your first HOA (Homeowners Association) meeting, it's important to approach the experience with a positive and proactive mindset.  

This is a great opportunity to familiarize yourself with the organization of the HOA and to start building relationships with fellow board members and homeowners. 

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A person using a leaf blower outside. The text reads, "Why a Dedicated Maintenance Division is Crucial for Community Associations"

Why a Dedicated Maintenance Division is Crucial for Community Associations

Your Homeowners' Association (HOA) maintenance standards are meant to guarantee that residents within your community have a high-quality environment to live and work in. By ensuring that your community has a dedicated maintenance division you will be guaranteeing that your community has balance and organization to provide constant stability.

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Why Your Association Needs a Community Liaison

Your community association is a place where memories can be made, and families can grow closer together. Several behind-the-scenes plans go into the coordination of events and activities that occur in your community to ensure that your residents can enjoy and participate. 

By enlisting a community liaison, you will be able to meet the needs and goals of your community more effectively.

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How to Choose the Right Consultation Service for Your Community

How to Choose the Right Consultation Service for Your Community

Choosing the right consultation service for your community organization or HOA is not a simple process, and it is often a series of research and discussions that takes place over an extended period. However, if your team of community managers is able to invest the time and energy required, you can find a consultation service that helps your community thrive.  

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People sitting around a table having a meeting. The text reads, "How Do I Become a Member of My HOA Board?"

How Do I Become a Member of My HOA Board?

Serving on your HOA's board is one of the best things you can do to encourage the growth of your community in a positive direction. Board members are responsible for planning for the future and maintaining the rules and regulations of the community. 

HOA boards typically have between three and seven seats, sometimes with a president or community organizer leading the group. Because of this, it can sometimes be difficult to join your HOA board and you may even have to campaign for a spot in a community-wide election. 

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Increasing Property Value of Your Association: Usability of Outdoor Spaces

As a community manager or HOA board member, you are always on the lookout for ways to improve the property value of your association. One of the most cost-effective ways to make your community association a more attractive option for potential homebuyers is to increase the usability of outdoor spaces in your HOA.  

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