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Connecting with Your Community: Communication Best Practices
Effective communication fosters better relationships among board members, your residents and property management company, and keeps all parties well informed. Here are the 4 components of a successful communication plan that create effective outreach to all members of your community. -
Improve Your Board Communication Strategy from Within
While communicating clearly and effectively with residents is vitally important, it is just as important to foster better board communication. -
9 Ways to Improve Communication Among Board Members
Do you know the 9 communication techniques most high-functioning boards practice? -
9 Ways to Improve Communication Among Board Members
Do you know the 9 communication techniques most high-functioning boards practice? -
9 Ways to Improve Board Communication (Hint: It Starts With You!)
Healthy board communication is the key to enhancing your Nevada HOA’s reputation and property values. Learn 9 ways to improve your board’s communication. -
Depth of Support: What You Should Expect from a Property Manager
Carefully evaluating the property manager is a critical component of board business and helps ensure a consistent level of service each and every day. -
9 Tips on How to Improve Communication Amongst Your HOA Board
Healthy board communication is the key to enhancing your Arizona HOA’s reputation and property values. Use these 9 tips on how to improve communication to strengthen your HOA board. -
Virtual Board Meetings: Comprehensive Guidelines for Board Members
To help boards and shareholders navigate the legal and logistical nuances of virtual annual meetings, our property management experts have assembled a collection of best practices that address the most common concerns and logistical hurdles. -
Mitigating Board Liability & Personal Exposure – Part One
A capable management company will enforce procedures and invest in technologies that help limit legal liability for the condo or co-op, and also mitigate board member personal exposure. -
Mitigating Board Liability & Personal Exposure – Part Two
Policy exclusions introduce increased risk to the board and often render a contractor’s policy meaningless. Properly vetting a contractor’s insurance is critical. -
Promoting Fire Safety in Your Community Association
Part of your job as a board member is ensuring the safety of residents in your community association. To that end, it’s important to educate homeowners about possible fire risks and the steps they can take to prevent fire hazards in their homes. Chances are that fire safety isn’t top of mind for residents. However, home fires are more common than most people realize. -
Inflation, Insurance, and “In Case Of…": Why to Consider an HOA Assessment Increase
Raising assessments can keep your association healthy (and help boost property values). Read on to learn why, how and when to raise HOA assessments. -
Property manager requirements: 10 training tips
A property manager’s role is a unique one; it requires answering the needs of residents, A Community Association Manager (CAM), also called a property manager, is integral to the smooth functioning of residential complexes and homeowners associations. Whether managing property affairs or fostering a sense of community, the qualifications and skills required for property managers are diverse and multifaceted. -
New York’s Climate Mobilization Act | Frequently Asked Questions
FirstService Residential helps condo and co-op boards navigate CMA compliance, avoid costly fines and identify incentive programs that reduce the cost of building upgrades. -
Residential EV Charging Stations: Benefits & Incentives for Multifamily Buildings
FirstService Residential recommends that all boards and building owners consider the installation of EV charging stations and incentives available through NYSERDA and ConEd. -
HOA 101: Master These 3 Genius HOA Board Meeting Tips
Follow these three proven tips to improve your Arizona HOA board meetings and excel as an association. -
Delivering Exceptional Service: 6 Keys to a Great HOA Manager
What sets your association apart from other HOAs? Discover what types of support and training can help your manager (and association) excel. -
Board Member 101: HOA Leadership Roles and Duties
What are your HOA leadership roles and duties? To fully develop and enhance your leadership journey, begin by taking these four essential steps. -
What is HOA insurance? Understanding the basics
Homeowner's associations (HOAs) have many responsibilities that can be difficult to keep up with. One of the main ones is selecting community association insurance. HOA’s should carefully consider the type and extent of coverage they purchase from an insurance provider. The right policy can help protect your investment while minimizing risk. -
Want to Become a Florida Community Association Manager? Here Are 7 Questions and Answers to Consider
Are you interested in becoming a Community Association Manager? It requires a passion for helping others, empathy, and dedication to providing quality customer service, among other things. Read our article to learn if it's the right fit for you. -
What Great Looks Like: Getting the Property Management Service You Deserve
The property management industry is competitive, and everyone seems to think they offer the “best" service. But what does great property management look like? Learn what questions to ask to make sure you’re getting the service you deserve. -
The Do’s & Don’ts of Communicating Policy
Not sure how to communicate about policy with your residents? Follow these do’s and don’ts to guide your policy-making efforts and help your board obtain community buy-in. -
The Do’s & Don’ts of Communicating Policy
Not sure how to communicate about policy with your residents? Follow these do’s and don’ts to guide your policy-making efforts and help your board obtain community buy-in. -
How an HOA Preventative Maintenance Plan Can Keep Your Community From Walking on Thin Ice
Cold weather is upon us, so now is the time for your HOA to make sure your maintenance program is on track. Read this article to learn more.