WE MAKE POSITIVE CHANGES HAPPEN
While all property management companies should be expected to solve problems, ensure that repairs get done, get bids for large projects, and provide advice

to the board, here is what sets us apart:

We focus on implementing operational improvements and policy changes that will optimize the way your association functions and simplify your job as a board member – and we start doing it as soon as possible. The result: within a year or two of hiring us, board members can expect to be spending less time on HOA matters and getting more done.

We do this by immediately going to work on your highest priority projects and repairs, leveraging our wide network of competent & professional vendors, streamlining board / resident / vendor communications, and re-vamping your rules and policies to align them with the culture of your community.

Here is what we did in our first year of managing two local HOAs (composite used to show variety) that switched to us:

  1. Completed major siding & trim repairs*
  2. Repaired, then re-coated their balconies* for the first time in over a dozen years
  3. Painted the complex* using a new & improved color scheme recommended by a professional color consultant
  4. Repaired &/or replaced all fences and gates
  5. HOA #1 - Wrote a landscaping specification, put it out to competitive bid, and hired a new landscaper
  6. HOA #2 - Got a professional landscaping design* and have a major landscaping upgrade planned for next year
  7. Re-wrote their rules & guidelines, including rules for air conditioners, satellite dishes, exterior decorations, and a host of other hot button topics. The re-write also clarified responsibility for sewers & drains, fences & garage doors, rodent & insect control, etc.
  8. Implemented a permit parking system to allocate parking stalls in a more equitable manner
  9. Put word-searchable versions of the association’s governing documents, rules, minutes, and insurance information on Google Drive so all board members can access them at any time.

            * after getting multiple bids

THE RESULTS

  1. The building exteriors, balconies, fences and landscaping at both communities are in their best shape in years.
  2. Clear, comprehensive, and enforceable rules are in place which has led to greater compliance among the residents
  3. Parking problems have become a thing of the past
  4. Due to our specification and the company we recommended, the landscaping at HOA #1 looks better than it has in years while this coming winter HOA #2 plans to do its first major landscaping upgrade in over 30 years

 

BOARD MEMBERS’ FOCUS HAS SHIFTED
Because the boards at both associations spend less time on routine operational matters and/or rule enforcement than in the past, they now spend their energy on higher level topics such as:

  1. Driving Down Costs - Including examining the reserve study for unnecessary / duplicate items (aka fat), inflated costs, and inaccurate life spans; proactively inspecting balcony joists / railing / floors; converting to LED lighting; purchasing vs leasing dumpsters; upgrading to smart irrigation controllers; etc.
  2. Updating the Bylaws & CCRs - We are providing significant input to HOA #1 as the new documents are being drafted.  Our input will result in new and improved governing documents that define HOA vs owner maintenance responsibilities more clearly, streamline governance – particularly nominations, elections, and annual meetings – and better match the community’s culture and how it functions.
  3. Quality of Life Improvements - Such as upgrading the landscaping, installing more attractive lighting, adjusting the parking system to allocate spaces more fairly, implementing a proactive sewer line maintenance program (vs dealing with backups as they happen), improving signage throughout the community, getting satellite dishes out of view, and more.

 

WHAT IT MEANS TO YOU
By putting improved systems and procedures in place to solve problems quickly we reduce the effort you will need to spend tracking repairs. And by having clear and enforceable policies in place compliance becomes less time consuming. Consequently, you will have more time to focus on the creative and satisfying aspects of your job such as enhancing and beautifying the community. But don’t just take our word for it, when you speak to our references ask them the following questions:

  1. Is AMS fast and efficient?
  2. Are the vendors they recommend professional, competent, courteous and a good value?
  3. Has AMS streamlined operations and enabled you to reduce the time you spend on the day-to-day details of running your HOA?
  4. Has AMS helped you make changes that have led to higher levels of resident satisfaction in your community?
  5. Overall has AMS enabled you to focus more on improving the community and your residents’ quality of life?

 

TAKE THE FIRST STEP
If you like what you hear, take the first step and schedule an interview. And see our Special Internet Offer for how to get a substantial discount on your first year of property management.