Tag: Education for Homeowners

What Makes CMA Different?

What makes CMA different?

If your community is considering a new community association management company, as the leader in association management throughout the southeast, Community Management Associates may be the solution your association has been searching for. Our core values of loyalty, integrity, trust, mutual respect, and professionalism have helped us become trusted leaders in the industry. Client satisfaction is our primary objective, and we are willing to go the extra mile for all our valued customers. We actively participate in the communities we serve to make a difference from within. Choose CMA and get the level of service your community deserves.

Unmatched expertise!

CMA belongs to several chapters of the Chamber of Commerce, the Community Associations Institute in Georgia, Florida, Tennessee, and Alabama, and many other licensing organizations in the southeast. Our community association managers meet or exceed the state licensing and certifications requirements in every state we serve. They have the professional skill set to help communities thrive. The PCAM designation is awarded to the top managers that specialize in community association management. CMA is proud to hold the highest number of PCAMs of any association management company in the region. Our experienced managers have advanced skills to tackle any situation that comes their way. We make it a point to assign communities to managers based on geographical proximity so the community receives the best possible service and our managers spend less time in traffic!

How do we ensure excellence?

CMA hires talented state licensed community association manager professionals who are willing to innovate. We focus on the combined strengths of the team as a whole, allowing everyone to share their new ideas and initiate valuable collaborations. Not only will your community have access to your assigned association manager, but each community association manager is also supported by our client services team and a supervising manager to assist residents and board members as needed. CMA also offers after-hours emergency call service to handle emergency calls during non-business hours. CMA is always available for your community. We are always looking for inventive, highly motivated professionals interested in community association management to join our team. Find your career with CMA.

We offer a wide range of services!

One of our main strengths at CMA is that we offer customizable service solutions to meet the unique needs of each community. Whether your community needs full service with concierge staff, financial only or developer management through the turnover process, CMA can customize a solution for you. We know that every association has its distinctive characteristics, and we want to preserve those details and character. We strive to ensure that you are proud of your home and community by offering a wide range of services. Whether you need help for property management in Atlanta, August, Birmingham, Nashville, Destin, Santa Rosa, or Naples, we are always here for you. Our customer service is  ready to answer your calls. Some of our popular services include:

We help Homeowners Associations operate smoothly so they can maximize their resources and keep the community financially secure.

Training for new board members.

Our team of talented managers will be able to gauge the needs of the community preemptively. CMA will handle all communication efficiently to ensure that your owner residents are heard.

Accurate and transparent association accounting of financial records is vital to community association management. Our in-house financial experts will provide you with 24/7 financial visibility so you know how your association funds are being handled. Newer or smaller management firms with less oversight and experience can’t provide your community with the same financial peace of mind as CMA.

We can help you with payroll, assessment collection, annual budgeting, special assessments, capital improvement loans, insurance reviews, annual contract reviews, and many other important association functions.

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How Communities Can Adapt To Changes Caused by COVID-19

To say that COVID has changed our lives would still be an understatement. The crisis has made us interact, work, and even live differently. In many ways, it’s been an “adapt or die” situation for many communities and companies.

However, some people have started to state that “the worst” has ended. As we understand the virus a lot better, it’s easier to know what buyers and sellers can do to adapt to these changes.

The UK’s approach

Public Health England has an extensive article detailing the community approach to COVID in the UK. The country’s response to the crisis has showcased how important community cooperation is for public health issues.

Of course, the UK has taken a comprehensive approach for controlling the virus. However, the article’s report for community action is a must-read, especially as education for homeowners.

Cooperation

The main focus from the article is community cooperation. All sections are basically different results from this advantage. From solidarity to community strengthening, UK communities have shown how vital it is to work together.

It’s also easily understandable. Enforcing health regulations requires coordination and communication. Strong cooperation from buyers and sellers alike is vital.

Education for homeowners

Lastly, the main reason behind the pandemic’s damage was how little we understood it. While it’s still under research, we know a lot more about what we can do to curb its repercussions.

Having access to proper educational resources can make a world of difference in how your community adapts.

What can you do to adapt?

Now, we’ve all heard the same suggestions repeatedly. We know we need to stay away from crowds, wash our hands, and embrace the outside. Unfortunately, there haven’t been enough suggestions regarding how communities can strategize.

From our experience and the references we’ve linked, we’ve narrowed down 5 key aspects you need to consider.

1. Focus on open spaces

Any buyer should start looking for open spaces in their properties. That includes amenities like decks or balconies. However, having parks nearby and other open areas is important as well. Sellers should expect more demand for these spaces.

2. Good internet is critical

Today, remote work and online programs for working out and yoga are making the internet even more prevalent in our lives. With how many of these changes will remain for the long-term, a strong internet signal should be a priority.

3. Know your neighbors

You don’t need to break social distancing to interact with neighbors. Community groups in messenger apps are excellent for interaction and planning.

4. Agree on how to tackle social distancing

Social distancing requires schedules to guarantee there aren’t many crowds around. Talk to your neighbors and develop a schedule so that everyone can go outside and do what they need to do without messing with physical distance.

5. Modernize administration

Property management has seen significant innovations with ERP and administration systems. These solutions allow managers to handle requests and services from their communities from a central platform, completely from the internet.