Virtual Board Training – Tuesday, October 20, 2020
October Session – Tuesday, October 20th – 6pm (Login information will be sent to those registered) – “Financial Fundamentals and Simplifying Insurance” All Board members from community associations managed by Sharper are welcome to attend. Tuesday, October 20th at 6 p.m. – “Financial Fundamentals and Simplifying Insurance” This focused session coincides with most association’s end-of-fiscal […]
Maintaining Community Ties During COVID-19
With everyone spending time more time at home and distanced from others, has your HOA been affected? As we navigate our way through COVID-19, it’s important to foster connectivity in your association. Holding events over Zoom is a great way to connect with people and do different activities. For example, you can play bingo, have […]
Tips for Welcoming New Residents to Your Community
Building community among residents is always a priority for a happy neighborhood, but it’s hard than ever to do this during the COVID-19 pandemic. One way you can welcome new residents and help them “find there way” with living in an HOA, is to have a Welcome Packet ready when they arrive that contains important […]
Summer Fun and Noise Complaints
Summer means warm weather, longer days, and more time outside. It also means extra noise, which could lead to an increase in noise complaints. Here are some great ways to deal with the summer noise and the complaints that come with them. Things to do now. Look over your noise based HOA rules, and adjust […]
Holding Effective Meetings While Social Distancing
This year’s meetings will be different than those we’ve seen in the past. Social distancing guidelines dictate 6′ of space between people in an indoor setting. How will that work within you HOA board’s normal meeting location? Is it feasible to continue indefinitely with Zoom (online) meetings? Or will you need to implement a hybrid […]
Time to Check Insurance Coverages
If you have not done so already this year, now is a good time to review your Association’s insurance policy. With summer storms and flooding upon us, knowing your coverages in advance of a damaging storm is a good precautionary move. Many HOAs master policies cover what is known as “studs out” meaning things outside […]
Reserve Funds and the Unexpected
2020 has been full of unexpected trials. Planning for Murphy’s Law is part of an HOA board’s responsibility. Make sure your HOA is covered for the unexpected by having an adequate reserve fund. What is a reserve fund? A reserve (capital) fund is your HOA’s saving account; it is not used for the day-to-day necessities […]
Getting Ready to Sell in an HOA
Looking to sell your home? During our current global pandemic selling a home come with a few additional considerations. Your realtor will be a wonderful source for guidance, but we’ve compiled a short list of things to consider. COVID Considerations By appointment only. Open houses have been a wonderful selling tool for homes for a […]
Summer Storms – Staying Safe
As we enter storm season, we want to give you a few useful tips to keep in mind. General Storm Tips: Avoid wires and water. If your building is struck by lightning, avoid touching water and wires as they can conduct the voltage. Even touching a plugged-in lamp or getting tap water can result […]
Lawn Maintenance Contracts
As we enter spring, the outside maintenance will switch from plowing/icing to lawn maintenance. If the board has been looking to hire a different landscaping company or revisit their bid, here are some tips to remember through this process: Value quality. A high-quality landscaping company will make your community look well-kept and welcoming, so you […]