SHOULD A BOARD SEE THE BIG PICTURE

By Darlys Walker

Published March 2, 2016

 

Far too often we hear board members make statements like "I ran my own company for 25 years, I can run this building", or, "I can manage the budget and financials, I owned my own company". Unfortunately, we find this is not the case. It's true, possessing some fundamental knowledge of supervising personnel and overseeing the overall big picture can be a great asset and can be very beneficial to an association. But not without working knowledge of real estate management and the experience of having managed a non profit corporation, which happens to involve the daily life experiences of every owner and their families. 

 

It's true that the association documents and the state statutes clearly define what authority board members must follow when making everyday decisions. My question is, are individuals who see the regulations and decision making as clear cut, by the book, and no room for compromise or consideration of the "human element" or is the better qualified candidate one who has the ability to think outside the box and make decisions which encompass the need and desires of the unit owners while ensuring compliance with mandated regulations. What are your thoughts?
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Darlys Walker, Founder and CEO of Condominium Concepts Management, Inc. (CCM), is recognized for her straight talk, subject matter expertise, and valued insights regarding real  

state management, leasing, and HOAs. Her company serves a diverse portfolio of properties, from 16-units up to 600 as well as large mixed-use developments.  

 

   From its beginnings in 2000, CCM has become a well-respected asset manager and now works with over 100 associations with 16,000 units served by over 300 employees. Darlys and her team deliver resources and responsiveness through six regional offices - in Orlando, Miami, Jacksonville, Charleston, Nashville and Atlanta.

  

   Darlys Walker is best known for her passion and precision, understanding that the only difference that matters in today's demanding marketplace is service delivery ... doing what is promised and what is right. She knows that every community serves two masters ... the property owner/developer and the resident/homeowner. "If we are not equally responsive to both, we are not doing our job," she states.  

 

   Her clients say it best: "Darlys really knows her stuff" ... "at the top of her profession and it shows in the caliber of her clients" ... "delivers quality resources that match up well with needs and expectations that are really rigorous."  

 

   She is a licensed Real Estate Broker in four states, holds an Associate's Degree in Marketing and has earned the Accredited Real Estate Manager designation from the Georgia Institute of Real Estate Management. Also she is one of few certified as a Lead-Based Paint Abatement & Removal Trainer in Georgia.

  

   Darlys Walker and her team have been selected to manage the condominium conversion process and day-to-day operations for many of the Southeast's most high-profile condominium communities including luxury high-rises, mid-rises and garden-style homes. Most recently she has been recognized as an expert in 're-versions' of communities from condominiums to leased homes, as well as repositioning projects. A visionary and a tireless perfectionist, Darlys demonstrates hands-on leadership, working individually with each client and staff associate to achieve defined business outcomes and satisfaction.  

  

  For more information about Darlys Walker and Condominium Concepts Management, Inc. please visit www.condominiumconcepts.com.

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