JUDGING A BOOK BY ITS COVER

By Darlys Walker

Published March 4, 2015

Judging a book by its cover is said to be unwise. But when choosing an attorney for your Association you absolutely should judge the attorney and firm by the company they keep. After 30 years in the Real Estate Management business I’ve learned that “Birds of a feather flock together”.

Here are a few instances. There is a law firm in Davenport, Florida who represents a Developer who has stolen hundreds of thousands of dollars from an Association. While he has been found guilty, he has yet to do jail time or make restitution. All the while this Attorney represents and specializes in Association law. Would you want him representing your Association? Then of course, there are the major law firm, throughout Florida, connected to a major Management company, both of which have questionable practices and both fall short of quality customer service. Their most frequently used phrase to their clients is, “If you don’t like it, then sue us”, or “You can’t fire us, we’ll sue you”.

Of course there are attorneys who truly care about what they do, the people they serve and the positive impact they make. These attorneys fight for what is right, not necessarily what is right for their wallet. So when looking for legal representation, do your homework. Google is a great tool! 

What company does your current law firm keep?

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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