SOMETIMES THE GRASS IS GREENER ON THE OTHER SIDE!

By Darlys Walker

Published August 17, 2016

Condominium and homeowner associations are the same, no matter how much your monthly fees are, no matter how big or small your community is and frankly no matter what state you reside in.

It’s true, Florida has by far the most stringent governing regulations. Some of which are absurd, some of which have no merit at all but to protect developers ad lenders! But occasionally, a law is passed that truly benefits the association, the board and the homeowners. Of course this only applies if you live in a condominium and if you choose to do what is right (as opposed to taking the easy way out) and attend a board certification seminar.

Our firm manages condominiums throughout the southeast and without a doubt the board members and homeowners who attend the board certification seminars are able to better address the needs of the community, both physically and financially. They work more closely and cohesively with their management teams, vendors and employees. All the while gaining confidence from owners in their decisions. We don’t see this in other states, as no training is required, nor do we see it with boards who prefer to simply sign the affidavit stating they have read the docs. Reading, if in fact they do, and understanding, are two very different things.

I for one would love to see a mandatory statute across all states requiring all board members to attend a board certification course, when elected, and an annual legal update seminar so long as they serve!

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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