Who’s Who

By Darlys Walker

Published July 16, 2014

Over the past few years we have seen many communities aggressively attempt to manage their percentages of leased units. Boards have come up with all sorts of guidelines, rules and regulations to monitor. Such as, who is a renter, who is a family occupant and who is an owner?

The most recent hurdle to overcome is the invasion of the VRBO or Vacation Rental by Owner. Most Declarants and Bylaws specify that only 12 month leases may be offered by investors to potential renters within a community. However, in a number of markets such as Miami , Orlando , Key West and Ft. Lauderdale , unit owners are advertising their homes on these sites and renting by the day, week or month.

In an effort to stop the constant influx of strangers to a community, many Boards have taken drastic measures and implemented aggressive fines to stop this trend. In those communities, with security or concierge staff, some Boards even instructed the staff to refuse admittance to these unsuspecting short term renters. Do you think VRBO rentals are a good idea?? Has your Association experienced anything like this?

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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