On the Flip Side

By Darlys Walker

Published August 8, 2012

 

Effective leaders are essential to the successful management of every Association. As an industry, we continuously hear complaints from homeowners that the CAMS make all the decisions for the Association. Speaking from experience, when an Association Board is comprised of inactive, ineffective leaders; this presents a prime opportunity for an unscrupulous CAM to take advantage of the situation and impose their corporate structure, management style, and diminished level of services meeting the CAM’s needs and goals as opposed to meeting the needs of the Association.  THERE IS NO DOUBT THAT THE FLIP SIDE OF MICRO-MANAGING IS ABSENTEE MANAGING and the results are much worse!

 

Every Association should provide a "Position Responsibilities" checklist to all candidates prior to elections, fully informing them of what is expected during their service should they be elected by the homeowners. Setting goals and expectations for each Board Member is as important as establishing the authority of the CAM on behalf of the Board. Taking a proactive approach and educating everyone will not only build a strong cohesive team but will ensure greater success for the Association!

 
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Darlys Walker

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.  

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