When preparing for my Georgia Brokers license test, the instructors drilled into me, that as a Real Estate Professional, we would often be asked for an opinion or advice which bordered on “legal advice”. Our response was always to be “You really should seek legal counsel. I’m not an attorney and I’m not qualified to advise you on this matter.“ Over the course of ten weeks, I’m sure I heard this at least a hundred times. However, being in a service provider industry, my mindset has always been to be as helpful as possible! Over the years I’ve developed a slightly different approach. Oh, I still refrain from doing anything that might be construed as “practicing law” but I do try to go the extra mile and assist everyone in achieving resolution to their requests or questions. Let’s use Eric’s example of #7, violating any provision of chapter 718, chapter 719 or chapter 720 during the course of performing Community Association Management Services pursuant to a contract with a community Association as defined in
FS
468.431(1).
First and foremost, all CAMs should maintain updated knowledge of changes in the Florida statutes by continually attending continuing education classes such as the one Eric has recently had approved by the DPBR. In utilizing this information the CAM should recommend ways the Board may accomplish their goals without causing the licensee to risk their licenses. By carefully explaining the regulation to the Board along with the ramification of taking certain actions and suggesting alternative solutions may achieve the Boards’ goal and keep the CAM out of trouble. If the request cannot be accomplished then the answer is simply NO and explain why. Most Boards will understand.
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
estate
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.
