I
find it hard to believe, that in the year 2013, an Association
can limit to whom a Homeowner may sell their unit to!!!
If
there is a "Meeting of the Minds" between a buyer and
a seller, why should a Board or an Association have the right to
be involved in the transaction? I understand that when a
Homeowner purchases a home in an Association they agree to abide
by the Bylaws set forth in the covenants. But, come on,
shouldn't someone realize that some of these regulations are
considered outdated and ridiculous.
Don't
get me wrong, I'm all for Co-ops having the ability to vote in
owners.But regular
condo or HOA Associations should not have the ability to have
any input on who has the right to purchase a home in their
community. Having this ability without being required to provide
reasons is simply ludicrous. This leaves the door open for all
sorts of misuse of power by Board Members. Ughhhh!!!
Yes,
Associations and their Boards should have the right of first
refusal, and yes they should have the power to dictate and
approve "Renters". But, if I wish to sell my home to
the highest bidder, the Association or Board should NOT be
allowed to make a decision that could affect my sale, not even
if they provide me with their reason for making such a decision.
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
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