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BUILDING A THRIVING COMMUNITY: WHY CULTURE MATTER
MORE THAN RULES
By
Rafael Aquino
Published September 25, 2024
In today's world of association governance, it's
easy to get caught up in rules, regulations, and
amendments—sometimes to the point where the intention behind them
gets lost. Laws are only as effective as their enforcement, and no
matter how many restrictions we create, it's impossible to cover
every possible scenario.
Take ownership limits, for example. On paper,
preventing someone from owning more than two units might seem like a
way to protect the community. However, people will always find ways
around such restrictions, whether by using family members, LLCs, or
other creative methods. While laws like short-term rental
restrictions are necessary for maintaining integrity, controlling
how many units a person can own feels unnecessarily restrictive and
ultimately ineffective.
Rather than focusing energy on rules like these,
it's far more productive to prioritize building a positive community
culture. A thriving culture where residents feel connected and
engaged does far more for a community than regulations ever could.
When people are happy and invested in their surroundings, they
become ambassadors for their community, helping to unify and
strengthen bonds. This type of environment improves the quality of
life and increases demand for homes, driving up property values.
Ultimately, you can either focus on catching
someone breaking the rules or invest in building a place where no
one wants to break them. Communities with strong cultures are where
people want to live, and property values rise as a result. Wouldn't
we all rather live in that kind of place?
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As the Co-Founder and CEO
of Affinity Management Services, Rafael P. Aquino leads his team to
redefine excellence. They serve community associations
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and effectively with
dedication and passion. Rafael’s energy and positive
spirit is the foundation of Affinity Management
Services’ company culture, which instills enthusiasm and
excitement when providing expert advice to its board
members and relieving the day-to-day burdens of running
a community association.
Since 2007, Rafael has
developed a work culture that values responsive and
high-quality services. He has led his team by following
a proactive vs reactive philosophy. The same approach
Rafael instills in the day to day operations of each
association. Today, Affinity Management Services
maintains its success and benefits as a result of the
foundation Rafael has built and continues to foster by
providing educational seminars, continuing education
classes for association managers and board members
alike.
Rafael and his team help condominium and homeowners’
associations save money and improve their communities.
His calm, personable, and service-oriented nature helps
him to establish strong relationships with ease. Rafael
is known as a sincere and honest leader who looks out
for the best interests of his clients and communities,
and he strongly advocates for their needs. His role
requires coordination and communication, as such he
takes logical and intelligent steps to approach
challenges head-on.
As a graduate of Florida International University’s
electrical engineering program and a licensed community
association manager, Rafael’s education and skills equip
him with unique insights to tackle complex problems
through critical thinking. He understands how each
component within a system works together in order to
effectively arrive at solutions, techniques, and
conclusions. Therefore, as he manages the multiple
challenges of running a community association management
company, he understands how each property is its own
unique system and tailors’ specific services to assure
that all their needs are met.
For more information about Rafael P. Aquino and Affinity
Management Services please visit
www.ManagedByAffinity.com or call 1-800-977-6279
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Doral Office: 8200 NW 41st ST
Suite 200
Doral, FL 33166
Broward Office: 150 S Pine Island RD Suite 300
Plantation, FL 33324
O: 800-977-6279 ● F: 305-325-4053
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