"Weather" You Like It or Not – Winter is Coming! - 08/21/12 07:27 AM
By Linda Day Harrison, theBrokerList, Chicago, IL
I think we can all agree that whether you're a seasoned property manager or building owner, or if you're a rookie to managing property, that there are not enough reminders about Mother Nature changing course, come winter each year!
Weather can be a property manager’s best friend or worst enemy. The key is to be sure you are prepared! Even if you have the best staff and the finest building engineer, double checking the basics while the weather is mild is much more pleasant than learning that something was overlooked after it breaks or … (4 comments)

Have You Ever Considered a Budget Wish List? - 08/14/12 12:19 PM
By Linda Day Harrison, theBrokerList, Chicago, IL
It is a tough time of the year for us property managers as many of us are in the process of planning our budget for next year. However, it’s also a perfect time to poll all of your property owners, vendors, customers, and staff to see what might be on their wish list!
What is a wish list you ask? Well a wish list is a reminder of all of the things your customers, staff, vendors, or property owners have wished for that can help your property to improve, save money, or maybe even … (4 comments)

HOA Hurricane Checklist - 08/06/12 10:39 AM
By Ken Kmet, Condo Voice, Clearwater, FL
Hurricane season runs from June 1 to November 30, so we’ve put together a checklist for condominium associations and homeowner associations for hurricane season readiness. The first thing an association has to do is adopt a policy on how the association will function during the three phases of a severe weather event: before, during, and after a hurricane/severe weather event. They must also adopt a hurricane shutter specification, then make a checklist of actions and duties assigned to the association and to each homeowner in all three phases of the severe weather event. If … (3 comments)

 
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