Homeowner Resources: The Importance of an Association Website

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• Homeowner Resources
• The Importance of an Association Website

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Homeowner Resources

• An increasing number of HOA Boards are developing
  community websites to share information and
  provide online services
• Association websites can communicate events,
  news, be a repository for association documents,
  pay assessments, prepare architectural
  submittals, request maintenance and address CCR
  concern

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Homeowner Resources

• Great venues for conducting online seminars, or
  webinars
• Help fulfill legal requirement some states have
  for open meetings and as well as require HOA
  Boards to provide notices of upcoming meetings
  within certain time frames

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Homeowner Resources

• Eliminates snail-mail of notices on agendas
• The use of technology can streamline homeowner
  resources and save money

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Homeowner Resources

• Some Recommendations for HOA Websites
• Decide what type of information you want to
  communicate a place for basic news or include
  financial information
• Is registration and login and password-protected
  area needed

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Homeowner Resources

• Some Recommendations for HOA Websites
• Be cautious with open forums on websites. Some
  legal dangers may exist if interactive open forum
  for members grievances occur
• Require expert advice if you want to incorporate
  this

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Homeowner Resources

• Some Recommendations for HOA Websites
• Most HOA websites are for informational purpose
  only. May include bios of Board members or member
  stories
• Password-protected section can include sensitive
  information on how money is being spent

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Homeowner Resources

• Some Recommendations for HOA Websites
• Board members only section can be developed as
  well
• Websites can be meaningful for HOA resources. It
  helps members feel connected and creates
  efficient and economical communication vehicle

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Homeowner Resources

• AAM works with many large homebuilding community
  development companies in United States
• AAM manages more than 375 homeowner associations
• AAM is a member of Alliance Management Network

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Homeowner Resources

• About the Author
• Jason Tucker is VP of AAM Edges Homeowner
  Resources, a dynamic and exciting new online
  community from Associated Asset Management that
  delivers trusted and relevant information to
  homeowners. Learn more about Homeowner Resources
  by visiting http//www.HomeownerResource.com/.