Homeowners Associations

QuickBooks Vs. HOA Software QuickBooks or traditional HOA software? That is a question communities face when it comes time to pick the best HOA software for your community accounting. It’s true QuickBooks will work for any HOA and allow you to handle your accounting in one system. However, this may not be the best option. […]

Upgrading Your HOA Software Technology and software are constantly evolving. As a community manager, it is your responsibility to determine when your current software is out-of-date and in need of an upgrade. Your current solution may be hindering productivity with manual verses automated tasks and you may be looking for a change. Fortunately, TOPS makes […]

Software Implementation Requires Attention With today’s evolving digital age and the increased reliance on technology, implementing new software is going to be a necessity at some point in time for your business. Community management software provides a huge benefit to your community and your day-to-day tasks. It makes your job easier, saves time on work, […]

Why is Community Maintenance the Property Manager’s Job? Property cleaning and maintaining amenities may seem like a mundane task, but proper community cleanliness and maintenance can set community managers apart. Community cleanliness shows residents and potential new residents how much you care about your community. Taking the time to clean the community club house or […]

New HOA Technology Improves Resident Communication One of the biggest challenges facing HOAs is the lack of communication between the board, its residents, and owners. A lack of communication within the community can cause a lot of headaches for you and your board. It could lead to missed payments on the resident’s end, which leads […]

Which Software Should You Invest In? In a world of constantly changing technology, one of the most common questions property managers and business owners may face is should I invest in a cloud-based software or stick with traditional desktop software? When deciding on property management software there is a difference. Cloud Computing Has Been One […]

There Is No Question That 2020 Has Been One of the Toughest Years on Record for Everyone So Far It tested the resolve of the global community along with the community association management industry. The COVID-19 pandemic has a major challenge for property managers this year, and while we would all like to forget it, […]

Property Management Is a 24-Hour Job Managing a homeowners association is no easy task and a variety of challenges can arise outside of a normal 9-5 time frame. This makes it important for property managers to have the ability to assist residents anytime, anywhere and from any device. Fortunately, there are a wide range of […]

Collections and Cash-Flow Can Be Some of the Trickiest Job Functions for Property Managers Collecting assessments that are due to your HOA is crucial for your association’s finances and cash-flow. However, they can also lead to unnecessary conflict if not handled properly. It is the fiduciary duty of the board members to collect dues and assessments […]

If a Disaster Happens, There Are a Lot of Things That an HOA Board and Its Residents Must Consider (Besides HOA Dues) Gathering supplies, making sure your family is safe, and keeping your home protected are just some of the immediate actions’ residents and HOAs need to take when dealing with an emergency. If for […]