Technology

Time to Get Automated At TOPS, we know there usually aren’t enough hours in the day for all your property management needs. That is why we strive to make our software as simple as possible and offer various forms of automation. With automated services, you can complete a number of tasks before they become an […]

Solving Property Management Problems With TOPS At TOPS, we know just how challenging it is to be a community manager. Your daily responsibilities are never the same and residents are always in need. You have a responsibility to your residents to make sure their homes and information are safe while maintaining profitability and a clean […]

Use Your Website to Build a Community We’ve said before that your website is the front door of your community. Usually it is the first impression potential residents and vendors get of your community. However, it can also keep your community connected. A strong community website can simplify reporting, improve messaging, and more. TOPS community […]

Going Paperless Can Reduce Your Costs and Improve Productivity As reliance on technology increases, it is important to take advantage of automation that it provides. Automation helps your business reduce costs and improve efficiencies. In a previous blog, we discussed the advantages of going paperless to help with billing and payments. However, did you know […]

What Is Software Integration? We’ve said many times before that TOPS integrates with most systems, but what exactly does that mean? Integration is simply the act of integrating, but it has a deeper meaning in software development. Software integration means combining multiple software subsystems into one unified system. In property management software, that can include […]

Why You Should Update Your Software One of the biggest ways people sell themselves short is by avoiding software updates. Whether it’s your phone, computer, or other software systems, we try to avoid updates. This could be because we’re satisfied with the system as it is or don’t want to wait for the updates to […]

Staying Ahead of your Competition Property management is a relatively small field, but it can also be very competitive. Property management companies must stand out and offer the best solutions, if they want to expand their portfolio. There are several ways TOPS can help PMC’s stand out and stay competitive. Below are several tips for […]

It’s Time to Go Paperless With the increased use and reliance on technology, now is the perfect time for your community to consider paperless options whenever possible. In today’s climate, people are used to paying bills online at their convenience, whether it’s their phone, car, electric, or other utilities. Online payments are faster and easier […]

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 […]