Property management companies are busy! TOPS [ONE] alleviates time spent on most tasks. For example, a TOPS client saves 250 hours per month in community visits. Site visits that used to take two hours, now only take 45 minutes with the all-in-one property management solution. We get it…when it comes to change management, it can […]

How to Streamline Your HOA Financial Reporting The first step in streamlining anything is to clean up and get organized. HOA boards still working on spreadsheets or multiple systems are prone to face issues with incorrect data in their HOA financial reporting. Multiple users and many versions of similar files could be putting your association […]

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 […]

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 […]

Challenges and Solutions It’s no secret that property management software makes the job of a community manager much easier. At TOPS, we pride ourselves on offering the best solution to save your community time and make your job less of a challenge. However, there are still challenges communities face with software solutions. While property management […]

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 As a community manager, it is your responsibility to determine when your current software is out-of-date and in need of an upgrade.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, […]

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 […]

Note: This article has been updated since it’s original publication. Dealing with Bad Debt Occasionally, homeowners can’t or simply don’t pay. When that happens, you do have options, but even with a lien, there is likely to be some amount owed that you aren’t able to recover. Leaving bad debt on your books for too […]