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Learn how to ensure smooth HOA board transitions with effective onboarding, staggered terms, and recruitment best practices!
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The week Melissa Garcia joins us to talk about the importance of smooth transitions within HOA boards, emphasizing the need for strategic planning and onboarding. Learn how to implement staggered terms, ensure continuity, and recruit future board members through committees and relationship-building. She also highlights the significance of off-boarding and celebrating board members' achievements. Effective transitions foster stability and efficiency within your HOA community, ensuring ongoing success!

Contact Our Guest Melissa Garcia: [email protected] 

Chapters From This Week's Episode:

00:00 It’s Okay to Make Mistakes When Running an HOA 
01:09 Volunteers Aren’t Perfect! 
03:11 When Does Being Casual Become a Liability in a HOA?
00:00 Does Your HOA Need to Be Perfect?
05:11 How Anxiety Affects Community Associations
08:25 Legal Requirements and Mistakes in HOA Management
11:30 Impact of Agitation and Distractions in the Community
13:22 Fiduciary Responsibility and Avoiding Liability
15:57 Ad Break - Our FiPhO
16:62 How an HOA Story From Seinfeld is Rooted in Truth
17:46 Raising Assessments and Avoiding Suspicions
19:54 Importance of Clear Communication and Transparency
22:11 Why HOA Board Members Shouldn't Panic Over Mistakes
26:02 What Happens When You Don't Comply with State Laws
29:00 Final Thoughts: It's Okay to Make Mistakes as Long as You Act in the Best Interest of the HOA

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