Best Hoa Website Software
Does
it seem like your homeowner's association is stuck in the dark ages? Having
a community
website provides instantaneous, thorough access to information.
Prospective owners can learn about your community
before purchasing. Existing owners can access information about the community
budget, covenants, meeting minutes, and neighborhood phone book or even
submit and/or receive personal data relevant to the neighborhood. It's an easy,
empowering
service for all.
HOA
websites generally come in two flavors: homegrown and template
based.
These
are mostly informational in nature, typically developed using a software
program such
as Front Page or Dreamweaver. You will probably see a simple contact form
but nothing too elaborate. These sites typically require a lot of work to
update information and don't allow any
member interaction.
Template-based
Websites
Also
known as a "fill-in-the-blank" websites, these are much easier to
maintain and require
no special computer programs or experience to maintain. They allow you to create
a professional looking website in just minutes. Just fill in the text in the
predetermined fields, load your photos and documents and you're done.
In addition, they
usually offer many features such
as:
Maps and directions to your community
Classifieds
for posting homes for sale and other items
Photo gallery for neighborhood and
event photos
Event calendar
Member
directory
Customizable templates to give your site a unique
appearance
Board member only areas
Facility reservations for your clubhouse, tennis
courts, etc.
Surveys and polls
Member only areas
There
are several companies that specialize in these template-based websites. The
majority
offer the same features,
with some offering additional features for
little or no extra costs. Companies such as HOA Total Access,
http://www.hoatotalaccess.com, offer plans as low as $25/month and NO set up
costs for a community with 100 residents; others can have set up costs
exceeding $200 and charge
you extra for the features that you really
need.
Maintaining
a community website has many benefits. Community leaders can...
Communicate information to residents quickly and efficiently
Engage
members through polls and surveys
Eliminate costly printing of newsletters, covenants, and flyers
Reduce
supplies, labor, and postage costs
Inform potential buyers and real
estate agents
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