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Best Community Association Management Software

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Community association management software provides property managers, homeowners associations (HOA), condo associations, and co-ops with tools to manage and organize their community. Property managers and HOAs can use community association management software to organize their communities and ensure all members are up to date on their dues and other paperwork and that meetings run smoothly. Resident portals or community websites are often included so both residents and property managers can update the community about important events, schedule meetings or activities, and pay dues or create maintenance requests.

Community association management software is similar in many ways to association management software, but community association software focuses entirely on residential associations rather than nonprofits or hobby-based groups. Community association software may integrate with property management software, multifamily software, or facility management software in order for property managers to better organize both their physical assets and their residents.

To qualify for inclusion in the Community Association Management category, a product must:

Cater to homeowners associations, condo associations, or co-ops
Provide tools to organize the scheduling and outcomes of association meetings
Manage a resident database
Provide a portal for residents and property managers to communicate, pay fees or dues, and make maintenance requests
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  • Overview
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  • Product Description
    How are these determined?Information
    This description is provided by the seller.

    Run your entire portfolio on one powerful platform. AppFolio’s intuitive and user-friendly experience gives your property management team the tools they need to provide excellent service to residents

    Users
    • Property Manager
    • Assistant Property Manager
    Industries
    • Real Estate
    • Accounting
    Market Segment
    • 86% Small-Business
    • 12% Mid-Market
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  • AppFolio Property Manager Pros and Cons
    How are these determined?Information
    Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
    Pros
    Ease of Use
    287
    User-Friendly
    119
    Features
    98
    Customer Support
    95
    Property Management
    92
    Cons
    Missing Features
    107
    Poor Customer Support
    48
    Limited Customization
    32
    Inadequate Reporting
    27
    Limited Functionality
    26
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  • AppFolio Property Manager features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
    9.1
    Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
    Average: 8.9
    7.7
    Digital Bulletin Board
    Average: 7.7
    9.0
    Member Profiles
    Average: 8.0
    8.8
    Property Management Tools - Community Association Management
    Average: 8.3
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    Seller
    AppFolio
    Company Website
    Year Founded
    2006
    HQ Location
    Santa Barbara, CA
    Twitter
    @AppFolio
    6,395 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    1,715 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
How are these determined?Information
This description is provided by the seller.

Run your entire portfolio on one powerful platform. AppFolio’s intuitive and user-friendly experience gives your property management team the tools they need to provide excellent service to residents

Users
  • Property Manager
  • Assistant Property Manager
Industries
  • Real Estate
  • Accounting
Market Segment
  • 86% Small-Business
  • 12% Mid-Market
AppFolio Property Manager Pros and Cons
How are these determined?Information
Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
Pros
Ease of Use
287
User-Friendly
119
Features
98
Customer Support
95
Property Management
92
Cons
Missing Features
107
Poor Customer Support
48
Limited Customization
32
Inadequate Reporting
27
Limited Functionality
26
AppFolio Property Manager features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
9.1
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 8.9
7.7
Digital Bulletin Board
Average: 7.7
9.0
Member Profiles
Average: 8.0
8.8
Property Management Tools - Community Association Management
Average: 8.3
Seller Details
Seller
AppFolio
Company Website
Year Founded
2006
HQ Location
Santa Barbara, CA
Twitter
@AppFolio
6,395 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
1,715 employees on LinkedIn®
(234)4.5 out of 5
8th Easiest To Use in Community Association Management software
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  • Product Description
    How are these determined?Information
    This description is provided by the seller.

    Vantaca is the leading AI-powered HOA software built to transform community association management. Designed for owner/operators, community managers, accounting teams, and boards, Vantaca automates fi

    Users
    • Community Association Manager
    • Community Manager
    Industries
    • Real Estate
    • Management Consulting
    Market Segment
    • 58% Small-Business
    • 40% Mid-Market
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  • Vantaca Pros and Cons
    How are these determined?Information
    Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
    Pros
    Ease of Use
    64
    Time-Saving
    41
    Customization
    31
    Organization
    26
    Tenant Management
    23
    Cons
    Learning Curve
    21
    Poor Customer Support
    17
    System Complexity
    17
    Limited Features
    15
    Slow Performance
    11
  • User Satisfaction
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  • Vantaca features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
    8.8
    Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
    Average: 8.9
    8.4
    Digital Bulletin Board
    Average: 7.7
    8.6
    Member Profiles
    Average: 8.0
    8.5
    Property Management Tools - Community Association Management
    Average: 8.3
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    Seller
    Vantaca
    Company Website
    Year Founded
    2016
    HQ Location
    Wilmington, North Carolina, United States
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    256 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
How are these determined?Information
This description is provided by the seller.

Vantaca is the leading AI-powered HOA software built to transform community association management. Designed for owner/operators, community managers, accounting teams, and boards, Vantaca automates fi

Users
  • Community Association Manager
  • Community Manager
Industries
  • Real Estate
  • Management Consulting
Market Segment
  • 58% Small-Business
  • 40% Mid-Market
Vantaca Pros and Cons
How are these determined?Information
Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
Pros
Ease of Use
64
Time-Saving
41
Customization
31
Organization
26
Tenant Management
23
Cons
Learning Curve
21
Poor Customer Support
17
System Complexity
17
Limited Features
15
Slow Performance
11
Vantaca features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
8.8
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 8.9
8.4
Digital Bulletin Board
Average: 7.7
8.6
Member Profiles
Average: 8.0
8.5
Property Management Tools - Community Association Management
Average: 8.3
Seller Details
Seller
Vantaca
Company Website
Year Founded
2016
HQ Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
256 employees on LinkedIn®

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(104)4.6 out of 5
3rd Easiest To Use in Community Association Management software
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  • Product Description
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    This description is provided by the seller.

    CINC Systems is the community association management industry’s largest technology partner, supporting more than 50,000 communities and over 5 million residents. CINC's AI-powered, all-in-one platform

    Users
    • President
    • Community Manager
    Industries
    • Real Estate
    • Accounting
    Market Segment
    • 77% Small-Business
    • 19% Mid-Market
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  • CINC Systems Pros and Cons
    How are these determined?Information
    Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
    Pros
    Ease of Use
    39
    Efficiency
    17
    Integrations
    15
    Continuous Improvement
    13
    Updates
    12
    Cons
    Missing Features
    14
    Poor Customer Support
    12
    Slow Response
    11
    Learning Difficulty
    7
    Limited Customization
    7
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  • CINC Systems features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
    8.9
    Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
    Average: 8.9
    7.7
    Digital Bulletin Board
    Average: 7.7
    8.5
    Member Profiles
    Average: 8.0
    8.8
    Property Management Tools - Community Association Management
    Average: 8.3
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    Year Founded
    2005
    HQ Location
    Duluth, GA
    Twitter
    @CINCSystems
    220 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    262 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
How are these determined?Information
This description is provided by the seller.

CINC Systems is the community association management industry’s largest technology partner, supporting more than 50,000 communities and over 5 million residents. CINC's AI-powered, all-in-one platform

Users
  • President
  • Community Manager
Industries
  • Real Estate
  • Accounting
Market Segment
  • 77% Small-Business
  • 19% Mid-Market
CINC Systems Pros and Cons
How are these determined?Information
Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
Pros
Ease of Use
39
Efficiency
17
Integrations
15
Continuous Improvement
13
Updates
12
Cons
Missing Features
14
Poor Customer Support
12
Slow Response
11
Learning Difficulty
7
Limited Customization
7
CINC Systems features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
8.9
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 8.9
7.7
Digital Bulletin Board
Average: 7.7
8.5
Member Profiles
Average: 8.0
8.8
Property Management Tools - Community Association Management
Average: 8.3
Seller Details
Year Founded
2005
HQ Location
Duluth, GA
Twitter
@CINCSystems
220 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
262 employees on LinkedIn®
(77)4.7 out of 5
4th Easiest To Use in Community Association Management software
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Entry Level Price:$54.00
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  • Product Description
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    This description is provided by the seller.

    PayHOA is the leading all-in-one community management software built for self-managed HOAs, COAs, POAs, and professional community association managers. Designed to simplify and scale day-to-day opera

    Users
    No information available
    Industries
    • Real Estate
    • Non-Profit Organization Management
    Market Segment
    • 92% Small-Business
    • 4% Mid-Market
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  • PayHOA Pros and Cons
    How are these determined?Information
    Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
    Pros
    Ease of Use
    25
    Customer Support
    16
    Time-Saving
    14
    Payment Management
    10
    Features Variety
    9
    Cons
    Learning Curve
    3
    Payment Issues
    3
    Poor Reporting
    3
    Banking Integration
    2
    Email Management Issues
    2
  • User Satisfaction
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  • PayHOA features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
    9.4
    Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
    Average: 8.9
    8.5
    Digital Bulletin Board
    Average: 7.7
    8.9
    Member Profiles
    Average: 8.0
    8.9
    Property Management Tools - Community Association Management
    Average: 8.3
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  • Seller Details
    Seller
    PayHOA
    Company Website
    Year Founded
    2018
    HQ Location
    Lexington, KY
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    26 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
How are these determined?Information
This description is provided by the seller.

PayHOA is the leading all-in-one community management software built for self-managed HOAs, COAs, POAs, and professional community association managers. Designed to simplify and scale day-to-day opera

Users
No information available
Industries
  • Real Estate
  • Non-Profit Organization Management
Market Segment
  • 92% Small-Business
  • 4% Mid-Market
PayHOA Pros and Cons
How are these determined?Information
Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
Pros
Ease of Use
25
Customer Support
16
Time-Saving
14
Payment Management
10
Features Variety
9
Cons
Learning Curve
3
Payment Issues
3
Poor Reporting
3
Banking Integration
2
Email Management Issues
2
PayHOA features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
9.4
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 8.9
8.5
Digital Bulletin Board
Average: 7.7
8.9
Member Profiles
Average: 8.0
8.9
Property Management Tools - Community Association Management
Average: 8.3
Seller Details
Seller
PayHOA
Company Website
Year Founded
2018
HQ Location
Lexington, KY
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
26 employees on LinkedIn®
(229)4.8 out of 5
Optimized for quick response
2nd Easiest To Use in Community Association Management software
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  • Product Description
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    This description is provided by the seller.

    Condo Control is an all‑in‑one, cloud‑based community‑operations platform built for condominiums and HOAs. Guided by our mission “to make ourselves an integral part of successful communities by digiti

    Users
    • Property Manager
    • Condominium Manager
    Industries
    • Real Estate
    • Security and Investigations
    Market Segment
    • 62% Small-Business
    • 31% Mid-Market
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  • Condo Control Pros and Cons
    How are these determined?Information
    Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
    Pros
    Ease of Use
    56
    Efficiency
    21
    Communication
    20
    Mass Communication
    18
    User-Friendly
    17
    Cons
    Missing Features
    9
    Poor Usability
    9
    Search Functionality
    8
    Search Issues
    8
    Navigation Issues
    7
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  • Condo Control features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
    9.5
    Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
    Average: 8.9
    9.6
    Digital Bulletin Board
    Average: 7.7
    9.6
    Member Profiles
    Average: 8.0
    9.4
    Property Management Tools - Community Association Management
    Average: 8.3
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  • Seller Details
    Company Website
    Year Founded
    2008
    HQ Location
    Toronto, ON
    Twitter
    @CondoCC
    587 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    56 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
How are these determined?Information
This description is provided by the seller.

Condo Control is an all‑in‑one, cloud‑based community‑operations platform built for condominiums and HOAs. Guided by our mission “to make ourselves an integral part of successful communities by digiti

Users
  • Property Manager
  • Condominium Manager
Industries
  • Real Estate
  • Security and Investigations
Market Segment
  • 62% Small-Business
  • 31% Mid-Market
Condo Control Pros and Cons
How are these determined?Information
Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
Pros
Ease of Use
56
Efficiency
21
Communication
20
Mass Communication
18
User-Friendly
17
Cons
Missing Features
9
Poor Usability
9
Search Functionality
8
Search Issues
8
Navigation Issues
7
Condo Control features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
9.5
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 8.9
9.6
Digital Bulletin Board
Average: 7.7
9.6
Member Profiles
Average: 8.0
9.4
Property Management Tools - Community Association Management
Average: 8.3
Seller Details
Company Website
Year Founded
2008
HQ Location
Toronto, ON
Twitter
@CondoCC
587 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
56 employees on LinkedIn®
(362)4.8 out of 5
Optimized for quick response
6th Easiest To Use in Community Association Management software
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  • Product Description
    How are these determined?Information
    This description is provided by the seller.

    ResMan stands as the unrivaled choice in the multifamily and affordable housing real estate marketplace, embraced by owners, operators, and investors. Our platform is thoughtfully designed to provide

    Users
    • Property Manager
    • Assistant Manager
    Industries
    • Real Estate
    • Commercial Real Estate
    Market Segment
    • 48% Small-Business
    • 45% Mid-Market
    User Sentiment
    How are these determined?Information
    These insights, currently in beta, are compiled from user reviews and grouped to display a high-level overview of the software.
    • ResMan is a software used for uploading work orders, invoices, and pictures, and tracking work orders, making it a tool for managing apartments and residents' accounts.
    • Reviewers like the user-friendly nature of ResMan, its ability to correct mistakes instantly, the easy access to the resident portal, and the smooth initial setup process.
    • Users mentioned issues with the report exporting process, the slow turnaround of service tickets, occasional slow system performance, and complications with the new update.
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  • ResMan Pros and Cons
    How are these determined?Information
    Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
    Pros
    Ease of Use
    99
    User-Friendly
    50
    Customer Support
    37
    Ease of Learning
    37
    Features
    31
    Cons
    Missing Features
    15
    Slow Performance
    12
    Slow Speed
    10
    Learning Curve
    9
    Poor Usability
    9
  • User Satisfaction
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  • ResMan features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
    9.6
    Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
    Average: 8.9
    9.2
    Digital Bulletin Board
    Average: 7.7
    9.5
    Member Profiles
    Average: 8.0
    9.5
    Property Management Tools - Community Association Management
    Average: 8.3
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    Company Website
    Year Founded
    2016
    HQ Location
    Knoxville, US
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    2,600 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
How are these determined?Information
This description is provided by the seller.

ResMan stands as the unrivaled choice in the multifamily and affordable housing real estate marketplace, embraced by owners, operators, and investors. Our platform is thoughtfully designed to provide

Users
  • Property Manager
  • Assistant Manager
Industries
  • Real Estate
  • Commercial Real Estate
Market Segment
  • 48% Small-Business
  • 45% Mid-Market
User Sentiment
How are these determined?Information
These insights, currently in beta, are compiled from user reviews and grouped to display a high-level overview of the software.
  • ResMan is a software used for uploading work orders, invoices, and pictures, and tracking work orders, making it a tool for managing apartments and residents' accounts.
  • Reviewers like the user-friendly nature of ResMan, its ability to correct mistakes instantly, the easy access to the resident portal, and the smooth initial setup process.
  • Users mentioned issues with the report exporting process, the slow turnaround of service tickets, occasional slow system performance, and complications with the new update.
ResMan Pros and Cons
How are these determined?Information
Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
Pros
Ease of Use
99
User-Friendly
50
Customer Support
37
Ease of Learning
37
Features
31
Cons
Missing Features
15
Slow Performance
12
Slow Speed
10
Learning Curve
9
Poor Usability
9
ResMan features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
9.6
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 8.9
9.2
Digital Bulletin Board
Average: 7.7
9.5
Member Profiles
Average: 8.0
9.5
Property Management Tools - Community Association Management
Average: 8.3
Seller Details
Company Website
Year Founded
2016
HQ Location
Knoxville, US
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
2,600 employees on LinkedIn®
(529)4.9 out of 5
5th Easiest To Use in Community Association Management software
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Entry Level Price:Free
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  • Product Description
    How are these determined?Information
    This description is provided by the seller.

    Innago is a type of property management software solution designed to help landlords efficiently manage their rental properties. This user-friendly platform caters to property owners of all sizes, pro

    Users
    • Owner
    • Property Manager
    Industries
    • Real Estate
    • Commercial Real Estate
    Market Segment
    • 97% Small-Business
    • 0% Mid-Market
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  • Innago Pros and Cons
    How are these determined?Information
    Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
    Pros
    Ease of Use
    166
    Property Management
    125
    Tenant Management
    108
    Customer Support
    92
    Rent Collection
    87
    Cons
    Payment Issues
    44
    Missing Features
    42
    Poor Usability
    37
    Difficult Learning Process
    25
    Lease Management
    25
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  • Innago features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
    9.8
    Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
    Average: 8.9
    9.7
    Digital Bulletin Board
    Average: 7.7
    10.0
    Member Profiles
    Average: 8.0
    10.0
    Property Management Tools - Community Association Management
    Average: 8.3
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    Seller
    Innago
    Company Website
    Year Founded
    2017
    HQ Location
    Hudson, Ohio
    Twitter
    @InnagoSoftware
    1,348 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    41 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
How are these determined?Information
This description is provided by the seller.

Innago is a type of property management software solution designed to help landlords efficiently manage their rental properties. This user-friendly platform caters to property owners of all sizes, pro

Users
  • Owner
  • Property Manager
Industries
  • Real Estate
  • Commercial Real Estate
Market Segment
  • 97% Small-Business
  • 0% Mid-Market
Innago Pros and Cons
How are these determined?Information
Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
Pros
Ease of Use
166
Property Management
125
Tenant Management
108
Customer Support
92
Rent Collection
87
Cons
Payment Issues
44
Missing Features
42
Poor Usability
37
Difficult Learning Process
25
Lease Management
25
Innago features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
9.8
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 8.9
9.7
Digital Bulletin Board
Average: 7.7
10.0
Member Profiles
Average: 8.0
10.0
Property Management Tools - Community Association Management
Average: 8.3
Seller Details
Seller
Innago
Company Website
Year Founded
2017
HQ Location
Hudson, Ohio
Twitter
@InnagoSoftware
1,348 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
41 employees on LinkedIn®
(259)4.4 out of 5
Optimized for quick response
10th Easiest To Use in Community Association Management software
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Entry Level Price:Starting at $62.00
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  • Product Description
    How are these determined?Information
    This description is provided by the seller.

    Buildium is the platform trusted by property management pros to take control of every aspect of their business and drive more revenue per door. It’s all-in-one software that gives you more of the “

    Users
    • Owner
    • Property Manager
    Industries
    • Real Estate
    • Accounting
    Market Segment
    • 85% Small-Business
    • 8% Mid-Market
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  • Buildium Pros and Cons
    How are these determined?Information
    Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
    Pros
    Ease of Use
    29
    Tenant Management
    20
    Property Management
    17
    Customer Support
    15
    Rent Collection
    14
    Cons
    Missing Features
    15
    Limited Customization
    8
    Difficult Learning Process
    7
    Lease Management
    7
    Limited Access
    6
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  • Buildium features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
    9.2
    Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
    Average: 8.9
    9.0
    Digital Bulletin Board
    Average: 7.7
    8.8
    Member Profiles
    Average: 8.0
    9.1
    Property Management Tools - Community Association Management
    Average: 8.3
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    Seller
    Buildium
    Company Website
    Year Founded
    2004
    HQ Location
    Boston, MA
    Twitter
    @Buildium
    4,687 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    280 employees on LinkedIn®
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Buildium is the platform trusted by property management pros to take control of every aspect of their business and drive more revenue per door. It’s all-in-one software that gives you more of the “

Users
  • Owner
  • Property Manager
Industries
  • Real Estate
  • Accounting
Market Segment
  • 85% Small-Business
  • 8% Mid-Market
Buildium Pros and Cons
How are these determined?Information
Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
Pros
Ease of Use
29
Tenant Management
20
Property Management
17
Customer Support
15
Rent Collection
14
Cons
Missing Features
15
Limited Customization
8
Difficult Learning Process
7
Lease Management
7
Limited Access
6
Buildium features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
9.2
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 8.9
9.0
Digital Bulletin Board
Average: 7.7
8.8
Member Profiles
Average: 8.0
9.1
Property Management Tools - Community Association Management
Average: 8.3
Seller Details
Seller
Buildium
Company Website
Year Founded
2004
HQ Location
Boston, MA
Twitter
@Buildium
4,687 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
280 employees on LinkedIn®
(348)4.1 out of 5
Optimized for quick response
15th Easiest To Use in Community Association Management software
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Entry Level Price:$1.00
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    Streamline your property marketing, leasing, accounting and operations with Yardi Breeze. Your entire portfolio can be managed with one solution for residential, commercial, affordable housing, manufa

    Users
    • Property Manager
    • Controller
    Industries
    • Real Estate
    • Commercial Real Estate
    Market Segment
    • 92% Small-Business
    • 5% Mid-Market
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  • Yardi Breeze Pros and Cons
    How are these determined?Information
    Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
    Pros
    Ease of Use
    48
    Customer Support
    26
    Property Management
    20
    Chat Support
    16
    Organization
    16
    Cons
    Missing Features
    30
    Not User-Friendly
    12
    Poor Customer Support
    12
    Poor Usability
    12
    Inadequate Reporting
    11
  • User Satisfaction
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  • Yardi Breeze features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
    8.0
    Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
    Average: 8.9
    5.5
    Digital Bulletin Board
    Average: 7.7
    6.5
    Member Profiles
    Average: 8.0
    6.5
    Property Management Tools - Community Association Management
    Average: 8.3
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  • Seller Details
    Seller
    Yardi
    Company Website
    Year Founded
    1984
    HQ Location
    Santa Barbara, CA
    Twitter
    @Yardi
    11,626 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    6,855 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
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Streamline your property marketing, leasing, accounting and operations with Yardi Breeze. Your entire portfolio can be managed with one solution for residential, commercial, affordable housing, manufa

Users
  • Property Manager
  • Controller
Industries
  • Real Estate
  • Commercial Real Estate
Market Segment
  • 92% Small-Business
  • 5% Mid-Market
Yardi Breeze Pros and Cons
How are these determined?Information
Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
Pros
Ease of Use
48
Customer Support
26
Property Management
20
Chat Support
16
Organization
16
Cons
Missing Features
30
Not User-Friendly
12
Poor Customer Support
12
Poor Usability
12
Inadequate Reporting
11
Yardi Breeze features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
8.0
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 8.9
5.5
Digital Bulletin Board
Average: 7.7
6.5
Member Profiles
Average: 8.0
6.5
Property Management Tools - Community Association Management
Average: 8.3
Seller Details
Seller
Yardi
Company Website
Year Founded
1984
HQ Location
Santa Barbara, CA
Twitter
@Yardi
11,626 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
6,855 employees on LinkedIn®
(202)4.8 out of 5
Optimized for quick response
9th Easiest To Use in Community Association Management software
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Entry Level Price:Starting at $69.00
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  • Product Description
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    DoorLoop is property management software built for speed and the smart choice for people who take growth seriously. This is property management software that actually keeps up with you. It’s surpr

    Users
    • Owner
    • Property Manager
    Industries
    • Real Estate
    • Commercial Real Estate
    Market Segment
    • 96% Small-Business
    • 4% Mid-Market
  • Pros and Cons
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  • DoorLoop Pros and Cons
    How are these determined?Information
    Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
    Pros
    Ease of Use
    49
    Customer Support
    27
    Features
    25
    Property Management
    23
    Efficiency
    21
    Cons
    Missing Features
    18
    Expensive
    6
    High Cost
    6
    Inadequate Reporting
    6
    Lease Management
    6
  • User Satisfaction
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  • DoorLoop features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
    9.6
    Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
    Average: 8.9
    8.5
    Digital Bulletin Board
    Average: 7.7
    8.3
    Member Profiles
    Average: 8.0
    9.0
    Property Management Tools - Community Association Management
    Average: 8.3
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    Seller
    DoorLoop
    Company Website
    Year Founded
    2019
    HQ Location
    Miami, Florida
    Twitter
    @doorloopapp
    663 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    243 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
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DoorLoop is property management software built for speed and the smart choice for people who take growth seriously. This is property management software that actually keeps up with you. It’s surpr

Users
  • Owner
  • Property Manager
Industries
  • Real Estate
  • Commercial Real Estate
Market Segment
  • 96% Small-Business
  • 4% Mid-Market
DoorLoop Pros and Cons
How are these determined?Information
Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
Pros
Ease of Use
49
Customer Support
27
Features
25
Property Management
23
Efficiency
21
Cons
Missing Features
18
Expensive
6
High Cost
6
Inadequate Reporting
6
Lease Management
6
DoorLoop features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
9.6
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 8.9
8.5
Digital Bulletin Board
Average: 7.7
8.3
Member Profiles
Average: 8.0
9.0
Property Management Tools - Community Association Management
Average: 8.3
Seller Details
Seller
DoorLoop
Company Website
Year Founded
2019
HQ Location
Miami, Florida
Twitter
@doorloopapp
663 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
243 employees on LinkedIn®
(20)4.9 out of 5
7th Easiest To Use in Community Association Management software
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  • Product Description
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    This description is provided by the seller.

    HOA Central is modern HOA management software that brings operations, communications, and governance into one cloud based platform. Boards, property managers, and self managed communities use HOA Cent

    Users
    No information available
    Industries
    • Commercial Real Estate
    • Real Estate
    Market Segment
    • 85% Mid-Market
    • 15% Enterprise
  • Pros and Cons
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  • HOA Central Pros and Cons
    How are these determined?Information
    Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
    Pros
    Ease of Use
    11
    Resident Engagement
    7
    Centralized Management
    5
    Time-Saving
    5
    Communication
    4
    Cons
    Difficult Learning
    2
    Limited Functionality
    2
    Navigation Issues
    2
    Slow Performance
    2
    Learning Curve
    1
  • User Satisfaction
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  • HOA Central features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
    9.2
    Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
    Average: 8.9
    9.4
    Digital Bulletin Board
    Average: 7.7
    10.0
    Member Profiles
    Average: 8.0
    9.7
    Property Management Tools - Community Association Management
    Average: 8.3
  • Seller Details
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  • Seller Details
    HQ Location
    N/A
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
Product Description
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This description is provided by the seller.

HOA Central is modern HOA management software that brings operations, communications, and governance into one cloud based platform. Boards, property managers, and self managed communities use HOA Cent

Users
No information available
Industries
  • Commercial Real Estate
  • Real Estate
Market Segment
  • 85% Mid-Market
  • 15% Enterprise
HOA Central Pros and Cons
How are these determined?Information
Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
Pros
Ease of Use
11
Resident Engagement
7
Centralized Management
5
Time-Saving
5
Communication
4
Cons
Difficult Learning
2
Limited Functionality
2
Navigation Issues
2
Slow Performance
2
Learning Curve
1
HOA Central features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
9.2
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 8.9
9.4
Digital Bulletin Board
Average: 7.7
10.0
Member Profiles
Average: 8.0
9.7
Property Management Tools - Community Association Management
Average: 8.3
Seller Details
HQ Location
N/A
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
(228)3.9 out of 5
Optimized for quick response
14th Easiest To Use in Community Association Management software
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  • Product Description
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    ​Yardi Voyager is an end-to-end enterprise management system designed specifically for property owners, managers, and investors. Clients around the world use Voyager’s powerful automation and AI-power

    Users
    • Assistant Property Manager
    • Property Manager
    Industries
    • Real Estate
    • Commercial Real Estate
    Market Segment
    • 52% Mid-Market
    • 28% Small-Business
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  • Yardi Voyager Pros and Cons
    How are these determined?Information
    Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
    Pros
    Ease of Use
    8
    Integrations
    5
    Customization
    4
    Efficiency
    4
    Property Management
    4
    Cons
    Learning Difficulty
    4
    Poor Interface Design
    3
    Difficult Setup
    2
    Limited Features
    2
    Navigation Issues
    2
  • User Satisfaction
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  • Yardi Voyager features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
    7.6
    Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
    Average: 8.9
    7.7
    Digital Bulletin Board
    Average: 7.7
    8.1
    Member Profiles
    Average: 8.0
    7.6
    Property Management Tools - Community Association Management
    Average: 8.3
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  • Seller Details
    Seller
    Yardi
    Company Website
    Year Founded
    1984
    HQ Location
    Santa Barbara, CA
    Twitter
    @Yardi
    11,626 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    6,855 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
How are these determined?Information
This description is provided by the seller.

​Yardi Voyager is an end-to-end enterprise management system designed specifically for property owners, managers, and investors. Clients around the world use Voyager’s powerful automation and AI-power

Users
  • Assistant Property Manager
  • Property Manager
Industries
  • Real Estate
  • Commercial Real Estate
Market Segment
  • 52% Mid-Market
  • 28% Small-Business
Yardi Voyager Pros and Cons
How are these determined?Information
Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
Pros
Ease of Use
8
Integrations
5
Customization
4
Efficiency
4
Property Management
4
Cons
Learning Difficulty
4
Poor Interface Design
3
Difficult Setup
2
Limited Features
2
Navigation Issues
2
Yardi Voyager features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
7.6
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 8.9
7.7
Digital Bulletin Board
Average: 7.7
8.1
Member Profiles
Average: 8.0
7.6
Property Management Tools - Community Association Management
Average: 8.3
Seller Details
Seller
Yardi
Company Website
Year Founded
1984
HQ Location
Santa Barbara, CA
Twitter
@Yardi
11,626 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
6,855 employees on LinkedIn®
(125)4.5 out of 5
Optimized for quick response
13th Easiest To Use in Community Association Management software
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Entry Level Price:Contact Us
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    Enumerate, formerly known as TOPS, is a best-in-class provider of property management software and payments solutions for community associations, HOAs and condo associations. We make it easier to

    Users
    • Property Manager
    • Community Manager
    Industries
    • Accounting
    • Real Estate
    Market Segment
    • 86% Small-Business
    • 11% Mid-Market
  • Pros and Cons
    Expand/Collapse Pros and Cons
  • Enumerate Pros and Cons
    How are these determined?Information
    Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
    Pros
    Customer Support
    5
    Ease of Use
    5
    Customization
    2
    Navigation Ease
    2
    Search Functionality
    2
    Cons
    Poor Customer Support
    2
    Poor Reporting
    2
    Accounting Complexity
    1
    Email Management Issues
    1
    Limited Features
    1
  • User Satisfaction
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  • Enumerate features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
    8.8
    Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
    Average: 8.9
    8.0
    Digital Bulletin Board
    Average: 7.7
    8.9
    Member Profiles
    Average: 8.0
    8.8
    Property Management Tools - Community Association Management
    Average: 8.3
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    Seller
    Enumerate
    Company Website
    Year Founded
    1985
    HQ Location
    Clearwater, FL
    Twitter
    @goenumerate
    1,115 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    140 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
How are these determined?Information
This description is provided by the seller.

Enumerate, formerly known as TOPS, is a best-in-class provider of property management software and payments solutions for community associations, HOAs and condo associations. We make it easier to

Users
  • Property Manager
  • Community Manager
Industries
  • Accounting
  • Real Estate
Market Segment
  • 86% Small-Business
  • 11% Mid-Market
Enumerate Pros and Cons
How are these determined?Information
Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
Pros
Customer Support
5
Ease of Use
5
Customization
2
Navigation Ease
2
Search Functionality
2
Cons
Poor Customer Support
2
Poor Reporting
2
Accounting Complexity
1
Email Management Issues
1
Limited Features
1
Enumerate features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
8.8
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 8.9
8.0
Digital Bulletin Board
Average: 7.7
8.9
Member Profiles
Average: 8.0
8.8
Property Management Tools - Community Association Management
Average: 8.3
Seller Details
Seller
Enumerate
Company Website
Year Founded
1985
HQ Location
Clearwater, FL
Twitter
@goenumerate
1,115 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
140 employees on LinkedIn®
(21)4.6 out of 5
12th Easiest To Use in Community Association Management software
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  • Product Description
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    This description is provided by the seller.

    Smartwebs is the go-to solution for modern HOA management, offering an all-in-one platform that streamlines and simplifies your entire HOA management process from: • Accounting - With accounting s

    Users
    No information available
    Industries
    • Real Estate
    Market Segment
    • 57% Small-Business
    • 29% Mid-Market
  • Pros and Cons
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  • Smartwebs Pros and Cons
    How are these determined?Information
    Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
    Pros
    Ease of Use
    11
    Features
    7
    Customer Support
    4
    Simple
    3
    Time-Saving
    3
    Cons
    Editing Difficulty
    2
    Limited Functionality
    2
    Navigation Issues
    2
    System Complexity
    2
    Data Inaccuracy
    1
  • User Satisfaction
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  • Smartwebs features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
    8.9
    Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
    Average: 8.9
    6.8
    Digital Bulletin Board
    Average: 7.7
    7.4
    Member Profiles
    Average: 8.0
    8.4
    Property Management Tools - Community Association Management
    Average: 8.3
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    Year Founded
    2008
    HQ Location
    Round Rock, US
    Twitter
    @SmartwebsINC
    338 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    28 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
How are these determined?Information
This description is provided by the seller.

Smartwebs is the go-to solution for modern HOA management, offering an all-in-one platform that streamlines and simplifies your entire HOA management process from: • Accounting - With accounting s

Users
No information available
Industries
  • Real Estate
Market Segment
  • 57% Small-Business
  • 29% Mid-Market
Smartwebs Pros and Cons
How are these determined?Information
Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
Pros
Ease of Use
11
Features
7
Customer Support
4
Simple
3
Time-Saving
3
Cons
Editing Difficulty
2
Limited Functionality
2
Navigation Issues
2
System Complexity
2
Data Inaccuracy
1
Smartwebs features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
8.9
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 8.9
6.8
Digital Bulletin Board
Average: 7.7
7.4
Member Profiles
Average: 8.0
8.4
Property Management Tools - Community Association Management
Average: 8.3
Seller Details
Year Founded
2008
HQ Location
Round Rock, US
Twitter
@SmartwebsINC
338 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
28 employees on LinkedIn®
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    This description is provided by the seller.

    ​From Greystar to AIMCO to ZRS, ​​Flamingo's All-In-One Platform is used in 400,000+ units to centralize resident engagement & consolidate tools​.​ For residents, Flamingo's Resident Engagement

    Users
    No information available
    Industries
    • Real Estate
    Market Segment
    • 66% Small-Business
    • 27% Mid-Market
  • Pros and Cons
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  • Flamingo Resident Engagement Platform Pros and Cons
    How are these determined?Information
    Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
    Pros
    Ease of Use
    2
    Communication
    1
    Customer Support
    1
    Ease of Access
    1
    Easy Navigation
    1
    Cons
    Missing Features
    2
    Editing Difficulty
    1
  • User Satisfaction
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  • Flamingo Resident Engagement Platform features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
    9.8
    Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
    Average: 8.9
    8.2
    Digital Bulletin Board
    Average: 7.7
    8.2
    Member Profiles
    Average: 8.0
    7.4
    Property Management Tools - Community Association Management
    Average: 8.3
  • Seller Details
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    Year Founded
    2015
    HQ Location
    Chicago, IL
    Twitter
    @GoGetFlamingo
    141 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    31 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
How are these determined?Information
This description is provided by the seller.

​From Greystar to AIMCO to ZRS, ​​Flamingo's All-In-One Platform is used in 400,000+ units to centralize resident engagement & consolidate tools​.​ For residents, Flamingo's Resident Engagement

Users
No information available
Industries
  • Real Estate
Market Segment
  • 66% Small-Business
  • 27% Mid-Market
Flamingo Resident Engagement Platform Pros and Cons
How are these determined?Information
Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
Pros
Ease of Use
2
Communication
1
Customer Support
1
Ease of Access
1
Easy Navigation
1
Cons
Missing Features
2
Editing Difficulty
1
Flamingo Resident Engagement Platform features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
9.8
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 8.9
8.2
Digital Bulletin Board
Average: 7.7
8.2
Member Profiles
Average: 8.0
7.4
Property Management Tools - Community Association Management
Average: 8.3
Seller Details
Year Founded
2015
HQ Location
Chicago, IL
Twitter
@GoGetFlamingo
141 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
31 employees on LinkedIn®

Learn More About Community Association Management Software


What is Community Association Management Software?

Community association management software helps condominium, apartment, and residential community managers automate administrative tasks, address any tenant or building issues, and focus on fostering authentic relationships with and between residents. The software also enables property managers to communicate more effectively with board members. With community association management software, property and association managers can reduce the time and resources spent on everyday administrative and operational tasks so that they can focus on crafting and maintaining an ideal living community space. Community association management software is distinct from association management software, as the latter simplifies and streamlines the management of clubs, leagues, and other membership-based associations.

Key Benefits of Community Association Management Software

  • Streamlines, automates, and simplifies operational, administrative, and management workflows and functions
  • Consolidates all resident and property information into a centralized database
  • Provides residents and homeowners with an easy-to-use portal
  • Facilitates effective management of units, buildings, and properties


Why Use Community Association Management Software?

Community association managers grapple with a distinct set of challenges. Those challenges range from the management of properties and communication with both residents and board members to community and property maintenance and effective accounting management. The managers and board members must also address issues that crop up, like noncompliance, lease and architectural applications, and community security. With community association management software, association and property managers can create significant efficiencies in their workflows, reduce costs across the board, and improve the lives of their residents.

Community association management software also makes it possible to provide modern community features to residents. Everything else in the world has incorporated technological advancements, turning to mobile devices and other means of convenience—so should living communities, if only to get a leg up on their competition.


What are the Different Kinds of Community Association Management Software?

Not all living communities are equal, so community association management software should not be created equally. A condo or a co-op has different needs than an HOA (homeowners association), and managers are looking at different feature sets when comparing products. Superficially, the solutions may satisfy the same needs, but a community association management software tailored for condominiums or apartments must deal with the fact that not all tenants will own their units, unlike residents who are part of an HOA.

Homeowners Association (HOA) — Planned housing developments that are made up of single-family homes generally have an HOA in place. The homeowner of a single home owns the building, the land underneath the building, and the land around the building (e.g., a front or backyard). Multiple homeowners create a board of directors that has the responsibility of maintaining the community and determining any community fees and regulations. HOA software, then, goes beyond the all-in-one community management functionalities that are found in any community association management software. With HOA-tailored community association management software, the features that are most desired are a robust tenant contact database, a built-in financial management system, business intelligence and reporting, and regulation transparency.

Apartments and Condominiums — Residents who reside in an apartment or condo do not need to own their unit and generally can turn to property managers to step in to fix any maintenance issues. Those who own units within the apartment or condo become members of the building association, and must adhere to community rules and regulations. Condo and apartment building managers are drawn towards community association management software that can help property managers provide concierge services, manage the amenities of the apartment or condo, and optimize tasks like processing visitors and tracking packages.

Co-Op Buildings — No one who resides in a cooperative (co-op) building owns their unit. Owners of a co-op receive proprietary rights to occupy a specific unit with specific dimensions in the building. The co-op is run by a board of directors that manages the overall co-op, its amenities, and any occupancy agreements that all co-op tenants must abide by. One of the most desired features of co-op-tailored community association management software is a field service management feature, which helps the board hire and manage outside vendors to complete repair and other maintenance work. Significantly comprehensive tenant screening is also a necessary feature for co-ops, because co-op boards thoroughly vet potential new members, even more so than HOAs and condominiums.


Community Association Management Software Features

The features of community association management can run the gamut, including monitoring and tracking community violations, providing access to critical association information to the community board, and managing the outsourcing of maintenance services. Based on the type of living community you and the relevant board manages, they might not all be necessary. The following are standard features that can be found across the board in any version of community association management software:

Communication System — Communication with homeowners and residents can range from newsletters, building updates, notifications about community violations, to community discussion boards. All community association management solutions provide some sort of resident portal, board, or digital marketing integration. The granularity of the specific communication offerings and functionality depends on the vendor.

Maintenance Requests — Community boards exist to ensure that the living experiences of the residents are superb and consistent. A web portal or system to field, manage, and track maintenance service requests is necessary and will be used often. Keep an eye out for software that can coordinate the schedules and activities of any outsourced maintenance personnel, should you need it.

Financial Management — Billing, invoicing, and accounting functionality helps community associations reduce gaps, streamline workflows, and keep better track of business operations. Some community association management solutions simply offer integrations or partnerships with accounting services instead of providing built-in accounting functionalities.

Payment Technology — On the resident-facing side of financial management is rental payment technology and systems. At this point, it’s more unconventional for residents to physically drop off a rent check every month. Digital banking practices have made it almost expected for residents to be able to pay rent and utilities online. Beyond the convenience and security that rental payment systems provide to residents, built-in payment technology can also ensure that property managers and owners are paid faster and on time.

Security — Security within an apartment building, condo, co-op, or development is crucial. Residents will not continue to live in a community that doesn’t offer at least a bare minimum of security. Many community association management solutions provide visitor tracking functionality, which helps property and community managers keep track of their residents, the guests of their residents, and even the status of recurring services like package delivery.


Potential Issues with Community Association Management Software

The biggest hurdle when it comes to deploying and implementing a community association management software is whether to invest in a potentially bloated solution when something like QuickBooks suffices. While arguments abound about what automation can do to create efficiency, promote transparency, and optimize resident relationships, software developers and marketers need to be able to outweigh the benefits versus the drawbacks.