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This past fall, the California state government passed an extensive overhaul of homeowners association election procedures that are just now beginning to take effect. 

There are many reasons why your association numbers might be dwindling: low engagement, lack of offerings, or lack of renewal interest are just a few of them. But if you trace your decreasing numbers back to the start, you might find that the root cause of declining membership starts with onboarding.

What is HOA Software?

Homeowner Association (HOA) Software is one of several digital tools used to eliminate manual administrative duties such as communication with homeowners, managing and facilitating payments, updating contact information, and voting for board members.

Successful elections rely on careful planning and flawless implementation. Not only must the election administrator set up the ballot correctly and manage voter expectations, they must find new ways of encouraging buy-in from their organization. When it comes to association elections, agreeing on a new policy or electing your next board member may be your clear end goal, however, getting there isn’t always so simple.

Day after day, news outlets and stock market experts tout that for the first time, Millennial homebuyers are entering the market in large numbers. This is undoubtedly great news for younger adults who have been saddled with large amounts of student debt and rising rents, and even greater news for communities and neighborhoods that had yet to rebound fully from the 2007 housing crisis.

As an HOA or community association leader, one of your many tasks is to enact policies that guarantee the safety of your constituents.

What can you do to encourage higher turnout and more participation from your residential association’s voting delegates? These tactics will give you the insight needed to create more actionable outcomes from your next HOA or condo association election.

Depending on who you ask, being a leader in your HOA can either be a nightmare or a godsend. These effective leadership traits can help every board member run their association like a tight ship.