CSI vs. A Property Management Company:
No Long Term Contracts
Property Management Companies want contracts ranging from 1 to 5 years
We do not have a 30 day clause in our agreement “to remedy” to force you to keep our services
If you no longer desire our services pay us up to date and have a nice day, if you change
your mind you know how to contact us.
No 30% To 35% Pass Thru Costs
NO add on’s
No related services, we do not own a landscape company, Security company etc…
Pay only for those services you need as you need them
No Per Door Costs PLUS $
We do not charge a per unit or door cost ranging from $10.00 to $55.00 per unit plus the pass thru costs as
above, we offer one fixed fee per year
No Administrative Costs For Office Services
These are services your in-house staff should do or CSI could do at reduced costs.
Organize Your Files And Records (7 Years History Required By Law)
v This is a service CSI normally offers (We have a nationally recognized organizer on staff)
v Most Property Management Companies have to go outside for this service or attempt to
provide the service however do not spend sufficient time in doing it correctly.
Auditing And Accounting Services
v CSI works in conjunction with your or CSI’s CPA
v Most Property Management Companies handle YOUR money, in their banks, ever wonder why?
WE DO NOT HANDLE YOUR MONIES! We will sit in on any Board meeting (When Requested) to assist in statute compliance v How to conduct a meeting v Meetings with meaning CSI doesn’t sugar coat, candy coat or fluff problems or issues, we tell it like it is. You, the BOD, Legal And Statute Updates v CSI will provide our contract clients with annual updates for their Community Manuals v CSI is not a legal firm (nor do we wish to be) but we can provide the information and Staffing Assistance (We have our own Career Portal) There are so called specialties (referral) companies that will assist you in finding you an on site CSI provides two options: Option A: You may subscribe to our employment site at a flat rate per year, you may list as Option B: We sit with your Board of Directors/Committee or whom ever the community wishes to With CSI you know the rates before you start. Every step of the job is accounted for and listed in our proposals, We can offer a contract on larger projects or fixed costs on specific evaluations If WE make an error YOU DO NOT pay any additional time costs. At CSI however, we work with your Board of Directors to provide: v Contractor Evaluations (valet, security, maintenance, custodial, etc.) v Reserve Budget Reviews (Included in Management Fee) And our site specific Preventive Maintenance Programs are the Most comprehensive in the industry ( Not included in the Management Fee ) CSI is the way of Property Services of the future. Why pay tens of thousands or hundreds With CSI you, the Association have two choices: We will work with your Association, Manager and Staff, to provide the lifestyle you We have the resources to draw upon that most Associations do not. You receive a proposal with costs for the year, You will know you renewal costs in advance should you elect to renew. You will receive all statute updates as we receive them, we will suggest You have the option of availing the Association to any of our consulting offerings Or You may hire us to start your community on the road to self management with our Assist in the selection of your on site staff at all levels (if requested) Provide support when and where you need it Consult with the Board of Directors as requested to make sure things are moving You may utilize any of our consulting services as you need them at specified costs: When you what them and only those you feel you need! Management by request, how much better can it get! And think of how much your association will save! Bottom line: We have the expertise We have the knowledge and skill base We provide the Services And WE SAVE YOU MONEY, today, tomorrow and in the future!
Board of Directors Meeting Compliance
are running a business, would you like your broker to candy coat your stock investments?
Property Management Companies will attend but provide little constructive input as they fearful to offend the Board of Directors due to loosing their contract.
Although we also would not like to loose a client, we would prefer to loose a non-responsive
community or one not abiding by statute, we are here to assist the BOD and the Community
updated statutes for the Board of Directors review and consideration, if the new updates
affect the community:
v The Board of Directors can elect to contact the Community Attorney or take whatever
actions they deem necessary. Most Property Management companies will not, as
they take the position they are not attorneys, however they are not acting as advisors
or providing community support either,
Some companies will, some don’t, WE DO!
Manager or related staff and any Property Management company will also do the same.
These specialties (referral) companies will charge the employee 3% to 7% of their annual salary in
advance on the date of hire; the Property Management Company will charge you, the Association
a 20% to 35% pass thru cost annually.
many jobs as you wish and review as many resumes as you wish for one full year. An
excellent method if your seeking a number of people or one specific person.
conduct the search and not only assist you in locating the employee but define the
type of and skill levels of employee you need. And if requested interview your
manager and staff.
v Project Management (Not included in Management Fee)
v Bid & Specification Processes (Not included in Management Fee)
v Hurricane Evaluations (Not included in Management Fee)
v Insurance Evaluations (Not included in Management Fee)
v Weekly, monthly, quarterly site inspections and visitation to monitor activities and staff
performance (Included in the Management Fee)
(Included in the Management Fee)
v Budget Reviews (Included in Management Fee)
v Salary Reviews for your in-house staff (Included in Management Fee)
v General Operations (Included in Management Fee)
v Board Meeting Reviews (Included in Management Fee)
v Landscape Issues and Evaluations (Included in Management Fee)
v Progressive Repairs Planning (Included in Management Fee)
And so very much more ....
of thousands of your maintenance fee dollars to a Property Management Company to print checks and provide administrative services the Association can provide themselves at far less costs?
You may hire CSI as your Traditional Property Management Firm;
are entitled to.
seminars and classes to the BOD that are normally free and we provide on
going support.
at a reasonable cost.
"Absolute" Management Format .
We will be available to assist your transition from managed to self managed
forward in a positive motion. This can be in any configuration of time: daily, weekly,
monthly, quarterly etc… Based on your community's needs and Board Decisions.
