PROCEED WITH CAUTION

By Darlys Walker

Published September 17, 2014

First let me say, I’m extremely happy that Eric’s children we not seriously injured in the pool incident. Let this be a subtle reminder to all Board Members out there who are struggling with Association finance and looking for ways to address maintenance deficiencies or deferred maintenance in the least expensive way possible.

Florida is known for requiring a license for everything. Property Management Maintenance, Plumbing, Electrical, HVAC, Pool Care, YOU NAME IT and Florida will license you to do it.  But beware, getting your license doesn’t mean you are qualified to do the job, it simply means you paid the state a fee, took a class and may have passed a basic test.  Bidding out work to well known, reliable, properly licensed contractors or vendors is paramount to ensuring quality work and care is given to every job. Never assume that when vendors or contractors say they are capable of doing a job, that they have the proper training and experience to perform it correctly. Always CHECK THEIR REFERENCES with customers for whom they have performed the same scope of work, to ensure their qualifications will meet your needs and expectations.

Darlys Walker, Founder and CEO of Condominium Concepts Management, Inc. (CCM), is recognized for her straight talk, subject matter expertise, and valued insights regarding real

state management, leasing, and HOAs. Her company serves a diverse portfolio of properties, from 16-units up to 600 as well as large mixed-use developments.  

   From its beginnings in 2000, CCM has become a well-respected asset manager and now works with over 100 associations with 16,000 units served by over 300 employees. Darlys and her team deliver resources and responsiveness through six regional offices - in Orlando, Miami, Jacksonville, Charleston, Nashville and Atlanta.

   Darlys Walker is best known for her passion and precision, understanding that the only difference that matters in today's demanding marketplace is service delivery ... doing what is promised and what is right. She knows that every community serves two masters ... the property owner/developer and the resident/homeowner. "If we are not equally responsive to both, we are not doing our job," she states.  

   Her clients say it best: "Darlys really knows her stuff" ... "at the top of her profession and it shows in the caliber of her clients" ... "delivers quality resources that match up well with needs and expectations that are really rigorous."  

   She is a licensed Real Estate Broker in four states, holds an Associate's Degree in Marketing and has earned the Accredited Real Estate Manager designation from the Georgia Institute of Real Estate Management. Also she is one of few certified as a Lead-Based Paint Abatement & Removal Trainer in Georgia.

   Darlys Walker and her team have been selected to manage the condominium conversion process and day-to-day operations for many of the Southeast's most high-profile condominium communities including luxury high-rises, mid-rises and garden-style homes. Most recently she has been recognized as an expert in 're-versions' of communities from condominiums to leased homes, as well as repositioning projects. A visionary and a tireless perfectionist, Darlys demonstrates hands-on leadership, working individually with each client and staff associate to achieve defined business outcomes and satisfaction.  

  For more information about Darlys Walker and Condominium Concepts Management, Inc. please visit www.condominiumconcepts.com.

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