What Every Realtor Needs to Know About Community Associations (But is Afraid to Ask)

About this episode

This episode discusses essential knowledge for realtors regarding community associations and how they operate.

Have you ever had a buyer fall in love with a home only to get spooked by the words “HOA,” “condo,” or “association fees”? In this episode, “What Every Realtor Needs to Know About Community Associations (But Is Afraid to Ask),” we’re pulling back the curtain on how associations really work, what they are, how they’re governed, discussing resale documents and disclosures, and how Realtors and community managers can work together to the benefit of all parties. Our panel features three industry experts with deep knowledge of real estate transactions in associations: Jody Buchter, CMCA, AMS, Realtor®, owner of Calibre Property Management, brings 25+ years of hands-on experience working with community associations and guiding buyers and sellers through the resale process. Edward Hoffman, Jr., Esq., CCAL, Founder and Managing Member of Hoffman Law LLC, offers a legal perspective on association governance, documentation, and common pitfalls that can surprise even seasoned real estate professionals. Carl N. Weiner, Esq., CCAL of Hamburg, Rubin, Mullin, Maxwell & Lupin, is one of the region’s most recognized authorities in association law. With more than three decades in real estate…

People in this episode

Guests: Jody Buchter, Edward Hoffman, Jr., Carl N. Weiner

Topics covered

• community associations
• real estate
• HOA
• association fees
• resale documents
• real estate transactions

Keywords

• realtor
• community association
• HOA
• condo
• association fees
• real estate transactions
• resale process

Sponsors

Hoffman Law LLC

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Calibre Property Management, Hamburg, Rubin, Mullin, Maxwell & Lupin, Community Associations Institute Pennsylvania & Delaware Valley Chapter

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