Starting anything for the first time can be a challenge: tackling a new career, buying a new house, training in a new sport, maybe even bringing home a new baby. But when you find yourself a first-time elected HOA board member, things can be especially tricky: you’ve got a property (and its value) to protect, and fellow homeowners to represent. You’ve got obligations and responsibilities to fulfill, but you need to be – well, likable – as you’re doing it. This new position can be intimidating, but it doesn’t have to be. There are a couple of key concepts you can begin to think through that might make your early days less stressful.
It’s important to understand that your new role – to which you were elected by your peers – is one of service, not power. You’ll lead and serve on behalf of the homeowners, for whom you’ll be a representative voice, and on behalf of the property interests as a whole.
Any new job or volunteer position will require you to learn the ropes at some point, and an HOA board position is no different. There may be a learning curve, but do your best to educate yourself in the logistics of your new role as quickly and thoroughly as possible.
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