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LESSONS LEARNED


Lessons Learned—Sort Of: 3rd Party Consultants


Staying on track with your community construction goals.


— By Mike Schultis — W


here do we start? Have you ever sat in a board meeting, listening to a presentation from a contractor and


 they are just over charging us, the Board is out of  consider hiring a 3rd party representative, or what .


What is an Owners Representative?


An owner’s representative is hired to create a clear pathway for associations, board members, and  complicated projects. They can help to set the parameters of what the scope of repair work is while working with the


28 Community Associations Journal | October/November 2020 budget, schedule, or scale of the association’s needs.


The owner’s representative can also assist the board of directors in prioritizing the sequence and magnitude of the repairs. Sometimes it is best just to rip the band-aid off and start over. They are able to provide an independent perspective of the condition of the building(s) and the best course of action going forward, for everyone to consider. It eliminates the notion of bias or agendas from the contractor, board, or management company. Most owner representatives only present the facts of the current condition and what the options are moving forward.


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 only to have it unravel quickly due to unknown conditions? At what point does your contractor/association need help to ensure that everything is being completed to achieve


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