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Full Service
Low flat fee, team approach built for speed, access to our entire suite of services and support.
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360Premier
Concierge-level support, low building-to-manager ratios with dedicated property manager and support team
Starting from$ 1000/mo -
OnSite
Full-time onsite management for community associations
Starting from$ 8/moPER UNIT +MANAGER SALARY -
Financial Only
Starting from$ 250/mo
Westward360, a premier provider of real estate management services for community associations and rental property owners, announced in 2022 that it has merged its community association portfolio with Building Better Community Management (BBCM), a community management company located in Las Vegas, Nevada. The BBCM portfolio and its location offers exceptional growth opportunities for Westward360’s ever expanding footprint.
Features |
FULL SERVICE |
PREMIER |
ONSITE |
FINANCIAL |
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Licensed Manager
?Managers are put through a rigorous training program,
where they start by working through each area of the
business – all before being handed a single property.
All of our property managers are CAM licensed and in
good standing.
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Licensed Team | Dedicated | Dedicated | |
Association Meetings
?Managers will meet with the Board in accordance with
the Association’s Bylaws to keep things on track. We
guide you by serving up actionable strategies to save
money, protect assets and enforce the rules and values
of your association. Quarterly reporting is robust and
easy to understand.
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Quarterly-Virtual* | Quarterly | Monthly | |
Property Inspections
?Our Property Inspectors will visit your property and
provide a detailed Inspection Report. Inspectors
utilize the latest technology to document and report
potential and existing short and long term brick and
mortar issues.
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Annual | Seasonal | Seasonal | |
Budget Analysis
?We guide you through a process that ensures the
health and ongoing security of your homeowner or condo
association. Good property management relies heavily
on smart budgeting and good reporting. We bring the
tools and experience to make this process easy and
repeatable year over year.
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Annually | Annually | Annually | |
Maintenance Calendar
?Setting up a sound maintenance plan is something
we’re passionate about. We believe in putting the
important stuff on a seasonal schedule, priced out
ahead of time, so there are no surprises and no slip
ups when it comes to important, seasonal preventative
maintenance.
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Annually | Annually | Annually | |
Property Walk-through
?Your Property Manager will walk the common areas of
the building to ensure the property is in good
condition, rules are being followed, and contracted
maintenance is being completed.
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Initial | Monthly | Weekly | |
Property Journals
?Our proprietary Property Journals are something we
create for each association during the onboarding
process. It captures basics like number of units,
FEIN, quorum requirements, etc., and also granular
details like shutoff locations, access instructions,
intercoms, storage locations, mechanical logs and
more. We also track all active maintenance contracts,
expiration dates, vendor preferences, and your
recurring maintenance calendar.
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24hr Support
?Our customer support team is second to none. They
care deeply about resolving issues and work diligently
to consistently improve our service. They are
available to you 24-hours a day for routine issues as
well as serious emergencies. They use each
association’s Property Journal to act quickly to
resolve inquiries.
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Emergency Service
?Our Team is available live 24x7x365. We work closely
with our boards to customize their emergency protocol.
Protocols and detailed information are added to each
Property Journal and used by our Emergency Response
team. Every emergency is different, but we show up
consistently every time.
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Access to PROS
?From a lightbulb replacement, to updating a kitchen
or cleaning gutters, our team at Westward PROS is on
hand to get things done. Our tradesmen do quality
work. And, when necessary, have the licensing to do
even the most complicated jobs. Our dispatch and
operations teams use the latest technology to
schedule, route and provide updates on the work we do.
PROS is a seamless solution we’re proud to
offer.
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Web Portal
?We’re partnered with Buildium™, the leading
residential property management software and Zendesk,
a customer engagement software giving our clients a
web based platform with best-in-class accounting
features, real-time financial reporting, banking
automation, client communication, and document
storage.
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Real-time Financials
?Board members have access to all income and expense
information real-time. Real-time financial reporting
includes: Balance Sheets, Budget Statements, Current
Homeowners, Homeowner Statements, and Delinquency
Reports.
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Collection of Assessments & Bill Pay
?We make it easy to collect assessments, virtually or
manually, and provide expertise to ensure you’re
collecting in a timely manner. Bill pay is a core part
of our service – we set it up, receive and pay your
association bills while making the tracking, payment
and reconciliation process a snap.
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Operations & Maintenance Support
?Our Team will not only manage the day-to-day issues
that may arise, but also manage budgeted projects and
recurring maintenance. In doing this, we will develop
a scope of work, collect comparable bids and report on
status through completion.
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Capital Projects
?Upon request, we can provide a cost to help your
association’s capital projects move smoothly via our
Capital Coordinators. Vendor coordination, board and
owner communication, onsite/logistics planning and
consistent updates will reduce the stresses these
endeavors bring.
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Project Loans
?We also can provide the resources to help secure
financing options, track loan payments and
amortization, and manage special assessments so the
board can rest assured that inflows and outflows are
precise and timely.
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*During business hours
Las Vegas Property Portfolio
Frequently Asked Questions
Background
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How many years have you been in business?
We were founded in 2006.
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How many associations do you manage?
We’re proud to call more than 50,000 communities, comprising condominium, townhome, cooperative and homeowner associations, our clients.
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What size of associations do you work with?
Westward360 has packages to fit any size association. No association is too big or too small.
Technology
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Do you have a web-based platform?
Yes, of course. Our clients love the Vantaca® platform. It allows them to easily pay assessments, make requests and get association information whenever they need it.
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Are we able to see financials real time?
Definitely. The Vantaca® platform allows you to see all income and expense detail in real time. It also allows you to easily produce robust financial reports.
Response Time
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Is emergency service included? How does it work?
Yes, you can call us toll-free any time, day or night, and a Westward360 employee will answer the phone to address your needs – not an answering service.
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What’s your response time for non-emergencies?
Your requests are important to us. We are committed to responding to you within 1 business day and our internal task system can prove it!
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What’s your response time for emergencies?
We are here for you 24/7 to take your emergency calls and get you the help you need immediately.
Community Managers
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How many buildings do your community managers manage?
Full-time on-site community managers are dedicated to their assigned building and supported by a supervisor with no more than 5 managers reporting to them.
Premier community managers oversee between 4-12 buildings depending on the size of each building. They are also supported by a dedicated assistant property manager.
Full service properties are supported by a management team that has an average building to team member of under 10 buildings per person.
We pride ourselves on low building-to-manager ratios and are committed to maintaining those ratios for our clients and managers.
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How often is the manager on site?
Depending on management service level, some managers work on site every day, some are on site bi-monthly – some associations only require annual visits.
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How often do you inspect the property?
At a minimum, we provide a detailed inspection and report annually. Depending upon the management service level, associations may qualify for seasonal inspection reporting. Additional inspections are always available.
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Do you attend meetings?
Community managers attend meetings both in-person and virtually.
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Do you help in drafting the annual budget?
Yes, Westward360 guides your annual budget preparation every step of the way. Your financial history, savings opportunities, future plans and improvements are all taken into consideration.
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Do you manage approved maintenance projects?
Our team manages the day-to-day issues that pop up, but also manages your budgeted projects and recurring maintenance. Everything starts with a scope of work, comparable bids when necessary, contracting of the vendor, and report on status through completion.
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Do you offer capital improvement project management services?
Upon request, we can provide a proposal to help your association’s capital projects move smoothly via our Capital Coordinators. Vendor coordination, board and owner communication, onsite/logistics, and consistent updates will reduce the stresses these endeavors bring.
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Are task requests reportable to the board?
Yes, the board gets routine updates via our task system. Each and every task is time-stamped and includes details such as status and history. Upon request we can generate reports to show all tasks initiated and completed during a time period.
Vendors
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Do you have a preferred vendor network?
Yes, we have access to a network of thousands of vendors. Our network has been carefully vetted for licensing and insurance – plus they are highly rated for value, responsiveness and quality of work.
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How do you vet and qualify vendors?
We have a Compliance Department dedicated to collecting certificates of insurance, W9 documentation, and proof of licensing. We also evaluate them and assign a rating for value, responsiveness, and quality of work.
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Do you have in-house services?
Yes, Westward PROS. We’re here for all the jobs, especially those that nobody wants. PROS services include: janitorial, landscaping, snow removal, plumbing, electrical, roofing, heating & air, fire safety and handyman services. Our dispatch and operations teams use technology and automation to provide frequent communication and to ensure responsiveness.
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Can we use our own vendors?
Absolutely. You can always use the vendor of your choice.
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At your scale, are you able to find savings for maintenance services and contracts?
Based on our portfolio size we receive bulk discounts and are able to provide savings on services such as trash removal, gas & electric, insurance, banking and more.
Administrative
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Can you help us create rules and regulations?
Definitely. Based on the scale of our portfolio we can provide many examples of rules and regulations that create safety, value and community for your association.
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Can you address violations?
Certainly. Our office is the front line in noting violations and issuing notice based on your rules and regulations. We remove this burden from our boards.
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Is there a process to address delinquency?
Delinquencies are a reality. We’re here to help. Late fees and notifications are automatic. The board of directors is always in the know on delinquency issues and options for resolution.
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How long is your contract and what is your termination clause?
Westward360 agreements include a flexible out-clause dependent upon service level.
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What is the process for onboarding?
Westward360 makes the transition easy. We handle things directly with your existing management company. We develop welcome packets, do meet-and-greets, schedule building inspections, perform our budget analysis, file for change-of-address and complete financial reconciliations, to name a few points in the process.
Accounting & Financial
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What banking institution will our operating account be with?
Vantaca® integrates directly with your operating account so that you are able to see income, expense, and all financial reporting real-time.
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Who are signers on our operating account?
The operating account is opened in the Association’s name. Westward360 has designated signers to securely process payments as needed.
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Where is the reserve account held?
Reserve accounts can be held at the bank of your choice and are separate from the operating account.