Ernst Management Services
About us
Community Association Management for Condos and Subdivisions; overseeing the daily needs of your association through assessment collection, contract negotiations, code enforcement, budgeting, and financial reporting. Working with the Board of Trustees to create a harmonius community where homeowners want to live.
Business highlights
Emergency services offered
20 years of experience
Services we offer
Professionally serving the management needs for Homeowner and Condominium Associations.
Amenities
Emergency Services
Yes
Free Estimates
Yes
Reviews
3.73 Reviews
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Bruce R.
Feb 2021
They collect money efficiently, other than that you can count on them to cherry pick how effectively they render services for that money. As a subdivision homeowner that pays the HOA dues I expect all common areas and streets to be properly maintained for the whopping 350 a year. Common areas are a mess, roads in constant disrepair, and roads not fully plowed out of pettiness towards other homeowner. For a management company to risk safety and intentionally mismanage HOA funds is completely unacceptable. If you have the option to shop around do so.
Response from Ernst Management Services
"Ernst Management Services was hired by the Board of Directors to execute their decisions for the HOA. Residents who live in the HOA make up the HOA, it is not a company. Ernst Management does not make any financial decisions for the HOA / subdivision it is the Board of Directors and we act on their direction. Therefore, Ernst does not "cherry pick how money and services are rendered". Our contractual relationship started September 1, 2020, therefore the lack of road repairs and common maintenance was previous to this date. The Board listened to the owners regarding the lack of timely cutting and a new lawncare company has been hired for the 2021 season. The Board is also gathering bids for road repairs which will begin in spring / summer based on weather."
Laura L.
Dec 2014
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STEPHEN B.
Feb 2013
Ernst was the 3rd property manager since I started on the home owner's association board of directors. The incumbent manager was useless, slow to respond, ignored owners perceived as complainers, failed due diligence in bookkeeping, and contract management and contracting for services.
The second property management company initially did an excellent job of performing services but by the 3rd year became slow to respond, overcharged for services rendered, became sloppy in contracting and managing services.
When new members came onto the board it was agreed the association needed better management. One of the board members found Ernst, contacted Renee, and we interviewed them. The answers Renee and Rodger provided gave us the confidence to terminate the 2nd manager and hire them.
Ernst provided better financials, set up separate bank accounts for the 3 areas needed: operating, reserves, and special assessments. Provided routine and emergency maintenance quickly, efficiently, and cost effective. They recommended changes in common lighting, priced the changes, installed new fixtures, and reduced the costs.
Ernst renegotiated several contracts saving the home owners several hundred dollars per month; provide simpler and more explanatory financial statements, met with the board monthly, was open to suggestions, provided answers even to unasked questions, and did an excellent job.
I whole-heartedly recommend them. They are a small management company (6 - 8 properties of condos and residences) and give hands on services.
The second property management company initially did an excellent job of performing services but by the 3rd year became slow to respond, overcharged for services rendered, became sloppy in contracting and managing services.
When new members came onto the board it was agreed the association needed better management. One of the board members found Ernst, contacted Renee, and we interviewed them. The answers Renee and Rodger provided gave us the confidence to terminate the 2nd manager and hire them.
Ernst provided better financials, set up separate bank accounts for the 3 areas needed: operating, reserves, and special assessments. Provided routine and emergency maintenance quickly, efficiently, and cost effective. They recommended changes in common lighting, priced the changes, installed new fixtures, and reduced the costs.
Ernst renegotiated several contracts saving the home owners several hundred dollars per month; provide simpler and more explanatory financial statements, met with the board monthly, was open to suggestions, provided answers even to unasked questions, and did an excellent job.
I whole-heartedly recommend them. They are a small management company (6 - 8 properties of condos and residences) and give hands on services.
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FAQ
Ernst Management Services is currently rated 3.7 overall out of 5.
Yes, Ernst Management Services offers free project estimates.
No, Ernst Management Services does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Ernst Management Services does not offer a senior discount.
Yes, Ernst Management Services offers emergency services.
No, Ernst Management Services does not offer warranties.