Whether you want to find a babysitter, sell a lawnmower, get a recommendation on an electrician, or find the date and time of the next board meeting, resident web portals become the cornerstone for community communication and social interaction. Here are 10 features HOA property management will want your community resident portal to have:

1. Announcements 
Homeowners read important news and information about the community or prominently displayed announcements marked as  "must read"

2. Calendar 
Personal, community or group calendar, residents want it all

3. Directory 
Maintain a community directur with full search capabilties of board memebers, residents and service providers

4. Documents 
Files are uploaded here such as CC&R, community information

5. eForms 
Configurable electronic forms sent to the association or management company to quickly gather information

6. email Engagement aka 'eBlast' 
This feature engages community residents electronically with message intended for a specific or general audience

7. Events 
Stay up-to-date with community happenings or create new events

8. Online Voting/Surveys 
Conduct board elections or gather feedback from the community on important topics with surveys

9. Online Payments 
Homeonwers have the convenience of viewing their account balance and paying dues online

10. Reservations 
Reserve the community amenities such as tennis courts, clubhouse, etc. with this feature

To learn more about Community Web Portals from building online comunity, the difference between websites vs. portals and features residents desire download 'Everything You Need To Know About Community Resident Portals'   today!