There's no single list of HOAs. Many small and self-managed associations never appear in directories.
Property manager play · HOA prospecting
HOA management prospecting: reach the boards doing it all themselves.
Thousands of homeowners associations are run by volunteer boards juggling budgets, vendors, and neighbor complaints. Spur helps you find associations in your area, reach the people on the board, and mail a clear proposal that shows how much time and stress you'd save them.
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Anita PatelLakeside Commons HOACary, NC 27519Scan for a free board review
Anita P. booked a board review · 1 day ago
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HOAcommon-area parcels to map every association
Boardand registered-agent mailing addresses
Proposalletters built around their community
The problem
HOA contracts are won by the manager the board already knows.
Volunteer boards turn over every year or two. The person you reached last year may not be there now.
Boards decide together, often once a year when contracts renew. A single call rarely gets you in the room.
How it works
From list to mailbox in one workflow.
Five steps from an association map to a management proposal.
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See it in Spur
An HOA prospect list in Spur
Sample associations in Cary and Apex, NC, found through HOA-owned common-area parcels. Names are partly masked.
Cary + Apex, NCHOA-owned parcel50–400 homesBuilt 1995–2015
- Lakeside Commons HOA212 homes · pool, trailsSelf-managedBoard: A. PatelBuilt 2004
- Briar Glen HOA96 townhomesManaged by competitorRenews in Q1Built 1999
- Oak Ridge Estates HOA340 homes · clubhouseSelf-managedReserve study dueBuilt 2008
- Willow Pointe Condos64 unitsAccounting-only serviceCondoBuilt 2012
- Crestview Village HOA150 homes · open spaceSelf-managedBoard turnoverBuilt 1997
AI draft for Lakeside Commons HOA · Board
Dear Ms. Patel and the Lakeside Commons Board,
I'm Mark Ellis with Triangle Community Management. We manage about 40 associations in Cary and Apex, including several communities about the size of Lakeside Commons, with pools and trail systems like yours.
Running a 212-home association as volunteers means budgets, reserve studies, vendor bids, pool contracts, collections, and violation letters, on top of your own jobs and families. We'd take on the day-to-day work, give the board clear monthly financials, and handle homeowner questions, so meetings can focus on decisions.
Scan the code to book a free board review. We'll look at your current budget and vendor contracts and share where we could help, with no obligation.
Mark Ellis · Triangle Community Management · (919) 555-0186
Sample data for illustration. Your results depend on your market and filters.
Playbook
How to win HOA management contracts
Community associations, including homeowners associations, condo associations, and townhome communities, need help with budgets, reserve studies, collections, vendor contracts, insurance, and rule enforcement. Larger associations usually hire a professional manager, but many smaller and older communities are still self-managed by volunteer boards, and some are unhappy with their current manager.
Finding associations is the first challenge, because there's no single public list. Association-owned common-area parcels, like pools, clubhouses, private roads, and open space, reveal where HOAs exist. Some states maintain association registries, and public records often show each association's registered agent and mailing address. Board members may be listed in meeting notices or community newsletters.
Target communities that fit your company: a size you can serve profitably, a location near your other associations, and signs of need, such as self-management, an accounting-only provider, a recent board turnover, an upcoming reserve study, or rising dues.
Write to the board, not just the association. Name the community and its features, acknowledge the work volunteers do, and offer something concrete, like a free review of their budget and vendor contracts. Boards make decisions together, often at annual meetings or when a management contract renews, so a letter they can share at a meeting works better than a cold call.
Be patient and professional. Many states license community association managers, and boards will ask about your credentials, insurance, and references. Keep notes on every association, its board members, and its contract renewal date, and follow up before the next budget season.
One management contract often lasts many years and leads to referrals from residents who serve on other boards.
Prepare for the board's questions before you mail. Have sample financial reports, a clear fee schedule, a transition plan from self-management or another manager, and references from boards you already serve. When a board member scans your letter and calls, you can answer in detail and earn an invitation to the next meeting.
45×return on a year of Spur Team from one 150-home association
One association contract can pay for years.
- Spur Team: $588/yr billed annually
- 120 associations × 4 letters = 480 at $1.39 = $667
- One 150-home association at $15 per door per month = $27,000 a year, about 45× your subscription
Example math. Management fees vary by market, association size, and services. Run your own numbers →
One tool, not four
Spur vs. the usual HOA prospecting workflow
What you needThe usual waySpur
Map of associations by common-area parcelDriving neighborhoods and directories✓ Built in
Association and registered-agent addressesPublic record searches by hand✓ Built in
Board-ready letter about their communityGeneric brochure✓ Built in
Delivery trackingGuessing when it arrived✓ Built in
Renewal dates and board notesSpreadsheets✓ Built in
FAQ
HOA prospecting questions
How do I find HOAs in my area?
Search for association-owned common-area parcels such as pools, clubhouses, and open space. Some states also keep HOA registries, and public records list registered agents.
Who should I send HOA management letters to?
The board. Mail the association's address and registered agent, and add board members from public meeting notices or newsletters when you can.
Which HOAs are most likely to hire a manager?
Self-managed associations, those with accounting-only providers, communities facing a reserve study or major project, and boards that just turned over.
What should an HOA management letter include?
Name the community and its features, acknowledge the volunteer board's work, and offer a concrete next step like a free budget and vendor review.
When do HOAs switch management companies?
Often when a contract renews or during budget season. Track each association's renewal date and follow up a few months before.
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