Frequently asked questions about HOA and TIC Management in the San Francisco Bay Area

SNS works with HOAs, condo associations and TICs of 4 to 25 units in San Francisco, the Bay Area and Marin County, including Sausalito, Mill Valley, Tiburon and Novato. Communities of 26 to 50 units receive a custom proposal.

Bookkeeping, monthly financials, budgeting, dues collection, vendor bids and oversight, maintenance coordination, board meetings, monthly site visits, after-hours emergencies and projects under $10,000.

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Also included at no extra charge:

• Non-legal violation letters and follow-up tracking

• HOA management software and a PO box for association mail

• Access to our referral network of insurance brokers, CPAs, attorneys and contractors

• Complete records transfer if you ever leave

See the full list of management services.

​SNS can complete the HOA disclosure documents the listing agent requests for a $499 resale package, paid by the seller. Sellers may also handle the forms themselves.

SNS visits every property once a month to inspect common areas and catch issues early. Board meetings are typically quarterly, plus the annual meeting, all at no extra charge.

The Association pays vendors directly from its budget: maintenance, upkeep, insurance, utilities, and specialists such as attorneys, CPAs and reserve study providers. SNS never marks up invoices.

​Self-management can work when volunteers have time for bookkeeping, collections, vendors and California disclosure deadlines. Most small boards hire a manager when that workload grows; SNS costs about $89 per door, month-to-month, with no vendor markups.

Associations of 4 to 25 units pay one flat monthly fee, typically about $89 per door. For example, 12 units are $1,069 per month and 17 units are $1,513 per month. Buildings under 6 units have a $500 monthly minimum. The $49-per-door rate applies only to buildings of 50 or more units. Communities of 26 to 50 units receive a custom proposal.

Use the instant price calculator to see your exact monthly fee.

You work directly with Sergey Maximov, a CMCA-certified and California DRE-licensed manager, not a call center. SNS carries E&O insurance and owns no contractor businesses; every bid is sourced independently.

​Every month the board receives a profit and loss statement, a balance sheet and bank reconciliations. Any owner can review the association's financial files at any time.

SNS prepares the annual budget with the board and plans reserve contributions from the association's reserve study, which California requires with a visual inspection at least every three years.

SNS tracks dues every month and follows up with owners who fall behind. Under California law only the board can vote to record a lien, so any escalation goes to the board first.

​Yes, separately from SNS. Sergey Maximov leases owners' units through eXp Realty (DRE #02206443), typically for 75% of one month's rent, with better pricing possible when several owners in a building participate.

No. SNS works month-to-month, and either side can cancel with 30 days' written notice. There is no termination fee, and records are returned within 30 days at no charge.

Most transitions take about 15-30 days. We coordinate record transfers and vendor contracts with your outgoing manager for minimal disruption. To make it an even easier transition, some Boards choose to bring SNS on while wrapping things up with their outgoing management.​​​

Only three: a one-time $499 onboarding fee, an optional 5% fee for full oversight of projects over $10,000, and a $499 resale package paid by sellers who want SNS to complete disclosures. Postage, mailing and fuel are reimbursed at cost, usually around $250 a year.

An HOA governs a condo building legally divided into separate units under California's Davis-Stirling Act. In a TIC, co-owners share one title under a private TIC agreement. SNS manages both, mainly 4 to 25 units in San Francisco and Marin County.