Forth Group

Our Services

Full Service Management

Condominium and HOA management is a complex task that requires exceptional management skills to deliver first-class living experiences to all the unit owners. At Forth Group, we provide superior service, making us one of the most sought-after companies in Illinois. With our management expertise, superior service, knowledge and affordability, we deliver top tier management services.

Small Properties & Accounting Only

For smaller properties that need professional support and systems we can tailor a management service to your needs; we offer limited service portfolio management, remote portfolio management, and accounting/portal services. These options provide smaller properties, and self-managed properties a professional service that delivers what you need at a budget friendly rate.

Customer Service

Get help and support the way you want it. Contact us by telephone, email, or online – either way you will get a quick response and follow up. All concerns are tracked online retaining a complete history.

Financial

Forth Group offers full association financial management, made easy with our online tools. All reports, data, payment systems, budgets, reserve and capital project planning can be done through our web tools.

Inspection & Maintenance

Regular inspections utilizing our electronic inspection application. Preventative maintenance schedules. Real time tracking and updates for tasks and requests. Repair services for unit owners.

Consultation & Planning

To help build your property value, we provide long-term planning with the goal of advancing your property in the market.

Sample Properties

Our customers range from small to large properties, and as a result, we have the best in class services for the limited needs of smaller properties as well as for complex demands of larger buildings. Because we specialize in condominium and homeowners associations, we are able to advise you on the most efficient and competitive way to operate your community, no matter the size. Our client base and experience is specific to community associations. Below are some examples of our experience.

	Property Portal & Accounting	Remote Management	Portfolio Management	Portfolio Management	Onsite (Full or Partial) Mangement	Forth Group - Service Details
	Starting at $350/mo.	Starting at $450/mo.	$1,000 - $1,500/mo.	$1,500/mo. and up	Starting at $15/unit/month plus $400/day	Forth Group - Service Details
Community Manager	Hourly On Demand	Dedicated Remote Manager	Dedicated Property Manager	Dedicated Property Manager	Dedicated Property Manager	All of our managers are licensed with the State of Illinois. We also require or managers obtain a Certified Manager of Community Associations (CMCA), issued by the Community Association Institute. Our managers go through Forth Group training and monthly sessions on various topics to keep them on top of their game.
Association Meetings	Hourly On Demand	Quarterly Virtual	Quarterly Virtual	Five-Twelve/Yr. Depending On Rate	Six-Twelve Per Year	Managers coordinate and attend meetings in accord with the Association’s CC&Rs and State law. Managers provide guidance on; projects, rules enforcement, vendors & staff, community relations.
Property Inspections	Hourly On Demand	Initial Included Then Hourly On Demand	Quarterly	Five-Twelve/Yr. Depending On Rate	Monthly Full & Weekly Walk Through	Your Property Manager will inspect all common areas of the building to ensure the property is in good condition and report findings to the board.
Web Portal	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	We have used Buildium for over 14 years to provide your property a web portal that allows each resident, board members, managers, attorneys, and accountants access the requisite data they need. Communications, owner and renter data, financials, documents, resident tasks, & reporting are all available in real time.
Financials	✓	✓	1/4ly Report Package	Monthly Report Package	Monthly Report Package	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.
Assessment Collection & Bill Payment	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	We make assessment payment easy and convenient - via online payment (EFT, credit / debit cards) and mailed checks (portfolio & onsight only). Invoices are processed weekly and you can view scanned copies of each invoice. Relevant data is available to residents & board members in real time.
Budgeting	Hourly On Demand	✓	✓	✓	✓	Forth Group has a detailed budgeting process that take the guesswork out of planning and ensures your budget is accurate and timely. We offer cost saving strategies and options that provide the best value for your assessment dollars.
Property Calendar	Hourly On Demand	✓	✓	✓	✓	We believe organization is our best tool for ensuring maintenance, contracts, municipale filings, taxes, and all of your other tasks are taken care of.
Association Data Sheets	Hourly On Demand	✓	✓	✓	✓	Our Association Data Sheets include all of the basic physical & operational details about your property, tasks lists showing current, ongoing, and future projects.
Operations & Maintenance Support	Hourly On Demand	✓	✓	✓	✓	Once your Data Sheet and calendar are populated your manager will recommend services & vendors for various equipment and needs to ensure all equipment and your property and being properly maintained. We manage all smaller projects and vendor work.
Capital Projects	Hourly On Demand	✓	✓	✓	✓	Your manager oversees smaller and medium sized capital projects, and when projects become large and complex we assist the association in finding professionals to handle bidding, project scope & management, inspections etc. Your manager is always there to work with architects, engineers, & the association.
Financing, Loans, Reserves	Hourly On Demand	✓	✓	✓	✓	We advise and assist associations with maintaining reserve levels, planning for future needs, and various options to pay for large projects.
Maintenance Services	Hourly On Demand	✓	✓	✓	✓	We work with your vendors that know your property. If you are unhappy with a vendor we have licensed, insured and trusted vendors to call on for one off jobs or ongoing service. Forth Group Maintenance can handle smaller jobs and work for residents as needed.
Emergencies & After Hours	Hourly On Demand	✓	✓	✓	✓	After hours, weekends and holidays are covered. Your call will be answered and your manager will respond. We believe that your manager is the best person to respond to urgent issues. There is no other person that knows your property, vendors, residents and issue history like your manager.