Security is a huge concern for residents and potential homeowners, which is why many choose gated communities with an HOA that works to minimize security threats and unauthorized access. If you’re a property manager or on the HOA board, the best access control system will help you reduce manpower while giving you peace of mind. Here are five questions you should ask yourself when searching for an HOA access control solution.
Is the HOA access control system dynamic and flexible?
As security risks grow faster than ever before, you need dynamic and flexible access management for your HOA. Right now, the most sophisticated systems are cloud-based security solutions with real-time identification of threats and customizable access control. In addition, they allow you to customize the level of access per user type–whether it’s access to your community or your software. If you’re managing a gated community with high-profile residents, you will find this helpful because you as the property manager can assure that your resident’s private information will not be viewable by unauthorized property management staff or security guards.
Is the gated community access control efficient and reliable?
Community gates and security solutions are a great way to make your community members feel safe and secure. But to provide a deterrent for thieves and vandals, they must be efficient and reliable. Look for a system that offers real-time monitoring, reporting, move-in move-out credential management, smart lock capabilities, and ability to control access to fitness facilities, pools, clubhouses and other amenities. In addition, find one that offers mobile credentials to reduce the problem of people losing, loaning, or cloning fobs and key-cards.
Is the community gates and security solution responsive?
The best systems are cloud-based security solutions that send out real-time alerts to the security teams. If a system is suddenly offline without warning, particularly during an emergency, the community may lose confidence in their HOA board and property manager. If you want your security system to be responsive and reliable, you may want to look for a cloud-based, network-accessible system that will provide real-time alerts if equipment goes offline.
Furthermore you can configure these systems to send notifications of emergencies and other incidents to appropriate staff as well as residents.
Does your HOA access control solution have a reporting feature?
Reports are beneficial in keeping your community safe. These reports usually include historical lists of invalid access attempts, door activity, and third-party account permissions, which you can release to the authorities if needed. You can also use reports to learn more about the traffic throughout your community and potential security threats. If you go for a cloud-based system, you can access this information anytime, anywhere. Even better, they are also designed to be more resilient and scalable.
