BOARD MEMBER TOOLS & RESOURCES 

Lead Your HOA or
Condo Community

Serving on your community’s board
is an important responsibility.
RealManage is here to help.

ACCESS YOUR BOARD PORTAL

Your community information, all in one place.

CiraNet gives board members secure access to the information and tools they need to oversee their community—from financials and reports to community documents and other important information

HOA Board Portal

Everything you need, available 24/7:

  • Approve invoices and architectural requests
  • View financials and account activity
  • Access community documents and records
  • Track projects, tasks, and work orders
  • Review delinquencies and violations
  • Find resident and property information
  • View vendor invoices and expenses
  • Access meeting agendas and minutes
  • Monitor calls and service activity
  • Stay informed with real-time community insights

CONNECT WITH YOUR REALMANAGE TEAM

Your management team is here to help.

The CiraNet Board Portal is the best way to connect with your Community Manager and RealManage team. Using the portal keeps communication organized, provides visibility into requests, and helps our team respond and follow through efficiently.

Management / Board Portal Login

Board Portal Help & Resources

Need a little help getting started? These quick guides will help you navigate the CiraNet Board Portal and complete common board responsibilities with confidence.

BOARD MEMBER RESOURCES & TOOLKIT

Resources to help you lead with confidence.

The Board Member Toolkit, designed especially for new and incoming board members. Including materials on governance, financials, meetings, responsibilities, and working effectively with your management team.

Download the Board Member Toolkit
Board Member Toolkit

BOARD MEMBER EDUCATION & INSIGHTS 

Answers and insights for better community leadership.

Have a question or want to learn more about a specific topic? Explore RealManage Insights, our searchable blog covering the issues that matter to board members—from financial management and governance to insurance, maintenance, resident engagement, and more. Search for the topic you need and find practical guidance to help you make informed decisions for your community.

Explore RealManage Insights
RealManage Insights Blog

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

RealManage works alongside association boards to support the day-to-day management of their communities. Depending on the association’s management agreement, services may include financial management, homeowner communications, vendor coordination, compliance support, board meeting support, community operations and other administrative responsibilities.
The board remains responsible for governing the association and making decisions on behalf of the community, while the RealManage management team provides the expertise, resources and operational support to help carry out those decisions.

If your community is currently managed by RealManage, your management team can answer questions about the services provided to your association.

If you’re considering RealManage, our team can help you explore the level of support that’s right for your community.

We believe a strong management relationship starts with clear communication and alignment between the board and its management team.

RealManage works with boards to establish communication practices that fit the needs of the community, including how routine questions, urgent matters and items requiring board action are handled.

Current clients should contact their management team with questions about their community’s communication process. If you’re considering RealManage, we’d be happy to discuss what you’re looking for in a management relationship and how our teams work with boards.

RealManage provides board members access to financial reports and other association information through their community’s management platform.

If your community uses CiraNet, log in to the Board Portal to access your information. If you use another platform or need assistance, contact your community manager, they will be able to assist you.

Considering RealManage? Our team can show you how we provide boards with visibility into their community’s financials and other important information.

RealManage helps coordinate invoice processing, review and approval based on each association’s established procedures and authorization requirements.

For communities using CiraNet, authorized board members can review invoices, view supporting documentation and approve items electronically through the Board Portal. Workflows may vary based on your community’s platform and approval requirements, so contact your management team with questions about your specific process.

Considering RealManage? Our team can show you how we help simplify invoice management while keeping boards informed and in control.

RealManage helps administer association compliance processes in accordance with the community’s governing documents and applicable requirements. Support may include inspections, notices, tracking, homeowner communication and other administrative activities.

The board continues to oversee association policies and may be responsible for certain enforcement decisions, hearings or appeals.

Current clients should contact their management team with questions about their community’s specific compliance process. Prospective clients can speak with our team about how RealManage approaches compliance management and board oversight.

Architectural or ACC/ARC requests are handled according to each community’s governing documents and established approval process. Depending on the association, requests may be reviewed by the board, an architectural committee or another designated group.

RealManage can help administer the process, including receiving requests, maintaining documentation, communicating decisions and tracking requests.

Because requirements and processes vary by association, current clients should contact their management team for community-specific instructions.

If you’re considering RealManage, our team can explain how we help make architectural review easier to manage for boards and homeowners.

RealManage can assist boards with vendor coordination and administration based on the association’s management agreement. This may include obtaining proposals, coordinating service providers, maintaining required documentation, processing invoices and helping boards monitor vendor performance.

The board retains authority over vendor decisions requiring board approval.

Current clients should contact their management team about a specific vendor, contract, proposal or service concern. Prospective clients can talk with our team about the vendor management support available for their community.

RealManage helps boards prepare for and conduct association meetings. Depending on the community’s needs and management agreement, support may include coordinating meeting materials, preparing management reports, organizing agenda items and providing information the board needs to make informed decisions.

Current clients should contact their management team with questions about an upcoming meeting or their association’s procedures.

Considering RealManage? Our team can explain how we support boards before, during and after their meetings.

Your RealManage management team is the best resource for questions specific to your community, including financial information, board approvals, community operations, association procedures, or your management platform.

Most RealManage communities use CiraNet to access community information, account details, documents, and other online resources. You can access CiraNet here.

For questions specific to your association, your management team can provide guidance based on your community’s processes and needs. If you need additional assistance or aren’t sure who to contact, you can also use our Contact Us page and we’ll help connect you with the right resource.

Choosing a management partner is an important decision for your board and your community. RealManage works with associations to provide the management expertise, technology, financial oversight and operational support needed to help boards govern effectively and communities thrive.

Tell us a little about your community and what you’re looking for in a management partner, and a member of our team can help you explore whether RealManage is the right fit: Talk to our Team.