Launch the HOA with the first home.
Documents ready before you sell. Buyers onboarded at closing. A turnover you can prove.
The HOA is usually an afterthought. Until it isn't.
Documents in ten places
CC&Rs, rules and disclosures pass between attorneys, sales and title as PDFs and email threads.
Buyers who never join
New owners get a binder at closing, then a portal invite months later that nobody opens.
A turnover nobody can prove
Missing records and unclear balances turn the handoff into months of disputes.
Four steps, one record.
Set up
A guided wizard builds the HOA: CC&Rs, rules, assessments, voting rights and board seats. Save drafts for every phase.
Sell
Each buyer is invited and verified at closing, with the right documents already in their account.
Grow
Dues, votes, events and messaging run on their own while the developer controls the board.
Hand over
A shared turnover tracker, sign-offs and a certificate PDF move the HOA to the manager and board.
Every buyer gets their HOA on day one.
Documents, dues, events and neighbors in one place from move-in. Badges and monthly rewards give owners a reason to vote, volunteer and show up, so the board you hand over has a community behind it.
Hand it over. Keep the receipts.
Built for the whole life of the HOA.
| TrustHOA | Spreadsheets + attorney | Typical manager software | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HOA setup wizard with CC&Rs and rules | |||
| Buyer onboarding at closing | |||
| Dues, voting and events | |||
| Rewards that drive owner participation | |||
| Turnover tracker and signed certificate | |||
| Read-only access after turnover |
How do I create an HOA for a new development?
In TrustHOA a guided wizard builds the HOA: CC&Rs, rules, assessments, voting rights and board seats. You save drafts per phase, publish when ready, and every buyer is invited at closing.
How long does setup take?
Most of the wizard can be filled in an afternoon. Drafts save as you go, so legal review can happen in parallel.
What happens at HOA turnover?
Control of the association moves from the developer to the homeowner board or a property manager. TrustHOA tracks every checklist item, collects sign-offs and issues a turnover certificate PDF.
Who owns the data after turnover?
The HOA does. The manager and board take full control; the developer keeps read-only access and can export a PDF package for warranty questions.
Can an existing manager take over?
Yes. Invite them from the turnover tracker. They accept, review the checklist, and sign off.
How much does HOA software cost for a developer?
Drafting is free. You pay $3,000 once per project when you publish (or $50 per lot, $1,250 minimum, for under 50 homes), covering up to 3 years of active development.
