01
Discovery Conversation
We meet with your board to understand what's working in your self-managed model, what's breaking, and what you want to keep. No pressure, no template pitch.
What changes
Two ways this can go
Most management transitions fail because the new company has the same structural problems as the old one. Edison's model is different, and it shows up in the day-to-day, not just the pitch deck.
The Process
Four steps. 60–90 days. Handled by us.
The Edison Transition Experience is a defined program with a dedicated COO touch-point, not a generic onboarding form.
02
Custom Hybrid Proposal
Edison structures management agreements that meet self-managed associations where they are, full-service if you want it, accounting-only or compliance-only if you want to keep some volunteer involvement.
03
Records & System Setup
We move your finances onto CINC, build the audit-ready ledger, document vendor relationships, and set up the resident portal, without losing your community's institutional knowledge.
04
Day 1 & Volunteer Handoff
Your volunteer treasurer or president stops being on call. Edison's team takes over the operational work. The board can focus on leadership instead of paperwork.
Why this works
Edison by the numbers
20+
20+ years of leadership experience in Central Florida community management
Hybrid
Custom agreements available, full-service, accounting-only, or compliance-only
48 hrs
From first conversation to a custom proposal for your community
1 day
Reply guarantee for self-managed boards exploring options
FAQ
Switching questions, answered directly
Can we keep our volunteer treasurer involved?
Yes. Many self-managed associations want to retain some volunteer involvement, especially in financial oversight or community advocacy. Edison can structure agreements that keep a volunteer treasurer in a review role while we handle the day-to-day bookkeeping and compliance.
What does it cost compared to staying self-managed?
Direct cost is higher, you're paying for professional support. The hidden cost of self-management often eclipses that: legal exposure, missed compliance deadlines, audit problems, and volunteer burnout. Most self-managed transitions to Edison cost less per year than a single significant legal issue would.
Will we lose community control?
No. The board still sets policy, approves the budget, and votes on major decisions. Edison handles execution, accounting, enforcement, vendor management, homeowner support. We work for your board, not the other way around.
How long does the transition take?
Self-managed transitions typically run 45–75 days. Less than a switch from another management company because there's no incumbent to disentangle from, we're building the operational infrastructure from your existing records.
What if our community isn't ready yet?
That's fine. Many self-managed boards talk to Edison a year or two before they actually transition. We don't sell pressure, when you're ready, we'll be the same Edison.
Start the conversation
Self-management worked for a reason. Let's not throw it away.
Edison structures agreements that honor what your self-managed community built, volunteer leadership, community ownership, financial discipline, while handling the parts that wear volunteers out. Request a proposal and let's talk about what your transition could look like.