An What is AppFolio? Introduction to Appfolio Tamarack · Introduction to Appfolio for Tamarack...

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You’ve heard about Appfolio; now let’s find out what this software program is all about.

❑ What is AppFolio?

❑ Who else uses AppFolio?

❑ How will Tamarack use Appfolio?

❑ Why use Appfolio?

❑ Who will be using Appfolio?

❑ How will I be using Appfolio?

❑ What if I don’t use a computer?

❑ Where do I go to get my questionsanswered?

❑ What else can we expect from Appfolio?

AnIntroduction to Appfolio for Tamarack Residents

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• An all-in-one software system

• For managing our finances

• For tracking your work orders

• Replaces our outdatedhomegrown programs anddatabases

What is AppFolio?

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IN MADISON

Who else uses AppFolio?

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MAINLY…

TO MANAGE OUR FINANCES

• Accounting

• Budgeting

• Vendor management

• Monthly fee payment

TO MANAGE OUR WORK ORDERS

• Add your work orders online

• Track status of your work orders

• Summary reports/analysis by staff

How will Tamarack use AppFolio?

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TO…

• Replace our outdated systems

• With a single, state-of-the-art system

• Making our financial data more secure

• With better, more accurate reporting in real time

Why use AppFolio?

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ALL OF US…

• Residents

• Office staff

• Maintenance staff

• Grounds staff

• Boards

• Committees

Who will be using AppFolio?

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How will I be using Appfolio?

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TO SET UP YOUR PORTAL (ACCOUNT) WITH APPFOLIO

AND THEN MAINLY TO…

• Monitor your monthly assessments.

• Create and monitor your work orders (resident requests).

How will I be using AppFolio?

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Here’s what your log-in will look like…

(and “there’s an app for that”)

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Here’s how you will set up your new account (portal)…

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ACH or E-CHECK (100% free to you!)

ACH--Enter your routing and account numbers in your secure Online Portal to pay your monthly or any other charges directly from your checking or savings account.

E-CHECK– You work with your bank who prints & sends a check to Tamarack for the amount and date you choose each month. (Much like monthly bill paying online.)

CREDIT OR DEBIT CARD

An online convenience fee applies (now at 2.9%.) Enter information in your secure Online Portal.

CHECK

You can still send/deliver a check to the Office.

Staff will promptly enter your payment into Appfolio which then creates a bank deposit AND updates your portal.

Your payment options…

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•S

About the security of your personal and financial information…

SECURE:Online

payments are encrypted

using bank-grade

security.

FAST:Your charges

are immediately

marked as paid.

CONVENIENT:You can pay

your monthly assessment

from anywhere with your

mobile device.

FLEXIBLE:Choose the

method that best fits your

needs.

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What if I don’t use a computer?

• As mentioned earlier, you can continue to pay your monthly fee by delivering a check to the TT Office.

• You can continue to give your work orders to staff in the TT Office.

• You will not be able to see the list of your pending/completed work orders like you used to do from the old TT web site.

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When will I be using Appfolio?

CREATING YOUR PORTAL ROLL OUT OR ‘GOING LIVE’

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What else can we expect from using Appfolio?

FINANCIALS--

Creates deposits and check writing

Accounts Payable

General Ledger

Co-signers on checks

Itemized delinquent reports

Builds Vendor Lists

RESIDENT COMMUNICATIONS--

Sending emails and text messages

Sending the Good Life Newsletter

Sending Alerts and Other Communications

Creates a Resident Directory

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What else can we expect from using Appfolio?

PROPERTY INFORMATION--

Owners, current and former

Property Owner Directory

Renter Information

Annual Assessments

GREAT Search Capabilities

BOARD WORK--

Create Board Agenda Packets

Assist in Data-driven Decision Making

Send Board Agendas to Residents

via email or text

GREAT Search Capabilities

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Key Features of Appfolio

* PAY MONTHLY ASSESSMENTS INSTANTLY

* SET UP AUTO-PAYMENTS FOR MONTHLY ASSESSMENT

* SAVE TIME WRITING AND MAILING CHECKS

* SUBMIT MAINTENANCE REQUESTS (WORK ORDERS) WITH THE ABILITY TO ADD PHOTOS

* MONITOR THE STATUS OF YOUR MAINTENANCE REQUESTS

* EASILY ACCESS SHARED DOCUMENTS

* A CLOUD-BASED SOLUTION; ELIMINATES THE NEED FOR TT TO OWN AND MAINTAIN HARDWARE AND MULTIPLE SOFTWARE LICENSES

* REDUCES COSTS FOR HIRING OUTSIDE IT HELP

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SCHEDULE OF UPCOMING HELP SESSIONS

For those seeking assistance with activation of their portals (profiles), optional drop-in sessions will be held at the Clubhouse in the upstairs meeting room. We will have one or more computers available for hands-on training. And members of the implementation team will be on hand to answer your questions.

If planning to add the Appfolio app on your phone, bring it!

❑THURS June 20 2:00 - 4:00 pm

❑ FRI June 21 2:00 - 4:00 pm

❑MON June 24 6:00 - 8:00 pm

❑THURS June 27 5:00 – 7:30 pm

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Where else could I get my questions answered?

APPFOLIO ONLINE FAQS

FRIENDS, FAMILY AND YOUR TAMARACK NEIGHBORS

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Additional Resources

More information about the portals:

https://help.appfolio.com/s/article/Video-Owner-Portal-Overview

View the portals here:

https://www.appfolio.com/help/HOA-online-portal

https://www.appfolio.com/help/HOA-online-portal-es

TRY THESE AT HOME IN YOUR LEISURE

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Help Contacts

We plan to have a triage list by topic with referral listing of who here at Tamarack is best to help you.

Of course, we expect some hiccups!So, who should you contact?1. Staff2. Implementation Team3.On-line Help4. Listing at the Office

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WHAT’S NEXT?

LOOK FOR…

An email invitation to activate your resident portal

On or about Thursday, June 20

Activate before July 1 (when assessments are due.)

If not, contact the TT Office to learn how to activate later and bring in a check!

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Let’s Take Some Questions Now

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TamarackTrails.Appfolio.com

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