About Us
We are a Community Association Management Firm that specializes in managing HOA’s and Condominiums in the Washington DC metro area (Va/Md/DC). We are a family owned business that takes a very hands on, customer first approach.
Being a family owned business, we treat all of our clients and their most valuable investment (their home) as though they were one of our own. Through innovative management systems, administrative calendars, response avenues for interaction with homeowners, and tracking systems used in property management; we feel we can meet all of your needs. Please visit www.capitolmanagementcorp.com for more information on our company.
How We Got Started
Capitol Management Corporation was founded to meet the needs of HOA’s and Condominiums that were otherwise not being met. Many homeowners were not being responded to and their community was being neglected, thus negatively impacting their investment (home). At Capitol Management Corporation, we strive to not only protect and enhance your investment, but we also believe in offering top notch customers service to our owners.
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"Kris is an exceptional person! He is not only a consummate professional, but he is a great family man, too...he gets it! Being in Property Management, I have the pleasure of working with some of the finest contractors this area has to offer. Legacy Exteriors is the epitome of what a great General Contractor should be! We are all truly lucky to have him serving the Washington, DC Metropolitan Area!!!"
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Hi Rhys,
Along with what what othershave said, it’s always a good idea to have Electronic Data Processing Insurance (EDP); this will help protect you and your important equipment should something like this happen. Here is a link that talks about it in further detail, but a google search will...
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Hi Rhys,
Along with what what othershave said, it’s always a good idea to have Electronic Data Processing Insurance (EDP); this will help protect you and your important equipment should something like this happen. Here is a link that talks about it in further detail, but a google search will yield more info:
https://www.thebalance.com/electronic-data-processing-edp-coverage-462682
Hope this helps!
Peyton-
Hi Jessie,
I think Alignable is good for bouncing ideas off each other. Some answers are generic and don't give much thought e.g. "word of mouth" in response to best marketing practice, etc. If Alignable's intentions were to connect people; I think the users took it in a different direction. To...
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Hi Jessie,
I think Alignable is good for bouncing ideas off each other. Some answers are generic and don't give much thought e.g. "word of mouth" in response to best marketing practice, etc. If Alignable's intentions were to connect people; I think the users took it in a different direction. To me, this site provides a platform for business owners to ask questions to others alike. In return, you hope to gain insight on how someone else may have gotten from point A to point B to further enhance your business and lessen/mitigate the growing pains. If you happen to connect beyond that, it's a plus!
The only gripe I have with Alignable is how they over-inundate you with emails encouraging you to sync your LinkedIn acct., etc. I understand the business/exposure side of this technique; but don't appreciate the poaching aspect of it.
That's my two cents.
All the best,
Peyton-
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Hi Catherine,
Being in Property Management, I have to negotiate snow contracts every year. The going rate for plows is about $105 (on the low end) - $125/$130 with a 2 hour minimum. Anything above $130 the area is usually off the beaten path and the contractor doesn’t want the job or if they do...
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Hi Catherine,
Being in Property Management, I have to negotiate snow contracts every year. The going rate for plows is about $105 (on the low end) - $125/$130 with a 2 hour minimum. Anything above $130 the area is usually off the beaten path and the contractor doesn’t want the job or if they do that’s the price they would be willing to do it for. Snow blowers for sidewalks generally run $60 - $75/hr and shovel laborers are about $45-$55/hr. If a bobcat is needed I have seen those range from $275-$375 with a 4 hour min. It’s important to price this aggressively but to also take into account the maintenance your trucks/equipment will need during and after a snow season. Educating the customer on all that goes into snow removal will go a long way in justifying your price. Most customers think the job is easy but they are the first ones asleep while snow contractors are out busting ass.
Hope this helps!
Peyton
Hi Olga,
The good news is, Notary Public is a service that will always be needed. Networking with Insurance/mortgage companies and Car dealerships /Title agencies would be the route I would go. They always have a steady flow of people and important documents to be notarized. Once you get on...
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Hi Olga,
The good news is, Notary Public is a service that will always be needed. Networking with Insurance/mortgage companies and Car dealerships /Title agencies would be the route I would go. They always have a steady flow of people and important documents to be notarized. Once you get on their “bid list"; it should send a steady flow of business your way. The rest will take care of itself.
Good luck!
Peyton-
Hi Ging,
Great question! Education is one thing but experience is arguably everything! You could probably poll everyone on this site and 90-100% of those that went to college will tell you they retained 10-20% of what they learned. The reason being is that they were so “green” when going to...
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Hi Ging,
Great question! Education is one thing but experience is arguably everything! You could probably poll everyone on this site and 90-100% of those that went to college will tell you they retained 10-20% of what they learned. The reason being is that they were so “green” when going to school that they didn’t have any real life “experience” to relate what they were learning to. You can’t teach real life scenarios because each one is different. The more time you spend mastering your respective field, the better equipped you are to handle future events. There is a lot to say about someone with experience but we all start somewhere and you should never fully write off the “rookies”.
All the best,
Peyton
Hi Robbin,
To many, Business Plans are a thing of the past because most people don’t want to write them or they don’t know how to write them. If your business was really important to you, you would take the time to develop a plan. Keep in mind, everyone’s business plan will change, a lot; which...
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Hi Robbin,
To many, Business Plans are a thing of the past because most people don’t want to write them or they don’t know how to write them. If your business was really important to you, you would take the time to develop a plan. Keep in mind, everyone’s business plan will change, a lot; which is part of the deterrent. With that said, going through the process of developing one will give you valuable knowledge and insight on your market and the competition while providing you with a road map to success. Don’t be afraid to seek out help from business plan advisors. While this may seem arduous at first sight; it should prove to be time/money well spent!
Good Luck!
Peyton
Hi John,
I think Alignable is good for bouncing ideas off each other. Some answers are generic and don't give much thought e.g. “word of mouth" in response to best marketing practice, etc. If Alignable's intentions were to connect people; I think the users took it in a different direction. To...
(more)
Hi John,
I think Alignable is good for bouncing ideas off each other. Some answers are generic and don't give much thought e.g. “word of mouth" in response to best marketing practice, etc. If Alignable's intentions were to connect people; I think the users took it in a different direction. To me, this site provides a platform for business owners to ask questions to others alike. In return, you hope to gain insight on how someone else may have gotten from point A to point B to further enhance your business and lessen/mitigate the growing pains. If you happen to connect beyond that, it's a plus!
The only gripe I have with Alignable is how they over-inundate you with emails encouraging you to sync your LinkedIn acct., etc. I understand the business/exposure side of this technique; but don't appreciate the poaching aspect of it.
That's my two cents.
All the best,
Peyton-
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Hi Donna,
I feel like the best place for you to focus your resources would be in finding a good Business Broker. They have extensive knowledge in buying and selling businesses along with a network of people to market to. Selling a business is an important decision; one that can set your future...
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Hi Donna,
I feel like the best place for you to focus your resources would be in finding a good Business Broker. They have extensive knowledge in buying and selling businesses along with a network of people to market to. Selling a business is an important decision; one that can set your future up nicely if done correctly. Leave it up to the “Pro's from Dover" and hire a qualified Business Broker.
Good luck!
Peyton
Hi Von,
Great question and one I look forward hearing answers on. In my opinion, I think Snapchat has a lot of value (maybe not 19 Billion [yet] but a lot nonetheless). I am not much of a social media guy, but everywhere I go people are “snap-chatting”. Further, Facebook made a pretty decent...
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Hi Von,
Great question and one I look forward hearing answers on. In my opinion, I think Snapchat has a lot of value (maybe not 19 Billion [yet] but a lot nonetheless). I am not much of a social media guy, but everywhere I go people are “snap-chatting”. Further, Facebook made a pretty decent attemp to buy Snap in the early stages. The fact that FB made this attempt, shows that they were a potential threat and that Snap had value. Ever since FB was rejected, they have made it a personal goal to try and bring down Snap. They copy them, spread false news about them etc. Anytime Snap tries to get ahead, they are being pulled back down by FB or FB investors. I see this as a big hurdle, but I also sense that Evan Spiegel is very smart and competitive. One of Three things will happen: 1) FB will prevail and buy Snap (eventually) [Value Move] 2) Snap evolves further and their quarterly projections reflect positively on the company which in turn leads to value and growth 3) They get phased out by FB. I don’t see option 3 happening and feel options 1 and 2 are most likely.
In Closing, you may not see the value right away, but I think it will be there in years to come. Spiegel doesn’t take crap from Zuckeberg which I like and he is still young and feeling his way around. There is definitely room for Snap in the game which brings value. How much, remains to be seen.
All the best,
Peyton
Hi Mr. Martin,
Most landscapers do snow removal to supplement work during the winter months. I believe you are located in Georgia, so this might not be a viable option. You could get into the gutter cleaning side of things during the winter. There is always a demand for it and I'm sure GA has...
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Hi Mr. Martin,
Most landscapers do snow removal to supplement work during the winter months. I believe you are located in Georgia, so this might not be a viable option. You could get into the gutter cleaning side of things during the winter. There is always a demand for it and I'm sure GA has plenty of trees dropping leaves. You should approach property management firms to get on their bid list to do leaf removal at entire communities (Condos and HOA's).
Alternatively, you could create an amoritization schedule within your landscape maintenance contract where you spread out payments in 12 equal monthly installments. That way you always have income coming in during the slower months.
I hope this helps!
Peyton-