Cost of Experts

The article discusses the importance of hiring experts in condo living, as every dollar spent comes from the condo owners. While it may seem cost-effective to hire non-experts for tasks, the cost of hiring professionals to clean up their mistakes is much higher. The superintendent and condominium manager are generalists who handle day-to-day tasks, but specialists are needed for specific situations such as fire safety, HVAC or elevator repair, contracting, building systems, energy efficiency, finance, and legal matters. Employing experts increases the likelihood of properly addressing problems the first time, allowing the focus to be on tomorrow's crisis rather than yesterday's unresolved issues.