Matters of Membership

We spend a lot of time and attention on attracting new members, but what happens next? Do you have a structured orientation to help them (and you) understand what cohousing is about, especially senior communities? What about new homeowners buying a unit for sale? Is your community involved in the sale or watching from the sidelines?

This session will explore how communities utilize orientation approaches to educate future buyers/residents to cohousing, and ensure that it will be a fit in terms of expectations and hoped-for living arrangements. We’ll also share strategies communities are developing to handle resales and issues around inheritance.

This session, facilitated by members of the CohoUS Seniors in Cohousing Committee, will share perspectives on how a holistic approach to membership can support the whole lifecycle of a community.