HOA and condo buyer application, online
A buyer application is the purchase application an HOA or condo association requires before it approves a new owner. On Dommek, the buyer finds the association by address, completes the online form, uploads the sales contract and ID, signs electronically, pays the application fee and tracks the decision.
- About 10 minutes
- Median 14 days to approval
- E-sign and pay by card
- Apply for a client or buyer you represent
- applications submitted
- 2,800+
- applications submitted
- Florida associations
- 170+
- Florida associations
- median time to approval
- 14 days
- median time to approval
From search to decision in seven steps
The form shows one section at a time, with your fees in the order summary on the right.
- 1
Find your association
Create a free Dommek account and search by street address.
- 2
Choose your application
Pick Buyer application. The documents, fees and required sections for your association are shown upfront.
- 3
Complete the form
Repeatable sections such as occupants, vehicles and pets expand to match the number you enter. Progress is saved so you can come back.
- 4
Upload and sign
Add the sales contract and ID, initial the acknowledgements and sign electronically.
- 5
Review and pay
Check the order summary and pay the fee by card.
- 6
Package to the board
Dommek sends the complete application to the management company and the board. Background and credit checks inside Dommek are coming soon.
- 7
Track the decision
Follow the status online and receive an email when the decision is made, ahead of closing.
- Start your application
Ready when you are
Search your association by address and see your fees before you start.
Find your association and see your fees upfront
Search by street address, then pick the application. The required documents and their prices are shown before you start.
No surprises after you submit
Fees shown before you pay
Each association sets its application fee, and some price it per applicant with an additional applicant fee. The order summary beside the form lists the application fee and any platform and convenience fees, so the total is visible as you go. Application fees are non-refundable, and the charge appears as DOMMEK, billed in U.S. dollars.
Background checks: coming soon
Background and credit checks inside Dommek are on the way. Until they launch, the application collects your signed authorization and the association's management company handles any checks it requires.
Median 14 days to approval
Across 170+ Florida associations, half of applications are decided between 9 to 23 days after submission. The board sets the final timeline, and missing documents are the most common cause of delay. Dommek estimates about 10 minutes for the applicant's part.
More in HOA application fees explained and how long approval takes.
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How the buyer application fits with closing paperwork
| Buyer application | Related paperwork | |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | Asks the association to approve you as an owner | The estoppel letter states what the seller owes the association and is requested separately |
| Who requests it | The buyer | The seller, title company or lender |
| Lender paperwork | Not part of the application | A condo lender questionnaire may be requested by a mortgage lender |
| When to start | As soon as the contract is signed, since approval takes about two weeks | Usually ordered close to closing |
Renting a unit instead? See tenant applications
How Dommek compares
Side by side: how applicants start, fees, estoppel letters, cost and time to go live.
| Feature | Dommek | TenantEvaluation | CasWise | Klovis | Screening Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tenant applications | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Buyer applications | Yes | Yes | N/A | Yes | Yes |
| Starting an application | Search by street address | Property code from the community | Shareable link | Unique link per community | Code from the management office |
| Estoppel letters | Built in | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Automatic fee split | Yes | Service fee deducted, remainder rebated | N/A | Yes | Applicants pay Screening Link directly |
| Cost to the management company | Free; applicants pay | No upfront or monthly fees; applicants pay | Not published | Not published | No setup fees; priced by report package and volume |
| Time to go live | 2 to 5 business days | Not published | Not published | Not published | Not published |
Competitor details come from each vendor's public pages. "N/A" means a feature isn't mentioned there; "Not published" means pricing or timing isn't stated.
Frequently asked questions
When should I submit my buyer application?
As soon as you have a signed sales contract. The median time from submission to approval on Dommek is 14 days, so applying early avoids delaying the closing.
Does every buyer need association approval?
Not every association requires approval of purchasers. The requirement comes from the association's governing documents. If it does, you must be approved before you can close or move in.
Can I submit an application on behalf of someone else?
Yes. Dommek lets you submit a purchase application for a client, family member or buyer you represent. Dommek's channel has a short video that walks through it.
What documents do buyers upload?
Usually the signed sales contract and a government-issued photo ID, plus pet records where pets are registered.
Is a buyer application the same as an estoppel letter?
No. The application asks the association to approve you as an owner. The estoppel letter states what the seller owes the association and is requested separately.
Do I need an account to apply?
Yes. You create a free Dommek account at the start. It lets you return to your application and follow its status through to the decision.
How long does a buyer application take to be approved?
On Dommek, the median time from submission to approval is 14 days, with half of applications decided between 9 to 23 days. The association's board sets the timeline, and incomplete applications take longer.
How much does a buyer application cost?
The fee is set by each association, and some price it per applicant with an additional applicant fee. The order summary shows the application fee and any platform and convenience fees before you pay. Application fees are non-refundable.
Does Dommek run the background and credit check?
Not yet. Background and credit checks inside Dommek are coming soon. For now the application collects your signed authorization, and the association's management company handles any checks it requires.
Why does my statement show DOMMEK in U.S. dollars?
Payments are processed by Stripe and appear as DOMMEK, charged in U.S. dollars, even if your bank labels the charge as international.
This page is general information, not legal advice. Requirements vary by state and by association.
Ready to apply?
Find your association by address, see the required documents and fees upfront, and submit online.
Also see: What documents does an HOA application require? · What is an HOA estoppel letter? · What is a condo lender questionnaire?