Selling the home of a senior can have added considerations and complexity. An SRES® understands these, with the training and expertise to meet the needs of senior home sellers.
A Seniors Real Estate Specialist® (SRES®) is a REALTOR® who is uniquely qualified to assist seniors in housing sales and purchases. The mission of an SRES® is to help seniors and their families navigate the challenges that accompany a home sale. The SRES® designation is awarded only to REALTORS® who have additional education on how to help seniors and their families with later-in-life real estate transactions. What makes an SRES® unique? The idea of moving can be a stressful time for a family—the amount of information and decisions may seem overwhelming. An SRES® understands that and takes the time to get to know you and your family’s situation, helping provide an outcome that best suits your needs. Knowledge, experience, and compassion in dealing with senior issues. Guidance on housing alternatives, including those that allow seniors to remain in their homes. Experience with local senior housing options and elder support services. A service-oriented, no-pressure approach. Takes time to make the selling process more comfortable. Tailors the marketing of a home to the needs of an older client. Works to minimize the emotional demands a sale can have. Interacts easily with seniors, adult children, and caregivers.
There are reasons why moving—to a senior-supportive environment or perhaps to be with an adult son or daughter—may be the right choice:
SRES® designees are familiar with local community resources and services and have experience drawing on a network of expert senior specialists, such as estate planners, CPAs, and elder law attorneys.
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