This is Senior Real Estate Specialists® (SRES®) is a designation that can be earned by real estate professionals through the National Association of REALTORS® to provide aging in place real estate information and resources to Baby Boomers.
Seniors Real Estate Specialists® are REALTORS® who have undergone special training to give them the knowledge to counsel 50+ clients through the buying or selling process.
These agents can offer the options and information needed to make good decisions about your home; both for now and as you age in place. SRES® agents understand federal laws for the Housing for Older Persons Act (HOPA), are knowledgeable of current financing options and can help you examine how additional sources of income can impact your real estate decisions.
Each SRES® also has assembled a team of professionals to meet your needs in the areas of taxes, law and others.
Aging in place real estate articles
Home Sharing in Retirement
A viable option for comfortable living In 2008, the United States witnessed the largest group of individuals in history become eligible for retirement. Approximately 25 percent of those individuals will rely entirely on social security …
Seniors Real Esate Specialist Interview – Ruth Fennell
In this interview, Ruth Fennell, Realtor, SRES explains the challenges people face as they age and the services she provides as a Seniors Real Estate Specialist. …
Why Choose a Seniors Real Estate Specialist®?
Buying or selling a home is an important event in your life. We all know that having a real estate agent makes these processes easier. For Baby Boomers and seniors, it is even more important to have an agent on your side, since this event can …
SRES®: Helping You Plan Your Future Housing Needs
An introduction to Seniors Real Estate Specialists® and how they can help you achieve your aging in place goals. Some of the most important decisions you will make in your life will happen as you lay your plans for your retirement years. When …
Watch Out for Closing Costs if Buying or Selling Home for Retirement
According to a recent story on Realtor.org, the slow housing market is not bringing closing costs down. These costs can significantly impact the bottom line in your real estate deal, so make sure you take this into consideration as you plan to buy or …
Baby Boomers Real Estate and Community Impact
This interesting article which sheds light on the Baby Boomers real estate market, comes from David Pylyp in West Toronto. According to results of a research project examining long-term housing needs for seniors conducted by the Atlantic Seniors …
Save Money With a Seniors Real Estate Specialist®
No one is opposed to saving money, especially when you are talking about a big investment like a home. A Seniors Real Estate Specialist will know how to help you navigate around some the pitfalls that could be waiting for you when you sell your home, …
Selling Your Home? Don’t Make These Mistakes.
There are several mistakes that seniors commonly make when they sell their home. Take a few minutes to learn from experts what they are so you will have an easier sales experience. NOT using a Seniors Real Estate Specialist. Having an SRES to …