Seniors Real Estate

Article submitted by Margaret Babin Platt, SRES®.
For more information, she can be reached at 800-245-7683 or 251-344-9220.

Today's seniors and seniors-to-be (baby boomers) face decisions unlike our younger generation. With regard to our house, we must plan for either caregiving or being cared for in our home, and our home's suitability for our changing needs and abilities. Selling our house, buying another, and moving is not something we anticipate with joy.

"For seniors who have not bought or sold a home in many years, the real estate transaction process can be overwhelming," said Nathan Booth, senior advisor to Senior Advantage Real Estate Council (SAREC®). Furthermore, Booth adds "In addition to meeting their own real estate requirements, baby boomers also are in need of identifying a REALTOR® who can provide their parents with appropriate living options.

Seniors Real Estate Specialists® are REALTOR® qualified to meet the special needs and concerns of maturing Americans. A national program since 1998, The Senior Advantage Real Estate Council® offers a specific designation, SRES, to identify those members who have successfully completed its education program along with other prerequisites. By earning the SRES designation, your REALTOR has demonstrated necessary knowledge and expertise to counsel senior clients through major financial and lifestyle transitions involved in relocating, refinancing, or selling the family home. Your REALTOR has received special training, gets regular updates, and is prepared to offer the options and information needed in making life changing. Having an understanding partner in your real estate transaction can make an important difference.

Source: www.seniorsrealestate.com.