Approximately (1%) of U.S. real estate agents have earned the Seniors Real Estate Specialist® designation from the National Association of Realtors. A Realtor who has earned the Seniors Real Estate Specialist® (SRES®) designation has completed exclusive training on a wide range of issues that can impact real estate transactions when the client(s) are ages 50+.  Older adults selling, buying, relocating or refinancing residential or investment properties have specific concerns that can benefit from the skills of a Senior Real Estate Specialist® or SRES®. SRESs have knowledge in housing options and differences from independent, age-restricted, to assisted living communities. SRESs have been educated in issues that concern older adults such as the ways Medicare, Medicaid, Social Security, financial options and more can affect real estate decisions. SRESs have skills in working with family dynamics in selling the family home and on many peripheral issues that occur in the process. Selecting a Realtor with the SRES® designation will serve older adults and their families well. 

Areas that a SRES® Realtor helps older adults and families make more informed decisions when transitioning from their home.  

• Customized approach to their living situation
• What is involved in selling the home
• What are options for housing
• Why it is important to start preparing a home now
• Where to even begin
• What resources are available to assist

This article was written by Brad Redfield, REALTOR®. Brad focuses on helping seniors transition from their family homes. He is a Seniors Real Estate Specialist® (SRES®) and Certified Senior Advisor (CSA).