Real Estate
Specialists, or SRES for short, are realtors who have received
specialized training in order to better serve clients who are senior
citizens. To receive this designation one must learn about some of the
legal and tax aspects that are involved when a senior is buying or
selling a home,
as well as the emotional ramifications of moving later on in life.
Senior Real Estate Specialists can guide seniors through the process
of selling their home, finding a new house that will meet their needs,
and can empathize with the emotions involved with the entire process.
Like any subject from a doctor or a repairman, a specialist is better
able to help you and your loved one makes the transition from the
beloved family home to one that is more fitting for their current
needs.
While selling a home can be stressful for people of any age, it is a
particularly difficult experience for older sellers. They may have
lived in the
neighborhood
for many years, and raised their family in the home. There are many
years of memories to pack up and leave behind, which can lead to a
great deal of sadness and anxiety about the future. As with our
current economy, confidence and having a clear sense of direction
makes for a better outcome.
In addition to saying goodbye to the past, seniors must think about
the future as they look at potential new homes. Do they plan to move
again, or is this where they plan to spend their remaining years? If
this is their final move, then the house needs to accommodate any
physical limitations that the person may incur later on, such as
relying on a walker or a wheelchair to get around. It is helpful to
consider the family tree for which maladies maybe in the lineage, in
making this choice. The doorways and hallways need to be wide enough
to accommodate mobility devices, and the house itself should ideally
be one level. As our bones and muscles begin to weaken, some may find
stairs to be difficult, and even dangerous. Another concern is yard
size. Seniors need to keep in mind that while they can currently tend
to a large garden, and mow the lawn, they will not always be able to
be so active. They need a property that will be manageable in size as
they get older. For some, the resources of a gardener can be a burden
as well as worrying about all the lovely plants that once adorned the
yard.
Senior Real Estate Specialists also have experience dealing with the
financial issues that may come up for seniors, including reverse
mortgages, estate taxes, trusts and more. These agents can assist
seniors with the paperwork and contractual issues that may not have
existed the last time the senior was in the real estate market. All of
these items in addition to selling and moving can be overwhelming,
especially if the person is moving to a new area. Having an SRES by
your side can be immensely helpful. As a Santa Cruz SRES, helping
bridge the transition with an adult child and a parent allowing their
"kids" to help is a touching and rewarding experience.
Senior specialists also know that not all seniors are the same. Baby
boomers have different priorities than older seniors, and even then,
everyone has individual requirements. These realtors are trained to
respect each seller as an individual, and not to make assumptions
about their needs. Call one today and start working on your plans for
change.
Article Source:
http://www.articlesbase.com/elderly-care-articles/senior-real-estate-specialists-seniors-enter-the-housing-market-699679.html
About the Author:
Gregg Camp is an experienced
Santa Cruz real estate broker
who has spent more than 20 years working in the beautiful
Santa Cruz home
market. Search for homes with a
Santa Cruz Seniors Real Estate
Specialist (SRES)
and view property listings at PropertyInSantaCruz.com
Additional Information and
webpage by Paul Susic MA Licensed
Psychologist Ph.D. Candidate
Senior