Seniors who are buying or selling a house often have very different issues than younger buyers and sellers.

Seniors who are buying or selling a house often have very different issues
than younger buyers and sellers. Seniors may be contemplating downsizing or
moving to a more accessible home, or they may be looking for a way to age in
place. A Seniors Real Estate Specialist (SRES) can help senior sellers, buyers,
or renters navigate these issues.

SRESs are realtors who have completed a series of courses on how to help
seniors and their families with real estate transactions. They specialize in
helping people age 50 and older, and they can be used for selling, buying, or
renting. An SRES can help seniors look at all the options available, from
staying in their home to buying a new home to moving to an assisted living facility.

The first thing to consider is whether you need to sell or whether there
might be alternatives that would allow you to remain in the home. If a sale is
necessary, then an SRES can help guide you through the process. Seniors who are
selling their homes may need help de-cluttering and staging their houses for
sale. SRESs also are familiar with the senior housing options in an area and
can help you buy a home. For example, if you are purchasing a home later in
life, you may want to make sure you have a property that has a good market
value and can be easily sold by your heirs. Other things to keep in mind when
buying a home are transportation access, too many stairs, and a friendly
neighborhood.