Should You Hire an Agent Who Is a Seniors Real Estate Specialist (SRES)?

by Nina Sable and Claudia Shepherd Sable Homes Metro-West, Downsizing and Estates 04/04/2024

Under the umbrella of the National Association of Realtors (NAR), the SRES Council offers SRES certification as a two-day training course for licensed Realtors who want to better serve the needs of retirement-aged homeowners.

“Typically, a senior is not making a job change or moving with kids. Typically, a senior will pay all cash on their purchase or make a significant down payment. And typically, their needs for their new location are a little different. For instance, they may be concerned with medical facilities being close by.”

Understanding key life stages, viewpoints, and transitions for the 50+ age demographic
The real estate opportunities available to those 50+
Recognizing how to adapt a home for the comfort and safety of seniors
The ins and outs of reverse mortgages
Information about retirement real estate investing and estate planning
Education on federal regulations, like the Housing for Older Persons Act (HOPA)
Knowledge of how Medicare, Medicaid, and Social Security affect seniors

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Nina Sable and Claudia Shepherd Sable Homes Metro-West, Downsizing and Estates

We make selling easy; by providing a range of essential services through our extensive network, including senior move managers, attorneys, clean-out specialists, home care providers, reverse mortgage specialists, and more.

Our streamlined approach bundles these services together, ensuring a seamless experience for buyers, renters, and sellers throughout the Metro-West region of Massachusetts, including Natick, Marlboro, Sudbury, Wayland, Framingham, Ashland, Wellesley, and beyond.

Geography is no barrier—we assist families within and outside the state, offering our unique Refresh program where you pay at closing for decluttering, clean-outs, and staging