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Page 6 Senior Times - April 2023
WHEN IT’S TIME TO SELL YOUR HOME
By: Tim Mitchell
Whether it’s because of retirement, the need to downsize, or a major life event, moving from the home you have lived in and loved for years or possibly decades can be one of the most difficult decisions a senior may face. It can feel like giving up
a part of one’s freedom or giving in to the fact that the maintenance responsibilities of home ownership have become overwhelm- ing. Those feelings can be accompanied by stress and anxiety for not only the senior moving out of the home, but also for the adult children or other family members who may be involved in the decision-mak- ing process.
Unfortunately, there are no hard and
fast rules when it comes to this decision because it is different for every person. But when the decision is finally made, there are a multitude of things that must be consid- ered. Where will you live? Will you move to a smaller home with less maintenance? Will you live with a family member? Is
an assisted living facility a better option? What will be done with all your posses- sions? How do you get your house ready
to sell? Should you hire a real estate agent? And the list goes on and on.
® known as a Seniors Real Estate Specialist
The SRES® designation indicates a real estate professional is dedicated to serving the specific real estate needs of senior consumers.
A professional in this area of expertise is
move.
• Making the selling process as easy as
(SRES®). Since 2007, SRES® designees have been helping maturing Americans with their needs.
As a part of the National Association of REALTORS®, the SRES® designation is conferred to REALTORS® who complete in-depth training in a wide variety of topics related to homebuyers and sellers over the age of 50, including, but not limited to:
According to Herb Bishop, a local Battle Creek real estate agent who is SRES® certified, “The process of moving from your home into a more appropriate liv-
Interestingly, there are individuals who can help during this very important and sensitive transition period. It’s almost a well-kept secret that there are actually pro- fessionals trained to assist seniors through these uncharted waters when it appears a new living arrangement would be in their best interest.
• Senior housing options – from active adult communities to aging in place.
ing arrangement can be stressful, but an SRES® can provide services that can alle- viate much of the burden related to such a move. While each SRES® may take slight- ly different approaches to the services they provide, we have developed a ‘Transition Program’ to help seniors transition from their home to another place of their choos- ing. The program has a great deal of flex- ibility so we can help someone who needs
• Reverse mortgage options.
• Downsizing and rightsizing.
• Strategies to declutter before selling.
• Dealing with the emotional aspect of the
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