Demystifying Real Estate: How can a SRES Help You

Throughout our lives, we rely on the insights of experts. From helping our children achieve the best scores on their SATs, to advice on investments, to seeking the best professionals for health care—and all the stops in between—we look for help in making big decisions. It is no different when you are looking for a home—especially if you or a parent is considering downsizing.

REALTORS® can help in many ways when you are buying or selling a home. A Realtor with an SRES® designation is trained to help families make the right choice for them. SRES® stands for “Seniors Real Estate Specialist.” It signifies a Realtor has demonstrated he or she has both the education and experience to provide senior clients with the information and support they will need to navigate major financial and lifestyle transitions. Those transitions can involve relocating, refinancing, or selling the family home.

REALTORS ® who hold the SRES® designation successfully take and complete additional coursework that includes topics such as reverse mortgages and the federal Housing for Older Persons Act (HOPA). An SRES® is at the center of a network of specialists that include estate planners, elder law attorneys, and CPAs; all of whom are critical to a smooth transition to a new and vibrant lifestyle.

An SRES® is not just a REALTOR®; an SRES® is a trusted adviser to older Americans and their families. Whether you are considering a new home purchase, selling your family residence, or transitioning into a care-based facility, there are many ways an SRES® can help. Be on the lookout for a series of topics on how a Seniors Real Estate Specialist, SRES® can be of assistance to you and your family.

If you have any questions on how an SRES® can help or any other questions about real estate, please feel free to call me at 267-994-0647. I am a licensed REALTOR® with RE/MAX in Newtown and would be happy to answer any questions.

Margaret E. Coe, GRI, SRES®, SRS

REALTOR ®

RE/MAX Properties, Ltd.

210 Penns Trail, Newtown, PA

215-968-7400 (office) | 267-994-0647 (cell)

mcoe23@verizon.net

www.maggiecoeremax.com