Feature of the Month – Real Estate Resources for Seniors

Have you (or your parents) lived in your/their home for decades and are thinking moving to a warmer climate? Are you/they thinking about downsizing – finding a place with less upkeep? Maybe you are at a point where you/they want/need to consider an assisted living facility? The where’s, when’s and how’s can feel overwhelming for those of us over a certain age. That’s where it pays to seek the advice of a certified Senior Real Estate Specialist® (SRES) – spoiler alert – I am one!

How can an SRES (like me) help you?

SRES designees have unparalleled training and experience in dealing with the living situations seniors are dealing with. We help you or your parents manage the financial and emotional challenges of selling your long-held home. We can help you find the perfect final home whether it’s in a smaller home, a specialized care home locally or in another state. We help you sort through the process of clearing your belongings and emptying your house. We remove the stresses of a move by providing resources for each and every phase. Our team can provide information on reverse mortgages, 401(k) accounts, capital gains (see my blog from last month), and setting up trusts correctly so that your family is protected from a large tax bite or probate upon the death of a loved one.

There is so much to consider when making such a big life change. SeniorAdvice.com has a fantastic Senior Care and Assisted Living Guide specifically for the state of Washington. I encourage you to check it out. But ultimately, if someone you know is thinking about their final move, we are the first phone call you should make.