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Aging In Place May Be The Option

Reblogger Kaye Swain

Real Estate Agent with Keller Williams Real Estate Roseville CA CalBRE#01966207

March 02, 2014 11:17 AM

Good aging in place options like an easily accessible shower with a seat can help boomers and senior live in their homes happily Sometimes, the best time to move is NOT NOW! As Margaret Rome shares below, if you are a boomer or senior, living in a home you love, with grand aging in place options, that may be the best option for you for the time being. Some grand food for thought for so many!

Aging In Place May Be The Option

Counseling is a big part when working with Seniors. You often have family members making decisions. Grown children thinking it is best for Mom or Dad to be in condo or adult community. Sometimes they are right but sometimes it is not the right answer. I have seen couples sell their homes at the urging of others...only to reverse the situation and try to come back home. It is a huge challenge moving once must less twice. And way too exhausting for people much younger.

I have been known to talk people out of selling their home. Or at least have them think about it for awhile.

And these situations may take longer, need more explanation and require patience. A senior needs to know that the option exists to stay and age in place.

It's not about getting the listing. It is about doing what's right for the property owner. Over the year I have received calls from seniors who wanted to see one of my condo listings that sound so good. They know I will pick then up and take them to see anything.

But I have been to their home which is perfect for aging in place. It is a rancher with easy access to the driveway from the kitchen and no steps, totally accessible and a real beauty. It is in pristine condition and I could have a buyer for it in a minute.

Each time we talk she asks my opinion and I freely give my advice.

Stay where you are. You love your home, it is paid for and it is very convenient. If and when the time comes and more help is needed, you have options. Being able to afford in home care and remain in the home, that both dearly love, is a choice.

Aging In Place May Be The Option

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Trisha Bush-LeFore

Preferred Properties Land & Homes - Walla Walla, WA

Providing Realtor Services in the Walla Walla Area

Kaye,

Great post! I'm so happy that you put the needs of your clients first. This is wonderful information for seniors, I will definitely share it with clients. Thank you.

Mar 24, 2014 02:13 AM

Stacey Williams

Alpharetta, GA

Experienced Metro Atlanta Real Estate Agent

Kaye - Awesome choice for a re-blog. Putting people first in your business will lead to success everytime.

Mar 24, 2014 02:19 AM

Sonja Patterson

Keller Williams - BV - College Station, TX

Texas Monthly 5-Star Realtor Recipient for the Hou

Kaye, thank you for reblogging M's post. She is right on. I think many a parent has been convinced by their well-meaning children to make a move that is not right for them.

Mar 24, 2014 02:24 AM

Steffy Hristova

HomeSmart Elite Group Tempe AZ Tel: 602.710.8161 - Tempe, AZ

Tempe AZ Realtor - Your Home Close to Your Work!

This is great advice, Kaye. Moving can be stressful, and if senior people have all the ease of living in their home, why move?!

Mar 24, 2014 02:27 AM

Clay R. Seay

Florida Homes Realty & Mortgage - Saint Augustine, FL

great advice for every seller, not just Seniors. Some times the grass is NOT greener on the other side.

Mar 24, 2014 02:52 AM

Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400

HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400 - Pikesville, MD

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Kaye, I am delighted that you chose to reblog this post. There are so many times when others make decisions that just are not right at the time. You really do care and it shows.

Mar 24, 2014 11:25 AM

1~Judi Barrett

Integrity Real Estate Services 116 SE AVE N, Idabel, OK 74745 - Idabel, OK

BS Ed, Integrity Real Estate Services -IDABEL OK

Hard decisions to make, whether to remain where we know everyone and locations, etc.. or move..

Mar 29, 2014 11:32 AM

Kaye Swain

Keller Williams Real Estate Roseville CA - Roseville, CA

Your Roseville Real Estate Agent

I agree Sonja. Many of us want to take such good care of our elderly parents, but sometimes the best care is maintaining comfortably.

So true Steffy - plus they are often near friends and neighbors who can help them and be good company. Once they move, it can often be much harder for them to make new friends.

Wise words, Clay. It's definitely vital to make a priority comparison chart to help you decided which is the best option for you and your loved ones.

Thanks so much, Margaret. And thanks for writing such a grand article and allowing it to be shared

Absolutely, Judi. My parents made the decision but waited as long as they could - until his Parkinson's and her hip both "said" - time for extra support. Then they moved near me and I was so glad. But I was also happy they were able to stay in their beloved Hawaii as long as they did - especially since the climate was such a help for my dad!

Mar 31, 2014 11:08 AM

Carol Zingone

Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Florida Network Realty - Jacksonville Beach, FL

Global Realtor in Jax Beach, FL - ABR, CRS, CIPS

It is a highly personal decision, and will be different for different families, based on what is going on health & financial wise.

Apr 01, 2014 09:35 PM

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