Today's buyers when they are looking for a real estate agent are apt to see many combinations of letters after agents names.  Not many people actually know what these various initials mean or how to use them to help pick the agent that can best serve their needs.  If you are over 50, and either buying or selling a home, you should consider choosing an agent who has the SRES designation.  SRES stands for Senior Real Estate Specialist. 

In order to attain this designation, the agent has received specialized training in many areas that impact the home buying and selling experience for seniors.  With the aging of the baby boomers the SRES agent will be increasingly in demand.  One of the specific areas that was focused on in the agent's education was finance.  The SRES agent has knowledge of reverse mortgages, wills, trusts and life tenancies, and transfer's of ownership. 

In addition the agent is aware of facilities and programs that are of benefit to seniors such as "meals on wheels", senior centers, and The Thomas Jefferson Board for Aging in Charlottesville, Virginia. 

A SRES agent is familiar with various housing options such as projects that have single level living, senior friendly floor plans, as well as assisted living and active 55 communities.  As a result of this specialized education the Senior Real Estate Specialist is ideally suited to counseling "50 and better" clients on their real estate decisions.

Charlottesville, Virginia has been featured on many lists of top places to live in the United States.  For that reason it has become a popular relocation destination for people who are undergoing a variety of transitions, one of which is retirement.

If you would like information about real estate and life in the Charlottesville, Virginia area, please contact:

Pam Dent, SRES, E-PRO, NHD
Real Estate III
Charlottesville, Virginia
434 960-0161
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