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Five tips for Seniors who choose to live in their current home a little longer.

By Gita Bantwal

Real Estate Agent with RE/MAX Centre Realtors

December 02, 2008 07:03 AM

In many markets Seniors have decided to continue to live in the home and wait till the market improves. Some are counting on downsizing using part of the proceeds and depositng the balance in their bank accounts. Here are five minor changes that you can make to your home :

1. Use brighter lights in the house . Install motion detector lights outdoors. Trim bushes that can be a hazard or those that are close to windows and doors.

2.Make sure all area rugs are fastened to the floor .

3.Install grab bars in bathrooms near the tub and toilet.

4.Install a tub seat.

5.Replace door knobs with lever door handles.

If you are thinking of moving to a 55plus community in Bucks, Montgomery or Philadelphia County call a Seniors Real Estate Specialist Gita Bantwal at reMax Centre Realtors 215-343-8200x124

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Lola Audu

Lola Audu~Audu Real Estate~Grand Rapids, MI Real Estate - Grand Rapids, MI

Audu Real Estate~Grand Rapids, MI ~Welcome Home!

Hi Gita, this is a helpful list. Little things can make a big difference.

Dec 02, 2008 07:25 AM

Kathy McGraw

CELLing Realty - White Water, CA

Riverside County CA Real Estate

Hi Gita- I have those door levers, and you have to be careful cuz many times they will catch a part of your clothing as you pass through the door. This can be dangerous and irritating :) Just thought I'd throw that in since I changed most of mine back to door knobs :)

Dec 02, 2008 08:44 AM

Gita Bantwal

RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA

REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel

Lola, Thank you.

Kathy, Thanks for the tip.

Dec 02, 2008 09:24 AM

Linda Tremblay

Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc, PA License #AB065488 - Doylestown, PA

Associate Broker - Bucks County, PA Real Estate Services

Very good info. It is harder for those who are older.

Dec 02, 2008 09:39 AM

Karen Rice Keller Williams Real Est

Keller Williams Real Estate - Hawley, PA

Northeast PA & Lake Wallenpaupack Home Sales

Many folks do not want to give up the homes they have loved and lived in and are so familiar with. In addition to installing a tub seat, another good idea is to have a walk-in shower installed and remove the tub completely, eliminating the need to make that big step in and out of the tub.

Also, make sure that there is SOMEONE who will check with you on a daily basis, just to say hello, and make sure you're okay. This is important for ANYONE who lives alone, not just seniors.

Dec 02, 2008 02:21 PM

Linda, Thank you.

Karen, Thanks for the great tips.

Dec 03, 2008 02:39 AM

Renae Bolton

Marketing 4 Realtors - Garfield Heights, OH

I'm your Professional Real Estate Marketing VA!

Outside motion sensor lighting is really inexpensive to install (or have installed) and makes things sooo much safer! I made sure my parents had motion sensors put outside their home when they scaled down to a smaller house. Little things like that can make a big difference between feeling comfortable in your home or being afraid.

~Renae

Dec 03, 2008 03:11 AM

Renae, Thank you for the comments. Happy Holidays.

Dec 03, 2008 03:16 AM

The Somers Team

The Somers Team at KW Philadelphia - Philadelphia, PA

Delivering Real Estate Happiness

Gita, these are great reminders as these steps can really help someone avoid an accident ! Very inexpensive to implement as well.

Dec 03, 2008 01:15 PM

Christopher and Stephanie, Thank you .

Dec 03, 2008 10:18 PM

Michelle Tucker ~ Pooler Real Estate

!Daley Real Estate - Pooler, GA

Rincon~Savannah~Richmond Hill

Gita: Helpful tips for seniors to think about and/or a reminder to us who may have elderly parents. These tips confirm that Gita is a Senior / 55+ Community Real Estate Expert in the Bucks and Montgomery County area.

Dec 06, 2008 12:14 PM

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