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Finding Housing Isn't Always Commissionable...But It Can Be Rewarding

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Real Estate Agent with EXP Realty 414-525-0563 57026-90 Broker

  

 

Grandma

 

 We are at an age where many of our friends and neighbors have elderly relatives that can no longer live on their own. Since there are varying degrees and various prices and  of "assisted living" , you will have to do some home work to become knowledgable in your market.  There are senior condos which may just offer wider doorways, bathrooms that are "walker friendly"...walk in showers, etc. Senior apartments with their own cooking facilities but with the added comfort of having bed and bathroom "calling cords" and check up phone calls. Lifecare apartments that also have extended lifetime healthcare in another part of the facility.  Some places are all private pay, some qualify for medicare reinmbursement.  Perhaps there is a local association that offers a directory...OR you could make one available on your website and as a direct mail piece. When a child or care giver is suddenly faced with the reality that living alone is no longer an option...you be offering the best and most comforting new home to both the "senior" and the caregiver.

Posted by

Sally K. & David L. Hanson, ABR, CDPE, CSS, e-Pro,ILHM, REDS


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Patricia Kennedy
RLAH@properties - Washington, DC
Home in the Capital
Thanks, Sally & David.
This is going to be a really important part of the market very soon.  I learned a lot about senior housing while helping an elderly lady whose house I listed, and a lot of the new options don't look at all like granny's old folks home!  My little old lady told all of her little old lady friends about me.  This could be a new niche for some of us.
Jun 26, 2007 12:46 AM
Sally K. & David L. Hanson
EXP Realty 414-525-0563 - Brookfield, WI
WI Real Estate Agents - Luxury - Divorce
  A side benefit is getting the elder person's house listed...but it doesn't replace the twinkle in their eyes when an older person knows that they are being as independent as they can be and not relying on relatives for their day to day care.  Baby Boomers.....Heads Up....!
Jun 26, 2007 01:07 AM
Dianne Barody
Century 21 AmeriSouth Realty - Pensacola, FL
Pensacola Florida Real Estate
Thanks Sally and David.  We should all take better care of our seniors..We do need more affordable housing for them.
Jun 26, 2007 01:53 AM