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How My "Oldie" Real Estate Clients Overcome Negative Stereotypes

By ASHEVILLE REALTY REFERRAL RESOURCE 828-776-0779

Real Estate Broker/Owner with REAL ESTATE REFERRAL NETWORK 209970

July 23, 2012 12:40 AM

How My "Oldie" Real Estate Clients Overcome Negative Stereotypes

SO! ...seems that society, consumer marketing and the media offer images that reinforce negative stereotypes of "Oldies".... who are portrayed to be...

bad drivers, set in their ways, repeat storytellers (like 40 times, ) absent-minded, full of mothballs, and live in houses cluttered with memorabilia ...and, if they aren’t already- they soon will be decrepit!

BALOGNA, I SAY! At least here in Asheville, a Top Retirement Town in the USA, that ridiculous notion is blown. TOTALLY! Here in Asheville, Old is Bold. In sheer numbers, Boomers have the power to create change with compassion.

I cringe when I run into media hype that says that you and I are, day-by-day on the path to getting decrepit, do you?

In fact, I believe such media hype negatively can impact our health beliefs and behaviors. But I also believe that the Silent and Boomer Generations are smart elders – the NOT-so-Retiring among us. – And we (I am including myself) are, in reality, and right here and now – changing aging perceptions! I see that in Asheville all the time. Example- The Center for Creative Retirement. Check it out.

I’m working for changing aging perceptions – my white hair does NOT mean that I am "defunct" or on my way to being so- NO WAY! I'm ready to confront and re-write the negative script aroound aging— especially when it comes to "aging-in-place"- re-writing that term to Aging-in-PALACE© (look for my eBook on this for your "Oldies") - And I am working to show that attitudes, expectations and actions drive outcomes - not simply the passage of time. Of special interest to my real estate clients...

Universal Design Elements and Baby Boomers

Aging-in-PALACE©

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Bryan Robertson

Los Altos, CA

I don't think old means anything more than experienced. There are plenty of "old" agents who are on top of all the latest gadgets and techniques to compete with the younger generation.

Jul 23, 2012 04:15 AM

Diane Daley

Caron's Gateway Real Estate - Northumberland, NH

I agree with Bryan, even though I must admit I'm still learning some of the gadgets... our area still does not have sell service so I have a very part-time cell and never give out the number. No smart phone here for that reason.

Jul 23, 2012 04:55 AM

John McCormack, CRS

Albuquerque Homes Realty - Albuquerque, NM

Honesty, Integrity, Results, Experienced. HIRE Me!

Older is better - wiser and by the way I've been gray since I was 19. We never stop learning when we do that's when we get old.

Jul 23, 2012 07:57 AM

Silvia Dukes PA, Broker Associate, CRS, CIPS, SRES

Tropic Shores Realty - Ich spreche Deutsch! - Spring Hill, FL

Florida Waterfront and Country Club Living

janeAnne, I recently sold the home of an 96-year old lady who until a few months ago was still driving around in her golf cart. She's was in better physical shape than some teenage couch potato!

Jul 23, 2012 11:03 AM

Patricia Feager, MBA, CRS, GRI,MRP

DFW FINE PROPERTIES - Flower Mound, TX

Selling Homes Changing Lives

janeAnne,

I have three words to say, OLD IS BOLD!

Okay, I have a lot more to say than just three words. you are a an amazing woman and Realtor. You don't stereotype or judge people. You are always looking to the good and your passion for the eco-system is the passion I share here in Texas. However, I don't have the mountains and I'm in no way connected to builders and the land that you are in NC. You have years of experience and knowledge and I really respect and admire you.

You see people for who they are, you reach out and you touch others through your words and excellent communication skills. You are forever teaching the world and showing us how we can all make it a better place. You are kind to the environment, you show us new ways to look at things, how to recycle and you inspire us with your photography and word pictures through your writing.

Day by day, you continue to create a better mindset and you are making a difference here on earth.

Aug 05, 2012 10:15 AM

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