SRES – Seniors Real Estate Specialist

 What is an SRES®?

• A Seniors Real Estate Specialist® is experienced and knowledgeable in meeting your specific needs … and that can make all the difference in the world ! 
• As we age, we demand specialists in our health needs, so why not in our Housing and Equity needs as well?
• Changes in lifestyle and personal situations can occur quickly and dramatically. Good Real Estate planning now is the most important issue for financial security. You want to make the wisest decision you can when selling a home, Relocating or making any Real Estate Investment choices.
• If you’re thinking of Selling, Buying, Relocating or Refinancing, use the experience and knowledge of a Seniors Real Estate Specialist (SRES®) designee to help guide you through your transactions.

Who are the Seniors Real Estate Specialists®?

• Seniors Real Estate Specialists are REALTOR® qualified to meet the special needs and concerns of Maturing Canadians.
• The SRES® designation identifies those members who have successfully completed its education program conferred by Real Estate Buyer’s Agent Council.
• By earning the SRES® designation, your REALTOR® has demonstrated requisite knowledge and expertise to counsel senior clients through major financial and lifestyle transitions involved in Relocating, Refinancing, or Selling the family home.

How Can a Seniors Real Estate Specialist Help Me?

• SRES® designees can help you make wise decisions about Selling the family home, Financing, Buying Rental Property, or managing the Capital Gains and Tax Implications of owning Real Estate, among many other issues. Seniors Real Estate Specialists® offer clients relevant information on current trends in Seniors Real Estate transactions, and can refer you to other professionals such as Lawyer and C.F.P.’s who also have specialty interest in senior clientele issues.

What Can a SRES do for You?

A Senior Real Estate Specialist® can:

1. Help You Decide What to Fix

     Talk with your agent about what should be fixed. In general, the rule is: if it’s broken, fix it. In today’s market you’re going to have a lot of competition to Sell your home. If you have broken items you’ve just lived with (we all do!) get them fixed. Even if the rest of your home is in reasonably good repair, little things are all excuses for Buyers to lower the amount they’re willing to offer. You can actually save a lot of money by making these small repairs before you Sell.

2. Help You Decide What to Replace

    Before you replace that living room carpet or those kitchen appliances, talk with a Real Estate Agent and get suggestions on what will make your home more marketable. If the potential Buyer for your home is a first time home Buyer or young family, the type of flooring you put in the kitchen may be different than if you live in a luxury condominium that might appeal to a young executive. Spending a lot of money on unnecessary high-end flooring for your home may be just as costly as putting in an inexpensive floor in a luxury home. A Real Estate Agent will tell you how you can minimize the cost of improvements without sacrificing the marketability of your home.

3. Suggest Housing Options & Financing Alternatives to 50+ Buyers that will Save You Money

    Your Real Estate Agent will help you understand various housing options (ownership vs renting vs life lease).

As recognized by the National Association of Realtors, The Susan Lancaster Team’s SRES® designation allows to provide exceptional service to clientele aged 50 years and over who are looking to make lifestyle changes in the Mississauga/Oakville Area. As Seniors Real Estate Specialists®, we have the specialized knowledge to assist our clients with all available services.

The Susan Lancaster Team is specially trained in working with the mature market, catering to special needs, offering Compassion, Sensitivity, relationships built on Trust, handholding in the transition into a different lifestyle.

We are dedicated to meeting your needs and concerns. Whether you are thinking of Selling or Buying, Refinancing or simply exploring your options for some time in the future, we can make a difference for you. Our special senior-oriented business allows us to provide you with valuable resources and ultimately Saving You Money!

Lifestyle changes involve much more than real estate. The Susan Lancaster Team realizes that Careful Planning, Prudent Financial Decision Making, Personal and Emotional factors are all critically important. We have special expertise in Real Estate but we can also refer you to other highly qualified resources in specific fields such as:

Estate Planning
Financial Wealth Management
Tax and Insurance Considerations
Social Security & Pension Plans
Organization/Disposition of all Your “Treasured Items”
Property Management
Home Repair

Whether you are moving closer to your family or closer to relaxation, The Susan Lancaster Team can take the extra time to find you the Home of Your Dreams. We understand your needs & take pride in being able to offer Specialized “Dedicated- Personal Service" to clients like yourself and to assist in lifestyle transitions involved in Relocating or Selling Your Home.