Nigel Chapman has gained the SRES designation. SRES (Seniors Real Estate Specialist) designees have gone over an above the basic training required in the industry. They show a commitment and dedication to real estate, having taken additional training to better serve our 55 plus population.
The SRES course includes topics such as distinguishing characteristics and trends related to the 55-plus population; housing, finance, and retirement income considerations of these consumers; outreach methods for building the 55 and older clientele; and counseling strategies to help clients and customers plan ahead for life transitions.
Participants learn:
Key differences in housing options, from age-restricted communities to age-in-place design to assisted living;
Applications for the Housing for Older Persons Act (HOPA);
Ins and outs of reverse mortgages;
How to use pensions, 401k accounts, and IRAs in real estate transactions;
Ways in which Medicare, Medicaid, and Social Security affect real estate decisions of clients and customers who are 55 and older;
How to recognize and protect clients from mortgage finance and loan schemes and scams that target 55-plus borrowers;
Techniques for making Web sites senior-friendly.
