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NAR Education Matrix
Seniors Real Estate Specialist (SRESŪ) Designation Course

Adults aged 50+ represent more than 20% of the U.S. population. For most senior adults, the homes that they live in are their largest asset and account for most of their net worth. Completion of the Seniors Real Estate Specialist (SRESŪ) Designation Course is an essential step for REALTORSŪ in understanding the distinct real estate goals, concerns, and needs of seniors today. This course looks at key differences in housing options, from age-restricted communities to age-in-place design to assisted living; applications of the Housing for Older Persons Act (HOPA); the ins and outs of reverse mortgages; the use of pensions, 401k accounts, and IRAs in real estate transactions; and developing a team of senior specialists, including estate planners, reverse mortgage lenders, clutter and staging specialists, and more.

Students who complete this course and score at least 80% on the exam will become members with the SRES Council. Please note that in order to be eligible for membership with the SRES Council, students MUST maintain membership with the National Association of REALTORSŪ or, for students outside of the U.S., maintain membership with one of the NAR's cooperating associations, including the Canadian Real Estate Association. The first year of membership with the SRES Council ($99) is collected as part of the fee of this course.

The course material and exercises train REALTORSŪ to:
  • Develop and maintain mature client relationships while gaining the trust and respect of those clients.
  • Use the tools to address major concerns facing mature clients.
  • Help older clients take positive action in estate, real estate, and financial planning with offending.
  • Become familiar with the various professional services and lifestyle needs of this audience.
  • Create teams with other senior service providers and work with the family.
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    Organization:   
    		SRES Council
    Course Length:   
    		2 Days
    Available Online:   
    		Yes
    Additional Information:   
  • Required course for the SRESŪ Designation
  • Elective course for the ABRŪ Designation
  • Elective course for the RSPS Certification
  • For course dates and locations, go to CourseCalendar.com
  • To take the course online, go to REALTORŪ University

    • Designation or    Certification:   

    This course can be credited towards the following designations or certifications:
    ABR; SRES; RSPS





    Contact Information:

    Phone:    
    		800-500-4564
    FAX:    
    		312-329-8632
    Email:    
    		SRES@realtors.org
    Web Site:    
    		www.SRES.org
    Education Page:    



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