What is an SRES? Real Estate (and More) Focused on Seniors

Apr 4, 2025 | SRES

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When a senior family member prepares to transition from their home to a more manageable living situation, the process can be emotional and complex. It demands a certain expertise and sensitivity, ideally through working with a Seniors Real Estate Specialist (SRES). At Senior Family Solutions, our dedicated team of SRES professionals is here to guide you through every aspect of selling or buying real estate for seniors.

What is an SRES and What Do They Do?

A Seniors Real Estate Specialist is a National Association of Realtors ® certified real estate agent who has undergone additional training to better understand the needs and concerns of seniors and their families. An SRES is equipped to address issues such as downsizing, transitioning to assisted living communities, managing estate sales, securing financing for retirees, and much more.

Their training prepares them to not only manage real estate transactions but also to advise seniors and their families on the many options and implications of selling their property. This includes tax considerations, estate planning, and social services that might be required throughout the transition.

Which of these topics covered by SRES expertise could you use guidance with most?

The Benefits of Using an SRES

Expertise in Housing Options

SRES professionals have comprehensive knowledge about local senior housing options, from independent living, assisted living and memory care communities to age-restricted communities. They can help families make informed decisions based on their specific needs.

Financial and Legal Knowledge

The financial considerations of transitioning a loved one can weigh heavily on a family. An SRES understands the financial options, including reverse mortgages and pension considerations, pertinent to senior clients. They collaborate closely with lawyers specializing in elder law and financial advisors to ensure all transactions are legally sound and beneficial from a fiscal standpoint.

Emotional Support and Resources

Transitioning a senior loved one involves emotional complexities. An SRES has the experience to help navigate these emotional waters sympathetically and professionally. They’ll make sure your family fully understands each step of the process, reducing stress and making transitions as smooth as possible.

Meet the Senior Family Solutions SRES Team

At Senior Family Solutions, we take pride in our compassionate and skilled team of SRES-certified realtors. Click below to get to know each of our team members and their commitment to making every move a step towards joy and ease for your family.

Our Team is Ready to Help You

Choosing the right real estate representative is crucial, especially when it involves senior family members who deserve the utmost care and respect during their transitional phase. At Senior Family Solutions, our SRES-accredited agents embody patience, expertise, and integrity. We are here to ensure that transitioning your loved one is not just about moving to a new home but moving towards a new beginning with peace of mind.

Kent did everything he said he would and, most importantly, kept us constantly informed
Kent did everything he said he would and, most importantly, kept us constantly informed of where we were in the process. He arranged for the sale or disposal of personal property, the cleaning of the house...
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Kent did everything he said he would and, most importantly, kept us constantly informed of where we were in the process. He arranged for the sale or disposal of personal property, the cleaning of the house to make showcase ready, and walked us through until final closing. Coming from out of state, I can’t think of a better way to handle an estate then dealing with an experienced Seniors Real Estate Specialist like Kent Lee. I highly recommend Kent.
Julia Parsons and Kent Lee are absolute professionals!
Julia Parsons and Kent Lee are absolute professionals! Julia was a wonderful realtor for us while selling and purchasing, especially while dealing with a very difficult lender. She helped keep us sane and confident in the process, and was able ...
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Ellan Trahan
Julia Parsons and Kent Lee are absolute professionals! Julia was a wonderful realtor for us while selling and purchasing, especially while dealing with a very difficult lender. She helped keep us sane and confident in the process, and was able to push the lender when they needed to get moving. I can't recommend Julia enough - you will be lucky to have her as your realtor! Thank you Julia! Kent was a rock star and has such a patient and kind demeanor when you work with him - dream team!!!
Ellan Trahan
Kent is wonderful!
Kent is wonderful! He helped us evaluate our grandmothers house so that we could make upgrades that would be beneficial towards the sale. In the end, the house was sold before it even officially hit the market....
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Kent is wonderful! He helped us evaluate our grandmothers house so that we could make upgrades that would be beneficial towards the sale. In the end, the house was sold before it even officially hit the market. Yay!! We couldn’t be more happier with all the help Kent gave to us!
Kent Lee of Homepage Realty was incredibly knowledgeable
Kent Lee of Homepage Realty and Senior Family Solutions was incredibly knowledgeable, professional, and a pleasure to work with during the recent sale of my parents’ home. He specializes in helping senior citizens and it was apparent...
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Michael B
Kent Lee of Homepage Realty and Senior Family Solutions was incredibly knowledgeable, professional, and a pleasure to work with during the recent sale of my parents’ home. He specializes in helping senior citizens and it was apparent he understands the special care it takes to navigate seniors through the complexities of real estate sales. He was patient and clear in his communication with them. He also went above and beyond to accommodate the special circumstances of the current pandemic and the specifics of our family’s situations. My parents and I truly appreciated his assistance throughout the entire process.
Michael B
Kent was recommended to us
Kent was recommended to us as we were unexpectedly confronted with the difficult decisions of managing our elderly father's care. From our first meeting throughout the whole selling of Dad's home, Kent was gracious, informative and professional. Not only did ...
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Michele S
Kent was recommended to us as we were unexpectedly confronted with the difficult decisions of managing our elderly father's care. From our first meeting throughout the whole selling of Dad's home, Kent was gracious, informative and professional. Not only did he advise on the real estate portion, but also offered several recommendations on other services needed to complete the process. Everyone we spoke with and ultimately assisted us, were as helpful as Kent. Our process was not the smoothest but with Kent's patience and guidance, we were able to get through it all. Kent's compassion and experience were much appreciated and we recommend him to anyone looking for a Senior Realtor.
Michele S
Kent’s marketing ability is what everyone should have in a realtor
Kent’s marketing ability is what everyone should have in a realtor. His dedication to selling your home is genuine, and the fact that he will go above and beyond what most people would, is what sold my...
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Kent’s marketing ability is what everyone should have in a realtor. His dedication to selling your home is genuine, and the fact that he will go above and beyond what most people would, is what sold my house. The professional photos made an empty house look great and brought people in to see the house. I would recommend him for all of your home selling needs. Thanks Kent for all that you did.
This was by far the best experience we have had with a realty company
This was by far the best experience we have had with a realty company in four decades. Kent Lee was the consummate professional, highly engaged in the process, looking out for our interests, and presenting our...
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This was by far the best experience we have had with a realty company in four decades. Kent Lee was the consummate professional, highly engaged in the process, looking out for our interests, and presenting our house in the best possible way (with superb aerial views). His knowledge base and organization was evident at our first meeting. You couldn’t ask for a realtor to be more informative and supportive.
This group is unbelievably great!
This group is unbelievably great! We worked with Kent Lee after our daughter and son in law told us about the wonderful job he did working to sell my son in laws grandmother’s house – at double what the family...
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This group is unbelievably great! We worked with Kent Lee after our daughter and son in law told us about the wonderful job he did working to sell my son in laws grandmother’s house – at double what the family originally thought they could get for it. And we got the same super service. He even called us to keep us updated on our house sale while he was on vacation fly fishing in Montana. Lol! In the end we, too, got a great price for our home and are now working with Kent on our new purchase.
THANK YOU!
I wanted to take a moment to say THANK YOU! I couldn’t have asked for a better team to work with going through this process with our parents! I would choose you guys over and over against anyone! I hope...
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Susannah B
I wanted to take a moment to say THANK YOU! I couldn’t have asked for a better team to work with going through this process with our parents! I would choose you guys over and over against anyone! I hope you both know how appreciative I am that we found you all! Thank you so much!!
Susannah B
I was very pleased with the way my agent, Kent Lee
I was very pleased with the way my agent, Kent Lee, approached taking on my property and helping me determine my sale price. I felt that they had a full team behind them and that I was supported every step ...
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I was very pleased with the way my agent, Kent Lee, approached taking on my property and helping me determine my sale price. I felt that they had a full team behind them and that I was supported every step of the way. I really appreciated their teamwork.

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