Learn more at: www.seniorrealestate.com

Registration: 8:30 am

Class: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Members: $199 

Non-Members: $249

REALTORS® who want to specialize in the real estate needs of maturing Americans are earning the Seniors Real Estate Specialist (SRES®) designation.  By taking the SRES® course, REALTORS® will be able to meet the special needs of maturing Americans when selling, buying, relocating, or refinancing residential or investment properties. By earning the SRES® designation, REALTORS® are prepared to approach mature clients with the best options and information for them to make life-changing decisions.

The SRES® course highlights topics including distinguishing characteristics and trends related to the 50+ population; housing, finance, and retirement income considerations of these consumers; outreach methods for building 50+ clientele; and counseling strategies to help clients and customers plan ahead for life transitions. Participants can learn:

• 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)
• 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 50+

How to recognize and protect their clients from mortgage finance and loan schemes and scams that target 50+ borrowers

How to Earn Your SRES® designation:

Three (3) requirements must be met to attain and use the SRES® designation:
1.Successful completion of the two-day SRES® designation course, including an 80% passing grade on the exam.
2.Active membership in the National Association of REALTORS®.
3.Active membership in the SRES® Council. (New designees receive one-year membership in the Seniors Real Estate Council® FREE. Annual dues are $99 each year thereafter.)

NE Broward Office Ft. Lauderdale - Conference Room
NE Broward Office Ft. Lauderdale (Conference Room)
6451 N. Federal Hwy, Suite 116
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 

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Dwayne Carte
Carte was a manager and technical trainer in the information technology industry for more than 15 years prior to entering real estate.

Since becoming a REBAC instructor in 2005, Carte has taught more than 3,000 students in 20 states. He has also written articles for Today’s Buyer’s Rep Newsletter, hosted Webinars highlighting the benefits of REBAC membership and taught courses on a variety of topics including buyer representation, resort and second home markets and the 50-plus real estate market.