Senior Real Estate Specialist (SRES) Designation In-Person

26 Oct

Zoom: SRES (Senior Real Estate Specialist) Designation

Zoom: SRES (Senior Real Estate Specialist) Designation

Monday, October 26, 2020 (8:30 AM) to Tuesday, October 27, 2020 (5:30 PM)
8 CE Hours
Certification/Designation Course, Continuing Education, Early Payment Credit, Webinar

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Learn more at: www.seniorrealestate.com

October 26-October 27

Class: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm 



This course is approved for 8 HRS of Continuing Education. Florida rules require that we monitor attendance and we can not issue credit for less than the number of approved hours. In order to receive credit for your course, please arrive on time and stay for the entire class.  Sign-in and Sign-out is required for this class to receive full credit.

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.)