SRES® - SENIORS REAL ESTATE SPECIALIST

As you read this, it is going to sounds like I am asking a lot of questions - I AM! In actuality though, I'd like to think I might have some of the answers that you may be interested in.

If you are a person of maturity or looking ahead towards retirement, you've started to plan for these years. Maybe you are currently trying to maintain a lifestyle with changing needs on a 'fixed' income. Most of us never planned on such skyrocketing expenses hitting our investment incomes so hard or vanish entirely. An SRES trained real estate agent may provide some options and solutions.

Some questions you've likely asked yourself: “Do we put the real estate property in Trust?”, “Should we downsize?”, “Upsize in anticipation of grandchildren?“ These are questions every home owner asks themselves at one time or another. If this is or will be you in the near future: how have you gotten your answers? Where did you start? Or more importantly, are you sure you have you considered all of the options available to you?

Have you considered whether your next house would be functional - or functional enough - in the event of a disability? Will your home build or have any equity if the need should arise for supplemental income? It's often easier to pack up and move while when you have a plan and not because you have to.
An SRES trained real estate agent can bring clarity to a confusing and often emotional time in a retiree's life.

Have you considered that at some point Assisted Living facilities might be necessary?. Do you know what the term 'equity buy in' means compared to renting at such a facility? What happens in a private care facility if you run out of money? How would Medicare and Medicaid affect you?

A Seniors Real Estate Specialist (SRES®) is experienced and knowledgeable in meeting your specific needs and that can make all the difference in the world. As we age, we demand specialists in our health needs, so why not in our housing and equity needs as well?

An SRES brings a customized approach to your specific situation - working to fit your living situation in with your overall life plan.

An SRES will bring expertise and patience throughout the real estate transaction.

An SRES can bring awareness of options and a network of solid, reliable professional referrals to help you in your process.

An SRES can offer a variety of choices to reduce out of pocket expenses, gain cash, or create or defer income streams to either remain independent or obtain potential financial assistance.

Planning for the future is your best strategy, having a real estate consultation as part of that strategy can be a valuable first step in the right direction. Providing options with connections to experts will give you the satisfaction of knowing that you and your family are taken care of. A real estate consultation doesn't mean you have to put your house on the market right now either. An SRES can be a valuable source of information and give you the appropriate referrals, before a home is put on the market.

There are agencies that can provide services such as meals on wheels, in home care, hospice, tax planning, and income management, among others. Don't forget, you and your family know it is important to consider your tangible wants and needs but your safety should also be considered.

There is no cookie cutter plan or right answer for each individual. The plan you develop today, will likely change and evolve as your circumstances change. Unfortunately however, without a plan, sometimes urgency can fix the short term - but at what cost?

Choose a trusted Realtor as you would your Doctor or Attorney or your CPA. Choose someone knowledgeable with plenty of experience, that you and your family can be comfortable with and who will help you now and as your needs change.

For more information and to view Sarah's resume' please visit www.sarahsellsflorida.com or call Sarah Pietkivitch at (772) 214-4420. Sarah Pietkivitch is a trained Seniors Real Estate Specialist (SRES) and a Broker Associate for RE/MAX of Stuart. She holds a degree in Real Estate and is an Accredited Buyer Representative Manager (ABRM), Certified Real Estate Specialist (CRS), Graduate Realtor Institute (GRI) and Certified Distressed Property Expert (CDPE). She is a member of the Employee Relocation Council and the Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist Institute. She has been a top producing Real Estate Broker and/or Mortgage Lender for nearly 30 years. Her resume includes Mortgage Lending Manager for a 20,000 member Credit Union and the Broker Owner of a RE/MAX Franchise in Wisconsin. She was elected to the Executive Council of RE/MAX North Central and is a member of the coveted RE/MAX Hall of Fame, amongst other awards and accreditations. In her career, Sarah has personally sold and/or helped people with their real estate needs spanning over 1,000 homes.

If you have questions about buying, selling or saving your home, feel free to call me….I can be reached at RE/MAX of Stuart, 729 S. Federal Hwy, Stuart, FL Direct Line 772-214-4420 or at my website http://www.sarahsellsflorida.com

Sarah Pietkivitch is a trained Seniors Real Estate Specialist (SRES) and a Broker Associate for RE/MAX of Stuart. She holds a degree in Real Estate and is an Accredited Buyer Representative Manager (ABRM), Certified Real Estate Specialist (CRS), Graduate Realtor Institute (GRI) and Certified Distressed Property Expert (CDPE). She is a member of the Employee Relocation Council and the Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist Institute. She has been a top producing Real Estate Broker and/or Mortgage Lender for nearly 30 years. Her resume includes Mortgage Lending Manager for a 20,000 member Credit Union and the Broker Owner of a RE/MAX Franchise in Wisconsin. She was elected to the Executive Council of RE/MAX North Central and is a member of the coveted RE/MAX Hall of Fame, amongst other awards and accreditations. In her career, Sarah has personally sold and/or helped people with their real estate needs spanning over 1,000 homes.