Senior Real Estate Specialist Designation Because I work with so many mature buyers and sellers of real estate, I decided to obtain my Senior Real Estate Specialist designation so I could better serve seniors. If you are looking for a REALTOR with same certification, ask if they have an SRES certification. Through SRES program, I obtained special training to help seniors through major financial and lifestyle transitions including: relocating, refinancing, or selling family home. For my mature clients, I inform them about updates, changes to real estate law or taxes, and other matters which impact property value, sale, or purchase for seniors.

Post Retirement Lifestyle Decisions Often when I am helping a senior buy or sell a home, I understand they are faced with making life-altering decisions. This includes leaving state where their children and grandchildren live for a more temperate climate, or selling a dwelling which as been a family home for 30 or more years.

Downsizing for Retirement Some seniors choose to downsize their home after their children leave. For them, several choices are apparent right away. Relocating seniors may select a home that requires less of their free time in maintenance, a townhouse or condominium where exterior maintenance is included, or a home in a gated full amenities senior living community. In each instance, a real estate decision, as well as a life changing decision, has to be made. The REALTOR who cultivates a relationship with mature buyer and learns to understand their specific needs will be popular with 50+ age group. If you are a mature buyer who is searching for a new place to call home, seek out a REALTOR who has some experience with seniors who buy and sell real estate, and you may find service you receive to be exactly what you desire.

WHAT EMPLOYEES SAY THEY WANT, starting with most important: 1.Full appreciation for work done 2.Feeling “in” on things 3.Sympathetic understanding of personal problems 4.Job security 5.Good wages 6.Interesting work 7.Promotion and growth opportunities 8.Personal loyalty to workers 9.Good working conditions 10.Tactful discipline

You can see there is quite a discrepancy. This indicates value of “intangible rewards” of appreciation, involvement and understanding. An important benefit is that top 3 things employees want are all influenced by relationship with their direct manager or supervisor.

Show your employees you truly value them, and never underestimate how important you are in maintaining a strong workforce and retaining your best talent!