__NOTOC__ The Seniors Real Estate Specialist (SRESSRES is federally trademarked by the Real Estate Buyer's Agent Council) designation is awarded by the SRES Council to Realtors who have successfully completed coursework on the real estate needs of home buyers age 50+.
Distinctive needs, factors, and considerations for this segment of the population include:
Housing for Older Persons Act (HOPA) reverse mortgages pensions, 401(k) accounts, and IRA Medicare, Medicaid, and Social Security mortgage finance and loan schemes and scams
History 1997 - created by the Senior Advantage Real Estate Council March 2007 - recognized by the National Association of Realtors
See also Real estate professional designations
References
External links SRES Home Page