Seniors Support

Selling and moving can very traumatic for older adults. Many seniors have lived in their current home for decades and raised a family there. That can make leaving the home behind both physically and emotionally difficult, but it is a decision most older adults will eventually have to make.

Why Do Older Adults Move?

Seniors relocate for a variety of reasons. The three reasons most often cited are Source J.D. Power 2018 Senior Living Satisfaction Study)

• Difficulty keeping up: 42 precent of older adults surveyed said they were no longer able to keep up with home repairs and maintenance.
• Health reasons: 34 precent said a change in personal health necessitated their move.
• Freedom: 10 precent said they were looking for an easier lifestyle.

If you are trying to help an older adult you love begin the process of relocating, it’s important to take your time and find a realtor who understands the unique challenges that come along with selling a home when you are a senior.

Senior-Friendly Real Estate Agents

Having a licensed real estate agent who knows how to help a senior and their family through this transition is important. That is why Barlows has created a special designation for our agents who work with seniors, and thy have undertaken specialist taring in “Seniors Support for Real Estate”. We have two such agents in our office who are Baby Boomers and will have empathy to help you with the decisions and challenges you may be facing.   We go the extra mile and can help in providing declutter experts and specialty-cleaning services so that you get the best price possible.

We are the only local agents who accept Seniors Discount card and also discounts if you are the member of a local Community Group.

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