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Updated on July 29, 2008
Senior Real Estate Specialist (SRES) Designation

 

Q. What is SRES designation?
A. SRES stands for Seniors Real Estate Specialist, a designation offered by the Senior Advantage Real Estate Council. The SRES designation acknowledges REALTORSŪ who have completed an education program that provides practical real estate training for the over 50+ client. This program is above and beyond the education required to earn a real estate license.
 

The SRES designation conferred by the Senior Advantage Real Estate Council (SAREC) is recognized by the National Association of REALTORS but is not a NAR program.

 

This designation is not affiliated nor recognized by NAR.

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Q. How can I earn the SRES designation?
A. The WRA's 2-day Seniors Real Estate Specialist course will provide you with specialized knowledge and different solutions to effectively service this market. To earn your SRES designation, you must complete this two-day course and pass an exam. In addition, you must have documentation of at least 3 transactions with senior clients completed 12 months after receiving the designation. However, you can use the designation upon passing the test. The course satisfies the SRES education requirement. You'll learn:
  • Identify the Buying power of generational demographics
  • Discover a new market niche - the over 50+ client
  • Learn specialization services for seniors
  • Understand the potent economic target market
  • Create team building skills with other "Seniors Professionals"
  • Overview tax laws, probate, and estate planning
  • Learn equity conversion strategies
  • Improve communication skills
  • Differentiate yourself from the competition