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Nikki  is considered a leading authority on seniors real estate and housing.\r\n\r\nSomeone said to me recently, “Sixty-five is the new forty-five.” We chuckled, but the more I th...","","blog","https:\u002F\u002F\u002F","\u003Cem>\u003Cspan style=\"color: #888888;\">We are excited to have Nikki Buckelew back as our guest blogger for today. \u003Cb>Nikki \u003C\u002Fb> is considered a leading authority on seniors real estate and housing.\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fem>\r\n\r\n\u003Cimg class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-29199\" alt=\"Mature Couple at Park\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.keepingcurrentmatters.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2014\u002F05\u002FSenior-Couple-by-Lake.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \u002F>Someone said to me recently, “Sixty-five is the new forty-five.” We chuckled, but the more I thought about it, the more I found myself in full agreement.\r\n\r\nWith more and more people working beyond traditional retirement age and the advances in modern medicine, the lines between middle and late adulthood are becoming a bit blurred.\r\n\u003Ch3>\u003Cb>What makes this relevant in the world of real estate?\u003C\u002Fb>\u003C\u002Fh3>\r\nAs our population ages, we will see more and more organizations dedicating their marketing efforts toward the “senior” demographic. You have read previous KCM blogs about the various designations agents can earn for this specific purpose, and undoubtedly you have already seen real estate professionals in your market professing to “specialize”.\r\n\u003Ch3>\u003Cb>Reality check \u003C\u002Fb>\u003Cb>— not all seniors are the same.\u003C\u002Fb>\u003C\u002Fh3>\r\nJust as with using any label, we run the risk of putting people into a category when they may or may not actually belong there. This is especially true of the senior segment.\r\n\r\nDespite the label of “senior,” there are 3 distinct types of moves you may encounter as a real estate professional —  all three involve seniors, but they aren’t based necessarily on age. You see, age is not a good predictor of relocation. Instead, people generally make changes in residence based on life circumstances.\r\n\r\nListed below are the three primary types of moves made by those labeled as seniors:\r\n\u003Ch3>\u003Cb>Move #1: Amenity-based\u003C\u002Fb>\u003C\u002Fh3>\r\nThese individuals and\u002For couples are seeking a certain type of lifestyle and their home is only one component of a much larger picture. When looking to sell, they are usually transferring their equity from one home to the next and can usually either pay cash or put a significant down payment towards their purchase. Depending upon employment status, they may be moving across the country for more appealing climates or seeking a place near an airport making it easier to commute. Some are moving closer to kids and grandkids, while others are moving to destination locations where the family can enjoy visiting.\r\n\r\n\u003Cb>Social engagement, including quality family and friend connectedness, are key decision-making elements.\u003C\u002Fb>\r\n\u003Ch3>\u003Cb>Move #2:  Anticipatory \u002F Planning\u003C\u002Fb>\u003C\u002Fh3>\r\nAs people age, they may begin to experience changes in personal health status or become the caregiver of a spouse requiring additional care. When this occurs, people may find their current home unmanageable or no longer suited for their current situation. Moving means simplifying and making preparations for future care needs and support. With this type of move, seniors are typically looking to either buy or lease a property with minimal maintenance, accessibility features, and in close proximity to quality healthcare. Family members and adult children may be called upon at this stage to assist, and will often have some influence in the relocation process.\r\n\r\n\u003Cb>Access to formal and informal support, as well as low maintenance and accessibility features, are primary decision-making factors. \u003C\u002Fb>\r\n\u003Ch3>\u003Cb>Move #3: Needs-based\u003C\u002Fb>\u003C\u002Fh3>\r\nWhile most people intend to live independently until they die, unfortunately, this reality isn’t always possible. As health declines to the point where more support is needed than can be provided for within the person’s home and community, relocation is necessary. This move may involve selling the personal residence and relocating to a senior living community or into the home of a family member. In many cases, needs-based moves involve caregivers and\u002For family members as additional decision makers. Late-life moves involving frail elderly or those experiencing illnesses or disease processes can be highly emotionally charged and necessitate a level of empathy in addition to real estate competency.\r\n\r\n\u003Cb>Timing, health status, and caregiver support are keys to decision-making.\u003C\u002Fb>\r\n\r\nAs you can see from these various different types of moves, not all seniors share the same housing needs and goals. And while specializing in the 55+ housing market appeals to many, there are actually many sub-niche opportunities within the senior segment worth exploring.\r\n\r\nRegardless of whether you choose to make working with mature home buyers and sellers a part of your overall business plan, with at least 1 in 4 home sellers over the age of 65, there is little doubt you will work with older adults in the course of your general real estate practice.  When encountering these opportunities, it will serve you well to consider the three types of moves listed here and evaluate your value proposition accordingly, so that you can be the very best agent possible for your mature clients.","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.keepingcurrentmatters.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2014\u002F05\u002FSenior-Couple-by-Lake.jpg",false,[16,20,24],{"id":17,"name":18,"slug":19},5,"Para los compradores","buyers",{"id":21,"name":22,"slug":23},6,"Para los vendedores","sellers",{"id":25,"name":26,"slug":27},34,"Mercado de la tercera edad","senior-market","2014-05-01T15:37:45Z","2015-10-05T16:20:48Z",{"id":31,"slug":32,"title":33,"featuredImage":11,"publishedAt":34,"contentType":10,"isVideo":14},31,"shiller-fine-with-his-son-buying-a-home","(English) Shiller ‘FINE’ with his Son Buying a Home","2014-04-30T10:00:28Z",{"id":36,"slug":37,"title":38,"featuredImage":11,"publishedAt":39,"contentType":10,"isVideo":14},33,"think-you-should-for-sale-by-owner-think-again-infographic","(English) Think you should For Sale By Owner? 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