Selling and Buying New Homes Quick: 101
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Posted: 12:29 PM Nov 19, 2008
Selling and Buying New Homes Quick: 101
Selling your existing home. Moving somewhere new and setting up house all over again.
Reporter: Stacy Johnson -Money Talks
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Selling your existing home; moving somewhere new and setting up house all over again. That's a big decision for anyone, but a major one when you're in your golden years.

Money reporter Stacy Johnson checks out one group that claims they can help.

When David McConnell was ready to retire and make a major move from D.C. down to Florida, he found Senior Real Estate Specialist Jim Johnson. Jim found the retirement home David wanted -- FAST!

"I got here at 5 p.m. on a Sunday afternoon, and purchased this place at 10 a.m. Monday morning."

Sure, any GOOD realtor should be able to do that! But Jim says the big difference is the extra education in laws and systems that benefit folk’s age 50-plus.

"A Senior Real Estate Specialist is trained to be an Estate Planner; although we're NOT estate planners… we know the legal aspects, although we're not attorneys…"

He finds ways for senior clients to save money AND makes money, like safely using equity in a paid-off home.

"They may be living for free, but what about the cash they could have in their pockets extra every month?"

He refers clients to a wide network of TRUSTED senior experts like Financial Planners… Elder Law attorneys… Handymen... EVEN morticians! David credits Jim with helping him find doctors, a dentist, long-term care insurance and more:

"He even introduced me to some friends that played cards...and it's been great having that resource to call on… when I need anything!"

So if you're in the market to move in your golden years, an SRES could be just the ticket.

But don't ever rely on any initials until you've totally vetted them.

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