What is a Seniors Real Estate Specialist (SRES)?
The SRES designation is earned through the National Association of REALTORS®. It trains agents in the money, legal and emotional sides of moving later in life: downsizing, selling a longtime home, reverse mortgages, and moving to a 55+ or retirement community.
I’m Larry Hess, CSP, SRES, ABR, a REALTOR® with Coldwell Banker Realty, licensed since 1995. Senior downsizing has been my specialty for 8 years, across Lancaster, Dauphin, Lebanon and York counties.
What an SRES does differently
- Starts with your next home, not your current one: where you want to live and when
- Builds a downsizing plan: what to keep, gift, sell, donate or toss
- Brings in vetted helpers: movers, cleaners, estate sale help, contractors
- Times the sale around your move-in date, often move first, sell second
- Keeps adult children in the loop, even out of state
Senior communities I work with
Garden Spot Village, Willow Valley, Brethren Village, Masonic Village at Elizabethtown, Moravian Manor, Landis Homes, Homestead Village, Londonderry Village, Cornwall Manor and more. See my Senior Living Guide.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need an SRES to sell my home?
No, but an SRES is trained for the extra steps a later-in-life move takes, and that usually means a calmer, better-planned sale.
Is there an SRES realtor in Lancaster County?
Yes. Larry Hess is an SRES with Coldwell Banker Realty, working from the Lancaster and Hershey offices.
Does an SRES cost more?
No. The commission conversation is the same as with any agent.
Can an SRES help with a parent’s home?
Yes, including estate sales and families who live out of state.
Let’s talk about your move
Call or text Larry at 717.875.0598. Office: 717.534.2442. Email: larry@teamshope.com
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Larry Hess, REALTOR®, CSP, SRES, ABR | Coldwell Banker Realty | Team Shope | Licensed since 1995
