A New Kind Of Realtor Helps You Retire To The Carolinas
If you're contemplating retiring or relocating to an entirely new place in North Carolina or South Carolina, this newly trained Realtor will be very helpful.
The National Association of Realtors added a new curriculum to certify Realtors as a Seniors Real Estate Specialist ("SRES").
To gain the SRES designation, a realtor must complete courses focusing on trends related to the 55+ generation having to do with financial planning and retirement income, housing that meets their unique needs as they age, strategies to plan ahead for life transitions, and means to establish themselves in a totally new area so they can experience a "soft landing".
The new Realtor is much more of an advisor and market specialist rather than a salesperson who just wants to make a commission. To make North Carolina and South Carolina feel like home and retirement a success, the 55+ buyer has many other needs than just buying a house in a new area. It takes a personal approach.
The choices in housing today are numerous, from the typical single family housing development to active lifestyle communities, age restricted communities, aging in place developments, and assisted living. It takes a skilled, educated, caring professional to guide you along the way, so you can make the best choice for you in the Carolinas!
Many people over 55 have 401K accounts and IRA's that can be used to purchase real estate. The SRES can take this into consideration as well as the tax implications.
Taxes will be a big part of your expenditures so make sure the Realtor you work with can tell you all about the North Carolina or South Carolina income tax, sales tax, real estate and school taxes, as well as whether your pension is taxed.
If you're thinking of retiring or relocating to North Carolina or South Carolina you'd be well served to work with an SRES Realtor who has taken the time to understand your needs, and is a market specialist who will make sure the properties you consider fill the needs you have.
You can find them at www.seniorsrealestate.com.
About Bob Bencivenga
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Bob Bencivenga is a professional site locator and location analyst for major corporations and has been researching the growth of NC and SC to find the Best Places to Retire or Relocate that are still affordable. |
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