{"id":4835,"date":"2026-02-03T04:00:16","date_gmt":"2026-02-03T12:00:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/?p=4835"},"modified":"2026-02-05T14:49:03","modified_gmt":"2026-02-05T22:49:03","slug":"seniors-real-estate-specialist-sres-designation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/seniors-real-estate-specialist-sres-designation\/","title":{"rendered":"Should You Hire an Agent Who Is a Seniors Real Estate Specialist (SRES)?"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you\u2019re one of the millions of people approaching or past retirement age looking to buy or sell a home<\/a> this year, you may be wondering how to choose the right real estate agent. You want someone with experience working with more mature homeowners making a move.<\/p>\n

Among the 30+ designations<\/a> that Realtors\u00ae can earn to increase their \u201cskills, proficiency, and knowledge\u201d in niche specialties, there\u2019s one agent designation that every senior home seller and buyer should know about: the SRES label, which stands for Seniors Real Estate Specialist<\/a>. SRES agents are well-versed in the areas of retirement, downsizing, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

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We\u2019ve compiled the information and interviewed top-selling real estate agents who work with seniors to help you better understand the SRES certification and why working with experts can help you best meet your goals.

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What is the SRES certification?<\/h2>\n

Under the umbrella of the National Association of Realtors<\/a> (NAR), the SRES Council<\/a> offers SRES certification as a two-day training course for licensed Realtors who want to better serve the needs of retirement-aged homeowners.<\/p>\n

Mike Robinson, an SRES-certified agent in the South Atlanta area, explains how the needs of senior homeowners differ from traditional clients:<\/p>\n

\u201cTypically, a senior is not making a job change or moving with kids. Typically, a senior will pay all cash on their purchase or make a significant down payment. And typically, their needs for their new location are a little different. For instance, they may be concerned with medical facilities being close by.\u201d<\/p>\n

The SRES designation training covers<\/a> topics such as:<\/p>\n