We call it “real estate”. What it is — is relocating:  A very disruptive project.

Coming to this work in 2004 I’d been a self-employed, holistic healthcare provider for many years. I saw the holistic picture. And, as someone who’s Dad was 90 at that time, I especially saw the scope of the challenge for older adults. So much to figure out, so much help needed – – often not even knowing the right questions to ask.

What I provide

• Listening: To know you, your considerations, needs and desires.
• A pathway: Through the process, with a good sequence of steps and trustworthy professional help.
• Resources: Trusted service providers whose professions you may never have heard of.
• Expertise: I’ve done this awhile.  And, if I don’t know the answer, I know who does.
• Humor: I mean – it’s not rocket surgery, right?  It’s stressful, but let’s keep it fun.

Specialties/Credentials

Seniors Real Estate Specialist — SRES^®

I took the first Seniors Real Estate Specialist training that came to Portland. A year later the course was accredited by the National Association of Realtors (NAR). I’ve helped buyers and sellers of various ages, but the SRES^® work is where my capacities are best used, and it’s the work I love most.

Other training and development

There are many letter-amalgamations certifications like GRI, CRS, ABR, CCIM, CIPS, etc. All have value. I’ve focused on a few certifications of interest to me and lacking the letter-cluster format:

• Certified Negotiation Specialist
• At Home with Diversity
• EcoBroker (precursor to Earth Advantage)

I attained these within the first few years of my work in this field. In the near future I plan to get some of those letters as I add a focus on selling 2 to 4-plexes.