Here's what I've learned as a Certified Senior Housing Professional in Oklahoma City - or, in other words - a real estate agent who specializes in working with seniors or their caregiver families.
Yes, that's exactly it. Dignity.
Dignity for the senior, his or her spouse, and the family members who are involved in the care of an older, senior adult.
People occasionally ask why- although I help people of all ages buy and sell houses in Oklahoma - I chose to dedicate time, energy, and expense to the specialized training necessary to achieve the designation of Certified Senior Housing Professional of the Seniors Real Estate Institute.
When I initially came across the graphic pictured above, I realized that quote summed it up quite nicely.
It's because I believe that, in my job as an Oklahoma City Realtor, I have an opportunity to truly be of special assistance to seniors and their families who typically find themselves in a very tough spot.
As their real estate agent, I become part of their caregiving team, and that's a responsibility I do not take lightly.
Dignity can very easily be eroded when the time comes for a senior to sell their family home and move into a senior housing community. Emotions jump to the surface, and it can very easily seem as if something horrible is coming to pass.
The truth is that it does not have to be anywhere near that dramatic. I love the fact that as a Certified Senior Housing Professional, I am specifically trained to anticipate and solve all of the issues that may spring to the forefront when a family faces financial, legal, and emotional stresses.
I love the fact that I can help a senior in Edmond or Moore maintain their dignity during the process.
I love the fact that I can help family members - some of whom may be scattered across Oklahoma or the country - stay afloat and handle the pressure they are under.
I love the fact that I can help everyone maintain a firm grasp on the process and yes, on their dignity.
Seniors deserve to be treated as so much more than just another house to sell - or another transaction - when they go through a late-in-life transition that involves the sale of an Oklahoma City house.
Dignity
Now that deserves a big Amen!
Fabulous community offering a carefree living with neighbors that care. HOA is responsible for lawn, roof, watering, painting and exterior maintenance. Home has a lot of natural light and offers open large living/dining. Spacious kitchen with breakfast bar and pantry. Bedrooms have great closet space and each have their own bathroom. Deck is amazing for cookout and relaxing!
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