I had the pleasure to work in the 50+ Pavilion at the Ideal Home show of Raleigh last weekend. I shared the SRES (Senior Real Estate Specialist) booth with 3 other Realtors and our goal was to share information with the public about the importance of working with a Realtor who specializes in working with seniors and the 50+ market.
It's All about relationships!
I have worked the Ideal home show in the past when I was invited by one of my favorite custom builders Lewis Sadler. His work is focused on aging in place and a home that works for you throughout a life time. I LOVE his work and do not mind being his best PR person.
http://sadlerconstructionnc.com/
Lewis encouraged me to be a founding member of our HBA 50 + council and our members had a great presence at the home show this year, which we only expect to grow.
One of the things that I was so impressed with is how the professional vendors were willing to help one another. For example when a plumbing company (that has roll in showers displayed in their showroom) brought over a customer interested in either remodeling or buying new, I was pleaseantly supprized. Especially since I had just met the vendor that day!
It was all about people helping people. Sometimes the real estate industry has a bad rap of being cut throat. From my experience at the home show there are many people out there that truely care and are willing to share information and support one another. In this down ecomony what better way to be!
Karen sounds like you had a great time at the show and it was worthwhile... good for you..
Thanks Kathy. It was a great time and I was glad to be a part of it. I hope to be back next year with the same group of realtors too.
Karen,
Sounds like a great event. Great too that your vendors get the message.
Do you have an SRES? If so, is it worthwhile?
Hi Michael,
No I am not SRES and my next designation will be CAPS before I do that one. Because CAPS is offered through the home builders assoc. I feel it will give me exposure to builders and remodeler plus the focus on working with seniors and folks with mobility challenges.
I do not think the public really cares what letter you have behind your name. Past customer testimonials or talking with a past client carries a lot of wieght...more than letters behind your name. JMO!