Selling the family home - Making the best of a difficult transition
One-in-seven Canadians is now a senior; compared to 50 years ago when it was 1-in-14. That’s a lot of families in transition and it’s going to get bigger. By 2016, almost one-quarter of Canadians will be 65 or older.
This has major implications for the children of older baby boomers. These families now have to make life-changing decisions for their elderly parents, while continuing to hold down challenging full-time jobs and supporting their own children through school. To add to the difficulties, many children live far away from their parents and have to deal with traveling back and forth to help their aging parents or find a trusted support in the area.
ASA’s are experienced Realtors who have taken extra courses to become designated specialists in helping senior clients and their families during this difficult transition. An ASA will help his or her mature client and family consider all their options. The ASA will interview movers and select the best; supervise the move and bring in repair people, cleaners, painters and stagers so the house will look its best when it’s listed.
While this transition will still be difficult for your elderly parent and for you, the ASA can be your trusted, representative saving you hours of commuting time and providing all the services you need. (Content provided by Barry Lebow - altered for space)