Sally J Lau, Coldwell Banker, Woodside

Developing a liking and an expertise for working with seniors, I acquired the SRES designation (Seniors Real Estate Specialist) in 2006. Since then I have developed a few presentations which help explain various senior housing options.  One of the most significant is the presentation on downsizing and keeping your current property tax base if you are 55 or over and reside in a cooperating county.  I also have developed a short presentation on how to maximize the appeal and value of your home with some thoughtful advance preparation.  I am pleased to help with organization of various resource people such as painters, professional stagers, plumbers, electricians, landscapers.

While I have visited several retirement homes and continuing care facilties, I can only make limited suggestions.  I do have several recommendations of qualified resource people, such as estate planners, local retirement home consultants, reverse mortgage specialists, continuing care insurance specialists, who can further help you .

I would be delighted to meet on an individual basis.  Make one simple call for any of the following presentations or handouts that might be of help to you. There is no obligation.

• Downsizing Choices via Proposition 90

       (This proposition applies only to homeowners

       over 55 in cooperating California counties.)

• Reviewing Home Buying Options including Income Tax Considerations

• Staging and Preparation of Your Home

• Providing You with a Market Analysis and Marketing Plan

• 1031 Tax Exchanges

• New Lifestyles (a booklet summarizing information on independent living and continuing care homes in this area)