Senior Real Estate Specialist (SRES®)

Kari Ostby is proud to hold the SRES® Senior Real Estate Specialist designation from the National Association of Realtors.

As a Senior Real Estate Specialist® (SRES®) Kari has received extensive training to meet the special needs of maturing Americans when selling, buying, relocating, or refinancing residential or investment properties.

The SRES Specialist Has Completed The Following:

• Studied the federal laws for the Housing for Older Persons Act (HOPA).
• Understands and implemented counseling methods for senior Buyers/Sellers.
• Understands the family dynamics and is committed to focus on the details of the transaction.
• Developed and implemented strategies for senior issues when counseling sellers or buyers, showing real estate properties, and managing the details of the transaction.
•  As a trusted real estate advisor, she  maintains continued education specific to senior needs.
• Access to a team of experts to assist senior clients including a Reverse Mortgage Specialist who can counsel on the benefits, procedures, and issues involved in reverse mortgages.
• Understand the use retirement accounts and the implication during a real estate transactions.
• Learned how Medicare, Medicaid, and Social Security impact seniors when making real estate decisions.
• Knowledge of how the disposition of real property into estate plans.

If you or a loved one you know could benefit from Kari's services please contact her today! 

Check out the SENIOR'S GUIDE tab at the top of the page to claim Kari's FREE Seller's Real Estate Guide For Senior Moves!

Accredited Buyer's Representative (ABR®)

Kari Ostby is also very proud to have earned her Accredited Buyer’s Representative (ABR®) designation from the National Association of Realtors.
Due to this extensive training she has the experience and knowledge to get you home, happy, and hassle free. With a focus on you, she will sort through the options to get the house that meets your qualifications.

As an ABR®, it is her goal to get the best result for you, the buyer, not the seller by offering the following expertises:

• Local Expert
  Directs you to reliable sources of information to learn more about a neighborhood.
• Market Analyst
  Always has a finger on the pulse of the local housing market.
• Earnest Educator
  Explains every step of the buying process and puts your mind at ease.
• Mortgage Maneuverer
  Points you to qualified providers and helps coordinate transaction details.
• House Hunter
  Listens closely to your desires and keeps searching until you find an ideal home.
• Cheerleader
  Remains dedicated to helping you reach your goals.
• Troubleshooter
  Points out potential concerns and recommends other experts (like inspectors).
• Pricing Strategist
  Helps you evaluate a seller’s listing price compared to other properties.
• Resale Specialist
  Guides your buying decisions with an eye to the future.
• Nimble Negotiator
  Assists in evaluating your options and negotiating the best contract.
• Contract Navigator
  Provides and explains standard real estate contracts, disclosures, and other documents.
• Transaction Facilitator
  Works with every other party to your transaction to help you reach the closing table.
• Long-Term Supporter
  As your buyer’s rep she can continue putting you in touch with local vendors as you maintain or renovate your home.

Are you ready to take the next step?

Please check out the Tabs at the top of the page for Kari's FREE comprehensive real estate guides for SENIORS, BUYERS and SELLERS!