Senior Services

Mike and Amy King have assisted numerous seniors in transitioning to their next home. In fact, they have been named “Preferred Realtors” by Riderwood, a local senior living community operated by Erickson. King Real Estate works with senior clients who have homes for sale in Silver Spring, Layhill, Olney, Bethesda, Brookeville, Rockville, and many other areas in Montgomery and Howard counties. 

Seniors typically require more assistance and a higher level of service than young buyers and sellers. The initial consideration and decision to relinquish the “family homestead” and move to a senior community can be stressful and emotional. The customers’ family members are often involved in the initial decision, and the numerous activities required in preparing the home for sale. Moving is a physically demanding effort and older people need help. Mike and Amy King have repeatedly demonstrated that their customer centric approach to real estate sales works extremely well for seniors. 

“We’ve really enjoyed working with seniors. They all have a story to share and their experiences are captivating and make for great kitchen table chat sessions. It’s not strictly business for these folks. They want to know that you have a genuine interest in their lives, and not just the real estate transaction.” 

These relationships require more time and attention to detail. Mike and Amy often visit with seniors numerous times before preparing the documents required to place the house on the market. The extent to which Mike and Amy are involved in the decluttering and property preparation activities varies from customer to customer. “Some seniors need lots of hand-holding. They may not have children or other family members that are able to assist. So we provide the additional help.”  

If the home requires repairs and improvements that the sellers or their family members can’t perform themselves, Mike and Amy can help. “Having worked in the Silver Spring, Rockville, Bethesda, and Olney community for 20+ years, we have relationships with all types of service providers and contractors. We confidently recommend these businesses because we’ve used them in the past and they are reliable, talented and trustworthy”. 

As in any real estate transaction, communication is critical. Mike and Amy King update customers consistently regarding all aspects of the sales effort. From status reports on repairs and preparations prior to the sale to tracking the buyers’ loan and ensuring buyers comply with the terms of the sales contract, Mike and Amy personally monitor these activities and routinely update the sellers and their designees. 

Working with seniors requires a distinct skill set and a different level of service. Mike and Amy are committed to providing the service necessary for senior customers to transition to their next home while minimizing anxiety and stress for everyone involved. “Our customers deserve the service.”