Senior Living Resources

Your Local Real Estate Specialist and Senior Living Advocate

Michael Kurowski has been a Realtor since 2009 when he made the personal decision to leave the world of corporate marketing after 21 years. He wanted to go to work everyday knowing that he would have the opportunity to assist people in making one of the most important financial decisions in their lifetimes.

In addition to assisting first-timers, mover uppers, and investors, one of his sweet spots is his knowledge and passion in serving seniors and their families with later-in-life real estate transactions. In 2017, Michael made the commitment to earn his SRES® (Seniors Real Estate Specialist) designation. Nationally, only 20% of licensed Realtors hold this designation. He understands these buyers and sellers have very specific real estate needs. He also strongly believes seniors need an advocate and voice when making these decisions, especially when adult children or others are involved.

Are you thinking of selling your home to move to a senior-supportive community or environment?

Michael is ready to help guide your family through the complex issues and unique situations you may encounter during the process. Some of the questions to sort through are:

Is moving the best alternative? If so, where? Have other options been explored?
Are close family members on board with the decision to sell?
What is the best way to downsize a lifetime’s worth of possessions and family heirlooms?
What are the tax-related implications of a sale?
What effects might a sale have on future income?

The financial, logistical and emotional issues in later-in-life real estate transactions can be stressful. These are unfamiliar waters and most seniors need help to navigate the maze of financial, legal and emotional issues that accompany the sale of their home. Michael has the knowledge and experience in senior’s issues and can put you in contact with other similarly trained professional advisors. His network of senior specialists such as estate planners, CPAs, and elder law attorneys is mission critical to assist in making the transaction less stressful and more successful.

What qualities make Michael different?

Has SRES® (Seniors Real Estate Specialist) designation.
Has knowledge, experience and compassion in dealing with senior issues.
Can suggest housing alternatives, including ones that may allow an aging parent to remain in the home instead of selling it.
Takes a no-pressure approach to the transaction and has a strong service orientation.
Will take the time needed to make a client feel more comfortable with the complex selling process.
Understands the emotional demands a sale can make on a senior and tries to minimize them.
Can interact easily with all generations, including seniors, adult children and caretakers.
Is knowledgeable about local senior housing options and elder support services.
Has a wide network of other senior-focused professionals who can assist in tax counseling, financial and estate planning, and other aspects of the sale and move.