There isn’t anything wrong with being a salesperson. That is what I do. There is an old saying about how no one makes money until someone sells something.
I have run into a few salespeople cleverly disguised as social workers or professionals who specialize in working with seniors.
First of all, it is important to know how a person gets paid and who they work for. I once got a referral from a person I thought was an expert and who had vetted the facilities. He was instead a salesperson paid by the large companies who own the senior living facilities. He didn’t know anything about assisted living.
There are Realtors like me who have special training and certification. SRES (Senior Real Estate Specialist). That doesn’t make me an expert in elder care, and I am a salesperson and an SRES. I have helped many older people buy and sell real estate, but I take care to stay in my lane. I don’t give senior care advice.
Be aware of the Realtor who makes housing recommendations for assisted living or nursing home care. If you are a senior, never let a salesperson talk you into selling your house. Call the Realtor after you decide you want to move.
If you visit a facility that offers assisted living, you may be given a tour by a social worker who is a salesperson. Always know who an expert works for and how they are being paid.
If you are an older person looking for help with housing in Minnesota, call or visit Senior Linkage Line. The service is free through the State of Minnesota. They can be very helpful with housing and other issues.
