FAQs

SRES® is U.S. focused and offered as an elective to the NAR ABR designation. The Lifestyle55+ Affiliate program is Canadian built, going deeper into lifestyle transitions, family decision making, and housing options in our market, including retirement living, aging in place, and legal considerations. It is more than a designation, it is a business building system with marketing tools, ongoing network support, and advancement through the exclusive Lifestyle55+ MASTERS program. It is delivered by Lifestyle55+ Network Inc., the same team behind SeniorCareAccess.com, Senioropolis.com, and city pages like RetirementHomesToronto.ca. SRES® is just SRES®.

Lifestyle55+ combines real world Canadian content with hands on strategies for attracting and serving senior clients. With over 30 years of combined experience in seniors real estate, social work, senior housing communities, and transition consulting, you gain more than a certificate. You get directory listings, marketing tools, referral networks, and ongoing professional support that helps you compete and win.

You learn Canadian housing types and care levels, downsizing strategies, multi generational family dynamics, senior cohorts, and common roadblocks. The Lifestyle55+ Affiliate program also covers collaboration with senior service providers and how to market yourself as a trusted Canadian 55+ real estate advocate, skills U.S. programs do not teach.

The Lifestyle55+ MASTERS program is exclusive to Affiliate graduates and positions you as a top tier advocate for senior clients. It deepens expertise in complex transitions, estate situations, and client centered planning. MASTERS graduates form a select network recognized as the highest standard in Canadian seniors real estate.

Yes. Lifestyle55+ includes exclusive directory listings on SeniorCareAccess.com, Canada’s largest unbiased seniors housing and services marketplace. This places your profile directly in front of downsizing clients, families, and industry professionals. The SeniorsRealEstate.ca directory also features searchable profiles of active Affiliate and MASTERS members.

Graduates receive a professional listing on SeniorCareAccess.com and related city websites, customizable marketing materials, and Lifestyle55+ branding to position themselves as trusted senior focused professionals. Members can also access paid services like customized senior centric websites, social content, business consulting, and marketing development.

Absolutely. The Lifestyle55+ program covers housing, care, and lifestyle services, from retirement living and home care to accessibility renovations. You learn to work with other professionals so you can offer clients complete solutions, not just a transaction.

Many REALTORS® begin applying strategies immediately after completing the Lifestyle55+ Affiliate course. With ready to use marketing tools, a live directory listing, and a private members group, you can start building your senior focused business within days.

It is the only Canadian program that combines market specific education, marketing tools, nationwide exposure, and a professional network. Lifestyle55+ does not just teach real estate. It positions you to deliver niche services to the 55+ demographic, who hold a significant share of Canada’s real estate.

The Lifestyle55+ Affiliate course is $499 CAD with an annual renewal of $125. SRES® typically costs USD $295–$399 plus annual dues to the U.S. National Association of REALTORS®. Lifestyle55+ provides Canadian relevant content and ongoing tools at a lower total cost for Canadian REALTORS®.

Yes — the Lifestyle55+ MASTERS program, available only to Affiliate graduates, offers advanced positioning and visibility.
No — SRES® does not offer an advanced level.