Don't Trust Just Anybody

Certified Senior Advisor® (CSA®)

Ted Gottlieb, CSA®, is nationally backgrounded every three (3) years. He's the only State of Missouri Real Estate Broker who holds the distinction of earning this (non real estate focused) certification and has been renewed on multiple occasions. Certification holders have fiduciary obligations.

Society of Certified Senior Advisors Website

Certified Senior Housing Professional™

"Certified Senior Housing Professionals™ (CSHP’s) are specialists who understand the distinct late-life transition needs, wants, and goals of mature home buyers and sellers. CSHP’s possess unique skills and knowledge positioning them as preferred real estate professionals for mature clients. It’s more than just a designation… it’s a passion!"

It's Not Easy Becoming A CHSP

Certified Downsizing Coach™

Only Certified Senior Housing Professionals™ are qualified to earn to obtain the knowledge obtained in the coursework required to become a CSDC™ - a master in coaching older adults to accomplish their downsizing goals. Ted is the only CSDC™ servicing the St. Louis area.

Seniors Real Estate Specialist® (SRES®)

This is where most real estate agents start and stop their formal education to work with older adults. Ted found this easily earned and retained designation insufficient to truly add value.

More about SRES®

Certified Aging In Place Specialist® (CAPS®)

Ted learned quickly that the majority of older adults prefer to age-in-place, stay put, don't move - ever. When this is the case, Ted does what he can to provide tips for staying safer in their homes and connects them the helpful resources - without any cost or obligation.

About Certified Aging In Place Specialists

Questions Professionals Are Happy To Answer

What Current Senior Focused Certifications Do you hold?

SRES® is a bare minimum but you deserve more! Look for a CSHP™ or CSA®

Have you been Nationally Background Checked In the Last 3 YRS?

If not, why not? Ask they are listed on the state's Family Care Safety Registry (FCSR). Check to see if they stand out on court websites like (https://www.courts.mo.gov/cnet/welcome.do)

What Board or non-profit Affiliations do you have?

Does the person you're considering working with walk the walk or just talk the talk? Are they really serving seniors?

Are You A Licensed Real Estate professional?

If you're thinking about selling your home, is the person you're dealing with a licensed real estate agent or broker? If so, how long have they been in the business, how many homes have they sold last year and in their career? This is no time dealing with someone who's not top notch and willing to look after your best interests (by getting you top value for the home, no matter it's condition). It is possible to both sell fast AND get top dollar. You just need the right real estate agent - who's willing to show you their production numbers and provide references. Heck, if they are not licensed, who's contract are they using and is it fair and balanced? If it's the local Board of REALTORS® contract and they are not a REALTOR®, where did they get it and why are they using it (when they should not be). Any bells going off yet?