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Key Facts: SRES Exam
50
Exam Questions
Multiple-choice
80%
Passing Score
NAR
2 hrs
Exam Duration
NAR
$299
Course + Exam Fee
All-inclusive
20%
Housing Options
Largest domain
8 domains
Content Areas
NAR SRES program
The SRES exam has 50 multiple-choice questions in 2 hours with an 80% passing score. Eight domains: Senior Housing Options (20%), Financing Options/HECM (16%), Generations & Demographics (12%), Life Stages (12%), Aging in Place (12%), Tax & Legal (10%), Marketing (8%), and 21st Century Retirement (10%). Requires active real estate license + 2-day SRES course. $299 all-inclusive.
About the SRES Exam
The SRES (Seniors Real Estate Specialist) exam validates expertise in serving the 50+ real estate market including generational demographics, senior housing options, aging in place, reverse mortgages, Medicare/Medicaid, tax and legal matters, and sensitivity in communication with senior clients and their families.
Questions
50 scored questions
Time Limit
2 hours
Passing Score
80%
Exam Fee
$299 (course + exam) (National Association of REALTORS (NAR))
SRES Exam Content Outline
Generations and Demographics
Baby Boomers, Silent Generation, Gen X; 50+ market characteristics and communication preferences
21st Century Retirement
Retirement planning concepts, housing choices, phased retirement, financial considerations
Life Stages
Go-Go Years, Slow-Go Years, No-Go Years; FORD interview technique; housing transitions
Senior Housing Options
Active adult communities, CCRCs, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, HOPA
Aging in Place
Universal Design, home modifications, visitability, technology for seniors
Financing Options
Reverse mortgages (HECM), Medicare/Medicaid, veterans benefits, long-term care insurance
Tax and Legal Matters
Capital gains exclusion, 1031 exchanges, step-up in basis, trusts, powers of attorney, probate
Marketing and Client Service
Marketing to 50+ clients, sensitivity training, family dynamics, professional team building
How to Pass the SRES Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: 80%
- Exam length: 50 questions
- Time limit: 2 hours
- Exam fee: $299 (course + exam)
Keys to Passing
- Complete 500+ practice questions
- Score 80%+ consistently before scheduling
- Focus on highest-weighted sections
- Use our AI tutor for tough concepts
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the SRES designation?
SRES (Seniors Real Estate Specialist) is a NAR designation that validates expertise in serving the 50+ real estate market. It covers senior housing options, reverse mortgages, aging in place, Medicare/Medicaid, and sensitivity in working with older adults and their families.
How many questions are on the SRES exam?
The SRES exam has 50 multiple-choice questions in 2 hours. You need 80% (40 correct answers) to pass. The exam is taken after completing the 2-day SRES course or online equivalent.
What are the prerequisites for the SRES exam?
You must hold an active real estate license and complete the SRES designation course (2-day classroom or online equivalent). Maintain active REALTOR membership and biennial continuing education for designation maintenance.
What are the life stages in SRES?
SRES identifies three life stages for the 50+ market: Go-Go Years (active, healthy, interested in lifestyle communities), Slow-Go Years (beginning health issues, may need modifications), and No-Go Years (significant care needs, may need assisted living or skilled nursing).
How should I prepare for the SRES exam?
Plan for 15-25 hours of study over 2-4 weeks. Focus on Senior Housing Options (20%) and Financing Options (16%) — together the two largest domains. Master reverse mortgage (HECM) details and understand the continuum of care from active adult to skilled nursing.