Today a team of specialized experts is the key to a well planned and secure future. Here are some of the experts you'll want on your team:

ERA® MATURE MARKET SPECIALIST: There are diverse groups that constitute the over 50 market. for example, you might be a retiree looking for your next home, or a pre-retiree considering downsizing to a smaller home. Baby Boomers are looking for homes with Mother-in-Law suites or vacation homes to eventually become retirement homes. ERA Colonial Real Estate Sales Associates are very well versed in each market and its differences. Many are certified Senior Real Estate Specialists®. More about our Sales Associates.

ELDER CARE ATTORNEY: The "M.V.P." of your team should be an Elder Care Attorney. A list or such attorneys can be found at www.NAELA.com. These lawyers specialize in the federal and state laws that will affect your lives. While they will advise and execute wills, trusts, and living trusts, their main function is to assure that things will happen the way you want them to happen.

CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT: The tax laws are shifting and are quite individualized. You'll want to make sure you have maximized your knowledge on areas such as 1031 Deferred Exchange and other types of mortgages.

FINANCIAL PLANNER: Most of us are quite proud of the growth in value of our homes. That value is definitely the keystone in our asset base. A financial planner with knowledge of the mature market is properly situated to benefit your total needs. This team member is extremely important for the Baby Boomer who plans a long future with maybe several moves or providing for their parents.

HOME STAGING EXPERTS: There are thousands of companies in the country that specialize in making your home as marketable as possible. Once your home is on the market, it becomes a product, and these professionals can create magic.

MATURE MARKET MOVING SPECIALISTS: Many moving companies understand the special needs of the mature market. They can help with downsizing, and providing contacts for donations or disposal of goods. Servicing can include labeling and packaging everything smoothly and simply. If you have special needs, such as gifting relatives, they can smoothly handle this as well.

GERIATRIC CARE MANAGER: A Geriatric Care Manager can provide an array of services for caregivers and seniors. They usually provide a home assessment and a senior care plan recommendation as well. As with any form of additional service, you have the necessary tools to understand many of the home lifestyles that are often over-looked. A Geriatric Care Manager can also help you find community resources or assist with a residential placement.

OFFICES ON AGING: State and federal offices specializing in resources and benefits for the mature market are eager to help you get things done. They can help you with everything up to the documentation needed for assisted living.

RESOURCES: Building relationships with plumbers, electricians, and painters can help you get the best service and best price whenever you move.