In the latest newsletter from the National Association of Realtors for the Senior Market, Real Estate Matters: News & Issues for the Mature Market, they talked about job opportunities for Boomers. It spoke to me directly since I am a Boomer and I am working my way through my 60s. I was fortunate that I found a new career in Real Estate. It allows me to be very independent and to work on my own schedule. For me that means 24/7, but that is by choice, not because anyone else tells me what to do.

When choosing a new career at this age, it’s important to find something that interests you but also takes advantage of your background and abilities. I had spent 30 years in the technology business in sales and marketing management. Since the Internet and technology have totally changed the real estate industry, it was a perfect fit for me. Back in the days of the listing book when everything was manual, I would have hated it.

As a Realtor, I also chose to focus on working with Boomers. From past experience, I know it’s difficult to try to be all things to all people. By specializing, I can be more knowledgeable about things that matter to people at an important time in life. Selling the family home, buying a new home or moving to a new area is a big decision. I can relate to these decisions and to the people dealing with them.

What can you take from your previous career into your second act?

 
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