Dan Dennison
Master Realtor
Selling a home you have lived in for decades is as much a life decision as a financial one. As a Seniors Real Estate Specialist (SRES®) with 40+ years of experience, I help San Diego homeowners 50+ and their families downsize, relocate, or move closer to family with patience, clear numbers, and no pressure.
Seniors Real Estate Specialist
San Diego Experience
A Seniors Real Estate Specialist (SRES®) is a real estate professional trained to help clients age 50 and older buy, sell, or downsize. That includes understanding property tax rules like California’s Proposition 19, capital gains considerations, senior housing options, and the emotional side of leaving a long-time home.
I coordinate the parts that make a senior move feel overwhelming — decluttering and estate sale vendors, repairs, movers, family communication, and timing the sale with your next home. I work directly with you and, when you wish, your adult children, attorney, or financial advisor, so everyone stays informed and nothing is rushed.
Every senior move looks different. I adapt the plan to your health, finances, family, and the pace that feels right.
Moving to a smaller home, condo, or single-level living? I help you price your current home, find the right next place, and sequence both moves smoothly.
Helping a parent move? I keep the whole family informed, coordinate from a distance, and handle the details so decisions stay calm and clear.
When a home is held in a trust or passes through an estate, I work alongside trustees, executors, and attorneys to prepare and sell it properly.
Most downsizing moves go best with three to six months of planning, though I can work with shorter timelines. Here is how the process usually unfolds.
We talk through your goals, timeline, budget, and who should be involved.
We identify where you are going next — purchase, rental, or senior living.
Declutter, repairs, and staging with vendors I trust.
Pricing and marketing that respect the home's value and your timeline.
I coordinate closing dates with your move so there is only one transition.
SRES® stands for Seniors Real Estate Specialist, a designation from the National Association of REALTORS for agents trained to guide clients age 50 and older through selling, buying, or downsizing, including senior housing options, tax and financial considerations, and the emotional side of a move.
Proposition 19 lets eligible California homeowners age 55 or older transfer the taxable value of their primary residence to a replacement home anywhere in California, up to three times, with adjustments if the new home costs more. Confirm your eligibility with the County Assessor or a tax professional before you move.
Many homeowners can exclude up to $250,000 of gain, or $500,000 for married couples filing jointly, when selling a primary residence they owned and lived in for at least two of the last five years. Long-held San Diego homes may exceed that, so talk with a CPA before listing.
Common signs include a home that is harder to maintain, stairs that have become difficult, rising upkeep costs, or a wish to be closer to family. Planning before a move becomes urgent gives you more choices and a better sale, so an early, no-pressure conversation helps.
Yes. With your permission, I keep family members, attorneys, and financial advisors informed at each step. I can also coordinate with relatives who live out of town, so the family can support the decision without having to be in San Diego for every appointment.
Light preparation such as decluttering, paint, and minor repairs usually improves the sale price and is manageable with the right vendors. When a home needs major work, selling as-is can be the less stressful choice. I help you weigh cost, effort, and likely return.
"A long-held home deserves a careful sale. I handle the complexities so you can enjoy your next chapter."
Senior moves often connect with estate sales, probate, or buying a next home. Explore my other services, or see the neighborhoods where I help homeowners: Allied Gardens · City Heights · College Area · Del Cerro · Grantville · Kensington · Normal Heights · Ocean Beach · Paradise Hills · Point Loma · Rolando · Serra Mesa.
Buyer representation, offer strategy, and negotiation.
Pricing, marketing, and negotiation to maximize your sale.
VA loans and PCS moves from a Navy veteran and MRP.
Steady guidance for inherited and court-supervised sales.
Preparing and selling estate homes with care.
Whether you are ready to make a move immediately or simply exploring your options, I am here to provide direct, professional guidance.
San Diego & Southern California
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