What is a Certified Senior Advisor (CSA)^®?

Certified Senior Advisor (CSA)^® is a credential that is awarded by The Society of Certified Senior Advisors to professionals upon meeting the requirements for certification.

What does a REALTOR® have to do to become a Certified Senior Advisor (CSA)^®?

Any professional that wishes to receive the Certified Senior Advisor (CSA)^® designation must pass the Roles, Rules, and Responsibilities Ethics (RRR) course before they may be certified.  In addition, in order to maintain the CSA certification, professionals are required to demonstrate a commitment to high standards and take required continuing education courses.

Why should I care if my agent is a Certified Senior Advisor (CSA)^®?

REALTORS® that have received the CSA certification have, as a result of the certification process they have completed, a high level of competence and knowledge of working with older adults thereby equipping them to serve this community better.  In addition, as part of the CSA® process, the REALTOR® will have developed a network of like-minded professionals across the country, all of whom are committed to serving seniors, that can be called upon for assistance and help when necessary.

How do I find a St Louis REALTOR® that is a Certified Senior Advisor (CSA)^®?

This is the easy part because while, as of January 1, 2023, there were 43 professionals appearing on the CSA website as Certified Senior Advisor (CSA)^®in Missouri, only five of them appear to be licensed real estate agents or brokers with just 4 of them being active REALTORS®.  Within the St Louis area, there are two active REALTORS®, including the very first REALTOR® in Missouri to earn the Certified Senior Advisor (CSA)^® designation, Ted Gottlieb with MORE, REALTORS® and the most recent addition is a member of Ted's team, Team Ted, making him the only REALTOR® team in Missouri with more than 1 CSA!