In her role, Hudecek helps individuals find senior home communities that fit their needs.
“Those who are 55 and older have specific needs. I know the resources they need, whether it’s movers or something else,” she said. “Some can’t climb stairs and need one level. We need to find something suitable to them. We need to find out what it is.”
In her role, Hudecek helps individuals find senior home communities that fit their needs. She also helps them purchase or sell homes.
She knew she wanted to serve this niche market after experiencing her grandmother go through dementia. “I want to treat every senior like they are my grandma.”
Her grandmother was the oldest of 11 children and Hudecek grew up knowing several of her senior relatives. “I was always close to them. If a senior came in the room, I got up to show my respect.”
Hudecek adds that when people get older, their outer shell changes, but they retain the personalities they had their entire lives.
She says sometimes seniors end up in difficult situations when a spouse passes away, or they have no family or they have no family living close by. She said seniors in these categories need help dealing with selling or buying homes, especially when they need to downsize. She said not every realtor may not be familiar with seniors’ situations.
“I can help them navigate their next stage of life, be that resource for them by serving them and simplifying the process,” she said. “Sometimes life can get overwhelming and so they need help knowing where to start.”
Hudecek learned about a senior realty program through the National Association of Realtors and believed it would be a great fit for her. She was right.
“I would show them homes and the seniors would always have such cool stories to tell,” she said. “It’s always a matter of finding the right home for them.”
Hudecek says real estate has changed a lot recently. One of the areas that has drawn more focus is the percentage that a realtor receives from the sale of a house. She says some realtors portray it as if there is a certain going rate for realtors; however, she says, that has never been the case. And, she will always negotiate the commission from the sale. “I will work it out with each client.”
While major repairs may be needed before selling a home, Hudecek advises homeowners not to fix up too much because the home, based on its location, will only sell for so much. She warns against changing countertops or flooring because new homeowners will often change that to what they want. But, she says, fresh paint is good. Knickknacks should be put away.
Born and raised in Michigan, Hudecek earned her marketing degree from Central Michigan University. She was a cheerleader when former Phoenix Suns great Dan Majerle played basketball there. She also was president of the college’s marketing association.
She went on to work in marketing for Little Caesars Pizza in Detroit. The owner also owned the Detroit Red Wings hockey team and Detroit Tigers baseball team. As a result, she got to meet many of the players.
After Michigan, Hudecek and her husband, Scott, lived in Wisconsin for many years before moving to Prescott three years ago. “We love it here because there are about 100 more days of sunshine each year!”
The couple has two sons who both work in the golf industry. Scott sells wound care products for animals.
Hudecek is with Reality One Group and says managing broker Garrett Hamlin has been a mentor to her. “It’s an amazing, friendly group,” she said. QCBN
By Stan Bindell, QCBN
Hudecek can be reached at 928-925-7679 or gina@ginarealtor.com.
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