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Guiding Seniors Through Life’s Next Move With Care, Experience, and Confidence

Whether you’re downsizing, relocating, planning for retirement, or helping a loved one transition, working with a REALTOR® who understands the unique needs of seniors can make all the difference.

Why Work with An SRES® REALTOR®?

The Seniors Real Estate Specialist® (SRES®) designation is awarded to REALTORS® who have advanced training in helping clients age 50+ navigate major life transitions involving real estate, finances, lifestyle, and family considerations.

Selling or buying a home later in life is different from a traditional transaction. Seniors often face emotional, financial, logistical, and health-related factors that require patience, sensitivity, and specialized knowledge.

  • Downsizing strategies
  • Retirement lifestyle planning
  • Probate and trust sales
  • Senior communities and 55+ housing
  • Accessibility and aging-in-place considerations
  • Tax implications and long-term financial concerns
  • Family dynamics and estate planning coordination

Benefits of Working with An SRES® REALTOR®

1
Compassionate Guidance During Life Transitions
Whether moving closer to family, simplifying life, or transitioning into retirement living, an SRES® REALTOR® provides patient and caring support every step of the way.
2
Deep Understanding of Senior Housing Options
From active adult communities to assisted living transitions, we help identify housing solutions that match your lifestyle, budget, and future needs.
3
Help Coordinating the Entire Process
We can connect clients with trusted professionals such as: * Estate planners * Probate attorneys * Movers and organizers * Contractors and handymen * Financial and tax professionals * Senior care resources
4
Maximizing Your Home’s Value
An experienced SRES® REALTOR® understands how to strategically prepare, market, and negotiate the sale of your home to help maximize proceeds while minimizing stress.
5
Protecting Seniors From Costly Mistakes
Major financial decisions later in life require careful planning. We help seniors avoid rushed decisions, unnecessary expenses, and common pitfalls.
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Who We Help

  • Empty nesters
  • Retirees
  • Seniors downsizing
  • Families helping aging parents
  • Trustees and executors
  • Probate and inheritance situations
  • Seniors transitioning to assisted living
  • Homeowners exploring 55+ communities
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About Noriel & Lionel

With over 70 years of combined real estate experience, Noriel Adricula and Lionel Madamba provide trusted, hands-on guidance rooted in integrity, compassion, and deep market knowledge.

As faith-inspired and community-grounded REALTORS®, we understand that for many seniors, a home is more than just a property — it’s a lifetime of memories. Our goal is to help make every transition smooth, dignified, and financially sound.

Designations:

  • Seniors Real Estate Specialist® (SRES®)
  • Certified Negotiation Expert (CNE)
  • Accredited Buyer’s Representative (ABR)
  • Certified Probate Real Estate Specialist (CPRES)

Frequently Asked Questions

An SRES® REALTOR® specializes in helping adults 50+ with buying, selling, downsizing, retirement transitions, and senior housing decisions

No. The designation simply means your REALTOR® has additional training and expertise specific to senior real estate needs.

Absolutely. We help seniors create a practical downsizing plan and connect them with organizers, movers, donation services, and other trusted resources.

Yes. We frequently work with adult children, trustees, executors, and families navigating probate or trust sales.

Yes. We can help identify communities that fit your lifestyle, budget, amenities, and healthcare accessibility needs.

We help evaluate whether repairs are worthwhile and can coordinate trusted vendors if needed. In some cases, selling “as-is” may make the most sense.

Common signs include unused rooms, maintenance becoming difficult, safety concerns, or wanting to simplify life and reduce expenses.

Yes. We have experience coordinating with attorneys, trustees, executors, and title companies to help families navigate complex transitions smoothly.

See What Our Clients Say

Trusted by Seniors and Families Across the Bay Area

"I’ve known Lionel for over 30 years as a close family friend, including his wife, with whom I went to high school. Throughout those years, Lionel has been a constant source of valuable information in the real estate industry. Recently, I asked for his guidance on purchasing a property. He provided a detailed analysis of the real estate market trends, which was an eye-opener, as it has been a while since we bought a property. Unfortunately, I found a property that did not compensate RE agents and brokers. Despite this, Lionel continued to provide valuable insights and information as we navigated through the stressful and confusing process of home buying, reading, and signing numerous loan docs. In sum, Lionel has the knowledge, expertise, and extensive experience in the real estate industry. I highly recommend his professional services and will continue to seek his guidance as needed!"
"I’ve known Lionel for over 30 years as a close family friend, including his wife, with whom I went to high school. Throughout those years, Lionel has been a constant source of valuable information in the real estate industry. Recently, I asked for his guidance on purchasing a property. He provided a detailed analysis of the real estate market trends, which was an eye-opener, as it has been a while since we bought a property. Unfortunately, I found a property that did not compensate RE agents and brokers. Despite this, Lionel continued to provide valuable insights and information as we navigated through the stressful and confusing process of home buying, reading, and signing numerous loan docs. In sum, Lionel has the knowledge, expertise, and extensive experience in the real estate industry. I highly recommend his professional services and will continue to seek his guidance as needed!"
Lisa T.
"Lionel is a rare find! He is someone you can trust and has your best interests in mind. His attentive and listening skills are outstanding. During this time of searching for a new place, we were also going through the loss of a loved one. There were so many emotions all at the same time, he set a precedent of ease as we navigated through several properties of interest. Lastly, Lionel is a man who is honest and has a passion for others. Not only did he represent us in a lifelong commitment, but he was also a support to us at our father’s funeral. This is someone whom you truly look up to and never question his loyalty! We highly recommend Lionel to anyone seeking to purchase a home. Thank you, Lionel, for walking with us every step of the way! God bless you!"
"Lionel is a rare find! He is someone you can trust and has your best interests in mind. His attentive and listening skills are outstanding. During this time of searching for a new place, we were also going through the loss of a loved one. There were so many emotions all at the same time, he set a precedent of ease as we navigated through several properties of interest. Lastly, Lionel is a man who is honest and has a passion for others. Not only did he represent us in a lifelong commitment, but he was also a support to us at our father’s funeral. This is someone whom you truly look up to and never question his loyalty! We highly recommend Lionel to anyone seeking to purchase a home. Thank you, Lionel, for walking with us every step of the way! God bless you!"
Lisa V.
"My husband and I, and the rest of my family, are so thankful to Lionel. I am grateful for his patience with us. When I had a question, he responded right away. I appreciate him for always listening to me. He gave me a lot of advice, especially since I’m a new homeowner. I highly recommend Lionel because he has a lot of knowledge. He’s the one I truly trust. Thank you, Uncle Lionel, for helping us get the house."
"My husband and I, and the rest of my family, are so thankful to Lionel. I am grateful for his patience with us. When I had a question, he responded right away. I appreciate him for always listening to me. He gave me a lot of advice, especially since I’m a new homeowner. I highly recommend Lionel because he has a lot of knowledge. He’s the one I truly trust. Thank you, Uncle Lionel, for helping us get the house."
Catherine F.
"I recently had the pleasure of working with Noriel Adricula on a real estate transaction in San Jose, CA. His client was interested in putting in an offer on one of my listings. From my initial interaction with Noriel to getting into contract and navigating the escrow period, his professionalism and communication were exemplary. Whenever an issue came up, he always diligently and proactively reached out to make sure everyone was on the same page. His support team was also extremely attentive and wonderful to collaborate with. I hope to work with Noriel again in the future. He is an absolute top-tier real estate professional, and I welcome the opportunity to do more deals together in the future. Well done, Noriel!"
"I recently had the pleasure of working with Noriel Adricula on a real estate transaction in San Jose, CA. His client was interested in putting in an offer on one of my listings. From my initial interaction with Noriel to getting into contract and navigating the escrow period, his professionalism and communication were exemplary. Whenever an issue came up, he always diligently and proactively reached out to make sure everyone was on the same page. His support team was also extremely attentive and wonderful to collaborate with. I hope to work with Noriel again in the future. He is an absolute top-tier real estate professional, and I welcome the opportunity to do more deals together in the future. Well done, Noriel!"
Julia W.
"Noriel was so awesome to work with from beginning to the end of selling my great aunt’s home! He was very patient and very knowledgeable in his field. During the entire process, Noriel was very responsive and didn't mind answering our many questions. Noriel sold her home at a great price and very fast, too. It was hard to let go of her home, but with his help, the process went very smoothly. I would highly recommend Noriel to anyone looking to buy or sell."
"Noriel was so awesome to work with from beginning to the end of selling my great aunt’s home! He was very patient and very knowledgeable in his field. During the entire process, Noriel was very responsive and didn't mind answering our many questions. Noriel sold her home at a great price and very fast, too. It was hard to let go of her home, but with his help, the process went very smoothly. I would highly recommend Noriel to anyone looking to buy or sell."
Aurelia B.

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