From Human Services to Housing: How North Texas Realtor Cathi Coridan is Redefining Senior Real Estate

North Texas Senior Real Estate Expert with a Mission-Driven Heart

Meet Cathi Coridan, a leading North Texas realtor for seniors, who is changing the game by turning real estate transactions into life transitions. With a career that began at 65—after 40+ years in human services—Cathi didn’t just enter the industry, she brought a whole new level of empathy, purpose, and community engagement with her.

Her story, featured on Agent Moves’ Good to Great series, is a must-read for anyone interested in serving seniors in real estate, making a career pivot, or growing through purpose-driven business.

A Second-Generation Realtor With a Second Career Calling

Real estate runs deep in Cathi’s DNA. Her father worked in commercial real estate and her mother was a residential agent. Growing up, she swore she'd never follow their path. But after decades helping underserved youth navigate life’s toughest transitions, Cathi realized seniors faced their own emotional and logistical challenges—especially when downsizing or relocating from lifelong homes.

Building a Real Estate Business in Northern Virginia and North Texas

Cathi started her real estate career in Northern Virginia, serving seniors in the Washington D.C. suburbs. From her deep community roots and partnerships with estate attorneys and home care professionals, her reputation grew—and so did her impact.

Today, her referral network continues to span both Northern Virginia and North Texas, with clients and professionals still seeking her trusted guidance.

Specializing in Senior Moves: More Than a Transaction, It's a Transition

Cathi holds her Senior Real Estate Specialist (SRES) designation and takes her role seriously. She emphasizes early planning—whether the goal is to age in place or relocate to a senior community—to prevent crisis-driven decisions. From estate clean outs to long-term relocation strategies, Cathi ensures dignity, compassion, and structure in every move.

Connecting Real Estate with Senior Service Professionals

In both D.C. and North Texas, Cathi built robust referral networks by connecting with:

• Estate attorneys

• Financial planners

• Senior placement advisors

• Downsizers and organizers

• Senior living communities

She became more than a realtor—she became a trusted partner for families navigating complex transitions. This approach made her stand out and established her as a go-to realtor for senior relocation in North Texas.

Co-Founding a National Senior Real Estate Network

In 2022, Cathi co-founded the Serving Seniors Real Estate Mastermind & Referral Network—now 2,800 agents strong across the U.S. and Canada. The goal? Elevate how real estate professionals serve the senior community.

What the network offers:

• Monthly masterminds on key senior-related topics

• A vetted directory of senior-focused agents

• Agent spotlights for learning and inspiration

• Upcoming: Scripts & roleplay for senior conversations

Building a Local Network in North Texas

Cathi also launched a North Texas-based network of 30 agents who meet eight times a year for training and collaboration. This local group hosts events with senior service providers to ensure seamless, trusted referrals and shared knowledge.

Her goal? Build a lasting legacy in North Texas real estate, one senior transition at a time.

Why Realtors Should Care About the Senior Market

• 10,000+ Americans turn 65 every day

• 78% of seniors own their home

• The senior housing market controls a massive portion of inventory and equity

• Seniors need guidance—not pressure