Bernie Ockrim Email and Phone Number

As Chicago’s recognized expert on reverse mortgages, Bernie has helped hundreds of families seeking solutions for their elderly parents facing housing, financial, and healthcare difficulties. Recently, he has been a driving force in promoting reverse mortgages as a retirement tool for his clients in the Chicago metropolitan area.For decades, Bernie has advocated the Aging-In-Place philosophy supporting a senior's desire to remain in their homes.* During these years, he has also developed his own brand, “Your Senior Advantage”, bringing together resources like reverse mortgages, elder law, and, debt counsel for seniors. He knew early on that offering clients a holistic approach may be the best way to develop long-term, trust-based relationships.*Borrower must continue to pay property taxes, homeowners insurance, maintain the home, and otherwise comply with the terms of the loan.Bernie offers his service in all 50 states. • Diversified, in-depth experience developing and executing all aspects of business-building, brand-equity marketing plans and programs resulting in increased profitability and market share• Strategic thinker with the ability to identify market opportunities, creative problem solver with a passion for excellence, and the financial skills to maximize earnings in diverse business cycles• Seasoned leader, able to initiate and manage change through goal setting, communication, and team-building• Collaborates with diverse constituencies including business leaders, public officials, and community representatives• Strong writing, supervisory, communication and interpersonal skills. Excellent organizational and delegation skills• Core Competencies: Business Development / Sales & Service Goal Achievement / Sales Management Sales Planning & Implementation / Negotiation Skills / Customer Retention and Satisfaction / Developing & Managing Relationships / Personnel Management / Training & Development