Locally Based With Global Connections

We have all heard the saying “You are only as good as the company that you keep.” That is true for companies as well. While Nothnagle Realtors is a locally-owned and independently-operated organization, we are associated nationally and internationally with other brokerage companies of similar customer service values and “do the right thing” like-mindedness via our membership in Leading Real Estate Companies of the World® (Leading RE) (www.LeadingRE.com).

Members of Leading RE are in 35 countries around the globe and represent over 600 companies with 5,000 offices and 150,000 associates. Leading RE has the #1 market share in more of the top 90 markets than any national brand and they continue to produce the highest number of sales units among the top 500 residential firms in the United States.

If you are moving across town or across the country or even to another country, Nothnagle Realtors can help you. And through our Leading RE network, we can assure you that you will get the same service you've come to expect from your hometown Realtor. Call any Nothnagle agent direct or 585-899-MOVE for more information.

Nothnagle to Host Open House Event

Nothnagle Realtors will be hosting a special event featuring 175 open houses on Saturday, October 3, 2009, in recognition of the City of Rochester’s 175th Anniversary celebration. Nothnagle Realtors is proud to be a sponsor of Rochester’s series of “Coming Home” events.

The featured listings in the 175th open house event will be highlighted in various advertisements next week and on Nothnagle.com. This is not an event limited to just City homes; we will feature homes available for sale throughout the Greater Rochester community.

If you currently have your home listed with Nothnagle, contact your Nothnagle agent to have your home included.

Declutter to Prepare Your Home for Sale

One of the most effective (and least costly) tips to follow when preparing to list your home is to remove the clutter! I know, after 10, 20 or 30 years in a home you've accumulated a lot of stuff. But potential buyers want to envision THEIR stuff in the home, plus removing the clutter will open up and brighten the space. Where to begin? Two very important locations are the kitchen and the closets. Remove all clutter from the kitchen counter tops, clean out that junk drawer, straighten out your cabinets. Remove the magnets and artwork on the refrigerator. A good rule of thumb -- Keep It Simple! Most buyers will look in your cabinets and closets to see how much storage space is available. Now is a good time to clean out old clothes, donate items, store out-of-season clothes. Closets should be neatly organized and should never be used to "hide" the clutter you're trying to remove from living spaces. Not only will it prepare your home for showings, it will also help you down the road when it's time to move. Too much stuff and not enough space? We can help! Nothnagle offers temporary storage services at a discount to our clients. Check out our list of partners in our ClientPerks/Home Services division.

Pumpkin Decorating Contest at Ontario Branch

The Ontario Branch of Nothnagle Realtors will host their second annual Pumpkin Decorating Contest for Wayne County Elementary Schools. Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd and 3rd grade students are encouraged to participate.

Pumpkins will be supplied by the students and they will be given a week to decorate and return them to our Ontario branch, located at 1450 Route 104, for judging by October 15th at 5 p.m.

Cash prizes will be awarded in three categories. The participants will all be invited to Lagoner Farms in Williamson on October 17th for wagon rides and other fall festivities. At the time, the winners will be awarded their prizes.

The event is coordinated by the Ontario Nothnagle Marketing team and we look forward to an excellent turnout for the second year event! For additional information, call 315-524-2331.

Nothnagle Realtors Named Penfield Business of the Month

Nothnagle's Penfield branch has been named "Penfield Business of the Month" for September. The branch has 45 agents and has transacted over $75 million in sales over the past year. View a roster of the agents in our Penfield branch, located at 1797 Penfield Road. Looking to buy or sell a home? Stop by any of our 24 conveniently located branches today.