Moving to Western New York?

Have you ever relocated for a job, family, school or any reason at all?  Then we are sure you know how hard it is to know exactly what you are looking for without having ever lived (or even visited in some cases) in that area..  And if you have never relocated, you may not know what to expect or where to start!  We here at Nothnagle REALTORS are here to help.

It is always a great first step to create your own "wish list" that includes things you like about your current home along with things you want in your new home. There may be things such as: four bedrooms, a master bath, gas oven, and an in ground pool. It may also be best to break the list into "must haves" and
"would likes" so that you know where you are willing to compromise.

Your next step would be finding a REALTOR that suits your needs and can best assist you for what you are looking for.  Nothnagle can help you with that.  We have a whole relocation team that specializes in getting you matched with an agent to best assist you.  These agents have worked with people moving into the area before so they know what to expect.  They know their areas and can answer any questions for you that you may have about schools, things to do, taxes, and everything in-between.

So don't hesitate!  Contact one of our Nothnagle Realtors Relocation specialists today!

5 Tools for a First-Time Homeowner

If you are a first time homeowner this is more than likely something you have yet to think about. I mean if something breaks where you are now you are more than likely going to be calling either you parents or the landlord.  But now the home is yours and with that comes the maintenance responsibility as well.  So here are the 5 must have tools so you can keep up with everything.

• Hammer - There is so much that a hammer can do that there is no reason not to have one!  Putting nails into the wall, taking them out, or even using the claw to pull weeds out of your garden.  The hammer is a must have.
• Tape Measure - Often over-looked until you need to measure something then what do you do?  Pull out a dollar bill and count how many dollar bills wide your new entertainment system can be?  Trust us, the tape measure is something you will want to have around.
• 4 Headed Screwdriver -  Oh you already have a screwdriver!  But are you sure it's the right one?  How many times have you gone to fix something that was loose just to find out you needed a flat head and all you had was a phillips head?  With the 4 headed screwdriver you get small and large of both.
• Pliers - There are a few different types out there so you may want to grab more than one.  But they are handy!  Tightening nuts, loosening soda bottle caps, using a towel as protection and bending the tip of a metal fence back.  With those options and more, a must have the must be!
• Utility Knife - This is another often looked over tool that should be in the tool box.  Stronger than a box cutter, a utility knife can score drywall, cut rope and wires, and it can open a box too.

With these 5 basic tools a new homeowner can at least have a nice start to maintaining their own home.  Are there any others you recommend?  Leave them here in the comments or let us know at either place below.

Moving Outside of the Area?

Are you moving outside of the area? Not sure who to talk to or where to start? Well you're in luck! Not only can we help you with everything here but we can get the ball rolling for you where ever your destination may be!

It doesn't matter where you are going, Nothnagle Relocation can help! As part of the Leading Real Estate Companies of the World, Nothnagle Relocation has access to information on well over 10,000 communities nationwide. We will ask the questions to not only pinpoint your exact needs but so that we can find you an agent that will deliver you the same quality service you've come to know...and expect...from Nothnagle.

Nothnagle Home Services can help too! Once you're ready, we can assist in helping you relocate. Working with local to nationwide movers, our Home Services department can assist you with getting quote through our exclusive benefits program. Not only that, but we work with various other companies that can help get everything wrapped up here as you transition to your new location.

Nothnagle Relocation: 1-800-295-RELO (7356)
Nothnagle Home Services: 1-866-295-MOVE (6683)