Get Started
Nancy can assist with:
- Sorting possessions - making choices
- Delivery of donations to drop off locations
- Arranging for pickup of donated items
- Sale/donation of unwanted items
- Errands and shopping
- Hiring and overseeing movers
- Transition of services – mail, cable, deliveries
- Moving day
- Unpacking and organizing new space
A long list of organizations eagerly awaiting tax deductible donations and many perspective buyers of household items available. Nancy will help you make sure your possessions get to the proper places and credit is given.
Services
Whether you are a senior looking to downsize for a move to a different living situation or a family new to the area overwhelmed with settling in, Nancy can help. No job is too big or too small. She will meet with you, develop a plan according to your needs and establish a timeline for achieving these goals.
Over the years, precious possessions accumulate. Organizing your possessions can be very helpful saving time and money in the long run. Why clutter up your life with things that make more work for you? Why not reduce your stress and streamline so you spend less time looking for items and more time doing the things you love? Why pay to have things moved only to find you didn’t need them in your new surroundings?
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the process work?
Contact Nancy to set up a consultation to assess your needs and develop a plan to meet your goals.
How long does the process take?
Nancy can be as involved in your plans as much or as little as you wish. She has performed services for clients from the very beginning of their downsizing and moving process until the final piece of furniture/belongings are placed in the new living situation. Many clients enlist her help for the actual move-in day to make the transition go smoothly and some just need a few hours on a regular basis to keep their living space manageable.
How far from the Ithaca area will Nancy travel?
Nancy is available to travel beyond the Ithaca area, but may impose a travel fee based on the distance traveled. Contact her to discuss your individual needs.
Does Nancy work with estate situations?
Absolutely! She can be very helpful in estate situations especially when parties are not in the Ithaca area working closely with the executor/executrix to completely empty a home and ready for sale.
Where will my unwanted items be taken?
These decisions are totally up to you! A long list of organizations eagerly awaiting tax deductible donations and many perspective buyers of household items is available. Nancy will help you make sure your possessions get to the proper places and credit is received.
About
Nancy started Transitions in 1995 in response to the opening of Kendal at Ithaca. Within a few months, Kendal contracted with Nancy to assist in the creation and organizing of marketing functions. As Kendal thrived and began to reach capacity, due to her keen understanding of the situation, Nancy became the move-in coordinator handling last minute preparation of units and meeting the needs of the new residents. During the next several years, she was kept very busy with these duties while assisting her private clients as well.
In 2003, Nancy accepted a position with Cornell Cooperative Extension of Tompkins County planning and implementing programming for Trumansburg middle school students continuing to work with several Kendal residents over the years to follow. Recently, Nancy retired from her Cooperative Extension position and is increasing her presence as an organizational consultant transitioning clients to many different life situations and circumstances.
A Long Island native, Nancy moved to Ithaca to attend Cornell University where she met her husband David, and for the past 30 years they have lived in Mecklenburg, NY. They have three children, all recent college graduates, Jenna, Allie and Eric.
