Frequently asked questions -
What is a residential Professional Organizer?
A residential Professional Organizer is a professional who works with clients in their homes to help them take control of their time and space. We listen to the needs of our clients, develop a plan and keep the organizing project on track. We facilitate the processes of sorting, organizing, deciding, and storing. We teach skills and strategies so that clients can maintain the improvements. Professional Organizers guide clients toward the best methods, products, and skills based on individual strengths and preferences. An organizer always leaves the ultimate decisions to keep, donate, or toss to the clients.
A residential Professional Organizer is a professional who works with clients in their homes to help them take control of their time and space. We listen to the needs of our clients, develop a plan and keep the organizing project on track. We facilitate the processes of sorting, organizing, deciding, and storing. We teach skills and strategies so that clients can maintain the improvements. Professional Organizers guide clients toward the best methods, products, and skills based on individual strengths and preferences. An organizer always leaves the ultimate decisions to keep, donate, or toss to the clients.
How do I contact you?
You may call (603-315-0334), email ([email protected]) or submit a contact form request.
You may call (603-315-0334), email ([email protected]) or submit a contact form request.
Who is your typical client?
Though every client is unique, many are challenged by a brain-based condition. Skills such as planning, focusing, prioritizing, initiating, sustaining effort, self-regulating and organizing are affected by brain-based conditions.
Though every client is unique, many are challenged by a brain-based condition. Skills such as planning, focusing, prioritizing, initiating, sustaining effort, self-regulating and organizing are affected by brain-based conditions.
How do I know you are the right Professional Organizer for me?
We offer two opportunities for you to get to know us. First, we offer a FREE 30 minute phone consultation where you describe your situation and ask questions about how we work. Second, you may set up a low cost, in-home meeting that typically lasts about an hour. This meeting is an opportunity to meet in person, show the areas that need to be organized, ask more questions and receive a verbal assessment including tips and ideas. The minimal charge for this initial assessment is refundable when you book a three hour session. Meeting in person can make you feel at ease and help you decide whether you would feel comfortable working with us.
We offer two opportunities for you to get to know us. First, we offer a FREE 30 minute phone consultation where you describe your situation and ask questions about how we work. Second, you may set up a low cost, in-home meeting that typically lasts about an hour. This meeting is an opportunity to meet in person, show the areas that need to be organized, ask more questions and receive a verbal assessment including tips and ideas. The minimal charge for this initial assessment is refundable when you book a three hour session. Meeting in person can make you feel at ease and help you decide whether you would feel comfortable working with us.
What can I expect when an organizer comes to my home?
At the beginning, we ask lots of questions about your space and your goals, your needs and expectations, your past history of organization, your family situation, and your preferred learning method. We are not being nosy but we use this information in order to create a customized plan to help you get to where you want to go. Using this information we create a project management plan as a road map for achieving your goals. Then we schedule visits for specific tasks until goals are met. The first working visit will focus on a simple, achievable area. A client can expect this first visit to proceed a bit more slowly than subsequent visits as client and organizer get to know each other. As we begin to sort and establish storage systems, the client/organizer rapport also develops. Once the relationship is established results appear more quickly. Regular weekly or biweekly visits are common and desirable for large goals such as organizing a whole house or for extremely cluttered areas or tight schedules as in moving.
At the beginning, we ask lots of questions about your space and your goals, your needs and expectations, your past history of organization, your family situation, and your preferred learning method. We are not being nosy but we use this information in order to create a customized plan to help you get to where you want to go. Using this information we create a project management plan as a road map for achieving your goals. Then we schedule visits for specific tasks until goals are met. The first working visit will focus on a simple, achievable area. A client can expect this first visit to proceed a bit more slowly than subsequent visits as client and organizer get to know each other. As we begin to sort and establish storage systems, the client/organizer rapport also develops. Once the relationship is established results appear more quickly. Regular weekly or biweekly visits are common and desirable for large goals such as organizing a whole house or for extremely cluttered areas or tight schedules as in moving.
How can I benefit from hiring a Professional Organizer?
A Professional Organizer makes the process of getting organized go faster and easier than it would alone. You take advantage of the experience that we have gained from working with a variety of clients. You benefit from our knowledge gained through seminars, research, and classes: including, for example, digital filing systems, human psychology, current organizing methods and new products. We share proven tips and tricks as well as useful resources and helpful service providers. We make the process of getting organized painless and fun. Overwhelmingly, clients find that an organizer helps them stay motivated. You can expect your life to become easier and more efficient as a result.
A Professional Organizer makes the process of getting organized go faster and easier than it would alone. You take advantage of the experience that we have gained from working with a variety of clients. You benefit from our knowledge gained through seminars, research, and classes: including, for example, digital filing systems, human psychology, current organizing methods and new products. We share proven tips and tricks as well as useful resources and helpful service providers. We make the process of getting organized painless and fun. Overwhelmingly, clients find that an organizer helps them stay motivated. You can expect your life to become easier and more efficient as a result.
Why should I get organized?
Each person has his/her own reason for getting organized. Most people have a goal or vision in mind; some are simply ready to make a positive change in their lives. Here are some typical reasons clients give for seeking organization and/or organizing help.
Each person has his/her own reason for getting organized. Most people have a goal or vision in mind; some are simply ready to make a positive change in their lives. Here are some typical reasons clients give for seeking organization and/or organizing help.
- "I need to be out of my house at the end of the month."
- "I want my home to feel more comfortable."
- "I am tired of losing things."
- "I want to save time."
- "I want to feel better about myself."
- "I want to use the spare bedroom for overnight guests rather than for junk."
- "I need a helping hand to finally hang the artwork."
- "I need help getting through the sentimental stuff."
- "I need someone here to help me stay focused on decluttering."
- "I need help getting started."
Do you transport donations to a charitable organization?
Yes, with a signed consent, we will take away your donations, deliver to a charity of our choice and remit the receipt to you. The charge is calculated on the required time times the standard hourly fee.
Yes, with a signed consent, we will take away your donations, deliver to a charity of our choice and remit the receipt to you. The charge is calculated on the required time times the standard hourly fee.
What is a Certified Professional Organizer®?
A Certified Professional Organizer® has proven through examination and extensive client interaction that they possess the body of knowledge and experience required for certification. They must achieve 1500 hours of combined client interaction and educational coursework in order to qualify for the exam. The exam is administered through The Board of Certification for Professional Organizers (an independent certifying body). To maintain certification, the CPO® must recertify every three years via exam or by earning Continuing Education Credits. Fewer than 10% of professional organizers worldwide have earned this international credential. Clients can feel assured that they are receiving a professional, credible, committed and knowledgeable professional organizer when they hire a CPO®.
A Certified Professional Organizer® has proven through examination and extensive client interaction that they possess the body of knowledge and experience required for certification. They must achieve 1500 hours of combined client interaction and educational coursework in order to qualify for the exam. The exam is administered through The Board of Certification for Professional Organizers (an independent certifying body). To maintain certification, the CPO® must recertify every three years via exam or by earning Continuing Education Credits. Fewer than 10% of professional organizers worldwide have earned this international credential. Clients can feel assured that they are receiving a professional, credible, committed and knowledgeable professional organizer when they hire a CPO®.
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