FAQs

Why hire a Professional Organizer?

Hiring a professional organizer can help you reduce stress and help you overcome that “clutter hurdle” you just can’t seem to get over alone. I can create a more balanced, welcoming space that you love, and increase your productivity to give you more free time to do the things you love.

What makes me a professional?

I’ve worked as an organizer in various roles throughout my professional career, and I’ve been helping friends and families for decades. In 2020, I joined the National Association of Productivity and Organizing Professionals (NAPO) as a Professional Member, and later the local NAPO-LA and DC chapters. NAPO holds its members to a code of ethics, ensuring we’re providing the best service we can. I attend educational conferences and trainings and network with other organizing and productivity experts to continuously improve my skills. This means I not only come prepared with knowledge and resources to help, but if something is out of my expertise area, I can recommend other organizers to fully support my clients’ needs. I am also fully insured and come with a portfolio of resources to help, including niché donation resources and complementary business partners.

What do I need to do before you come over? How much tidying-up should I do?

Don’t do anything! It helps to see what systems are in place, where the clutter tends to happen, and how you use spaces. Trust me, there’s no judgment here, just helpfulness. I’ve seen a lot, and it takes a lot to shock me. Organizing is extremely personal and I want to make sure you feel comfortable working with me, especially if we’re going through very personal things like nightstand drawers or bank statements. People often comment on my incredible ability to stay calm when things start to get hectic. Almost every client feels overwhelmed, but hiring me is the first step to help you overcome that overwhelmed feeling.

What will it cost and what’s included?

Check out the Services page to learn more about pricing and each process. Please note that organizational products are not included, and are an additional cost if needed.

What if I need to cancel?

Please provide at least 48 hours notice to cancel an appointment.

How long will it take?

Every client is different. For this reason, I don’t give estimates. Sessions are between 4 and 8 hours. We’ll tailor them to fit your needs and availability, because even a 4-hour session can be mentally, physically, and emotionally draining. Different factors, like whether you’re able to work alongside me during the sorting, the speed of your decision-making, the amount of paper documents we need to review, etc. can all determine how much we get through in a session.