Frequently Asked Questions

Home/Office Organization

Do I really need to hire a professional home organizer?

There’s a reason why you’re looking for a professional organizer. Maybe you haven’t had time to achieve your organizational goals on your own. Maybe you just don’t know where to start, or maybe it just makes you feel overwhelmed. That’s where I come in with a plan in hand to perfectly organize your home, office and life. Due to my professional training and experience, I can help you achieve your goals faster, using industry best practices so you can get back to enjoying your life.               

Will you make me get rid of all my stuff?

Not at all!  Our goal is to help guide you through the process of getting organized.  We will encourage you to reflect on your priorities for the project and determine if those items help you achieve your goals. However, ultimately you make the decision if you want to discard an item or not. 

How long will it take to finish a home/office organizational project?

Often it has taken you some time to get to a place of overwhelm, so it will take some time to restore the calm back in your home. There are many factors that can affect the timeline of a project, including:  the size and number of rooms in need of organization, the current level of clutter, the time you have available to work with me, how fast decisions are made, how much time you can dedicate to the project between visits. As a result, I will maintain open communication with you every step of the way to manage expectations and to ensure there are no surprises during the project.

Do you provide removal or donation services? 

Yes and no.  I will remove small amounts of items (enough to fill a car) and deliver it to Goodwill on your behalf.  For everything else, I will provide you a list of resources that can help haul away large amounts of unwanted items and/or donations.

Why work with a NAPO organizer?

I am a member of the National Association of Productivity & Organizing (NAPO). We are organizing and productivity professionals who value education and professional development and stay current on trends and advancements in the industry. All NAPO members must adhere to our Code of Ethics, which encourages fair and equitable practices when working with clients and colleagues, and prioritize client confidentiality. Based on my training, I will find the right organizational solutions to meet your needs.

Photo Organization

Why work with a Photo Manager organizer?

I am a member of The Photo Manager organization and a certified Photo Organizer. We are photo organizing professionals that prioritize education and professional development to help customers organize and maintain their photos while implementing industry standards.  All Photo Managers members adhere to a Code of Ethics that focuses on a reputation for honesty, fairness, respect, responsibility, integrity, trust, and sound business judgment. Based on my training, I can help determine the best organization system for you.

How long will it take to finish a photo organizational project?

Nowadays, people take a lot of pictures. Prior to organizing my own collection I had over 50,000 photos. As a result, organizing a lifetime of memories can take some time. There are many factors that can affect the timeline of a project including: how many printed photos, digital photos or videos you have, how many different devices and/or web services currently host your photo collection, what level of metadata (keywords) do you want embedded in the photo file, what the current state of organization, and what level of organization do you want to achieve. My goal is to work as efficiently as possible and will keep you informed throughout the entire process so that your expectations are met.

Which computer platform (operating system) do you support for photo organization?

I support both Mac and Windows platforms. 

The Fine Print

How much is this really going to cost me?

I get it. You want some sense of how much this project is going to cost. I am just like you, and I wish I could give you a definitive answer. Due to many variables (discussed above), it is difficult to provide an exact price and timeline for any organizational project. As a result, the onsite consultation is a crucial first step in determining the scope of work and to estimate a timeline. Please know it is my goal to complete a project as fast as possible while adhering to industry best practices. One way to keep costs down is to work alongside me, to complete the project in half the time. Either way during each step of the process, the workload and anticipated timeframe will be discussed and agreed upon before moving forward. 

Do you have insurance?

Yes!

Will the project remain confidential?

Yes! As a member of the National Association of Productivity & Organizing Professionals (NAPO) I am bound by their Code of Ethics. Any information provided to me while working with you will remain confidential and will not be shared with third parties, unless required by law or with your express consent.