Frequently Asked Questions
What does a professional organizer do?
As a professional organizer, I walk through the necessary steps to decrease clutter and increase calm and productivity in your home. My specialty is in helping my clients determine the cause(s) behind their dysfunctional space and create the systems to help overcome those struggles.
How does the organizing process work?
Scheduling a phone call is the best way to start a conversation about your needs and to determine if we are a good fit for each other. The phone call takes approximately 20 minutes so that I can learn more about your goals and answer any questions you have. If we both determine it is a match, we will then schedule a 60-minute complimentary, in-home consultation. During the consultation, I will listen to and ask thoughtful questions about how you use the space. I will then determine the number of hours your project will take and provide you with an estimate of the cost.
Our booked sessions going forward will include the following steps:
Step 1: Sort and purge items that do not need to stay. This is the “looks worse before it gets better” part of the process.
Step 2: Consider placement of each group of items, create zones for functionality, and decide if any additional product will need to be purchased for the project.
Step 3: Finalize location of all items, contain and label like items to give everything a “home”, and determine system for going forward so the space can be maintained.
What is it like to work with you?
Because of the passion I feel for my work, I am generally a very happy, upbeat person to work with. I genuinely enjoy getting to know each of my clients and figuring out the best ways to serve them. By listening to and observing how my customers interact with their space, I can determine several solutions that will help in those areas. Decision-making and follow-thru can be a struggle for my clients. By providing the appropriate accountability, I ensure my clients will have a successful outcome.
Do I need to buy anything before you come?
Nope! Determining what containers or products we will need is part of the process. And typically, we will not know what is needed until we have completed Step 1. When we are ready to pick out containers, I am happy to use what you have or recommend products that will work for your space.
How do you maintain my privacy?
It is my number one priority that our time together remains private and confidential. In addition, I understand that some of your items (including paperwork and possessions) can be sensitive and I respect the privacy of those as well. I do take pictures to document our progress and I will only share those photos with your permission.
Although I am similar to a cleaning company in that I can make your home look fantastic, the similarities end there. My focus in your home will be on creating an organization system, not removing the dust and germs. Having a space that’s easier to clean is actually one of the side benefits of working with me! And, unlike a cleaning company, I prefer if you do not “clean up” before I come. I want to see your space exactly how you use it, so that I can have a clear picture of what systems are needed.
Are you like a cleaning service?
Your involvement in the process is completely up to you. I can work mostly on my own to get it all done for you or we can work side-by-side each step of the way. If you would like me to do most of the project on my own, I simply ask that you be available at the beginning and end of each session so that decisions about purging can be made.
Do I have to be there to help?
Greenville County Professional Organizer
Serving Simpsonville, Five Forks, Greenville,
Fountain Inn, Mauldin, Greer, and surrounding areas
contact@earnestorganizing.com
262-818-0636
