Frequently Asked Questions

1. What does a Professional Organizer do?
2. Why hire someone for something I can do myself?
3. How much does it cost? How do you set your rates?
4. What about supplies? Do you bring them, or do I need to buy everything? How do I know what we will need?
5. How long does it take to organize a room?
6. Will I choose what leaves my house? Are you going to make me throw everything out? How do you dispose of the things I do not need or want anymore?
7. How do stay organized after you leave?
8. I'm putting my house up for sale and I think it looks great. Why do I need to stage it?
9. Why should I call Organizing Solutions?

1. What does a Professional Organizer do?

A place for everything and everything in its place. Easier said than done. One-size-fits-all solutions don't exist. Professional Organizers make daily routines work efficiently in homes and offices and for individuals by solving space and storage problems with custom-designed plans.

2. Why hire someone for something I can do myself?

Clearing out a cluttered space can be overwhelming. Professional Organizers help you organize and declutter your space faster. We use the most productive and efficient way to get the job done and help you see it through. We also teach you the tools to keep it organized. Isn't your time worth it?

3. How much does it cost? How do you set your rates?

Every home is different, and every client has different needs. At Organizing Solutions, we offer a free initial consultation to go over your needs and discuss how we can help. We give you an estimate of how long it will take and an approximate cost. You can choose from several packages -- we can work with any budget.

4. What about supplies? Do you bring them, or do I need to buy everything? How do I know what we will need?

We make our recommendations based on your budget. We can use your existing storage solutions or purchase new ones. You can purchase the items our organizer suggests or let us do the shopping for you. Closet Organizers help add space and function to any closet, baskets and bins are available in many price points. Garage Organizers take items up off the floor, giving you more space. There are many products on the market designed to maximize space and keep items organized. When you have your consultation, we discuss the many options available to suit any budget.

5. How long does it take to organize a room?

It depends on the size of the room, how much it contains and your willingness to purge and help. The biggest part of the job is deciding what stays and what goes:

Keep		Donate
Trash		Sell

Then we build systems to organize the space so you can keep it organized.

6. Will I choose what leaves my house? Are you going to make me throw everything out? How do you dispose of the things I do not need or want anymore?

Professional Organizers are there to assist you in deciding what items have value to you, and what you can let go of. Often an impartial voice can help you make the decisions easier. The items that you feel you want to get rid of can be donated to charities of your choice. We can also arrange pickup and disposal of garbage or larger items for charity. The choice is entirely up to you.

7. How do stay organized after you leave?

It's a two-step process. Part of our job is to organize; the other part is to give you the confidence and the tools to stay organized! We show you ways to keep your space neat and leave you instructions and tips for your whole family to use. When you need a storage tune-up, call in our maintenance service. A little tweak may be all you need.

8. I'm putting my house up for sale and I think it looks great. Why do I need to stage it?

Statistics show that staged homes sell 2-3 times faster and for an average $30,000 more than unstaged homes. You only have one chance to make a first impression. Organizing Solutions sees your home with a fresh eye. We know how to make your home feel bigger and cleaner so it appeals to a wider market. The small changes we recommend will earn big returns.

9. Why should I call Organizing Solutions?

We understand families. We know how hectic life can be, and how easy it is to let things slide around the home. But let's face it, busy families don't have time to be disorganized.

Our goal is to simplify your life so you can relax with friends and family, and help you enjoy your home to its full potential. We're friendly, reliable and hard-working. Client confidentiality is assured and we adhere to the POC (Professional Organizers in Canada) Code of Ethics.

Give us a call, all you have to lose is the clutter!