Why would I want to be more organized?

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When clutter and disorganization are contained, you get more space for your life. Not being able to quickly find something is stressful. Looking around at piles of stuff is distracting. More order and less chaos enable you to spend more time and attention on what's important to you.

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Why would someone hire a professional organizer?

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The space you want is possible, but maybe purging and organizing aren't your idea of a good time. A professional organizer can take away, or at least help you with, overwhelm, decision paralysis, and a lot of general unpleasantness that can keep someone from getting their stuff purged and organized.

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A professional can strategize with you and design an organization plan that works for you and your life. A good organization plan is maintainable, so you don't do yo-yo organizing -where it looks great for...a week, and then the system falls apart.

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How do we start?

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You schedule a complimentary Zoom call with me – we’ll chat for a half hour about what you have and what you want done. We can discuss potential approaches. If you and I think Tangerine could be a good fit, we’ll schedule an on-site visit.

 

An onsite visit is 1.5 hours of discussion with you and review of your space and stuff. From there I will write a proposal, including workprogram and budget. The charge is $150 payable before our visit. If we proceed with a project, this initial charge is credited against the project fee.

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How far do you travel? 

 

I do not charge for travel on routes typically 30 minutes one way from downtown Redmond. For longer routes there is a $15 surcharge per 15 minutes of additional expected travel time. This charge is added to the total project fee.

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What happens to items being gotten rid of? 

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We have options. Part of our initial meeting will include identifying your preferences. Most important note: nothing is removed without your approval.  Items can be packed up for you to donate or sell or dispose of on your own, or we can include charges for disposal into the project fee. I work with a junk removal company for large items, and I can carry out two hefty bags worth of items for donation or disposal each time I am onsite free of additional charge. 

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Will I need to purchase any special containers or organizing systems?

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Only if you want to!

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And then only after we’ve done a purge and organization of your space. For initial sorting, purging, and organizing I’ll use any boxes or containers you already have and I’ll bring my own containers for temporary use.  The boxes and bins are best selected when we know exactly what stuff needs to be where.

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Based upon your budget and aesthetic I will acquire materials and have them shipped directly to your home. We can do anything from Container Store to IKEA to Target to Amazon. I can prepare the orders for you to pay for directly or you can pay me to make the orders.  

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An organization project can be completed using only your own existing items and boxes and do this thing on a ‘buy nothing’ basis. 

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How do you charge?

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For some tasks, you are charged a straight hourly charge.  We’ll agree how much time you’d like to use and I’ll invoice you for 30% of the expected charges upfront. The remainder will be due when the project is completed.  For ongoing arrangements, such as coaching, I invoice monthly.  My hourly rate is $75.

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For clearly defined projects for which I’ve developed a work program for your review and agreement, I will charge a flat fee. The fee will be payable 30% upfront, with periodic milestone charges as the project is completed. 

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There will be no surprises!  And no mark-up on materials acquired for your project. Whatever I pay, you pay.  If I get a professional discount, that discount is passed on to you.

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What are some of the things we will discuss in our initial call?

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What space(s) do you want improved?

What are problems with the space now?

Why do you think the space is not how you'd like it to be?

What sort of organization steps have you taken in the past?

How do you use the space now? Who uses the space?

How do you want to use the space?

Do you prefer items on display, or in drawers and behind doors?

What is your lifestyle and how much time do you want to spend maintaining organization?

How much stuff do you estimate needs to be removed and donated/sold/disposed of? 

Are there items in the space that belong elsewhere in the home?

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Do we work together doing the hands on work, or do you do the work alone?

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Up to you!  Some people want company and guidance and want to be involved in the process. Some people want to come home and have it magically done. 

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When do you do the actual work?

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We discuss project timing on our initial call. I generally am a Weekend Organizing Warrior. Some organizers charge a premium for weekend work, but weekends are my primary focus.

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Do you have memberships or certifications?

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Yes! I am a member of the National Association of Organizing Professionals and a Certified Professional Organizer candidate.

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Do you carry insurance?

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Yes! I carry a business liability insurance policy.

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Do you have memberships and certifications?

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Yes! I am a member of the National Association of Organizing Professionals and a Certified Professional Organizer candidate.

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