The rate is set by the hour, and there’s an additional cost of $30/hr for a second organizer/assistant. There’s a 3 hour minimum for any one-off project, as for ongoing projects, waiving the minimum will be considered. A deposit is required prior to starting a job.
Initial virtual/phone consultations is a must, and free. For in-person consultation, a fee will be required for the time driven. I have a set price, and another organizer/cleaner can be provided at an additional cost. This price doesn’t include supplies, which I add to my services, and include copies of all receipts. There’s a 3 hour minimum requirement,
I graduated from California State University Long Beach with a Bachelors in Science in BA - Marketing. My organizing strategies, always helped me retain the most information needed to graduate with honors - English is my second language, Portuguese my first. Even to sit down to study, my surroundings needed and still need to be organized, as I currently am a pro organizer, studying to get my CPO, at NAPO. Besides the academic part, I’ve learned and still learn hands-on in each project I do, and of course, experimenting on my own, and friends/family what really works, what doesn’t, and what looks good but doesn’t do any good. All while keeping in mind that each project is unique; thus, there’s no set formula/method/recipe.
I’ve always been very organized, when I see clutter the sorting process starts in my mind, and eventually I couldn’t help putting it into action - finding each item it’s own home. From ways of folding that optimizes space, to packing for a trip or a move, friends and family have always came to me for guidance, and help on finding an ideal organizing solution for then, interior designing tips, as well as fashion advices. My organized aspect by nature, the way my mind works, combined to have always been very enthusiastic to learn, and to keep on learning the various ways of organizing skills, all while practicing active-listening, being respectful, non-judgmental, and understanding have not only served me well, it has instilled in me a purpose to help others, who are in need to have a positive contribution brought into their lives that actually matters, and/or will make them better. Therefore, after graduating university, I started making my dream come true, and so initially, I took some basic courses on organizing, and started doing it part-time, while doing closet concierge services & online selling/reselling. Upon completion of NAPO to become a professional organizer, I then ventured this craft full-time, started a home organizing company, and still dedicate time to expanding my education/knowledge in the field.
Make sure you choose the right person to help you. Getting along, and getting to know each other is crucial for communication to flow; so, don’t hold back, voice all your wants and needs prior to booking a pro. Know that not every organizer has the set of skills needed to take on a project, me included, hence the importance of that initial communication exchange. Being on the same page, while setting clear goals is key; otherwise, you will end up unhappy with the result, do it yourself, and/or hire someone else to re-do it. A good professional will listen to your needs, take in consideration your lifestyle, and the environment around yourself to organize things in a way that’s easy for you to navigate, and to keep it organized in the long term, which will save you time and money (thank me later). I would avoid professionals that are stuck using ‘one rule applies to all’ type of method. Let’s agree to disagree: it only works and looks good on Netflix. On an optimistic, people pleasing point of view an organizer can easily make it look good, great, you got it looking good, but what’s something looking good for, if it’s unpractical for you, what will you do, when the organizer is gone? My best guess is you will become dependent on her, and/or have to learn a whole new set of rules on how to keep things tidy, on top of your yet busy schedule daily routine; unless you want it, have the time, and the money, go for it! Because, in all honesty, the reality is that we each are unique, and so our lifestyle/routine. Therefore, organizing methods should be subjective, and adapted around you/your needs, it does not necessarily require you to implement/learn a whole new organizing set of skills, on top of navigating your own busy life. Again, unless, of course, this is what you want/need. Your wants and needs must never be compromised, that I agree.
Let’s say that you need your closet organized, because it will save you time getting ready, thus allowing you extra time to be more productive at work/earn more, and/or spending quality time with your friends and family. If that’s the case, don’t think too much, instead act on it, because both take the same time, but thinking won’t get anything done.