Working With a Professional Organizer

What is a Professional Organizer?

A Professional Organizer provides information, products and assistance to help others organize to meet their needs.

What does a Professional Organizer do?

A Professional Organizer will guide, encourage and educate clients about basic principles of organizing by offering support, focus and direction.

When you work with us, you can be assured of the following things:

We maintain strict confidentiality and value your privacy. We will be discreet if we ever need to leave a voice-mail message and we do not advertise on our car. We adhere to the Code of Ethics of the National Association of Professional Organizers. We will never distribute, sell, or rent your personal information, including your e-mail address.
We guarantee our services 100%. If, upon the completion of your organizing session, you feel that you didn't receive the exact service that was outlined in our original estimate, we will be glad to work with you, at no additional charge, to achieve those promised goals. In addition, we are pleased to announce that no client has ever asked to use our guarantee!

Getting Started is as Easy as 1, 2, 3...

The FREE Initial Consultation & FREE Estimate-

1. The initial consultation and estimate is complimentary and usually take approximately 30 minutes. We will visit your home, office or classroom to discuss your goals and assess the areas of need.

2. You will receive an immediate, written estimate, based on the approximate number of hours that it will take to complete your organizing sessions.

3. A 50% deposit will be required at this time and the remaining balance will be due upon the completion of the project. We will then schedule your first organizing session!

We offer 3 different "Working Plans," so that you can choose one that best fits your needs and your comfort-level:

Plan 1- "Working as a Team"

Plan 2- "Do It Yourself"

Plan 3- "We Do It All"

Tips for Working With a Professional Organizer from The Organized Planet:

Be sure to secure childcare, make arrangements for receiving incoming calls, redirecting visitors/clients, etc. so the sessions are not interrupted.
Be on time. Your session begins promptly at the agreed upon time.
If you have to reschedule, please do so no less than 24 hours before your scheduled session. There is a $25 fee for all cancellations made within 24 hours of a scheduled appointment.
Be prepared by having the requested supplies before the start of each session.
Remove all hazardous materials and firearms from the area.
Be open and willing to change. We are there to help you break old habits and learn new "organizing strategies" so that once your sessions are complete, your newly-organized areas will stay organized!
Most importantly, be ready to purge (toss, donate or sell) unused items and clutter!

Commonly-Asked Questions

Do you purchase the recommended supplies or do I?

There are 3 possible ways to purchase the necessary supplies and you may choose the one that best fits your needs:

1. We can purchase the supplies. The total cost for the supplies will then be added to your total bill. This method works best if you are too busy to do the shopping and want us to take care of everything. It is also easier for us to purchase the organizational supplies because we will know exactly what you need and we know where to get the best supplies at the best prices.

2. You can purchase all of the items yourself. During each session, we will make a shopping list of recommended supplies. This works well if you feel that you have the time to complete the shopping before the next session and if you know exactly what to purchase and where.

3. You and I can purchase the supplies together during one of our organizing sessions. We could go shopping at the beginning of the session or get started, determine exactly what is needed and then shop.

How long does a typical job take?

It is very hard to define what a typical job is or how long it takes. Every job is different because everyone's needs are different, but here are some factors that may affect the length of a job:

1. The size of the room, closet or house that we will be organizing

2. The amount of "stuff" there is to go through

3. The pace at which you can decide what to keep and what to purge

4. The cleanliness of the area (We will wipe down cabinets/drawers & vacuum if necessary)

5. The amount of storage space you currently have

When do I pay you and what forms of payment do you accept?

You will be asked to pay a 50% deposit at the time of the initial consultation, and the remaining balance when the service is completed. After your initial project is completed, if your organizing needs require ongoing sessions, such as monthly or quarterly, you may pay at the completion of each session. The Organized Planet accepts cash, money orders and personal checks.

Do you offer a list of references that I can contact?

Yes, if you would like to speak with any of our clients listed on our Testimonials Page, just let us know and we will be happy to give you their contact information.

What do we do with all of the purged items?

You can decide how to deal with purged items. They can be either thrown away, given to a friend, sold at a garage sale or donated to a local charity. We will be happy to transport your items to The Salvation Army, free of charge, and will mail your "tax deduction receipt" to you! We can also drop off your unwanted items to the charity of your choice for a fee. The Organized Planet can also assist you in having a garage sale and offers an Ebay Selling Service for items worth over $50. For apartment residents & condo owners, we will gladly take your trash to the dumpster. We will also deliver all Household Hazardous Wastes & Recycleables to the appropriate county facility, free of charge.

What type of clients do you work with?

We work with clients living in Orange or Seminole County who need our help getting organized! We have experience working with adults, seniors, children and students of all ages with chronic disorganization, ADD, ADHD, learning disabilities and permanent & temporary physical disabilities. We have also helped single parents, working parents, stay-at-home moms & dads, expectant parents, home-based business owners, teachers and clients who are preparing to move or relocate.

Are you available on evenings and weekends?

Yes, we are available on evenings and weekends, as well as weekdays.