Frequently Asked Questions

 
 

1. What is a Professional Organizer?

A professional organizer is someone who can help you…

  1. Clear your mind and lower your stress levels.

  2. Increase efficiency and decrease distractions.

  3. Create a calm and functional living or working space.

  4. Implement effective systems to maintain your space on your own.

  5. Tackle the task by providing you with motivation and support.


2. Why should I hire you? Can’t I do this myself?

In theory, you CAN do this yourself! We believe everyone is capable of maintaining an organized space, but learning the organizational skills necessary to do so takes time, energy, patience, and motivation.

You should hire us if you can relate to any of the following statements:

  • I’m tired of wasting time / money looking for misplaced items (i.e. keys, important document, favourite sweater).

  • I feel overwhelmed, distracted, stressed, or embarrassed by all the clutter in my home / office .

  • My closets and drawers are overflowing, yet I feel like I have nothing to wear.

  • I can’t park my car in my garage during the winter because storage has taken over the space.

  • I need help downsizing because I’m worried I won’t be able to fit all my belongings in my new home.

  • I’d love to sell my home, but it’s too cluttered to put on the market right now.

  • I moved into my new home weeks ago, yet I’m still living in boxes and don’t know where to find anything.

  • I’m ready to get my space organized, but I have no clue where to start!

  • I would feel much more motivated to get organized if I knew I had someone to help guide me through the process.

We can make organizing an easier, quicker, and less physically / emotionally draining process for you. We’re happy to help!

To learn more about us and our skill sets, click here.


3. Will you make me throw things out?

No, we will not and cannot force you to get rid of anything you’d like to keep. We will ask you questions and make suggestions to help you decide what’s important, necessary, or beneficial to keep, but you are ultimately the one who makes the final decisions.


4. What do you do with items I no longer can or want to keep?

Letting go of cherished possessions can be a difficult and overwhelming process, but knowing your items will be given a safe, new home can help you feel more confident and comfortable with your decisions. Montreal is full of helpful resources that make this possible!

Most items can be donated to charities, given to friends or family members, recycled (i.e., paper, stained fabric, electronics), or sold by a consignment shop. Unfortunately, not every item can be reused and may need to be discarded, but we will try our best to limit this possibility as much as possible!

At the end of each session, with your permission, unwanted items will be removed and brought to a charity and/or recycling center.


5. How long will it take to get organized?

Depending on the project, it can take a few hours or several sessions.

The minimum duration of an on-site organizing session is generally 3 hours. In some cases, a 2-hour session is possible.

The amount of sessions needed will vary depending on the size of your space, how many possessions you own, how quickly you can make decisions, as well as how ambitious your goals and expectations are.

If you need help preparing for a big move, settling into your new home, or working on any other large project, you can schedule full day sessions as well.


6. Do you work evenings & weekends?

Although most appointments are booked during weekdays, exceptions can be made if you work standard full-time hours or have an urgent deadline to meet.

Please contact us for any scheduling concerns. We would be happy to accommodate you!


7. Do you charge for your consultations?

Yes, we charge for consultations and organizing sessions, as the time we share is valuable. During every appointment, we commit to using our time wisely to better understand your priorities and goals. We can then suggest and/or implement the best techniques and systems to help you get organized and feel as calm as possible in your space.

We can, however, provide you a FREE in-home assessment (30-60 minutes) for the purposes of meeting each other, making sure you feel comfortable working with us, as well as to ensure we both have a better understanding of the project scope and how we can help you.


If you have any questions not answered above, please contact us for more information.