I have compiled the most frequently asked questions, but if your question(s) is not covered here, call (512) 840-1987 or email info@organizedsurroundingsllc.com and I am happy to answer any questions you have about working with me.
What is a Professional Organizer?
A professional organizer helps clients create and maintain simple organizational systems. We help you get started on making progress in your life by removing clutter and helping you complete your pending projects. We help you find solutions that you can adopt so that you can maintain the progress made while working together. We design systems to fit your unique needs and personality.
How can hiring a Professional Organizer help me?
If you are spending time thinking about how frustrated or overwhelmed you are with your current level of organization and continue to promise yourself you are going to tackle the situation but you still haven’t set a plan in motion, I can help. We can sort through your stuff and decide much faster than you might do it yourself. I offer solutions to encourage, inspire, guide and support you in gaining order of your surroundings. I can help you improve your day to day living and restore simplicity and space to your areas of concern.
What area do you serve?
My clients are in Austin, TX and the surrounding areas.
What is the process for getting started?
Contact me at Organized Surroundings. You can do so on the Home or Contact page of this website(www.organizedsurroundingsllc.com, by email (info@organizedsurroundingsllc.com)an email link is available on each of the website pages or by phone at (512) 840-1987. We start with a phone consultation to help us learn about your goals and needs, I provide you with information about the process and rates. Once you decide to move forward to make the changes you need to get those projects finished, we can schedule the initial on-site consultation and complete a needs assessment to focus on your desired outcome. During this visit, we discuss your preferences, your lifestyle as it relates to your organizing needs and then develop a customized plan that details what we will accomplish. The fee for this onsite consultation is waived with the purchase of multiple (3 hour) organizing sessions (6 OR MORE HOURS OF ORGANIZING TIME) at the time of consultation.
Once I design the plan, then we start our hands-on work together. This is the hardest, but most rewarding part of the process. We sort, categorize, refine, and arrange items. We are there to keep you moving forward and focused on the goals, until the plan becomes a reality. If you need something we recommend it, and will provide you with a list of items and let you know where to buy it, or we can shop for you at the hourly rate.
What do you charge?
I charge by the hour, and also have organizing packages. We discuss these during our phone consultation. I am here to give you my undivided attention and to apply my knowledge and skills to get the job done as efficiently as possible, providing you the most value of our time together. Much of the process depends on you, if you can make decisions quickly, and keep interruptions to a minimum, we can make great progress. I will do all I can to keep you focused.
Are you going to make me throw everything away?
I will not. Our goal is to help you determine which items are most important to you. We don’t discard anything without you knowing. But if choosing to donate, gift, recycle or trash helps you accomplish the goals we’ve discussed, then I will encourage you to do so.
Do I need to buy anything before you come?
No. We need to assess the area(s) before anything is purchased. Together, we must first sort, categorize and determine what works, what doesn’t work in your areas of concern. Then, I develop the design solutions, and then once we have assigned a space for each item, if we need to we decide what supplies/containers are needed. There is a good chance that we may use items you already own.
How can I move forward with this if I feel embarrassed, or overwhelmed?
Know that I am a Professional Organizer, a member of NAPO (National Association of Productivity and Organizing Professionals), you are hiring a skilled organizer with professional education and experience. I hold a NAPO Specialist Certificate in Residential Organizing. We adhere to the NAPO Code of Ethics, which can be found on www.napo.net.
All of my work with you is confidential. I respect you and your belongings and you can trust that all will be handled with care and discretion. We are there to assist you with your goals, not judge you. I want encourage and inspire you! You can stop feeling anxious and overwhelmed and live that sense of accomplishment when you have harmony in your surroundings.
When are you available for organizing sessions?
Hands-on organizing sessions are 3 hours (minimum), and generally offered Monday thru Friday 9 am – 12 pm or 1 pm – 4 pm, (we may accommodate other hours as needed). There is an option to add an additional hour of organizing time at the hourly rate.
Multiple 3 hour sessions are available and recommended for those projects that require more time. These are packages that are grouped by time (e.g. 6 organizing hours, 9 organizing hours, 12 organizing hours, etc.) and include the on-site assessment, email and phone support, product recommendation, and periodic follow-up) that add value to our customers that need and/or want more organizing time.
What is the Payment and Cancellation policy?
Payment is due at the time of service. We accept cash, check, or PayPal. Please notify me by telephone at least 48 hours in advance if you need to reschedule an appointment. There is no penalty if 48 hours’ notice is given or if it’s a true emergency. If the client cancels a session with less than 48 hours’ notice. Client agrees to pay for two hours of consulting time.
What is a Professional Organizer?
A professional organizer helps clients create and maintain simple organizational systems. We help you get started on making progress in your life by removing clutter and helping you complete your pending projects. We help you find solutions that you can adopt so that you can maintain the progress made while working together. We design systems to fit your unique needs and personality.
How can hiring a Professional Organizer help me?
If you are spending time thinking about how frustrated or overwhelmed you are with your current level of organization and continue to promise yourself you are going to tackle the situation but you still haven’t set a plan in motion, I can help. We can sort through your stuff and decide much faster than you might do it yourself. I offer solutions to encourage, inspire, guide and support you in gaining order of your surroundings. I can help you improve your day to day living and restore simplicity and space to your areas of concern.
What area do you serve?
My clients are in Austin, TX and the surrounding areas.
What is the process for getting started?
Contact me at Organized Surroundings. You can do so on the Home or Contact page of this website(www.organizedsurroundingsllc.com, by email (info@organizedsurroundingsllc.com)an email link is available on each of the website pages or by phone at (512) 840-1987. We start with a phone consultation to help us learn about your goals and needs, I provide you with information about the process and rates. Once you decide to move forward to make the changes you need to get those projects finished, we can schedule the initial on-site consultation and complete a needs assessment to focus on your desired outcome. During this visit, we discuss your preferences, your lifestyle as it relates to your organizing needs and then develop a customized plan that details what we will accomplish. The fee for this onsite consultation is waived with the purchase of multiple (3 hour) organizing sessions (6 OR MORE HOURS OF ORGANIZING TIME) at the time of consultation.
Once I design the plan, then we start our hands-on work together. This is the hardest, but most rewarding part of the process. We sort, categorize, refine, and arrange items. We are there to keep you moving forward and focused on the goals, until the plan becomes a reality. If you need something we recommend it, and will provide you with a list of items and let you know where to buy it, or we can shop for you at the hourly rate.
What do you charge?
I charge by the hour, and also have organizing packages. We discuss these during our phone consultation. I am here to give you my undivided attention and to apply my knowledge and skills to get the job done as efficiently as possible, providing you the most value of our time together. Much of the process depends on you, if you can make decisions quickly, and keep interruptions to a minimum, we can make great progress. I will do all I can to keep you focused.
Are you going to make me throw everything away?
I will not. Our goal is to help you determine which items are most important to you. We don’t discard anything without you knowing. But if choosing to donate, gift, recycle or trash helps you accomplish the goals we’ve discussed, then I will encourage you to do so.
Do I need to buy anything before you come?
No. We need to assess the area(s) before anything is purchased. Together, we must first sort, categorize and determine what works, what doesn’t work in your areas of concern. Then, I develop the design solutions, and then once we have assigned a space for each item, if we need to we decide what supplies/containers are needed. There is a good chance that we may use items you already own.
How can I move forward with this if I feel embarrassed, or overwhelmed?
Know that I am a Professional Organizer, a member of NAPO (National Association of Productivity and Organizing Professionals), you are hiring a skilled organizer with professional education and experience. I hold a NAPO Specialist Certificate in Residential Organizing. We adhere to the NAPO Code of Ethics, which can be found on www.napo.net.
All of my work with you is confidential. I respect you and your belongings and you can trust that all will be handled with care and discretion. We are there to assist you with your goals, not judge you. I want encourage and inspire you! You can stop feeling anxious and overwhelmed and live that sense of accomplishment when you have harmony in your surroundings.
When are you available for organizing sessions?
Hands-on organizing sessions are 3 hours (minimum), and generally offered Monday thru Friday 9 am – 12 pm or 1 pm – 4 pm, (we may accommodate other hours as needed). There is an option to add an additional hour of organizing time at the hourly rate.
Multiple 3 hour sessions are available and recommended for those projects that require more time. These are packages that are grouped by time (e.g. 6 organizing hours, 9 organizing hours, 12 organizing hours, etc.) and include the on-site assessment, email and phone support, product recommendation, and periodic follow-up) that add value to our customers that need and/or want more organizing time.
What is the Payment and Cancellation policy?
Payment is due at the time of service. We accept cash, check, or PayPal. Please notify me by telephone at least 48 hours in advance if you need to reschedule an appointment. There is no penalty if 48 hours’ notice is given or if it’s a true emergency. If the client cancels a session with less than 48 hours’ notice. Client agrees to pay for two hours of consulting time.
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