Tips when searching and hiring a professional organizer

First impression, is the expert easy to work with and understands what's important to you and what your organizing goals are.

When searching for a professional organizer, the first impression is important. An expert should be easy to work with, understand what's important to you and your organizing goals, and have good time management skills. The expert should also be willing to work with you rather than for you.

Asking questions about the expert's organizing philosophy can help gauge whether or not their approach matches yours. For example: does this person believe in using bins or drawers? Do they think labeling things is important? Is it more important to keep things visible or out of sight?

What kind of experience or credentials does the organizer have, is he/she good at listening and do they have good time management skills

You should ask your potential organizer the following questions:

“When interviewing a professional organizer, make sure that he or she understands what’s important to you”

• Are they reputable? Most professional organizers are certified through an organization, which means that they have passed an exam and know what they're doing. If a person doesn't have any certification, you can always do some research into their background or check out their website to see if it looks professional and well-maintained.

• Is he/she accredited? Many organizers will also be accredited by Marie Kondo or another organization that offers certifications for organizing services. This means that these experts have gone through extensive training on how to properly implement her methodologies, including folding techniques and more efficient ways of sorting clothing items into categories like "keep," "toss," and "give away." If someone has this kind of certification, it's likely their skills are top-notch!

• How much experience does he/she have? Does this organizer specialize in home office closets, pantries or whole-home decluttering projects? A good organizer should have plenty of experience working with clients who need help getting things under control at home so they can feel more relaxed when spending time there each day (which ultimately leads to less stress).

What if they start packing up everything without asking if it's okay first and then they decide what will go where without consulting you first!Is this someone who will organize things according to your own preferences?

Before you hire an organizer, make sure that you have a clear understanding of your overall goals and needs. You should also be able to describe what kind of environment you want to create in your home or office.

If the professional organizer does not understand these things before starting work, it may end up being a waste of time and money for both parties involved. It's very important to know in advance whether they will arrange items according themselves without asking if they are okay with how they are placed or what will go where beforehand, or if they will listen closely and make changes until their client is satisfied with the result.

If any red flags come up, consider interviewing another professional organizer.

If any red flags come up during the interview, consider interviewing another professional organizer. The last thing you should feel is like your personal belongings are out of control and that someone else is going through everything that's important to you without asking your opinion first.

When interviewing a professional organizer, make sure that he or she understands what's important to you—and how much stuff there actually is. You want an organizer who can help you manage all those boxes of old paperwork for them not to get lost forever under piles of new paper and magazines. You also want someone who can keep track of your progress and keeps you motivated and not make you feel guilty or ashamed.

Copyright © 2022 by Janine Morales, Professional Home and Business Organizer and Certified KonMari™ Consultant in San Diego and surrounding areas.