What is a Professional Organizer?
A Professional Organizer is someone who makes their living helping other people get organized. There are many types of Professional Organizers, some are general organizers and some, like me, who specialize.
What is a Certified Downsizing PRO?
A Certified Downsizing PRO is someone who has successfully undergone a comprehensive course of study and has demonstrated proficiency through a series of examinations, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of all facets associated with the downsizing process.
Why hire a Certified Downsizing PRO?
Hiring a Certified Downsizing PRO makes the process easier. I see things differently than others do. I am also not emotionally attached to your possessions, which helps me be objective.
What areas do you serve?
I work in Lancaster and surrounding communities.
Will you suggest I throw everything away?
Of course not! Throwing things away is often part of the process, but the decision is always yours. I help you look at items objectively, to help determine their usefulness as you move forward. Part of my job is to find space for items that hold a special place in your heart.
Will you think badly of me when you see my home?
No I won’t. We all have different talents, mine happens to be organization. If your roof needs repaired you call a roofer and if your house needs organization, you call a Professional Organizer. We all lead busy lives and sometimes things just get ahead of us.
Where did you obtain your contacts (for selling, donations and disposal) and how long have you been working with them?
At one time, I bought and sold antiques and collectibles. I began working with many of my contacts during that time, some are referrals from friends whom I trust. I am always looking for new sources, to offer the best options to my clients.
Do you do estate sales?
No. My goal is to work with the parties involved to liquidate items for their maximum potential, through my contacts, whether that be selling or donating items (to create tax savings). If a family wishes to have a sale, I recommend an auction. Auctioneers in the state of Pennsylvania are required to be licensed. The sale of items at an auction is 100% transparent. The same cannot be said of estate sales.
Do you work with hoarders?
Yes, and no. If it is an estate, has no evidence of being a hazardous environment (mold, rodents, etc.), we will do the job.