7 Reasons To Hire A Professional Organizer

Have you thought about hiring a professional organizer or felt like maybe you could use some help?  The price may seem hefty, but professional organizers work hard to earn the paycheck.  One of the reasons that there are over 44,500 professional organizers in the United States is that many people can use the extra hands and expertise of an organizer.

A professional organizer is not judgmental and understands why or how their clients ended up needing their work.  Quite frankly, professional organizers turned their skills into a career because so many people can use the assistance.

Professional organizers work to eliminate the stress in your home and create a peace of mind.  You’d be amazed what can be accomplished in a few hours or sessions.  Life is busy and the clutter and chaos accumulate fast.  We live in a world where papers build up, it’s so easy to buy things, and we run out of space to store our belongings.

Even though an organizer’s clients have similar items, there are so many differences varying from storage space to their number of items to priorities in the home.  A professional organizer caters each session to the individual family and their specific needs.

 7 Reasons To Hire A Professional Organizer

 1. They save you time.

In my opinion, this is the number one reason that a person might hire a professional organizer.  Aside from skills and expertise, organizers have the time to devote to your project and make things happen.  When your day-to-day life is busy, you might be tired by the time you wind down your day.  A professional organizer will spend the time needed to help you get on track while saving you lots of time down the road.  You can say goodbye to losing items, not knowing where things are located, and stressing about needing to do it yourself.

2.  They hold you accountable.

When you hire a professional organizer, they will arrive focused and ready to get the job done. There are no distractions, and they’ll tackle your goals head on. A professional organizer comes in ready to guide you to make decisions.  Professional organizers do not make you throw away or get rid of everything, but they’ll help you with the thought processes on items that have you stuck.

3.  You’re going through life changes.

A professional organizer is ready to help regardless of the reason.  What is important to understand is that you are not alone.  All clients have a need, and we are happy to help regardless of the reason.  As an organizer myself, I am often impressed with the organizational systems in my clients’ homes.  Sometimes, things just get away from us.  We go through transitions such as life changes, having a baby, moving, being busy, downsizing, blending families, divorcing, retiring, job changes, becoming an empty nester, medical circumstances, etc. 

 4.  Our emotions stand in the way.

Many people get stuck and overwhelmed when making decisions about what to keep, what to sell, what to purge, and what to do with their things. It’s normal to have trouble letting go or to be anxious about trying to sell items in which you’ve spent lots of money.  We recognize that we cannot save everything, but what do we do with the things that we do keep.  A professional organizer will talk you through the process and help you sort your items into keep, purge, throw away and sell piles.  An organizer will take the items that you have and help you make decisions on the best place to store them and how to keep them in a way that’s systematic and functional.

5.  You will save money.

Yep, you read that right.  If you spend money on a professional organizer, they can help you save money.  I am very passionate about this one, and I often find myself telling my clients a story. I explain to them how I stand in a store and go through a thought process when deciding whether to buy something.  It doesn’t matter if I am considering the purchase of a new spice or a large home decoration, I take about sixty seconds to ponder a few thoughts.  I ask myself questions like where I am going to put this item, how will I store it, do I need to buy a special bin for it and do I really want or need it.  And guess what!?!  Many times, I pass on buying something because of the answers to my questions.  We also help our clients save money because they can see what they have and spend less on duplicates.  When your home is organized, you have a better grasp on what you need to replenish.

6.  You will be less stressed.

A professional organizer will help you with the areas in your home that have you stuck.  Aside from enjoying your new organized spaces, you’ll feel great to know that it is done.  Being organized has so many health benefits, and you’ll sleep better too. Ultimately, an organizer’s goal is to help you create systems and habits that you can easily maintain on your own.  When your home is more organized, you’ll find that you value the quick time investment into doing little things right away instead of putting them off until later. It’s worth the work to keep the system going because we all know that things get out of control very quickly.

7.   An organizer is an expert.

When you hire a professional organizer, they bring wisdom and experience to your session to help you best utilize your space. Organizers have an eye for storing things effectively, know what products work best for functionality, and have experience in helping others with similar situations. In addition to the work that they do, a professional organizer will talk to you about your space, items and needs to create the best plan for you.  Whether it’s the new ideas or the unique suggestions, a professional organizer has a wealth of knowledge that will help you and your family regain control in your home.