Frequently Asked Questions
What can a professional organizer do for me?
Nancy has over 20 years of experience, Compassion, creativity, and a good sense of humor and she can assist you in your areas of need. Workshops are available if you would like to start there. Hands-ons or telephone support is also available. What does a professional organizer do? It would be easy to say, “Go away and when you come back it will be organized.” But what have you learned and how will you be able to maintain that type of system. That system might work well for Nancy, but not for you! A professional organizer develops a system that works for you, not her. In addition, she keeps you on track with the goal that you want to accomplish and stay focus. In addition, professional organizers are aware of lots of organizing tools that are available for their clients. One size fits all does not work for clients. Some clients like color coding. Others become confused with too many colors and choices (which are you). You may also have read a book on how to get organized before. Yet, you still need help getting organized. That what a professional organizer can do. You will notice that Nancy will be looking at my watch. Don’t let that upset you. Nancy will be your pace keeper. There will be times when a task may be taking a little long and I’ll encourage you to pick up the pace. There will be times when we are nearing the end of the session and we want to decide what quick project we could attack. One of her jobs is clock watcher. How long will it take to get organized? This is not a get fixed quick television program. You will be working with Nancy, side by side. She will be setting up systems designed to work specifically for you and your style. Are you able to make quick decisions, or are you wanting to ponder the decision, talk about where the items came from and the memories of each item. |
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How long has the build-up of clutter taken? No, it won’t take that long to un-clutter it, but it won’t happen overnight.
Nancy has a very gentle approach when working with clients.
What is your cancellation policy?
If you need to cancel an appointment, 24 hours notice is required. If you provide less than 24 hour notice, you will be charged one hourly rate at $65 per hour.
You can re-scheduled your appointment with a more than a 24 hour notice. You can only re-schedule once. The second rescheduled appointment you will be charged one hourly rate at $65 per hour.
Are there any advertisements on your vehicle?
There is no advertising on my vehicle or license plate.
How far do you travel?
Nancy services California and the Las Vegas area. Typically, there is no travel charge if she is in the area on a speaking engagement. If you would like Nancy to come at a time more convenient for you, a special arrangement for out of town [overnight] accommodations can be arranged. Please call or e-mail Nancy for details.
Do you work alone?
Depending on the scope of the project, Nancy would bring in additional assistance. Typically, Nancy is your primary Clutterologist.
Do you make arrangement to take my donations?
If that is what you would like. Click here to take a look at some of our favorite unusual charities resources.
Do you bring supplies?
Nancy’s philosophy is to use what you have or to repurpose objects that you already have. Rarely is it necessary to go out and purchase items before hand. Nancy does bring with her a few items that she has found frequently useful.
What supplies should I buy?
None, you will probably have supplies and other containers that can be re-purposed.
Should I clean up before you arrive?
You are a busy person with a busy life. Just continue your normal routines. This way I will be able to see what your environment and life is like and where to begin.
What hours are you available?
We work with your schedule. So if you want to work on the weekends, we work on the weekends. If you want to work while the kids are at school, we’re available then.
However, Nancy does have a full calendar so if you would like to book an appointment with her, call now to see if she is available and get started today. Have two or three alternative dates as backups.
What you need to prepare before Nancy arrives?
Pets: if you have pets, please make arrangements for your pets so that they are not in our working space while we are working.
Kids: if you have children, if it is possible, please make arrangements for some type of activity that the children can be doing or going to so that you are distracted while we are working.
Telephone calls: please let your family and friends know that you will be unavailable during the time that we are working. If the phone should ring, please let voice mail, or the answering machine take a message.
E-Mail: please turn off any e-mail notification while we are working.
Food: please have a light meal or snack before Nancy arrives. Nothing too heavy to make you drowsy.
Also have some water with you to drink during the session.
Nancy has a very gentle approach when working with clients.
What is your cancellation policy?
If you need to cancel an appointment, 24 hours notice is required. If you provide less than 24 hour notice, you will be charged one hourly rate at $65 per hour.
You can re-scheduled your appointment with a more than a 24 hour notice. You can only re-schedule once. The second rescheduled appointment you will be charged one hourly rate at $65 per hour.
Are there any advertisements on your vehicle?
There is no advertising on my vehicle or license plate.
How far do you travel?
Nancy services California and the Las Vegas area. Typically, there is no travel charge if she is in the area on a speaking engagement. If you would like Nancy to come at a time more convenient for you, a special arrangement for out of town [overnight] accommodations can be arranged. Please call or e-mail Nancy for details.
Do you work alone?
Depending on the scope of the project, Nancy would bring in additional assistance. Typically, Nancy is your primary Clutterologist.
Do you make arrangement to take my donations?
If that is what you would like. Click here to take a look at some of our favorite unusual charities resources.
Do you bring supplies?
Nancy’s philosophy is to use what you have or to repurpose objects that you already have. Rarely is it necessary to go out and purchase items before hand. Nancy does bring with her a few items that she has found frequently useful.
What supplies should I buy?
None, you will probably have supplies and other containers that can be re-purposed.
Should I clean up before you arrive?
You are a busy person with a busy life. Just continue your normal routines. This way I will be able to see what your environment and life is like and where to begin.
What hours are you available?
We work with your schedule. So if you want to work on the weekends, we work on the weekends. If you want to work while the kids are at school, we’re available then.
However, Nancy does have a full calendar so if you would like to book an appointment with her, call now to see if she is available and get started today. Have two or three alternative dates as backups.
What you need to prepare before Nancy arrives?
Pets: if you have pets, please make arrangements for your pets so that they are not in our working space while we are working.
Kids: if you have children, if it is possible, please make arrangements for some type of activity that the children can be doing or going to so that you are distracted while we are working.
Telephone calls: please let your family and friends know that you will be unavailable during the time that we are working. If the phone should ring, please let voice mail, or the answering machine take a message.
E-Mail: please turn off any e-mail notification while we are working.
Food: please have a light meal or snack before Nancy arrives. Nothing too heavy to make you drowsy.
Also have some water with you to drink during the session.
