What To Expect From Professional Closet Organizers

by DoItYourself Staff

A professional closet organizer is a person that has a lot of experience with organization, planning and communicating change as well as knowledge of the products and resources available to organize successfully. Many people hire professional closet organizers to come into their homes and tackle closets and other spaces that have gotten out of control. By hiring a professional they hope to reduce clutter, make their possessions more accessible and free up space for other purposes.

Tips for getting the most out of a professional closet organizer

When hiring a closet organizer, ask for references along with years of experience. Ask if they are a member of any professional groups or have had any training.
Your initial phone conversation is free in most cases. During this interview, they will review your needs and goals from which they will generate an initial quote and schedule the first appointment. Discuss your budget and determine if installing a closet organizing system is necessary.
Be prepared to act when your organizer asks you to get rid of items they feel are a waste of space or unnecessary. This is often the most emotional part of the process.

Some professional organizers limit their services to creating a plan, leaving you to carry it out. Others will assist you in the actual sorting and storing. Make sure you know how far the organizer's services go.
Make sure the organizer is an individual you trust and will enjoy working with. After all, they are going to ask you to make changes to habits that are deeply entrenched and possessions that are very dear.