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Andrea is a practical, no-nonsense organizer who incorporates both beauty and function into all of her work. With spirit and genuine desire to help her clients she works together with you to create easy and streamlined processes to simplify your life. She will analyze what needs to be done and make a plan to address it.
Q: What is the process?
Q: Can't I just organize, stage my home, and move myself?
Q: Will a professional organizer make me throw everything away?
Q: I'm already pretty organized, what can a professional organizer do for me during my move?
A: Moving is extremely time-consuming and stressful and even super-organized folks need help sorting and parting with belongings before a move. Our team of professional organizers work best with highly motivated individuals who recognize the value of a smooth and painless move but may not have the time to orchestrate it themselves. Additionally, a good organizer can help you fine tune your current processes and help uncover any other areas where you want to gain control.
Q: How are you different from other professional organizers?
A: We work with highly motivated individuals and families who are looking for real results. Our ideal clients are those who want to benefit from Andrea’s experience as a Certified Professional Organizer®, NASMM Move Manager and home stager. We partner with only the best realtors and service providers to bring all our clients the easiest and most convenient transition. We offer customized solutions for folks looking for support before, during, or after their move. We offer all the resources needed for organizational needs.
Q: Is it worth the investment?
Q: Do you have professional training or can anyone call themselves a professional organizer?
A: Andrea became a Certified Professional Organizer (CPO®) in 2015 after meeting extensive work and educational requirements and passing a written exam. There are only 375 CPO®s out of over 4,ooo Professional Organizers worldwide. In addition, she earned her Residential Specialist Certificate (2016) and Workplace Specialist Certificate (2017) by completing the educational requirements in both tracks. Andrea continues to attend meetings and conferences for professional organizers in order to expand her knowledge in new products, services, and programs that can help her clients achieve their goals. She also earned NASMM Move Manager designation, a Foundation Certificate in Chronic Disorganization from the Institute for Challenging Disorganization (ICD) and is working on her Level II Certificate. Andrea holds an undergraduate degree in Business Administration and a Masters in Finance.
Q: What is Home Staging?
Q: I'm worried about privacy and what you will think of my mess.
A: We’ve seen it all. All our services are non-judgemental and completely confidential. We abide by the NAPO Code of Ethics which can be found here:https://www.napo.net/page/bcpocodeofethics
Q: What is a Professional Organizer?
In other words, we help make sense of your stuff – physical and mental clutter. We offer solutions to streamline your daily life so you can focus on what’s really important in your life.
Q: What is a Certified Professional Organizer?
Q: What is NAPO?
Andrea is actively involved in both the local chapter and the national association. As a member of the Northern New Jersey Chapter (www.naponnj.org) she is currently serving her seventh term as Immediate Past President on the Board of Directors. In the past she held the following positions: Director of Marketing (2011-2014), Director at Large (2014-2015), and Chapter President (2015-2017).
Q: What is ICD?
Q: Are you a licensed mover?
A: Excellent question! No, I am not a licensed mover. I am a Certified Professional Organizer®️ that specializes in getting my clients organized for their move. We help you declutter and downsize possessions so you don’t pack and move stuff you don’t actually use or want. I do not pack, load, transport, or unload your possessions. I encourage my clients to hire licensed, insured, reputable moving companies for this work. I recommend that you ask friends or family for referrals, suggest that you get multiple quotes, read the fine print, and understand the terms and conditions offered by the moving company.
Q: What is a senior and specialty move manager?
A: NASMM Move Managers have significant expertise in resources and approaches that save money, reduce stress, and produce quality results. Services are client-centered and personalized to meet your specific needs and preferences.
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