Smart Q's Deserve Smart A's

Use the following Frequently Asked Questions to find
A’s to your Q’s about hiring a professional organizer.

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.

General

How are you different from other professional organizers?
Our professional organizing services stand out due to our specialization in moving logistics and occupied home staging, ensuring a seamless transition and optimal home presentation for sale. We are certified and experienced, holding credentials from esteemed organizations like NAPO, ICD, and NASMM which enables us to tackle complex and sensitive organizing challenges with expertise.

We prioritize a client-centered philosophy, working collaboratively to create customized solutions that respect your preferences and sentimental items. Our commitment to sustainability is reflected in our offering of eco-friendly organizing options. We ensure privacy and confidentiality, handling your belongings and personal information with the utmost discretion. Additionally, we support clients with special needs, including senior moves, through our compassionate and understanding approach.

What are the benefits of hiring a professional organizer?
Hiring a professional organizer can save you time, reduce stress, and increase productivity by creating efficient and functional spaces. We help you declutter, organize, and maintain your home or office, leading to a more orderly and peaceful environment.
What training do you and your team have?
Training and certification is very important at Smartly Organized. Andrea has earned both the Certified Professional Organizer (CPO®) and Certified Senior Move Manager (SMM-C) designations. This training and education runs deep at Smartly Organized with all team members participating in online and in-person training that targets and supports the specific needs of our clients.
What areas do you service?

We are based in Northern New Jersey serving clients in northern and central New Jersey (including the Jersey Shore), New York City, Westchester, and parts of Connecticut. We partner with organizers and senior move managers across the United States and beyond. We love to travel and willingly consider long distance locations. Fun Fact: Andrea was once flown to Tokyo, Japan to help a client settle into their new home! Nothing is out of the question.

Process

Will a professional organizer make me throw everything away?
No, what you keep and what you throw away is ultimately left to you. My team and I will work with you to help make those critical decisions more quickly and easily than if you had to do it alone.
How do you handle sentimental items?
We understand that sentimental items hold special value. We work with you to find the best way to honor and preserve these items while creating a functional and organized space.
Do you provide maintenance plans for after the initial organization is complete?
Yes, we offer maintenance plans to ensure your space remains organized over time. These plans include regular check-ins and touch-up sessions to keep everything in order.
Can you coordinate with other service providers, such as cleaners or movers?
Yes, we can coordinate with other service providers like cleaners, movers, and handymen to ensure a seamless and comprehensive organizing experience.

Supplies

Do I need special supplies or organizational products? Do I need to purchase them separately?
Every project is different and it’s possible you may need some organizing products to help maintain the organizational system we create. We love to repurpose items you already own and can creatively use existing furniture, containers, and storage solutions to organize your space efficiently and cost-effectively. We can also provide organizing supplies or guide you in purchasing them. We tailor our recommendations to your budget and preferences.
What types of storage solutions do you recommend?
We recommend a variety of storage solutions based on your specific needs and style preferences, including bins, baskets, shelving units, and custom closet systems.
Can you help me repurpose items I already own for organizing?
Yes, we love to repurpose items you already own. We can creatively use existing furniture, containers, and storage solutions to organize your space efficiently and cost-effectively.

Services

Can you assist with estate clearing and downsizing?
Yes, we offer estate clearing and downsizing services. We help sort through belongings, make decisions on what to keep, donate, or discard, and ensure the process is as smooth and respectful as possible.
Do you offer seasonal or event-specific organizing (e.g., holiday decorating, garage sales)?
Yes, whether it’s holiday decorating or take-down, preparing for an estate sale, or organizing for a special event, we can help.
What are your Home Staging Services?
At Smartly Organized we offer occupied home staging services where we prepare you for your upcoming move and stage your home for listing photos at the same time. Our team helps with de-cluttering and downsizing so you don’t move what you don’t use, need, or love and also showcases your home for buyers.
Can you help with paperwork?
Absolutely! We assist with organizing paperwork and creating filing systems to streamline your home office or personal records.

 

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