What are some key factors that people should look for when hiring a professional organizer?
First and foremost, look for someone that specializes in what you’re looking for. You could also go onto the NAPO site (National Association of Professional Organizers), or search for a professional organizer on HelpHive.com. Read up on the person and try to find someone that can relate to you emotionally as well as your personality. Ask questions on their contact page. Second, look at cost, time, expertise, credentials-is the person certified (logged 1500 hours and taken a test), focused areas, maybe set-up a face-to-face meeting, and try to feel a connection. Lastly, most organizers will also offer a free assessment, which is could be a 30-min phone call, or looking at your house and seeing the situation and once this happens, and everything looks good, you’re good to go, you have your organizer and you can get started on the process. What does an organizer see as their role in helping a client with their project, home etc.? They are their to assist and teach. It’s working together a
