Health & Fitness
Top 7 Qualities of a Professional Organizer
Do you know the qualities to look for when hiring a Professional Organizer?
We are about to begin a new year and many of us have added "get organized" to our list of goals. The National Association of Professional Organizers (NAPO) has designated the month of January as GO Month (Get Organized). With this in mind, I've outlined below some things to consider as you interview organizers for your organizing projects and clutter.
1. Look for an organizer who will respect your confidentiality and is non-judgmental – someone willing to listen to your needs and goals, and work with you to get there.
2. Patience. The organizing process can be physically, as well as mentally overwhelming. It’s important to find an organizer who will work at your pace.
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3. Is the organizer an active member of NAPO, the National Association of Professional Organizers or ICD, Institute for Challenging Disorganization? Not only do these professional organizations offer relevant continuing education classes and seminars, affiliation shows commitment to the field.
4. Ask about the organizer’s area of expertise. For example some organizers specialize in clients with ADD or ADHD, seniors, or students. Others specialize in wardrobes and closets, or paper management and file systems.
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5. What services does the organizer offer? Will he or she remove donations and trash, or simply coordinate removal? Does the organizer offer shopping service for supplies and materials? Is there a fee for the additional services?
6. What is the organizer’s fee? Is it hourly or by-the-project? Is there a minimum number of hours required per booking? Does the organizer charge for cancelled appointments? What forms of payment does the organizer accept?
7. Does the organizer carry liability insurance? This is particularly important if your project involves packing and unpacking or a move.
Lastly, the NAPO website defines a professional organizer as someone who uses tested principles and expertise to enhance the lives of clients. By designing custom organizing systems and teaching organizing skills, they help individuals and businesses take control of their surroundings, their time, their paper piles, their lives!
Armed with this information, you are now prepared to find a professional organizer that best meets your needs.
