FAQs
- What is a professional organiser?
A professional organiser can assist you and guide you in organising any part of your life, from decluttering and sorting your garage to organising your daughter’s fairy-themed fifth birthday party to implementing a comprehensive filing and scanning system in a busy office. Each professional organiser has specialities, based on experience and interest.
What all good professional organisers have in common is the ability to provide a solution tailored to the individual client, based on their specific situation and requirements.
- How do I know I need a professional organiser?
If you answer yes to any of the following questions, a professional organiser can help you!Are you feeling overwhelmed by the quantity of ‘stuff’ in your home or office?Do you find it difficult to locate items you need.
- Do you feel that you don’t know what stuff you have?
- Have you ever bought something that you know you already own but can’t find, or you didn’t know you already owned and found it later?
- Do you feel there is nowhere in your home you can relax, because of the quantity of ‘stuff’ or because everywhere you look there seems to be something that needs doing?
- Do you have an upcoming event which you need help organizing?
- Are you embarrassed to have guests visit?
- Do you have guests coming to stay and you want to clean up the house first?
- Do you want assistance styling your home or office?
- Do you want assistance decorating your home or office for a particular event, such as Christmas?
- What is AAPO?
AAPO is the industry association for Professional Organisers throughout Australasia. There are similar organizations in many other countries. For further information, visit www.aapo.org.au.
- Are all professional organisers registered with AAPO?
No, but we strongly recommend using AAPO members. AAPO sets industry standards and a code of ethics for its members. It also provides support for its members and businesses.
- How do I choose a professional organiser?
As well as being an AAPO member, it is important to have a good rapport with your professional organiser and you need to feel confident that your organiser will provide you with a solution that will meet your requirements and that you will be able to maintain.
- Why can’t I do the job myself?
Maybe you can! However, a professional organiser has the experience and expertise to quickly assess a situation and determine an appropriate solution. Clients sometimes feel overwhelmed by the task at hand, or they just don’t have the time available due to other commitments. A professional organiser will work with you to determine the best possible solution for you.
- How much will it cost?
In most cases, the solution will be unique to the particular situation and therefore a quote will be provided for the cost of the project. Refer to our pricing page for further details on quoting.
Clients generally find that investment in a professional organiser is very worthwhile, saving money in the longer term through more efficient and simpler processes as well as the benefit of peace of mind by creating order and harmony in their space. Imagine how much you would save if you didn’t have to buy a new Christmas tree and lights each year because you knew exactly where to find last year’s and it had been properly stored!
- I’m too embarrassed to invite a Professional Organiser into my home or office – what will they think?
Please don’t be embarrassed, we are not here to judge. We all have times in our lives where we feel disorganised (even professional organisers!). We empathise with your situation and our goal is to help you find a solution, to feel more organised and to create more order and harmony. And no, your house won’t be the worst house we’ve ever seen!