FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS  
 
Q:  How do you actually do the work?
 
Our first step is to carefully look at the project and develop a game plan with you.  We discuss the immediate objectives, the ultimate goal, and what area(s) are most urgent.  Then we devise a specific strategy for that day's work.  Depending on your preference and the types of items we are dealing with, we can either work with you at our side, or we can do the majority of the work by ourselves.  Utilizing certain organizational methods, we place the items in separate "keep," "donate," "sell," and "trash" categories.  You will help us make the final decision as to what items stay in which categories.
 
We then put the "keep" items back in an orderly manner, many times utilizing organizational products.  We may also set up filing or other systems.  With regard to the "donate" items, we can offer to take these items down to the local Goodwill or other charity.  For the items to be sold, we can help arrange for pickup from a local eBay store like QuikDrop® or Snappy Auctions®, or you can choose to sell them yourself.  Finally, for the "trash" items (usually the largest pile of them all!), we will bag the items and prepare them for curbside pickup, or, for larger items that need to be hauled away, we have a Preferred Partnership with 1-800-GOT-JUNK, the world's largest junk hauling company, whereby all Clutterbusters!! clients receive $10 in JunkBucks they can apply to any job.  Last but not least, we spend time teaching you the skills on how to maintain the newly organized space.  It is our mission to never have to come back and reorganize the same area again.
 
Q:  How do I know how many hours I will need? 
 
Estimating the time it will take to complete a project comes only with experience.  Our organizers will be able to give you an estimate after seeing firsthand the types and amount of clutter, how quickly decisions are being made, and what types of systems or products need to be incorporated.  What we recommend is that if you are getting a Personal Organizing package, unless it is an obviously small job (the Clutter Crusher), you should sign up for the Clutter Eradicator package and at the end of the first visit, you can always upgrade to a higher level package and receive the lower hourly rate.
 
Q:  What about all the various products to help keep me organized?

There are literally thousands of different products available to help prevent the clutter from coming back.  Clutterbusters!! offers the online Clutterbusters!! Catalog where you can order a variety of organizing products and have them delivered in advance of your appointment.  There are also many retail stores that sell organizing products like Bed Bath and Beyond, Target, Container Store, Hold Everything, and Ikea, just to name a few.  We also have an option whereby, after the first visit and seeing what is needed, your organizer can do personal shopping for you at the location of your choice (additional fees may apply).  Finally, some of our organizers are equipped to bring a selection of products with them to your assignment, and you can choose buy items directly from them.

Q:  What if an organizer breaks something?
 
Our organizers are very careful with your possessions, but if an accident were to occur, Clutterbusters!! is insured and bonded.
 
Q:  I have a total disaster here.  I'm embarrassed to have anyone see it.  I bet it's worse than anything you've ever seen, right?
 
Wrong!  Our organizers have seen it all.  The greater the mess, the more fun we have seeing it disappear.  Think of us as your "Organizing Doctors."  We're immune to the sight of clutter!
 
Q:  I am really not looking forward to doing this.  Isn't this going to be tedious, boring drudgework?
 
Most likely, no.  Our organizers are selected not only for their organizing skills, but their ability to make the process fun.  You will be surprised how enjoyable it is as you start to witness the dramatic results of our service.  Feelings of freedom, relief, excitement, and anticipation of a more simplified life are frequently experienced by our clients.
 
Q:  This is pretty expensive.  Is it worth it?
 
Our organizers work very hard and they possess a unique skill that the vast majority of people do not have.  We believe there is no greater "bang for the buck" than you get with professional organizing.  It's like building an addition to your home for a fraction of the price!  In fact, some of our clients end up making money from our services, by eliminating the need for outside storage, finding things they thought were gone for good, taking a tax deduction for donated items, selling unneeded items via an eBay store, and experiencing much greater efficiency in their homes and offices. 
 
Think about what your time is worth.  Is it a productive use of your valuable leisure time to try to sort through years of accumulated clutter?  Are you knowledgeable in how to devise systems to keep the area permanently clutter-free?  Are you going to have the stamina and energy to finish the job?  Doesn't it make more sense to have a trained expert complete the job you've been putting off in a fraction of the time?
 
Q:  Do you organize commercial offices?
 
Yes.  Certain of our Master OrganizersTM are trained and experienced in organizing offices.  They are familiar with the unique challenges associated with organizing corporate offices, and can quickly turn your piling system into a filing system!  They also know the document retention guidelines of CPAs and other experts, and can advise you on what must be retained, and what can be discarded. 
 
Large corporate clients like Freddie Mac® have invited us in to do a series of offices all in one day as well as present a seminar on How to keep your office organized and retain your sanity!  We've been credited with increasing the efficacy of the newly organized offices sufficiently to have paid for our service many times over, not to mention providing a reduced employee stress level and more pleasant working environment.
 
Q:  I need this done quickly!  How soon can you finish the job?
 
Because of the fact that we have assembled a large team of organizers, we have the unique ability to guarantee next day appointments if you call before noon the day before.  We also work evenings, weekends, and holidays.  Our Team Organizing Program allows us to quickly assemble a team of any size to tackle the most challenging of projects.  We get the job done AND done right!
 
Q:  Do you have any references?
 
Of course!  Please review our Testimonials page.  We would be happy to put you in touch with any of these clients.
 
Q:  How do I become a Clutterbusters!! organizer?
 
We are always looking for new Superstars.  Please see the following page:  How to become an organizer