Everything you need to know about finding a Professional Organiser

Do you sometimes feel like you need more organisation in your home? A Professional Organiser may be the perfect thing for you. Read on to find out more about what they are and what they do.

What is a Professional Organiser?

A Professional Organiser is someone who designs and helps to implement solutions for people so they can get organised and stay organised. They help people to restore order in their lives so they become more balanced.  They also teach people how to make the most of the resources they have. To do this, they provide ideas, information, structure, solutions, tools, and systems that help the client increase their productivity, reduce stress, and give them more control over the resources they have.

Many Professional Organisers provide a hands-on service on a consultancy basis. That is, they will come to your home to carry out their services.

Services Provided by a Professional Organiser

Services that are provided by a Professional Organiser include:

• Designing storage solutions
• Decluttering and organising your space
• Coordinating repairs and maintenance within the home
• Organising personal items such as photographs, collections, and memorabilia
• Organising rooms within the home so they can be used more effectively (kitchen, bedrooms, bathroom, for example)
• Coordinating the disposal or donation of any unwanted items
• Preparing the home for sale
• Home Staging to maximise sale price
• Reorganising the home to meet new requirements (such as during divorce or separation, a bereavement, or the children leaving home)  
• Helping you with skills such as time management, goal setting, and managing tasks
• Helping you plan and coordinate events, meetings, and travel
• Digital organisation – such as designing your computer system and ways of managing your stored information
• Helping you move home – organising and putting items away in their best place

Hiring a Professional Organiser

In Australia, the organisation for professional organisers is The Australasian Association of Professional Organisers Inc (AAPO). You can find more information at www.aapo.org.au. Ideally, your Professional Organiser will belong to AAPO. It is important to feel comfortable with the Professional Organiser that you have chosen. Ensure the organiser is able to meet your personal needs. The organiser should give you complete confidentiality. Finally, make sure the organiser informs you of all the costs involved.