Debunking 5 Professional Organizing Myths

Do you dream of clear countertops and clothes neatly hung on velvet hangers? Of not tripping over toys every time you walk across your living room floor? We would all love an organized home, but who has the time or energy to make it happen?
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You've heard of professional organizers, but they seem expensive and you don't want them throwing all your stuff away.

Today we'll be busting 5 common organizing myths so you feel more confident calling in a pro!

Myth #1: Professional Organizers Are Judgmental of Your Home's Appearance

At Hello Simplified we have absolutely zero judgment. We understand that houses get messy, cluttered, and in need of some TLC. That's why you're calling us!

​We actually ask that clients don't tidy or clean up before our in-home consultations because it will help us serve you better and help us know what systems need to be put into place. If you always have a pile of shoes in your mudroom, but hide it all away before we visit, we won't know that you need a solution, such as a shoe rack by your door. Read more about our in-home consultation process here.​
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We have seen it all! We are in houses every day and are there to help you. We often get excited the more clutter there is because we know there will be a big transformation and we get to help you feel less stressed in your home.

Myth #2: Pro Organizers Are Way Too Expensive for Most People

We have clients from all different financial backgrounds and have accessible, reasonable pricing. The thing our clients have in common is that they know the value of a tidy and organized home. Your mental health and feeling less stressed in your space is priceless. This single investment can change your home and life moving forward.

Organizing can actually pay for itself by saving you time, money, and energy long-term. You can use the time you would spend organizing (or time worrying about having to get organized) to be with family, do extra work, or relax. With an organized home you will spend less time searching for items and buy a lot less duplicate items because you'll know what you already have.
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Learn more about our pricing here.

Myth #3: Home Organizers Make You Get Rid of All Your Stuff

The final decision to keep or part with an item is always yours. We are like your coach and motivator; we can discuss the benefits of decluttering, but we won't force you to do anything, or throw your items away without your permission.

We don't ever want clients to get rid of items they use regularly or love. We will gently persuade you to question some items that you're holding on to out of guilt because you "might" use them someday or because you haven't had the motivation to sort through them.
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The reality is that we all have too much stuff. As organizers we know and see first hand the benefits of decluttering. We want to give you that gift. But no, it doesn't mean you need to get rid of everything!

​Every little bit helps. When you let go of the excess, there's enough room for items to have a home, to create maintainable systems, and to be able to find and put items away with ease.

Myth #4: Organizing Companies Require You to Provide Your Own Products

We make things as easy as possible for our clients and provide all organizing products needed!

Pantry and kitchen projects start off with an optional fun, and very brief, quiz to get an idea of your style.

​For all spaces that need products, we will put together a product list of our expertly chosen items catered to your unique needs. All you have to do is give us the OK once you see the list (and some clients just say they trust us and don't need to see it). Then we do all ordering and/or picking up of supplies.

​After the organizing is complete, we will handle all returns (we like to overbuy to make sure we're always prepared). Then we'll invoice you for only the products that were used. If you need additional products, we'll handle those too. Super easy!

Products for a pantry we organized in Cary, NC.

Myth #5: Organizing Pros Transform Your Home in a Single Day

Although we've been called magical, we unfortunately can't sweep in and unpack or organize an entire home in one day. But we are extremely efficient! Think about the amount of years you've lived in your home or the years of items in boxes ready to unpack. These things take time if they're going to be done properly.

For example, a big part of what we do is decluttering with the client. There are so many decisions for clients to make, and we don't want to rush the process or overwhelm clients. This is such an important transformation of your home, and worthwhile transformations take time.
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If you'd like us out of your hair as quickly as possible, our team of talented organizers can get the job done 2-5 times faster than a single organizer would! (Just not a whole home in one day! 😉​) Or if you prefer to take it slower one on one with a single organizer, we're happy to do that too. We're here to help in the way that works best for you and your individual needs.

We hope that after reading these 5 myths you feel a little more comfortable giving us a call. We want to help as many people as we can to feel less stressed in their spaces and love where they live!

If you'd like to learn more about working with our Hello Simplified professional organizers, download our Organizing Guide!

Warmly,
Sandi