Posts by Karen Bush
Handling an Estate Cleanout in Northern Virginia | Tips from Professional Organizers
First, so sorry for the loss of your parents. Not only are you in an emotional time, but now you have there stuff to deal with and this will be emotional too. Find out about our tips for handling an estate cleanout in Northern Virginia from Professional Home Organizers. How to Handle Memories and Making Hard…
Read MorePrepping Your Home for Sale in the Wintertime
Once you’ve determined it’s time to sell your home, you need to change your perspective a little. Your home is no longer your cocoon from the world – it’s now your most valuable asset that you want to make as attractive to a prospective buyer as possible. Find out our tips for prepping your home…
Read MoreEmergency Preparedness for Older Adults
Whether your parent or yourself, it is important to be organized, have a plan and know emergency preparedness for older adults. What to Prepare for Emergencies “To Go Bags” are a quick and easy way to be prepared for an unexpected hospital visit. A little preparation now could save a lot of stress in the…
Read MoreTips from a Professional Organizer for Businesses in Northern Virginia
It wasn’t too long ago that it was predicted that we would be a paperless society by now. While we’ve made strides to storing documents on computers and in “the cloud,” we find that almost all of our clients face the dilemma of what to do with all this paper. Read more for our tips…
Read MoreTips to Declutter Your Home for Sale
OK, so you want to get organized on your own. You’ve decided you don’t need anyone’s help, but you don’t know where to start. There are dozens of books, possibly more, written on how to get organized. Read more on our tips to declutter your home for sale We’re not going to try to summarize…
Read MoreOrganizing Tips for the Holidays Northern Virginia
Budget-friendly tips for the holidays in Northern Virginia on getting your home ready for the holidays.
Read MoreHow to Marie Kondo in Real Life
You’ve seen the shows on TV where a messy, disorganized, and even hoarding house is miraculously cleaned up in one episode, and the gentle guitar music in the background is playing while the homeowners are hugging and the credits roll.
Read MoreDecluttering During Divorce Northern Virginia
When a marriage ends, both parties are typically hurting and there’s much to figure out, not the least of which is the disposition of the physical items in the house. Find our tips for decluttering during divorce in Northern Virginia. How to Get Started It’s a tender time, as most everything holds meaning or a…
Read MoreDownsizing After Death of Spouse in Northern Virginia
When a loved one passes, it can take a while before the surviving spouse is able to face going through the home and making decisions about the person’s belongings. It’s a tender time, as most everything holds meaning or a memory. Downsizing after death of spouse can be a difficult task and we can help…
Read MoreTop 8 Areas Homeowners Overlook for Home Sale | Preparation Service
When listing your home for sale, your realtor is likely going to tell you to tidy up the place a bit, and may have some specific areas of concern and suggestions for improvements, such as painting, carpet cleaning, and other noticeable tasks. After working with many clients to get their homes ready for sale, we…
Read More3 Reasons to Hire a Professional Home Organizer for Help
With so many home improvement shows that present the “big reveal” of a spotless house after 40 minutes of TV magic, it’s tempting to desire the same “after” look. You might want to hire a Professional Home Organizer to help you get there. Why Hire a Professional Home Organizer 1. You’re Overwhelmed Maybe you don’t…
Read MoreRealtor’s Secret Weapon: A Professional Organizer
You’re a realtor and you’ve just listed a property that needs work. The home owner wants top dollar and you want the property to sell quickly, but you know that the house must undergo a significant make-over to get anywhere near the desired selling price. Look no further than a Professional Organizer in Northern Virginia.…
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