Posts by Karen Bush
Top 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.…
Read MoreSpring Selling Season has Sprung | Spring Market Cleaning Tips
Despite the fluctuating weather patterns lately, many of our realtor friends are telling us the spring selling market has sprung and their phones are ringing non-stop. That’s encouraging news! But what we’re also hearing is that once they get the listing, the tough part is getting the property ready to be seen by the buying public…
Read MoreHappy New Year! With a New Year Often Come Resolutions to Declutter & Organize
Happy New Year! With a new year often comes new resolutions. If you’re thinking of Getting Organized this year, you’re in the right place and we’re happy to help you! Whether you need the softer touch of pointers and accountability, or more committed side-by-side assistance, we will work with you to plan your project, tweak…
Read MoreOK, there’s no denying that winter is upon us. My clues this time are…
OK, there’s no denying that winter is upon us. My clues this time are the school delays and cancellations, the tell-tale lines on the roads where the DOT trucks pretreated the roads, and the icy and snowy precipitation that makes sidewalks and driveways slippery. I wasn’t prepared for this – my mind doesn’t consider the…
Read MoreCloset Organization Ideas | Winter Winds are Starting to Blow & Time to Change Over the Wardrobe
Winter winds are starting to blow. Time to change over the wardrobe. If you have children, it’s tempting to just pack up their warm-weather clothes and forget about them until the next warm season. It’s better to go through them first and pull out the garments that are torn, stained (and dispose of these), or…
Read MoreBack to School Organization Tips for Families | Professional Organizer Near Me
Depending on where you live, the kids have been back to school for at least a week, maybe two or more. Even those who don’t have kids around seem to treat September like it’s “back to routines” time of year. Everyone can benefit from taking stock of morning routines, bottlenecks, and needed supplies. For instance,…
Read MoreOrganization Ideas | To Do While it’s Still Summer and You’ve Got the Kids Underfoot
While it’s still summer and you’ve got the kids underfoot, take a little time to go through their clothes with them to determine what fits, what needs to be handed down or donated, and what isn’t worthy of passing on (such as clothes that are stained, torn, or sprouting holes). Make a list of what…
Read MoreWe are pleased to reveal our new website – we hope you find it…
We are pleased to reveal our new website – we hope you find it helpful! www.GreatFallsOrganizers.com Our new video is on the front page, too – check it out! We appreciate the support our friends and fans have given us over the years, and we look forward to serving your organizing needs well into the…
Read MoreThanks to Kim Johnson for partnering with us this past week to deliver a…
Thanks to Kim Johnson https://www.kimjohnsondesigns.com/ for partnering with us this past week to deliver a course on Downsizing through George Mason University’s OLLI (Osher Lifetime Learning Institute). We had an astute audience who asked terrific questions and took copious notes on our guidance and recommendations on embracing the downsizing mindset, decluttering, and designing your new…
Read MoreExciting times for Great Falls Organizers – we’re stepping up our online presence with…
Exciting times for Great Falls Organizers – we’re stepping up our online presence with a new website, a video, and probably some enhancements here. We’re reaching out with community events and local classes – we’ll be sure to announce them here so you can tune in.
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