Amber’s Organizing home organization services transform and declutter any part of your home, condo, or apartment. The organizing appointments are custom, specific, and meant to help you stay organized long term. Transferring skills to you and implementing helpful systems is Amber’s priority. Her approach is simple and straight forward.
She tackles small projects and large projects. Some clients only need or want one appointment and others have several areas they’d like help with. You work alongside her making decisions, giving her feedback, and learning organizing skills to keep it organized and maintain systems. The organizing results are custom, practical, and easy to maintain. She will walk you through the process until your project is completed, never leaving you with a mess or piles to finish.
After completing our online form to answer basic questions about your project, we chat over the phone to assess your organizing needs. This phone assessment lasts about ten to fifteen minutes. Many questions are asked regarding your organizing project, your current resources, time and availability, and what budget you had in mind. This ensures that Amber’s services and personality are the right fit for your needs and helps Amber decide if she would be suitable for your project and expectations. She is also frequently able to give you a rough estimate on the price depending on which organizing service you’re interested in. Some customers will even email or text her pictures. We welcome pictures but that is completely optional and not required.
On Site Appointment:
After speaking over the phone, a service agreement is emailed out. Once that is signed, an onsite appointment is ready to be booked. Each new customer can expect an onsite assessment at the start of their organizing project. This lasts about fifteen to thirty minutes depending on how big your organizing project is. During this step, Amber is in your home or office and will talk with you in detail about the space, layout, contents, and current organizing issues. She’ll set goals and develop a game plan to reach those goals and decide where to start. She will begin the organizing work right after finishing the onsite assessment and work alongside you to help you eliminate excess stuff, create new systems, and implement the best arrangement or layout for your space.
Frequently Asked Questions:
What is a Certified Professional Organizer®?
An organizer who has met education requirements, has logged a certain number of billable organizing hours and has passed a test through the Board of Certified Professional Organizers. Amber was certified in 2008 and most of our organizers are working towards or have achieved certification.
What is NAPO?
NAPO stands for the National Association of Productivity & Organizing Professionals. Since 1985, NAPO has been the premier organization dedicated to the field of organizing. NAPO defines quality standards and provides education for its members, ensuring the highest level of excellence and professionalism. The national conference is a highlight each year for Amber, where new ideas and trends propel her forward in business. Amber is a member of the NAP Chicago chapter.
How long will it take to get organized?
The duration of a project has many variables including, the size of the project/room, the amount of stuff in the room, how fast decisions are made, and the amount of time you choose to spend on the project between our organizing sessions. We work as quickly and efficiently as possible, so you get the most out of each appointment.
How long is an organizing session?
Each appointment is a required minimum of 3 hours but if requested, we can and will work as long as an 6-7 hour day.
Do I have to work alongside my professional organizer during the session?
In most situations, yes. For you to learn and experience the organizing process, it is best for you to be part of the process. In addition, it’s helpful to have your feedback and input as we work so that we give you functional and realistic results. If we are unpacking you into a new home it’s not necessary for you to be home.
Do you offer free consultations?
No. Our onsite consultations are done during your first organizing session. A thorough phone assessment starts the organizing process before we come out to your home or business.
What types of payment do you accept?
Cash, Check, MasterCard, VISA are accepted.
Do I have to buy organizing products to get organized?
No. We will work with what you currently have and suggest items that would help, but buying products are completely optional.
Will I need buy anything before you come?
You don’t need to buy anything before we come however, we do not bring organizing products with us. We always organize first and then buy exactly what we need to finish off the space. We can shop virtually with you and fill a shopping cart for you, leave you a shopping list, or shop and bring back products during a second appointment. Our suggestions & expertise will help you decide what products are right for your space. Read about our opinions on organizing products here.
Will you share advice on room and space design?
Don’t know where to best place or use your furniture? Having trouble deciding how to use a space or shelve out a closet? We’ll share ideas to make the most of your space regarding storage usage, furniture positioning, and room layout.
Will you take my donations with you?
Yes as long as space is available in your organizer’s vehicle, regular donations (not furniture) for common charities such as the Salvation Army or Goodwill are included. We are not a haul away service so if our vehicle has a full load, completely filled with your things, there is a donation drop off service charge
Is everything about our organizing appointment kept confidential?
Absolutely. We will never share private information with any other party.
Why Choose Amber’s Organizing
BBB A+ rated
Yelp and Angie’s List award winners with 50+ 5-star ratings
Certified Professional Organizer® from the National Association of Productivity & Organizing Professionals (NAPO) with multiple certifications
We deliver energy, efficiency and same-day results with personal attention
Google Rating
5.0
Amber's Organizing, LLC
5.0
Jennifer Wright
18:28 07 Oct 20
I hired Amber and one of her employees to help pack up my house for a move. They accomplished in 6 hours what it would have taken me days and days to achieve. They moved so quickly, carefully and efficiently I was in awe! It totally changed my packing from overwhelming and stressful to confident that everything was going to get done! Best investment I’ve made in a long time! Highly recommend! I only wish I was moving close enough for her to help at the other end of my move!
Amy Bonanata
22:41 25 Sep 20
Amber and Jinni packed my four floor home quickly and efficiently and everything arrived in perfect condition. The movers were impressed that somehow all the boxes were similar in weight. I highly recommend Amber’s Organizing, the attention to detail and no nonsense approach made a huge task extremely manageable.
Karyn Odway
23:51 14 Sep 20
I’m selling my condo and had to get photo- and virtual tour-ready for showing my place. In a matter of four hours, an Amber’s organizer (Jinni) ran circles around me decluttering my “trouble” spots as I worked on my file cabinet. She straightened all the areas and even brought donated items to a worthy resale shop In Chicago. Thank you for your excellent - and fast! - work. I highly recommend this service. No more stress in getting my home in order!
Sarah Bonanno
03:44 14 Aug 20
Amber was great--communicative, professional, and knowledgable! She worked to understand my unique situation, and she made what could have been a stressful process an easy and simple one. I absolutely recommend her services for packing and moving!
Mara Weiner
17:22 07 Feb 20
Amber helped me organize my mud room and enormous amount of kid clothes. I was so overwhelmed with the amount of clothes I had from hand me downs and clothes that were too small/big for my kids to wear. You couldn’t even walk in the bedroom. Amber helped me organize the clothes and closets and help put a system in place to prevent this disaster from happening again. She is thoughtful, very professional and didn’t judge me on my mess or disorganization of everything. I am so thankful for her help and love for organizing!
Janie Howell
02:19 26 Nov 19
This is the second time I’ve reached out toAmber and would definitely do again! I have a budding little artist at home and “projects” can pile up very quickly at her art station. Amber helped me sort through all of the things I’ve been avoiding and we had time after to tidy up in daughters room after.
j m d
18:58 03 Sep 19
I was lucky enough that Amber herself came over to work with me. Based on the whole experience, I'm certain everyone at the company carries similar qualities. They're insanely good at what they do. So if you read nothing else, and are just wondering whether you should call/email to get more information--resounding Yes.My home office needed help--badly. Amber exceeded my expectations! At all points I felt like I knew what to expect next. She's someone who partners with you to help figure out what's realistic and what will have a lasting impact. She didn't dictate or make demands about how much stuff to keep or where things should go. It's very much a two-way conversation. Amber was conscientious about the amount of time we were taking, and at no point did I feel like she was trying to rush me (or milk more time out of the session). She was professional and trustworthy--essential when undertaking something like this.This was a phenomenal experience, one that was long overdue. I will definitely be calling her back to help address other areas of the house!
Angie Fresch
15:34 27 Aug 19
I hired Amber's Organizing to help with unpacking following a local move. (After moving twice last year and doing the unpacking myself, I swore I would get help this time!) It was the best money I spent on the move. Amber and Erika came first thing in the morning on the day after the mover's had left, and in just five hours, we had the kitchen and all three bedrooms unpacked. We were able to start living in and, more importantly start feeling settled and enjoying the house so much more quickly than if we hadn't had their expert help on not just getting through the volume of stuff to unpack, but advice on where to put things and what else we could buy when ready to get even more organized.
Janice Lasky
15:03 18 Mar 19
Working with Amber was a spectacular experience. We were selling my mother’s house which she lived in for 50 years. I live out-of-town and didn’t have knowledge of reliable sources. Not only did the organizers pack and sort everything, but they did it in half the time we expected. They were very polite, respectful, and efficient. Every vendor came in at the exact time Amber told me to expect them. Pricing was what we were quoted. What I thought would take two 5 day trips in to accomplish was finished in 3 days! We highly recommend Amber and have passed her name on.
Janice Lasky
15:03 18 Mar 19
Working with Amber was a spectacular experience. We were selling my mother’s house which she lived in for 50 years. I live out-of-town and didn’t have knowledge of reliable sources. Not only did the organizers pack and sort everything, but they did it in half the time we expected. They were very polite, respectful, and efficient. Every vendor came in at the exact time Amber told me to expect them. Pricing was what we were quoted. What I thought would take two 5 day trips in to accomplish was finished in 3 days! We highly recommend Amber and have passed her name on.
Melissa Laudadio
17:22 07 Aug 18
Amber rocks! We have worked with her for the last 13 years whenever organizational issues would come up. She is known as the "Organizational Linebacker" to my husband ! At the start he was very weary of having someone come in and help us go through sensitive material in our office . After plowing through and organizing file after file we've never looked back. We just recently moved and Amber's smart ideas in the kitchen have already made my life easier. She helped my husband figure out the best way to utilize our garage space too !
Lisa Czyszczewski
14:24 13 Jul 18
We hired Amber's Organizing to help us move into a new home after a cross-country relocation and 9 months in temporary housing. Our house was a disaster after the mover's left ... but two days of professional organizing made it like we had been there for months. It's easy to find everything, and even our basement is completely organized! These folks are reasonably priced, super professional and a joy to work with.
Karyn O.
20:33 10 Jul 18
Amber is amazing! She asks the right questions to clear the clutter once and for all! She helped me purge and reorganize my kitchen and a couple of closets - all within a few hours. These were areas I had been decluttering slowly for weeks! She also helped me rethink how to organize other areas of my home. I'm no longer overwhelmed with all that has to get done! She got me started, now I'm building on her momentum. I already booked another session with her next month to finish what I cannot get done on my own in the next few weeks. Amber is a godsend!!!
Sandra Hurse
11:41 05 Jun 18
Amber and her team are amazing. Got my new place organized in no time and left me with great tips on how to keep it going! My drawers have never looked the way they look now. Thank you Amber and Erica!
Janie Howell
14:17 19 Apr 18
Tracey did an amazing job helping me with organizing my daughters art table. We filled THREE bags of “junk” and she even pulled out her label maker so everything can go neatly into the correct bin at clean up time. I’ve already referred your services to friends! Thank you, thank you, thank you!
We sort, declutter and organize any part of your home by including you in the process to teach organizing skills, create effective systems and provide home organization solutions.
If you work from home or keep track of your family’s paperwork, you will benefit from our home office organization services. We tackle daily paperwork, mail, memorabilia, and filing systems.
