Frequently Asked Questions

What should the customer know about your pricing and scheduling (e.g., discounts, fees)?

Sweet Home Professional Oranizing offers a twe person team to tackle your project for an hourly rate of $135. We do not change extra for the time spent planning a space or communicating with the client before or after sessions. We do offer project discounts for time commitments above 15 hours.

We are always willing to work on our own or with the client, depending on the client's preference.

What is your typical process for working with a new customer?

First, we schedule a phone consultation to discuss what kind of project the client is wanting to complete. This is an opportunity for the organizer to hear about any obstacles the client is facing, as well as their hopes, intentions, etc. for the space(s). We always encourage clients to lead the way for the actual sessions as far as pacing the project. Some prefer to take their time and work through things together, while others are hands off and prefer that we just get the job done while they do what they need or want to do. Either way works well. When we arrive we discuss the plan and goal for the day with the client and then we're right to work. We sort into categories, take measurements, and begin the space planning.

What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?

To succeed in this field you need to be self motivated, hard working, detail oriented, a very good listener, and that natural knack for design and functionality that translates to beautiful and functional completed projects. That is what we look for in new employees and that is what we work to foster and improve through various online programs and workshops. Nicole is a member of Inspired Organizer, Tucson Professional Organizers, and the Tucson In-Home Organizer for The Container Store.

How did you get started doing this type of work?

Nicole was recruited to do this work. She was working in an office and had re-organized the front desks and entryway. One of the customers approached her and asked her to organize and redesign her home office. From there, this first client's friends, and then their friends, hired her to do the same.

Since moving to Tucson, Nicole has added members to her team who are aligned with her vision of being helpful, focused, and creative in client's homes to ensure they are thrilled with the results they see after hiring a professional organizer.

What types of customers have you worked with?

All of our clients have been different. Some are going through emotionally difficult life changes and prefer a slower pace to the time consider what changes they should make. We also work with busy, overwhelmed parents and professionals who just need their homes to be made more workable as quickly as possible, and everyone inbetween.

Describe a recent project you are fond of. How long did it take?

One of my organizers and I recently completed a reorganization of a very full kitchen and pantry in a beautiful 3200 sq foot home and that was completed in nine hours. The home belonged to a busy family with children ranging in age from 5 to 17. It was a thrill to successfully accomidate the different needs and desires of the family members, and to help the parents feel in control of their kitchen. And of course, the finished product was beautfiul, which provides us organization lovers a special kind of joy.

What advice would you give a customer looking to hire a provider in your area of work?

Your organizer has to be someone you feel comfortable with. Meet them first and see how it feels to be around him/her. Then talk about the vision they hold for your projects and make sure their ideas are aligned with yours.

What questions should customers think through before talking to professionals about their project?

There are a lot of things for clients to consider, but that's why they come to us; so that they don't have to overwhelm themselves with a long list of what to figure out. That said, a few things to consider could be- where do I want to do paperwork, what function do I want served in the spaces we will be working in, what is NOT (and then also what IS) working for me the way things are set up now, what do I want my home to feel like and represent to visitors and the members of my family who live in it? But don't overwhelm yourself, we go through all these things together.

What if potential customers have more questions?

Reach out! We are delighted to hear from anyone who is interested in discussing home organization. Call, text, email and we're happy to have a conversation with you. We want it to be easy to work with us. Call or text Nicole at- 813.783.5901 or email hello@nicolebarger.com. We're also on Instagram, Facebook, HOUZZ and we have a newsletter to keep in touch. We hope to hear from you!