Okanagan Professional Organizer for
Major Life Changes

Professional Organizer Services:

Selling your home and moving into a new house

Okanagan Professional Home Stager Services

We know that life can change at any time. As John Lennon sang, "Life is what happens when you're busy making other plans."

And, in addition to unplanned events there are certain anticipated transitions in life that can be overwhelming, demanding so much of our focus,  time and energy while we have our jobs, families and life's other responsibilities pulling us in other directions.

Moving is certainly one of life's big events.

There's getting your home ready for sale and showings, meaning you've got to box up personal effects for the move but also before it goes on the market - so that prospective buyers can see themselves and their lifestyle in YOUR home as they tour it. A professional home stager can help you get your home ready for showing, drawing from experience on the optimal balance of what to leave, how to arrange it, and what possessions to remove to storage. We not only stage your home for showings and provide packing tips, but we also invest time into understanding what changes are needed in order get your home ready. We'll make sure everything is ship-shape, to generate more buyer interest and more competitive offers on your home. Moving can be quite stressful but we know how much easier life becomes when that myriad to-do list is taken care of by a professional organizer - just imagine what you could focus on instead if someone else did that work for you!

If you are a real estate agent looking for a professional home stager to work with your clients, to get their home ready for the listing photos and viewing appointments and/or an open house, contact Wendy! As a professional organizer, she not only works with B2C clients in the home, but offers B2B services as well. Having recently retired from a corporate career, Wendy also enjoys providing solutions for business professionals.

You've probably accumulated a lot over the years, and have clutter to boot. Moving is the ideal time to sort through what you no longer need, especially if you are downsizing, or some of your décor and furniture won't fit the floor plan or style of the new home. A professional home organizer like Wendy can lend not only her expertise but also that outsider's perspective to help you decide what to keep, what to sell, and what to donate. Wendy also provides expert advice about paring down belongings for those making a big move, and has experience doing everything from downsizing due to kids moving out or retirement planning, to repurposing bedrooms that are now empty, for those who have decided to stay put in their home. More details about professional organizing services for downsizing follows below...

After boxing up and making the move, setting up in your new home is the perfect time to create a functional storage system for your kitchen pantry, your closets, etc. A professional home organizer can help you set up as you settle in, saving you time down the line.

Getting one's house in order:
Professional Organizer Services for downsizing or

clearing out your / a loved one's home

The reason for the move or the cleaning out of a home itself is often a major life change.

Have the kids moved away to college or university, or are they moving out to start their own lives? Are you retiring and ready to being the next stage in your life? One of the first things to go is the home that is now too big. You may no longer want to spend so much time maintaining it as you get older, wishing to have more time for your hobbies and outdoor pursuits (like traveling or enjoying all that the Okanagan has to offer - golfing, hiking, skiing etc.).

But how do we know what belongs in a house and should be kept? As a professional home organizer, Wendy also works with clients in your situation. She'll ask questions and assess your needs and lifestyle. Then, she'll pragmatically help you decide what keepsakes to hang on to, and what to let go of - the most difficult part given all the memories you have connected to the home and its contents. Wendy can help with strategies for sorting into groups the sentimental and useful, from that which you can sell, and give away or donate. That gentle push will give you confidence to make these decisions. An outsider's perspective can really save you time and cut through not only the clutter but also free you from the "stuff" you've been hanging on to, that no longer brings you joy or serves a purpose.

Perhaps a loved one such as a parent is going through a major life change, such as needing to move into a care home. If a family member has passed away and you need estate support - to go through the home, clean out the contents and get it ready for sale, it's an incredibly time-consuming and emotionally taxing undertaking. A professional home organizer like Wendy can really lighten this load on your shoulders as you face bereavement.

If you or a loved one is dealing with health events, a professional home organizer can also help with adapting the way your home is laid out and organized. For example, Wendy can reorganize your pantry so that it's much easier to see and access food items for quick snacks and meals. Then, for when you do want to bake or cook, the organizational system she'll set up makes sense - you'll be able to find what you're looking for when you need it, be it ingredients or implements. A professional home organizer can help you declutter so that cleaning is easier, and devise organizational systems so that your chores like cooking meals and filing papers are easier to perform. That way, you can focus your energy on more important things - your health, spending time with your grandkids etc.