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A few of the questions we're hearing every day

If you have a question, you'll probably find the answer below!

How do you stay abreast of the latest organizing techniques and tools?

The owner attends the National Association of Productivity and Organizing Professionals’ conferences, returning with new ideas and knowledge of how to better help their clients. The owner also must have 45 education credit hours every 3 years to maintain the CPO status. She also attends teleclasses to learn new ways and new organizing tools to make client’s lives easier.

What does a Professional Organizer do?

There are Professional Organizers that specialize in different areas including: home organizing, moving, paper management, bill organizing, file systems, chronic disorganization, time management, event planning, goal setting, project management, and more. They help guide the client toward a more efficient, organized lifestyle. The organizer does this through hands-on assistance, publications, phone or email consulting, and more.

Why should someone hire a Professional Organizer?

If you’ve tried and tried to get organized and can’t seem to, wouldn’t it seem logical to hire someone that is good at what you’re trying to accomplish. People hire trainers to help them with their physique, accountants to help them with their finances, consultants to help them with situations at work, and painters to paint their house. Hiring a Professional Organizer will get you going on getting organized and teach you systems on how to stay organized so you can enjoy your life.

How does Sunflower Strategies® charge?

Sunflower Strategies® offers a 20 minute phone consultation for free. Organizing sessions are usually around 4 hours. The rate is $75 per hour unless you buy a package, which offers savings. You’ll find more information on this on our “Pricing and Packages” page.

Does the Professional Organizer work alone or with the client?

This is completely up to the homeowner. If working alone, the organizer may set aside possible items for donate and disposal (upon client approval). Honestly though…more items usually get purged if homeowner is involved.

How long does an organizing job take?

This depends on many different factors. Each organizing job is a custom situation. Variables include the size of the room(s) and how many items or boxes are in the room(s), how quickly the owner makes decisions, and if it’s paperwork versus items. An example of this would be that three sweaters stack into the same size area as 300 pieces of paper! Please view our “Rates and Time Estimates” page for time ranges.

What about items being donated?

Anything the client no longer “uses” or “loves” goes into a donation bag. Then, unless the client has a specific place they want to take the donations, the organizer will take the donations to one of three appropriate charities where a receipt will be issued and returned to the client.

What is NAPO?

NAPO, the National Association of Productivity and Organizing Professionals, was founded in 1985 and is dedicated to the field of organizing. NAPO defines quality standards and provides education for its members, ensuring the highest level of excellence and professionalism. NAPO provides its members with quality education, exposure to cutting edge trends in organizing, the latest product knowledge and access to top organizing industry manufacturers.

What are common concerns of clients?

Initially, it is sometimes difficult for the client to let someone else see ‘their mess’, but the client quickly sees the benefits of hiring the Professional Organizer. Clients can be assured that organizers see clutter, big and small, on a daily basis and are not there to judge. Both the organizer and the client enjoy the accomplishments of a newly organized home or office.

Another concern of the clients is that the organizer will make them throw things away. A client’s possessions are just that – the client’s possessions. The organizers do not make the client throw things away and the organizers would never throw away anything without specific permission. Many times, it is just as much the use of space organization as it is decluttering. Getting organized is not just throwing things out. Using space efficiently is the situation more of the time.

How long have you been in this business?

Sunflower Strategies has been in business since 2005 and the owner, Susan Wade, has been a member of the Golden Circle of NAPO since 2010. NAPO’s prestigious Golden Circle recognizes members who have attained an elevated level of experience. She served on the Board of Directors of the NAPO Houston Chapter from 2009-2016, holding four different positions.

Susan is also a Certified Professional Organizer, one of only 11 in the Houston metropolitan area.

Do you bring the necessary supplies or do I purchase them?

The organizer will bring some basic supplies and will always try to use whatever is already available at your home. The organizer may suggest other organizing products that would make the organizing space more space efficient or functional. If approved by the client, the organizer will purchase (with no up charge) and be reimbursed by client.

What is the cancellation policy?

We charge $100 fee for a less than 48-hour session cancellation as it would be difficult to fill that day and income is lost for your organizer.

What is a Certified Professional Organizer?

A Certified Professional Organizer receives certification by meeting specific standards, working 1500 client hours in three years, acquiring the knowledge and experience through client interaction, and through passing a final examination.

The certification program recognizes and raises industry standards, practices and ethics.

There are only 11 CPOs in the Houston area (as of 03/21).

Service Areas

  • Atascocita
  • Austin
  • Bellaire
  • Cypress
  • Friendswood
  • Garden Oaks
  • Heights
  • Houston
  • Katy
  • Kingwood
  • League City
  • Memorial
  • Midtown
  • Montrose
  • Oak Forest
  • Pearland
  • Seabrook
  • Spring
  • Sugar Land
  • Tanglewood
  • The Woodlands
  • Tomball
  • West University Place

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Best of Houzz

  • I needed my Mary Kay Office organized and Susan and Sunflower Strategies came to my rescue!! I was pulling product out of boxes, unable to find things I had ordered, taking lots of time trying to figure out what inventory I had on hand --- boooo!!! Then Susan came and BAM!! In 2 days, (side by side - her teaching me as we went), we purged my old paperwork, cleaned out and organized my files, purged and organized my closet, and organized and shelved all my Mary Kay Products!!! Wow!! I'm in love with my office now!! It saves me time, it's efficient, and easy to maintain. Thank you Susan and Sunflower Strategies -- what a Merry Christmas to me by choosing you!!!

    thumb Charlie C.
  • I was in a big time crunch with the move and they worked out sending me someone very quickly who was fabulous!! I would highly recommend this business as sunflower strategies is superb. I think the most important part was that they knew how desperate I was and they managed to find someone so quickly!!!

    thumb McHughes Family
  • Theresa and Carmen were excellent and knowledgeable about common organization needs in homes with families. They moved us in and unpacked our kitchen, pantry, master closet and bath as well as our laundry and both my daughter’s closets. They did this in two days. I would highly recommend using them for your move in or general organizational needs.

    thumb Kimberly Byrd
  • Excellent experience, such a detailed and thorough pantry organization. Would definitely use again! Thanks

    thumb Romita Almonte
  • Susan rocks! I have worked with her on several occasions, and she is about 6 rungs beyond helpful! I can't tell you how much she got me organized.

    thumb Erin Hodgess
  • I just loved them! They came and organized my pantry and master closet and I absolutely love it. They were so professional and personable that it made the transition so easy! Now I want to organize my whole house because of them. Thank You Sunflower Strategies!

    thumb Sarah Torres
  • Susan Wade is a LIFESAVER! My family and I prefer calling her "SUNSHINE SUSAN" as she makes our home and spirits BRIGHTER every time she works with us. As working parents with a a 6-person household in a small 3/2 home, we constantly struggle with the daily challenge of clutter and staying organized. We started our relationship with Susan a few years ago and SO appreciate her non-judgmental, focused, efficient, and motivating work-style. She does not try to over psychoanalyze us, but rather helps our family to make decisions and stay on task. We had not worked with Susan for a couple of years, but I realized a few months ago that we needed to work with her again to get back on track. I contacted her via text and she promptly responded. And yes, the SUNSHINE came out again when she arrived at our home. In fact, our kids were super excited to see her and they were SO shocked with the progress that we made during a four-hour session. I rarely get my nails done or get a massage, I see Susan as my pamper me sessions that rid myself of the stress and anxiety that comes from having a cluttered and disorganized home. She also helps you save money when you can finally find what you already own instead of going out and buying the same item. She will haul away your donations and even recycled trash too when she leaves. Susan, thank you for bringing peace, joy, and organization back to our family. We still have more work to do in our house (and the dreaded garage!), but the progress we made in 5-6 sessions allowed us to host Thanksgiving, Christmas and a holiday dinner party with friends plus have a playdate all because "Sunshine Susan" helped us get our home organized and presentable once again. I can't say THANK YOU enough!!!

    thumb Rochelle Salazar
  • I don't know what our family would do without Sunflower Strategies! Susan has helped us organize things from our pantry and laundry room to our garage and more. Her love for neatness spills over into the projects she accomplishes. She helped my daughter get her business back on track JUST by helping purge her office. She's great! Not to mention very personable and down to earth. I would recommend her to anyone.

    thumb Monica Young

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