How to Become a Home Organizer
If you are good at organization, can think creatively, and have good people skills, a career as a home organizer may be right for you. As a home organizer, you offer clients solutions that bring order to disorder in their homes. You need to understand design and the aesthetic requirements of clients, and plan accordingly. The main reasons people hire home organizers are that they do not have the time to organize their homes, and that an expert, objective eye usually can detect flaws more easily than the homeowner can.
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Decide whether being a home organizer is right for you. Good organization skills are not enough. You must handle temperamental clients and convince them that what you are suggesting is in their best interests, but also be flexible enough to take their needs into account. If possible, find a home organizer willing to share tips with you,or search online resources. The National Association of Professional Organizers (NAPO) is a good start. Conduct an Internet search for websites of businesses that offer home organization services.
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Practice the art of home organizing by organizing your home first. Have the work appraised by a professional home organizer, or by a friend or family member with an objective eye. Organize your friends and relatives' homes and collect their feedback. This gives you hands-on experience and builds your confidence.
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Obtain certification from the Board of Certification for Professional Organizers. Though there are no rules mandating professional qualifications for home organizers, certification tends to increase your opportunities.
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Look for home organizer job opportunities. NAPO is a good place to start. Look for local jobs in newspapers or go to online job sites such as JobisJob.com and Simplyhired.com to search for vacancies in your region. You can also start a business of your own as a home organizer. Learn federal, state and local laws before starting a business.
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Join NAPO. Membership builds credibility regarding your professional ethics and skills. It can help your business grow if you are operating one. You can also join NAPO if you work for a home organization company that is a NAPO member
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Tips & Warnings
Enroll in any reputable home organization course available locally.
