I did not know what to think when my older sister called with the number for Organizing Boston and…read moretold me, "You need to get a hold of this group." I am so glad I listened to her. As a senior citizen, I find those tasks which would have been easier for me when I was younger more challenging. After 44 years of accumulating a variety of clothing in Boston, I needed to downsize. The idea of sorting and organizing 18 full bags of clothing by myself was daunting. Lead organizer Gloria met me and helped me go through those bags in record time (2 hours). I wouldn't have believed it possible. She was professional and compassionate. I ended up keeping two bags of clothing and she took away the rest in her car and arranged for them to be properly donated. Organizing Boston also sent me a receipt for the bags of items that I had donated. Professional efficiency combined with compassion was my experience in working with every aspect of Organizing Boston. What I thought would be a nightmare Gloria told me was fun for her. She definitely made it easy for me. I would highly recommend this group.

I've referred Organizing Boston and her crew to several of my clients with glowing results. The…read morestress free help with stressful organizing and de-clutter projects is invaluable. Sometimes it's hard to even know where to start on a project and they know exactly how to help steer you in the right direction doing as much or as little of the heavy lifting as you need them to do. Oh, and moving!! Help with moving. Seriously. Worth every penny!!

I waited a few weeks before reviewing Ducks In A Row to ensure the organization design actually…read moreworked. It does! Ann was hands on, and suggested the type of organization that would work best for me. After several sessions organizing 5 closets, I remain very pleased and find that, the cluttered closets are now history. If you are thinking of hiring a professional organizer, you cannot go wrong with Ducks In A Row!. Also, I appreciated Ann's honesty, and the fact that she arrived on time consistently. She was very aware of my tight schedule, Thank you, Ann!

Ducks in a Row has made the last two weeks so much easier! My husband and I decided to sell our…read morehouse about a month ago. The job of dealing with 25 years of Accumulated Stuff seemed overwhelming and I was feeling completely stressed. Anne Lucas, the owner, came to my house for a free consultation, assessed my biggest problem areas and then set me up with a schedule. The organizer I worked with was very helpful and very efficient (also pleasant!) , Anne then came back and made the heavy bags of things designated to be donated "disappear" and delivered them to the appropriate charities - solving yet another problem. I highly recommend Ducks in a Row!

Maureen had her hands full when she came to my apartment. It needed serious setting up,…read morefurnishing, culling of what I moved in with and getting its tenant (me) on the right path. She is smart, quick and really understands people and the challenges they have organizing their possessions and lives. Every day I see how I benefit from her work - on the apartment and me! I will continue to work with her.

I didn't just gain an organized home, I gained an education. I learned how to organize better on my…read moreown, and keep our place that way. During the time we worked together, I didn't feel pressured to throw too much away, but empowered to let things go knowing that they will be useful to someone somewhere else, recycled, or that I simply didn't need all of the things--in other words, there is freedom in letting go. I highly recommend working with Maureen, The Organizing Diva! P.S. I've been on Yelp for 16? Years... this is my first review.

Lisa is my fairy godmother! I've used Lisa for the past 2 years on recommendation from a friend,…read moreand I wish I had found her sooner! I travel a lot and don't have time for a lot of simple things like dry cleaning drop off and food shopping. The first time I hired Lisa, I was planning a party for my parents' anniversary and she and her team were amazing! From finding the venue, to the decor, caterers and invitations, I couldn't have done it without her. The event was amazing and I really wowed everyone! Since then, Lisa has done so many time saving things from me - running the gamut from dry cleaning to picking up groceries. Lisa actually takes time to pick out the freshest produce and meats, and I don't have to run all over town for my specialty items. Next up... she's going to help me organize my family photos. Seriously, this woman is a life saver!

Lisa is a lifesaver!! She helped me replace a special item I bought for my 5 year old daughter on a…read morerecent trip to Boston. We left the item behind at the airport on our way home. Lisa went and bought the item and shipped it to us the very next day! She was responsive and reliable. Thank you Lisa!!!

Update: I called Priscylla again for help and she once again squeezed me in her busy schedule. When…read moreshe left the house, my house was spotless and as clean as it can be. I was thinking that maybe in given time she will only help with the floors and bathrooms but she wiped down all the furniture and the appliances as well. There is not a speck of dust in my house now. I have a bird feeder and hence my deck is pretty dirty, but today it looks brand new. Thank you Priscylla.

Priscilla and her crew did a FABULOUS job on our house. She really went above and beyond to get the…read moredetails I requested done. They worked efficiently and I will definitely be hiring them again!

Have you watched Hoarders before? Occasionally there are people who used to be tidy and organized…read moreand then something traumatic happened in their lives and they transformed into hoarders. Well, I had a similar experience to a much, much, much lesser extent. After life punched me in the face, I let go of my hyper-organized, neat self for a few months and just let mess and chaos consume me. When I picked myself up, I looked at my room and just didn't even know where to begin. I realized I had wandered into uncharted territory of mess that I've just never experienced. Enter Pat. She came in and swiftly assessed my situation and got to work right away. When I got sidetracked, she put me back on focus. I thought I would have trouble throwing things out but I actually didn't. I really just needed someone to help me and provide moral support and Pat wonderfully did that. Can I be honest? The best part is that she folded all my clothes! She also helped me rearrange my room in a way that would optimize space efficiency and gave me a few pointers on how to store things. Storage is a challenge in my room. I'm knocking off one star only because I think it's a bit pricey for what I was looking for. If you are someone who is generally organized and just needs a little help, I would recommend scoping out your options for pricing. In the Boston area, it seems like her her hourly rate is standard, but there are some who have lower minimum hourly bases, some who offer discounts, and some who have lower rates all together. Those who have lower rates tend to have less experience and credentials, but I think I would've been okay with that. With that said, if you need help with a large project or is someone who has struggled with organization, I would totally recommend her. She is definitely very pleasant to work with and takes her time in explaining everything and answering all your questions. My positive interactions with her over the phone was what ultimately won me over, even though price wise she was the most expensive on my life.

I received Sort it Out's contact information from a packing company in So Cal as we were moving my…read moremother from California to the Boston area. From the moment I spoke to Pat Bernabei I felt at ease with the enormous tasks at hand. My elderly mother, who was not able to get settled into her new home until her furniture, dishes and clothes arrived, had been anxiously awaiting to start her new life in Massachusetts. Pat immediately had everything under control, including staying on top of the moving company as the truck made its way across the country. We needed to get my mother unpacked as quickly as possible. On move-in day, Pat was our designated point person and organized the unpacking like the pro she clearly is. Miraculously, all was unpacked and put away in a single day! And Pat even cleared away the boxes so there was no clutter in the new apartment. Pat also took the initiative of sending to the moving company a picture of a dresser they had damaged during the move. She is simply on top of it all! For anyone needing to get organized, for anyone needing to help a senior citizen move to another city or state, Pat of Sort it Out is the answer to all your worries. She will get it done and it will be done perfectly.

Hired Natalie to help us get a handle on the classic "junk room" or in our case, our office…read more She was very thorough and was able to complete much of the task solo which was a relief. Upon meeting she described her methodology which was also helpful. We left with pristine spaces and better organization systems in our office, closets, and bedroom. Reasonably priced, absolutely worth the value for what you get.

From the owner: With a range of services, including home organization, decluttering, assistance with move…read morepreparations, and post-move unpacking organization, I am here to cater to your specific needs. Let's team up to create an organized and welcoming space that brings a smile to your face every time you walk through the door. Whether you're preparing for a move or looking to transform your current space, together, we'll turn your house into a place you'll absolutely love to call home.

I just sat down with Lauren Zalkind to look over a professional document until it more more…read moreeloquently stated my intended message while avoiding industry jargon. I owe it to myself to take Lauren's pointers to heart.

For years, working, going to school, and raising 3 children was my focus. Organization was the last…read morething on my mind. After I stopped working, I looked around and realized that I needed organizational help! That's when I called Lauren... The job felt overwhelming, but Lauren gave me a plan and broke it down into small, actionable steps that were easy to accomplish. Now, I amaze people when they ask me for anything ... because now I know exactly where it is. My only regret is that I did not call Lauren sooner. Life is so much easier when you are organized! Thanks Lauren!