My husband and I reached out to Terri to help us organize our condo. We have a baby and had become overrun with items. I appreciated how easy Terri was to coordinate with - she even did a FaceTime with me before the session to give me some organization product ideas. Amy was our organizer on the day and she was lovely to work with. She helped us go through our master closet in a very nonjudgmental and straightforward way. She helped us donate almost 3 bags of items. We plan on working with Terri and her team again and would recommend for anyone to hire her for your organizing needs. read more

Four Years Later... The Chicago Organizer is still great at helping me get all of my stuff organized and manageable! After I moved house, I had so many rent-a-crates to unpack and return very quickly. I felt overwhelmed and couldn't move two feet without hitting a box, and unpacking by myself was too slow. I contacted Terri again. Terri couldn't come out to personally help me within my limited window of time, but she has fantastic team members. Kammy came to help me, stayed for just under five hours, and we unpacked every rent-a-crate plus all of the cardboard boxes! There is a little left to do in order to make my new place feel like home, but Kammy's help means that 95% of the work is done. I am so pleased with The Chicago Organizer. Terri and Kammy are kind, professional, quite fair in their pandemic requirements, and most of all -- HELPFUL. Money well spent again! read more

Terri came to my house today to help me organize my kitchen. It was a huge disorganized mess. She came in went & straight to work. I was right by her side, as you need to be there to answer questions. Terri is very good about assessing what the client's wants & needs are. We worked 4 hours & she left me with a very organized, logical kitchen. Terri returned my call quickly. She was prompt & didn't waste a second of time. I am going to have her come back & work on my storage space next! read more

We hired Terri and her team to help us unpack and organize our new home. We are so happy we made the decision to do so! Our amazing team of Amy, Marcy and Caroline worked 7 hours straight to help get everything in order and looking fantastic! They listened to our thoughts and incorporated their own to help set our house up to feel like home. Terri was helpful in providing links that would work for our pantry organization and it now looks like something you'd see on Pinterest! Hopefully we won't be moving for a very long time but if we do, I wI'll hire this team back in a heartbeat. Thank you to The Chicago Organizer for making our transition as easy as possible! read more

The Chicago Organizer team helped me get my kitchen put together after recently buying a property. Tracy was AMAZING to help me purge duplicate items and even had some bins for purchase only if I wanted (which I did!). Terri was so kind to recommend organizing items I could purchase on my own to make the process go quickly and she kept in touch and make sure the process was smooth. I'm thankful for their prompt and pleasant customer service. I highly recommend! read more

This service was a great experience- Terri was very responsive and Tracy my organizer was fabulous, very hard working! With her help I was able to sort thought my entire closet and donate things I'd been holding onto for far too long. She had great ideas for organizing and made sure the method fit what I'd actually need and use. I love my new practical, efficient closet, it's a joy getting dressed everyday! read more

Ever since I had my daughter (almost 2 years ago) I feel like I"ve been living in a daycare center. I'm constantly cleaning and decluttering, but somehow all the toys and things of my spoiled little girl seem to take over my condo. Now that we've got baby #2 on the way and also plan to put our condo on the market shortly after he's born. It's time to get serious about decluttering. I've been researching professional organizers on Yelp for awhile now and decided to take my mom up on her offer of getting us one to organize our household. Her real motivation turned out to be making enough room for my brother to stay with us for 3 weeks until his own apt was ready, but regardless we took her up on her offer/bribery. It turns out there's a bunch of professional organizers to choose from in Chicago, but after a little bit of research (thanks Yelp) and outreach I settled on the Chicago Organizer. I chatted with Terri, discussed how the process works, discussed pricing ($75/hr) and then booked a total of 6 hours of organization time with her. We spread it over the course of 2 days (3 hours on each day) and I cleared my schedule during that time since Terri mentioned I'd need to be available to help her with the task ahead. This made sense to me since Terri doesn't know anything about our stuff...and it's tough to organize when you don't have an idea of what we use, no longer need, etc. On organization day Terri showed up (a few minutes early) and after a quick tour we got right to work. We decided together that we should spend a few minutes finding new homes for my daughter's toys that had taken over the living room, but then moved on to our massive storage unit in the back of my condo. Since this is the size of many bedrooms I've seen in Chicago I wasn't sure if we'd get thru the entire unit in the time we spent together, but Terri moves fast...and we got thru it in about 4 hours between the 2 of us and the help of my nanny. It turned out to be a very good idea to book these sessions during my daughter's naptime so we had an extra set of capable hands. Most of the process involved figuring out what needed to be thrown out and donated. Ten trash bags and at least another ten bags of donations later we had decluttered our storage unit and organized everything that we do use on a somewhat regular basis. While it's nice to feel organized now, I think I'll be most thankful when it's time to move months from now and I can skip the step of figuring out what to keep, throw away or donate. Terri and I even had an extra hour or so leftover and decided to spend that time organizing my daughter's closet and she started to pack up some of our wedding gifts that I'm pretty sure won't be put to use before we move. Obviously I'm capable of organizing my storage unit myself, but it would have taken me triple the time and I would never have gotten around to it with the constant demands of motherhood, work, etc. It's been a month since Terri organized us and I've been making an effort to keep it that way, which isn't too difficult since she did an excellent job of finding a place for everything and labeling accordingly. I even went to the container store on my own a few weeks ago and bought a few things she recommended to organize other closets in my condo. I don't think this is the last Terri will hear from me, especially with a move being in the somewhat near future. I may use her help packing us up and will most definitely be calling on her to unpack us in our new home so that we start off organized from day 1. read more

I'm so grateful to Terri and her crack team for putting in SO much hard work to help me get organized after my move. I hurt my knee the night before they came, and they were like my Fairy Godmothers, helping me to get rid of unnecessary items and get the rest sorted and put away. Thank You, Chicago Organizer! One note: there is a surcharge for them to haul away your donated items, so you should be aware of that in case you would rather donate them yourself. read more

The Chicago Organizer is the perfect example of everything a professional organizing company should be - caring, prompt, extremely helpful, kind as heck, and overall just total lifesavers. I had just moved to Chicago alone and had about 20 boxes to unpack. I have ADHD and anxiety and had no idea how or where to even start unpacking. I didn't have anyone to help me do it and I realized I was in over my head. Terri and I got in contact after I saw all the wonderful reviews online, she was the most caring and helpful human to me. Terri heard how panicked I was and made sure she did everything she could to help me; keeping in contact, scouring resources, and moving things around to ensure I did not go into the weekend overwhelmed. She went out of her way to find someone to help me THE NEXT DAY and stayed up late to ensure all the agreements were in order. This process completely saved me and allowed me to have an easier transition into this new city and new life. I honestly don't know what I would have done if it wasn't for Terri and her team, they are beyond helpful - truly my lifesavers. If you need help organizing, unpacking, or finding order in your life contact The Chicago Organizer, they will completely change your life. I have recommended them to friends and colleagues because having a professional organizer help you make sense of your home truly changes your way of life. I can truly relax and unwind in my home and tidying up has become a smaller task due to the wonderful organization system we have created. I will be using Terri and her team again without a doubt, for a yearly refresh and if I need help organizing parts of my home as I settle in. Again I really can't recommend them enough and if you are on the fence about whether or not you want to contact an organizer just do it! Your future self with thank you (I know mine did), you deserve the peace and happiness this brings! read more

Terri and team are fantastic. Terri is very professional, informative and helpful. She made sure she had a real understanding of our space and our organization needs before we met with our actual organizer, C, which made the day go by very smoothly and enjoyably! C helped us make the most of our downtown Chicago apartment by helping us declutter and re-organize a couple big closets -- she helped us free up an unbelievable amount of space. We have a baby (and allll the toys, clothes, etc. that come with him) and before hiring Terri, we thought we were going to have to buy a storage unit, but now we miraculously have quite a bit of extra space. Even better than the newfound space (physical and mental) my husband and I now have, Terri and C gave us the momentum and confidence to continue decluttering on our own, which has been incredibly satisfying. I never thought we'd need a professional organizer, but it was well worth the money. Our place is transformed. Thank you, Terri!! read more

Terri Albert was amazing. After my husband and I purchased an out-of-state house, we had to scramble to get our current house in order. Terri's team was calming and professional and very, very helpful. I was astounded with how much we accomplished in four short hours, with separate boxes to give away, for a yard sale, for keeping, or for storing. We had some big pieces of furniture to give away and Terri even arranged for a truck to haul the stuff away. I highly recommend her. read more

Fast efficient and to the point. I felt comfortable with Terry the moment she walked in the door. Helped with purging stuff I have had for ten years. Always showing concern and respect for my things. I highly recommend Terry for any type of job you may have that needs organizing I will have her back again for other projects read more

Terri helped me pack up half of my house to put stuff into storage before I put the house on the market. She worked SO hard and we got so much done. I can manage what's left to do, which feels pretty amazing. Would recommend!! read more

Terri was invaluable for my move from a huge, two-bedroom apartment to a small, one-bedroom apartment; I went from having more closets than I could possibly fill to one small closet, one kitchen drawer (!) and a few kitchen cabinets. Miraculously, Terri made it work. Before my move, we met for a 3-hour purging session. Together, we tackled and sorted for donation, dumping, and safekeeping: piles of mail (junk and real), beauty items galore, dozens of momento-and-junk-filled shoeboxes and a whole host of other miscellaneous items. On move-in day, she came over, gloves on hand, and helped me unpack all of my boxes. My movers did not believe my new apartment could possibly fit all of my stuff; with Terri's ingenuity and quick, creative thinking, everything found an appropriate place. Bottom line: If you are pressed for time and want to settle into a new apartment quickly without sacrificing organization, you need to hire Terri. She is timely, professional, responsive, creative and works very efficiently. read more

I have worked with C for two multifaceted organizing projects and could not be happier with the results. Terri the owner ensures that the experience runs smoothly and efficiently by sending recommendations ahead of the jobs. C has helped transform my office, two hall closets and two bedroom closets. She is creative with solutions and is an absolute pleasure to work with...Will continue to use for future projects and recommend to family and friends. read more

I think this company should change the name to Organizing Angels Sent from Heaven!!! Our story- after a crazy move with an entire kitchen to to be put away, my husband emailed Terri. Terri quickly sent back an email with easy links to items from the container store we could buy, and driving to pick it all up was literally the only thing I had to do. The next morning, we got Caroline and Marcie- two of the best ladies I've worked with maybe ever. They asked how I like to use things, walked through the space with me to see how they could make it best fit our family, and then I let them do their thing... magic. Not joking, I'll just leave these photos so you can see. It looks like a wizard must have done this, but nope- it was 4 hours of Marcie and Carolyn working MAGIC! If you are questioning this service, don't. Just call Terri and then go to the Container Store and they will transform your house!! read more

The Chicago Organizer - Home Organization Near Me

See all

I am a first-time parent of infant twins and recently returned to my corporate job. Two babies attract lots of gear, gifts and very little time. We also live in a condo in the city, so space is a major consideration. I reached out to Terri for some expert help. Terri was punctual, friendly and non-judgemental. We did a quick assessment of the space and dug right into the work. She makes great suggestions, but doesn't insist on doing things her way if the solution wouldn't fit how you use the space. Instead, she asks great questions and presents options and choices. I found the most important and beneficial aspect of her style was her gentle way of keeping me on task and making decisions so that we could accomplish as much as possible during our time. Some people might find hiring a professional organizer to be a luxury. I discovered that it was an investment that immediately paid off. I'll be specific. I found: 1) a pair of Prada eye glasses that went missing over a year ago (I was going to replace at a price of at least $350) 2) fetal heart monitor that I had been renting at a cost of $55/month 3) $75 worth of gift cards just to name a few.... This far exceeded Terri's very reasonable rates. If you have found yourself saying, someday I'll get "organized" and many somedays have come and gone. Just call Terri to make that quantum leap past your procrastination and make actual progress! read more

I got to the point where I was fed up with all of the piles of clutter in my house. As I walked past the mess I became more and more stressed and kept putting off organizing my apartment. I had absolutely no no motivation to get started. I finally made the decision to get help with my mess because I couldn't tackle it alone. I had seen professional organizers on TV but I didn't know where to look in the Chicago area. I needed motivation, accountability and someone to help me not feel so overwhelmed. I hopped onto my computer and searched Yelp for "professional organizers". I came across a few different companies that had a cold, corporate vibe which really turned me off. Then I found Terry (and I'm glad I did). What I first noticed was that she had all 5 star reviews. This was HUGE for me because I know how brutally honest the Yelp community is. So, when I decided to contact her I was put at ease. I sent her an email and she responded the same day. She asked me questions about myself and really made an effort to know me which made me feel comfortable. Her prices were reasonable and she informed me that she would be helping me personally. It felt really good to know that I would be working with Terry directly instead of an assigned staff person who I had never talked to before. Another great thing about Terry is that she's flexible. She has weekend availability which is great for my schedule. Just like that we picked a date, she sent over a client agreement and I returned it to her. Terry asked me to send over some pictures of my apartment so she could get a better idea of how to get my place organized. She also sent me some links for some products I could buy to make the process easier but she ended up bringing her own supplies too. The next evening she arrived (15 minutes early) with a smile on her face and ready to work. After giving me a quick but thorough walkthrough we got started and she works FAST. She leaves no stone unturned and will organize every inch of your home but she likes to work quickly. You really get a great value for your money when you work with Terry. After she was done she followed up with me that evening and made an offer to come back again if needed as I unfortunately had to cut our time short due to other commitments. Terry is very outcome focused and your satisfaction is her top priority. She over delivers and you'll be amazed at how good your place looks once she does. I highly recommend Terry for all of your organizing needs! read more

Terri was exceptional! She's "a friendly task-master" that is so helpful! I was so overwhelmed with my clothes and organizing everything to fit, when I downsized apartments. We got so much done and I feel so much better. Highly recommend her! read more

This review is overdue - Terri and her crew assisted me in my move in and they were heaven sent! From the bathrooms to kitchen they assisted me in decluttering and organizing to the max. Without them it would've taken me weeks to get organized and caused a lot of stress I'm super thankful for their services! Thanks Terri! read more

I just finished a 3-hour office organizing session with Terri. She is incredible! I consider myself someone with a good foundation of organizational skills but needed a fresh set of eyes on a small home office with some awkward spaces. Terri and I worked together to purge items I didn't need and re-purpose things I already owned to make my space more functional and my work more accessible. Three hours flew by; the amount of work we plowed through would've taken me a leisurely weekend to complete. Terri is friendly, professional, creative, and productive. I so appreciated her focus, direction, and helpful tips to make my day-to-day more manageable. I can already think of other rooms and projects I would enlist her services for. I researched other organizing companies and went with Terri based on her experience in the corporate world (she could understand my line of work) and her prompt response time. Do yourself a favor and hire Terri...You absolutely will not regret it! read more

I absolutely loved spending the afternoon with Terri! She worked so quickly and efficiently and gave me so many good ideas to help me organize in the future. I never fully organized my apartment after moving in almost a year ago and I had finally gotten sick of it. Sick of it enough to spend money on a professional, and it was money well spent! I feel like a giant weight has been lifted off my shoulders. Before she came over I had a giant to-do list and after she left I had a sense of peace that we had crossed off so many of those to-do list items. I still had some work to do after she left, but I was so motivated and got it all done easily. Now I can relax and enjoy my apartment and not worry about organizing :) If you're on the fence - my advice is to just do it. She spent 6 hours with me and we organized 4 entire rooms. We pretty much organized my entire 2 bedroom apartment in that time frame. She works so quickly. You'll be amazed at how much gets done! I will definitely contact her again if I need any help!! read more

The unfinished portion of our basement has been a 'dumping ground' for years. I knew that I needed help and, as it turns out, Terri was the perfect solution for this monumental task. In just three hours, we sorted / relocated the stuff, cleaned and organized the space! Believe it or not, it seems that we have MORE space in that area of the basement. Amazing! Terri hit the ground running and immediately got to work. She was direct and clear with how we were going to accomplish the job. This was so very helpful to me as I just couldn't find a way to get started. She knew exactly what to do, and we got to work. Terri gave me advice on what items I should keep, and others that may need to be eliminated. What a relief to have this space be functional again! read more

It's time! Organize your life. If you are like me and have accumulated lots of stuff over the years, it is extraordinarily helpful to have a skilled professional to help you see your home and office in a different light (literally). Jamie is an expert at organization; almost an interior designer. I had parameters surrounding how my closets, garage, office and living areas should look - she sought out the best quality and "fashion forward" devices to make my project a success. I am never ashamed to open a cupboard or invite a guest into my garage :) She not only provides guidance in how to organize your things - but gives you insight into how to think about things differently. The "workflow" of your things in respect to where you use, wash and recycle them has made me more productive - I never really have to thing about where things are as they now "make sense". She has given me a different perspective on being wasteful and how to conserve for the benefit of the environment. She even has made an impact on how I use my computer and phone as they are organized and devoid of junk! As you imagine, a person with these types of skills is also very professional, prompt, courteous and surprisingly affordable - well worth the cost for the benefits of a streamlined life. It'll be worth your time and money to contact Destination Organization and get a consultation from Jamie! read more

I used Terri (and her fabulous right hand woman, Tammy) to help me unpack and merge households with my fiance and honestly, there is no way we could have done it without her help! She was friendly, kind, matter of fact, focused and supportive in such a way that we managed to unpack, organize and fully move in over the span of two days without any of the bloodshed and fighting typical to moves and merging of lives. Beyond being an incredibly helpful extra pair of hands, every time we hit a speed bump as to how we were going to store something, she'd say "wait! I have something for that!" and then return from her car with the perfect solution. I would recommend Terri to anyone for any job, large or small! Thanks Terri! read more

Terry was amazing! She really knows what she is doing and does it with great skill and knowledge and is able to help us distracted folks stay on task and focused. I had her come to my home for 5 hours and was amazing at what we accomplished. Four giant black garbage backs full heading for the salvation army! I also found something very precious to me that I thought was long gone and lost. There is was on the floor at the back of a much cluttered closet underneath a basket, my mother's precious earring. THANK YOU Terry! If you need help in this area or just want a headstart on spring cleaning or any organizing for that matter, Terry is your gal! Will be using her again. :) read more

I contacted Jamie to help me clean out a room in our home that no longer served any purpose, it was our "old" dining room that no longer was, due to a massive kitchen redo we had completed several months earlier. The room became a collection of anything we didn't know what to do with - mostly kids' stuff Jamie helped me to first clean out the room, create space for the things we wanted and then donate the rest. Without all the noise, I could finally see the potential for this space. The day we finished the room, my kids came home from school and used the room for hours. They were thrilled that they could find what they wanted and could even put it all back, because there was designated space for their things. The process of working with Jamie was amazing because she was gentle, but firm. She kept me on task and every week she came back and we were able to do more and more. Because of Jamie's expertise and help with one part of our house, my husband and I had the energy to take on other projects on our own. None of this would have been possible if Jamie had not first showed me the way. I called Jamie because I knew I needed help but I didn't really know what kind of help. She really listened and gently nudged me in the right direction. I'm so grateful for this experience. I feel lighter and more organized. Plus, she helped us fall in love with our house again. Thank you Jamie. read more

Look no further!This is WHO you call to get yourself organized! Fast and efficeint yet understanding that it is a thought process for us packrats to edit and get rid of things! Destination Organization does an outstanding job! read more

I don't know how I would have done this move without Terri. I moved from a small rental apartment to a much larger condo - it was completely daunting. Terri flew in while the move was taking place and was leading the charge from the moment the movers departed. By the end of the first night, we had unpacked the bathrooms and kitchen and the bedroom was ready for sleeping, having made a surprising and satisfying dent. We worked hard to unpack and cull our belongings to a settled state over a long weekend so I can focus on work tomorrow without the stress of knowing I have weeks (or months) of unpacking and streamlining ahead. A multi-week effort over in a weekend. Yes! Terri is energetic and efficient (you need to experience her tricks getting rid of packing materials and how to organize your office!) She has a fun "whip your place into shape" kind of attitude until the job is done. This is one expenditure that's absolutely worth the price. The best part? Peace of mind and lack of stress. Terri's help allowed me to focus on enjoying our new place quickly and being settled so I can focus on my new business. Bravo Terri! read more

My husband and I just relocated to Chicago. I met Terri Albert (because we have the same name) in the most serendipitous way. While doing a Google search for citations (that I had to report to my previous employer), her name popped up. I couldn't believe that Google knew I was in Chicago already so I clicked on the link. This was so very coincidental as we had just moved and were totally overwhelmed--went from a 4000 sq ft home to a 1900 sp ft apartment. We thought we downsized enough but didn't. So, I said 'this is an omen', we called her and scheduled a Saturday appointment. Terri is very precise and efficient along with being, of course, organized. She has an excellent way of adapting to your style of what and how much organizing you want her to do and how much you'd like her advice on and you'll do yourself. I know that because she worked with both my husband and I--we have very different styles and Terri adapted easily to both. On her first day with us, she arrived and assessed our situation. I made a lot of notes for things to buy and where to install. She then spent time helping us go through and sort stuff--including taking several bags of things for donation. We bought and organized based on her instructions--then I ran out of time and Terri promptly bought organizing bins, delivered them, put items in them and coordinated getting my new file cabinets installed. She also labeled all the bins and, again, took a number of items for donation. Terri is also great about providing all the donation receipts for tax time. In retrospect, I do not believe I would feel as settled as I do right now without Terri's amazing help. I highly recommend her services. Since I am also in a new job, being able to feel this settled in my new home has allowed me to completely focus on my job. read more

Where to start, I honestly was very weary to allow a stranger into my home to organize. My girlfriend suggested we use one to help organize our combined large amount of stuff. Until the last minute I was trying to convince her to cancel our appointment. So how does this end with a 5 star review? Easy, Terri is wonderful to work with. She did not come in and just clean up, she was very focused on aiding us in advice that we could utilize to keep up with the work she was helping us with. At the end of the day, this was money well spent. If your a working family and it seems like life piles up, take my advice, call Terri! read more

Saved my butt. The task was to unpack and organize a new apartment in a weekend before getting married. She came she saw she conquered. Very efficient and Jedi-like. Best investment ever. Also best wedding gift to ourselves :) read more

My husband and I recently got married and hired Terri's team to come bring some order to our chaotic kitchen after receiving so many kitchen-related wedding gifts. From the moment I reached out to Terri, she was on top of it. I think she responded to my email within like 10 minutes. By the next day we discussed what we were looking for and set a date for them to come up and organize! I sent photos of our kitchen to Terri and she and her fabulous team-member Caroline sent me a list of all of the items we could buy in advance of our session. We followed their lead, purchased everything and when the day came, they worked their magic. She and Caroline created an intuitive system to maximize our space, our ability to maintain organization, and get everything that we needed in our kitchen stored properly. We were certain some things would have to go in storage. But no! Everything is stored perfectly. And the cherry on top is that it looks absolutely beautiful. Literally like something from the Home Edit or Pinterest. We will absolutely be enlisting Terri and Caroline for our next organization project and I highly recommend you do as well. It is well worth the investment! Also she and Caroline were so kind and a pleasure to work with. read more

Terri and her team helped turn our new house into a home. She provided virtual assistance prior to our move and had a team ready to seamlessly unpack and organize our high priority areas the day we moved in. I can't say enough wonderful things about Claire, Chanin and Nisha who provided ongoing support throughout the moving process. They helped make the moving and settling experience enjoyable instead of stressful; I couldn't have done it without them read more

Terri was a lifesaver! Not only did I need to weed out WAY too much stuff to prepare for a move overseas, but also had to decide what to get out of the house before it was put on the market. Terri came and listened and got to work. I have a hard time giving up my "things", but Terri was patient and kind and pushed me to make decisions which needed to be made. And together, with a lot of laughter along the way, we cleared the house of at least 20 - 30 boxes of stuff, most of which was given to a thrift charity shop. What was left was stored and labeled and organized...which made a huge difference in the look of my house and in my state of mind! The happy result: my house looks so neat and pretty, I got an offer (which has since gone to contract) in less than two weeks - which is close to a miracle in this current difficult housing market. And I know it is in part thanks to the hard work Terri put into organizing my home. I highly recommend Terri and her services. read more

Terri helped me unpack and get organized after a recent move from NYC to Chicago. I can't believe how much got done in a single day with Terri and her associate - it would have taken me weeks to get it all done on my own. She is completely reliable and super energetic, which is what you need when you're drowning in boxes or clutter. read more

Terri Albert is more than just an organizer. She has a real vision, and and an understanding of how better organization can help bring focus and clarity to one's life. Before she showed up I had made a few half-hearted attempts to straighten out the basement and cull through my voluminous accumulation of stuff. No matter how hard I tried, it wouldn't happen. After Terri came on board and showed me how to think about organization, something changed, and with her help (and about 3 weeks of work) I have finally gotten to a place I had dreamed about for years. Now I know where all the important stuff is, and the uimportant stuff is all gone. Terri is a godsend. read more

Terri and Bethel did a phenomenal job unpacking and organizing our two bedroom apartment! From the first phone call, when I was calling around for pricing, Terri's professionalism and enthusiasm were evident. Every other company I called I got voicemail. Not with Terri. She answered on the first call, and every subsequent call or text was responded to either immediately or within minutes. She was transparent about her rates and was able to accomodate me on very short notice. Her rates are very reasonable and the level of energy and precision and focus she brings to the job are refreshing. When I first called, I really could not imagine that anyone could make a dent in the chaos that was my apartment without it taking at least a week. I even took pictures and sent them to her, to make sure she knew what she was getting herself into. I mean it was a wreck. We had been living out of boxes for several days, so everything was disorganized and strewn all over. Terri was unflappable. She estimated 7 hours to get it done, so I was happy to agree to service. When it was all done, it had taken just 5.5 hours! They arrived precisely on time, took two minutes to assess the situation and got right down to work. These two women work hard. They have a system and a feel for what is the right way to organize for maximum benefit. Within two hours most of the kitchen was set up and boxes and debris had been carried to the curb. As an extra bonus, Terri worked with my teenaged daughter to organize her room and in doing so gave her a lesson in organizing from a professional. I'm sure my daughter learned a lot and will use Terri's approach to streamline her habits and keep things organized. Overall, The Chicago Organizer is a top notch class act organizing company that is reasonably priced, responsive, thorough and professional. Do yourself a favor and hire these ladies, you will not be disappointed! read more

I needed help with two rooms full of boxes, furniture and stuff after we moved into a new house. The basement in particular was jam packed and completely overwhelming. Jamie was so pleasant to work with. I was concerned a professional organizer might be too "directive" but Jamie actually jumped right in and helped unpack boxes, carried stuff upstairs and to the trash cans. She has a great system for keeping things moving. She was definitely the kick start I needed to finish the unpacking and putting away process. Such relief to have it finished and looking organized! I highly recommend her! read more

Jamie worked with me to organize my kitchen, pantry and laundry room. What a difference she made in my life! Managing my home is much easier now that everything has a place. Jamie worked quickly, helped keep me stay on track and she had great ideas to make the rooms function better. I will be calling her back soon to get the rest of the house organized. read more