Organizing Lives - "Out of clutter find simplicity." Einstein

"I have such a sense of satisfaction that this life-changing transition for my mom went so smoothly, due in large to your professional, efficient, yet caring manner of conducting business. Organizing Lives staging of my mom’s home of 30 years vastly improved its’ marketability; we were able to list and sell within two weeks. At all times you both were helpful and sensitive to my mom’s needs, readily responsive to any questions or concerns. Organizing Lives has surpassed my expectations! Thank you."

Rita, Chicago

"Organizing Lives is the perfect name for your company, as that is precisely what you did for clients of mine who had reached the time in their lives where moving and scaling down were the right thing to do. A difficult time for most people was made simple by your quick assessment and plan for enhancing their home; you made the home shine in the best possible light resulting in a quick sale and a good price. Your services also took care of the dreaded job of removing family treasures that have long since lost their function, helping to ease the trauma by doing this after my clients had already moved out of the home. For my part, personally, you were always available to help out regarding any scheduling issue and when asked, you provided any needed input pertaining to marketing. We became a team, which was a pleasure and our results were great!!"

Terry Haas, Realtor, Sutton Bayview Realty

"Now that there is a lull between getting the house ready to sell and getting ready to move I have a moment to send you a thank you. Thanks to your positive direction, we were able to get the house prepared to be listed in the short time that we had. Our Realtor was amazed by the transformation! The house was listed on the Thursday and sold unconditionally on the Saturday afternoon after multiple offers.
We continue to speak highly of your company and especially how you both took such great efforts to be realistic in what could be done in such a short period of time while still allowing us to make the house presentable for showings. Thank you again."

Colin and Lucia, Whitby

"Your services exceeded my expectations! Due to illness and travel commitments, we could have never achieved our goal of preparing our home for sale without your help. Your team’s sensitive, respectful, and discreet approach has left us feeling positive and relieved. I have and will continue to recommend your services to friends and neighbours. We sold in less than four days with multiple offers!"

Lisa, Leaside

"Organizing Lives provided so much more than organization. I was overwhelmed by the chaos that came with divorce. I struggled with where to start and what to do with what I had. My home had become a stressful burden. Kim and Sandra’s professional manner and sensitive inventory of my needs allowed me to relax and trust the process. The outcome of their intensive and creative energy was an amazing transformation. Closets, drawers, cupboards, files and clutter are now clean and simple, and, in a personal way I was freed from the ‘stuff’and able to focus on my family and myself."

Victoria, Whitby

"Even though we moved over two years ago ~ our third downsizing ~ we were still overrun with furniture and possessions; the rooms in our home lacked definition, as our belongings and extra furniture were everywhere. A huge weight on my shoulders, I was overwhelmed and truly didn’t know where to begin. Organizing Lives transformed my home into the uncluttered comfortable space that my husband and I so deserve. The end result? I am rejuvenated and at peace, able to finally relax and enjoy my home. Organizing Lives helped me to move forward, free of the burden of my stuff. My only regret? I waited too long to call them."

Brenda, Oshawa

"I want to sincerely thank Organizing Lives for providing us with such wonderful service. Once Kim and Sandra staged our house, it sold in one showing at 100% of the asking price! Without the implementation of their impeccable design and organizational suggestions, it just wouldn’t have been possible. Organizing Lives transformed our home into a very attractive house for potential buyers. In fact, the buyer even commented how much she loved the house because of the way it was decorated ~ its’ simple clean lines, warm and inviting, and yet not overdone. Kim and Sandra were both such a pleasure to work with and I would not hesitate to recommend their services to all my family and friends.

Thanks for everything!!"

Lara & Savio, Brooklin

"What a pleasure to work with Organizing Lives! While it was difficult to see the changes being made to a home that I lived and raised a family in for almost forty years, the end result was fantastic and helped me deal emotionally with the upcoming move to my new condominium and the next stage of my life. My house sold and closed quickly, so having this proven company pack up my belongings was an easy decision; my only regret is that I didn’t have Organizing Lives unpack me as well, as my aching, ageing back will certainly attest to."

Philomena, Markham

"Organizing Lives transformed my client’s home into a house for sale in the market in no time at all. Easygoing, obliging and expedient, Kim and Sandra were up against a tight deadline to stage the home so I could get it on the market ~ and they delivered. Professional and understanding, Organizing Lives was gentle with my client, which in turn put her at ease to trust the process. The transformed house sold at 96% of the asking price within a matter of days!"

Joan, Sales Representative, Remax First Realty, Pickering

"Where would I be without Organizing Lives? Failing to recognize that moving would be more challenging, both physically and emotionally, than it was 10 years ago, I began to panic as my moving day was quickly approaching. After one phone call to Organizing Lives, my mind was put to rest, and my condo was packed, inventoried and waiting for the movers to pick it up the next day. Respectful, nurturing and sensitive to my needs, Kim and Sandra were nonjudgmental, and helped me to feel okay about the situation I was in. They love their work ~ and it is work! ~ and are worth every penny!"

Linda, Whitby

"As a realtor, I feel that part of my competitive edge is my ability to provide my clients with a ‘full package’ of services. As an added value to my listing clients, I offer a complimentary Home Staging Consultation with Kim and Sandra from Organizing Lives. Supporting my business and marketing plan, Kim and Sandra reinforce my brand, and enhance my selling process, sharing similar business ethics and morals. Approachable and friendly with my clients, Kim and Sandra are effective at creating a feeling of emotional attachment in the houses they stage, encouraging potential buyers to ‘fall in love’ with the house. Their subtle yet effective changes in the house increase its’ sale-ability. When I go back to list the properties that Organizing Lives have consulted on or staged for my clients, I am at times hard-pressed to say exactly what they’ve done, but the overall feel of the house has changed; warm and inviting, their work clearly defines the benefits of investing in staging. Organizing Lives ability to transform my clients’ houses has resulted in minimal listing times and close to the asking price every time!"

Leeland, Sales Representative, Remax First, Whitby

"I had asked Kim and Sandra to pack up my 86 year-old mother for a move out of her apartment into a seniors' residence. With me living in Ottawa & my mother in Oshawa - it fell to Kim and Sandra to handle the on-site details.

It wasn't just what they did – it was the way they did it. Thoughtful, considerate, patient – they discussed with my mother what she could and couldn't take and how she would like items disposed of. Beyond that, they reassured her that everything was being taken care of, that she was not to worry and that they would coordinate her move into the residence. They remained focused, professional and fully aware of the need to control costs and minimize disruption.

On moving day, Kim and Sandra were not only on hand at the new residence to direct the movers, but also unpacked every box and unwrapped every item. When they were finished and my mother was introduced into her new home – it was truly home. Every dish, piece of furniture, lamp and knick-knack had been thoughtfully and carefully placed – right down to the vase of fresh flowers! They even arranged for a cleaner to clean Mother's old apartment.

Communication with me was excellent, the fee was very reasonable, and the final result was a virtually stress-free exercise, not only for me but more importantly for my mother as well. I can't imagine how it could have been done any better.

If you need help getting it together for a move, a downsizing or just a good clean up – Kim and Sandra at Organizing Lives are the people to talk to."

Robert, Ottawa

Perhaps you’ve read my testimonial on this website about how Kim & Sandra moved my Mom out of her apartment into a retirement residence in May 2006. Well – now comes the second part of this story.
By July 2008, it became clear that Mom had to move out of the retirement residence to a nursing home. Once again, I asked Kim & Sandra to come to the rescue and, of course, always on short notice. This proved to be a challenge since there clearly was no room in the nursing home for all the belongings that Mom had had at the retirement residence. With their usual sensitivity and high regard for personal belongings and keepsakes, Kim & Sandra carefully sorted, packed and downsized – much going to Goodwill, some into temporary storage and the rest to the nursing home. This move was particularly demanding since the retirement residence was in Whitby and the nursing home in Port Hope.
Mom moved into a double room in July, but it became clear very quickly that a private room was necessary for everyone’s peace of mind. Yet again, Kim & Sandra were called on short notice in September to move Mom into her new private room. By this point, Kim & Sandra knew all of Mom’s possessions down to the last lamp, table, and chair and with their characteristic efficiency, had the temporary storage locker emptied and Mom well established – all within half a day.
However, Kim & Sandra were not yet quite off the hook. The final call for their services came in June 2009 when Mom passed away. The nursing home required the room to be cleaned out as soon as possible, and gave us a 48 hour deadline. For Kim & Sandra, this meant reorganizing their schedule, and making all of the necessary arrangements. Having known Kim & Sandra for three years – I had come to trust their judgment and abilities implicitly; and so, not able to be there, my instructions were simple; save anything you consider to be of value and dispose of the rest.
The chapter was closed with Kim & Sandra attending my Mom’s funeral service in Port Hope. Always going beyond that which would normally be expected or even hoped for, these two ladies have, over a period of more than three years, not only provided an absolutely essential service to me and my family – but established a bond with my mother that helped immeasurably in getting her through some of the most wrenching moments of her life.
For those reading this testimonial – the decision to use Organizing Lives should always be viewed through the lens of service, compassion, understanding, and trust. The issue of cost should always be secondary. I cannot recommend Kim & Sandra too highly – their services were invaluable.

Robert, Ottawa

"When I decided to move after 30-odd years in my home, I knew it was to be a huge undertaking; every detail seemed overwhelming. I felt completely comfortable handing over the details to Kim and Sandra. Together they are a combination of calm, caring, professional individuals, who, in my opinion, work with the diligence of moving mountains, and yet I felt I had only scaled a small hill; I gladly handed over my anxiety and stress surrounding the move to them and they conquered it with ease. My home sold very quickly, within a week, with no price reductions, due in large part to the work the ladies did de-cluttering and staging my home. My home became a house, and its' change from something familiar helped me disconnect from it, grieve it and move on to the next chapter of my life. I am truly grateful for the outstanding job Organizing Lives did for me and would highly recommend their services."

Sheila, Ajax

"I really struggled with wanting to be in the space because of the clutter and disorder, so my kids would often be in the playroom alone. Now I can't wait to get down to that table and play games or do homework with them. It feels so much better. The order that was brought to my chaos has improved my mood, and my desire to work. Thank you Organizing Lives for liberating me from my clutter."

Trisha, Whitby

"I have had the pleasure of working with Organizing Lives and I have to say that the experience was amazing! Kim and Sandra exhibited a professionalism that is rarely found. They were punctual, did what they said they would do and kept within budget. I am totally thrilled with the results and have decided to continue to work with them to help me stay organized. I would not hesitate to recommend their services to any of my clients or colleagues. I know they'll be well taken care of in the professional manner that they are accustomed to."

Rob, Real Estate Broker, Ajax

"I'm so excited about my new office I can hardly stand it. So much so that I transgressed a bit this morning ~ I took out your beautiful Zen-like postcard that was so neatly filed away and tucked it in front of the pretty wicker basket that you placed on my desk. I want to savour the feeling of my bright and airy new office and be reminded every morning of what a functional office can look like. You are both such wonderful and talented ladies and I consider myself so fortunate to have benefited from your services. Not to mention all the fun and cheer that you bring along with you. You've motivated my husband too, with your charm and remarkable work. So much so that he said that he'd like to hire you to tackle the basement. Bring it on!! Thank you for such a delightful experience and life-and-home transforming service! It will be a thrill to see what you do with our basement!"

Diana, Ajax

“As I unclutter my life, I free myself to answer
the callings of my soul.” ~ Dr. Wayne Dyer