Posts by Lisa Dooley
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Read More5 Home Staging Mistakes That Could Cost You the Sale
AgentAdvice.com The real estate market is at its height right now with historically low inventories. And sellers want to get the highest sale price. Don’t let staging mistakes undermine your sale price.
Read MoreReadying for Moving Day in the time of COVID
The last push. You’ve planned, organized, and checked (and rechecked) the details. You’ve packed the seldom used, seasonal, and non-critical items. The last boxes on the moving truck or in the pod should hold all bedding and be marked as such (mattress pads, sheets, blankets, pillows). And as soon as the beds are set up,…
Read MorePlanning, purging, and packing during COVID.
Countdown to your move. As you’re planning your move, use this as an opportunity to purge. How much storage is available in your new space? Will all of these items fit? If you’re not using an item now, it’s highly unlikely you’ll use it in your new home so let it go now and save…
Read MoreMoving safely in the time of COVID
Trust; and verify. Words to live by. And even more so now during the time of COVID. If you’re organizing your move, it’s important to double-check, and even triple check, all of the details. Because many companies’ hours have been reduced and employees are working in a remote environment, it will take longer than normal to get confirmation…
Read MoreOrganizing your move during COVID
Start with a plan and a timeline. Moving is stressful. Period. This is one of the universal knowns like death and taxes. Whether we’re downsizing and moving to a warmer climate or going through the transition of divorce or separation, taking some of the emotion and stress out of your move will definitely help, especially with the…
Read MoreBack to School 2020 – Effective Systems Maximize Learning Time
I control what I can. In the midst of pretty much EVERYTHING being “unprecedented” these days, this year’s back to school has got to be right up there. While the closing of schools in the spring and going virtual and online was jarring, at least we felt that the year was winding down. Now, we’re…
Read MoreThe transition of divorce…
The statistics of divorce The statistics of divorce are not great. 44% of first marriages and 67% of second marriages end in divorce. And the percentage for third marriages is even higher. There’s no one who hasn’t experienced this painful transition of divorce either personally, or with friends and family. Over my ten years of…
Read MoreHeavy.com
Heavy.com. 19 Best Items for People Who Hate Housework/Chores Cleaning is NOT organizing; and they are both important. Check out this article on the Best Items for People Who Hate Housework & Chores to see what this organizer likes! Choose simple solutions to make your life easier…
Read MoreHow much does it COST to get organized?
Well, it depends…. “How much will it cost me to hire an organizer for my organizing project?” Well, it depends. One of the most important factors is your location. If you live near a large urban area, there will likely be an organizer nearby. NAPO, the National Association of Productivity and Organizing Professionals, is an…
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