Organize and De-clutter

I am your momentum.

I will work with you to figure out what to do with the items you don’t need or want any more. I have relationships with antique dealers and junk haulers and hopefully everything in between. I will help find new homes for your stuff. 

Preparing for a move? Downsizing? Putting property on the real estate market? Do you feel overwhelmed?

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Get control with professional home organizer Laura Gratz of Berkshire Organizing

Services

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    Home Organizing

    Do you need more space? Are you upset with things piling up around you? Do you wish you didn’t have to dig around for everything you need in the kitchen, attic, closets, or garage? I can help! All you need is better organization and to get rid of the excess. I will have your home organized in no time and you will have more space. Organization helps create space and time.

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    Office Organizing

    Is your desk a disaster? Do you feel like you never have the time to tidy things up? Do you have huge piles lying around to be dealt with… someday? Let’s schedule a session for your office organization. A tidy office makes you much more productive, and we can schedule regular follow ups to keep you on track.

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    Moving

    Is it time for a big or small move? Are you ready to organize and declutter to start fresh in your new space? I can help. Let’s work together to pack up only what you really need in the new place.

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    Downsizing

    Downsizing is complicated and I can help take the stress out of it. I will work with you to decide what items will work in your new space and what you need to leave behind. It’s all about a fresh start and decluttering before you pack those boxes.

How I Can Help

I understand that it’s hard to get started on decluttering, but I promise to help you with a sense of humor, and with a respect for you and your privacy.  Don’t be nervous that I will throw everything away— it’s a collaboration and I’m here to make your life easier. No judgement.

And I’m happy to come back on a regular basis to keep you on track to get the most out of your space.

 

FAQs

  • You can expect me to always arrive on time. I spend the first 30 minutes getting to know you and your organizing needs. Then we will get right to work (no procrastinating)! Depending on the project you can expect to have items sorted to be sold, given away or put in the trash. If you need help to cart away your stuff, I will provide that information to you right away and you can hire those people directly.

    You can expect to see a difference after the 3-hour session. We can schedule a follow up if needed.

  • Rates are $80-$120 hour depending on the complexity of the project, with a minimum of 3 hours per session. I have found that 3 hours is the perfect amount of time to get a lot accomplished without overwhelming my clients.

  • You will pay in advance of each 3-hour session. You can use Venmo (2% fee applies) or we can arrange for you to pay by check or cash if you prefer. Your pre-payment assures your slot.

  • I will travel for a 30-minute radius of Great Barrington, MA , for no additional charge. Arrangements can be made for farther travel.

  • If you cancel within 24 hours prior your appointment you will receive a full refund. After the 24-hour period you will be charged the full amount of the session. There are no exceptions.

  • I will arrive for the first time ready to complete the 3 hour session. There is no need for a consultation first.

  • Identify your goals, the more specific you are, the easier it will be for me to help you accomplish them. Make sure you have a trash disposal plan or are ready to hire removers. I do not cart away your unneeded items but I am happy to find someone to assist you.

Laura Gratz

Professional Organizer

I have been helping people get organized for my whole life. When I was a kid, I would have “clean out” days where I took everything off the shelves, gave a few things away, cleaned up and put things back in a tidy way. From there it was an easy transition to helping friends and family when they were overwhelmed with clutter and mess. 

That’s the essence of what I do as a professional organizer. I will help you declutter and find places for the things you love and need. I love the work. I love the way you feel when you survey a room, an office, or even a drawer that’s been newly organized. It’s so much easier to get things done when the clutter isn’t dragging you down or taunting you from the corners of the garage, den, or office!

What My Clients Say

  • I'm one of those people who saves practical things because "I might need it someday." and after 15 years of being a single mom raising two kids and no time to deal with the backlog, I was overwhelmed and embarrassed by all the stuff my house had accumulated. With grace, ease, sensitivity, and a sense of humor, Laura helped me do a deep dive into the "archives" of my basement and like magic, with Laura's outside eye and clear questions about each item, it was suddenly easy to clearly see what needed to stay and what needed to go. I feel lighter, relieved, and so grateful! And I have SPACE now!

    Client in North Egremont

  • Laura is a life saver! Our basement was a disaster and I kept putting off trying to tackle it. In 3 hours, Laura helped me completely get a handle on everything and now I actually have a system for all the stuff down there.

    A client in West Stockbridge

  • Moving my mother into assisted living was going to be a stressful situation but Laura took charge and helped every step of the way! I can't recommend her highly enough.

    Client in Chatham, NY.