• Working with your clients to eliminate clutter, unwanted furniture, donatables and trash, and guide the client momentum to keep working towards the listing when I am not there.
• Senior relocation services. See seniors page for details: http://www.decluttering.ca/indexseniors.html
• Supply all packing materials and pack up as needed. Unpack, set up on the other end.
• Keep a client binder of al packed items cataloged and stored for easy retreival.
• Personally donate all items pegged as such during our sessions at no cost to client.
• Vet and coordinate takers of larger items to save client costs and realtor time.
• Coordinate off site storage via Portable Trailers as well as pack them.
• Coordinate all trash removal; contractors or bins.
• Clean up all surfaces and storage spaces.
• Stage rooms and viewing spaces myself using what already exists on site.
• If a far more detailed staging is required and budgeted for I recommend top industry stagers I work hand in hand with to review and take the project in hand for heightened effect. (Ask for names)
• Offer contractor suggestions to take care of painting, cleaning, repairs as needed.

The majority of home owners have good intentions when they say, `We`ll take care of getting the house ready`` But come the listing date you`ve established, how often is it the case? Life gets busy and overwhelming. It can be frustrating for a all concerned. You don`t want to be seen to be pushing too hard yet.... Let me your gentle bad cop. I have ways to move clients forward - to get them decluttered, packed up, organized and ready for you to do your job, for your stager, painter, cleaner to do theirs.

What agents have been saying about Stephen ilott and Decluttering.ca:

Stephen, your work is impeccable. You are a miracle worker! I never thought a person could do what you have accomplished in such a short period of time. You have transformed this property into a showpiece. I cannot tell you how good it felt to have someone as trustworthy as yourself taking care of this project and my clients. - Rosanna Rocco: Royal LePage Sales representative (July 2008)

I have had the pleasure of working with Steve on several occasions. Assignments ranged from simple jobs assisting client's disposal of accumulated "stuff" to very complex reorganizations, decluttering and staging assistance. Steve has a wonderful knack for juggling multiple tasks and pleasing everyone including first and foremost homeowners, contractors, stagers and me. Steve has received accolades galore from my clients and they keep coming back for more, even after the job is finished. I will certainly recommend Steve at every opportunity; his kindness, thoroughness, diplomacy, energy and his persona is exemplary.
Thank you Steve. - Fran Garrett, Royal LePage Sales Representative, Oakville, Ontario (Sept. 2008)

You are fantastic! I have already told someone else about you. - Lynne Sampson Blott - Royal LePage - Oakville

I have been extremely happy with Steve and the results he achieves. He successfully "opened up" a condo apartment by removing all un-necessary "stuff" and making it show as a much more spacious home. He was tactful and considerate. This resulted in a quicker sale and a better price. - Wendy Fradette, Royal LePage Real Estate Representative, Oakville

Other testimonials at: http://www.decluttering.ca/indextest.htmlOntario

Rate: $46.00/Hr. + HST. (Materials if needed). Services such as Dumpster or trash removal, cleaning, POD storage extra.

Questions and answers:

Other situations, questions and answers at: http://www.decluttering.ca/indexsituations.html

Q: How long does it take to declutter a room or storage area?

A: Unlike a carpet layer or painter who knows how many square feet you have to cover and which materials you have decided on, an organizer has to get an idea of the ability of the family member or members they are working with and what is being decluttered and organized. More often than not the home owner has long forgotten what is hidden beneath the piled boxes. Each house and storage area is different and only after a consultation can an organizer give an proper estimate (written)of time and materials needed. Often an organizer will be recommended by a stager who may include that service in their price. I make a stager`s life much easier. Should time be booked a recommendation of a trusted fellow organizer will be offered.

Q: How can the agent obtain an estimate?

A: A consultation and written estimate is a $46.00 plus HST. This small amount gets you an hour`s visit of details and consultation to discuss needs and get an idea of the extent of the work. This small cost may be picked up by the agent or stager to show good will. Often an agent will add my services to heighten their profile in order to solidify listings. Simply call (416-460-8098, (905) 469-0908 or email info@decluttering.ca.

Q: Are organizers insured?

A:Yes, good ones are. And each organizer will note what they are willing or unwilling to move or pack given their liability concerns.

Q: If you wish another organizer where do you look?

A: If you do not have an organizer one may be found to suit by reviewing listing in your area via the Professional Organizers in Canada web site at: http://www.organizersincanada.com/. This is an association of organizers with registered companies who are adhering to a code of ethics and responsible business behavior.

Q: How long has Decluttering.ca been in business?

A: Stephen Ilott has run Decluttering.ca full time for eight years and have Organized over 700 homes. He has a background in spatial design, senior project management and detail organization. His talents, communication and people skills have earned him nominations in the industry and praise from numerous clients.

Q: How far in advance do I need to book your time?

A: Each month is different though peak times correspond to real estate peak seasons. So try and plan at least a week to two weeks in advance.

Amy Kalinowski - SUTTON GROUP QUANTUM INC., BROKERAGE

Anita Alexander - Royal Lepage

Cindy Avis - Team Invidiata - RE/MAX Aboutowne Realty Corp. Brokerage

Linda Becker - Royal Lepage

Diane, Mark Boot - Prudential Town Centre Realty

Lynne, Terri Blott - Royal LePage

Linda Bryant - Judy Marsales Real Estate Ltd.

Adam Campbell - Advantage Plus Realty Corp.

Mary Cardamone - Royal LePage

Candice Chilton - Realty Enterprises Inc., Brokerage

Kati Cloke - RE/MAX aboutowne

Suzanne Coates - Royal LePage

Rick David - Sutton Group

Bonnie Dell - Staged Homes

Joette Fielding - Re/Max Aboutowne Realty Corp.

Wendy Fradette - Royal LePage

Fran Garrett - Royal LePage

Judith Hanley - Royal Lepage

Joe Irwin - Re/Max Aboutowne Realty Corp.

Carol Jones, Rebekah Jones - Re/Max Aboutowne Realty Corp.

Claudia Chopik Kovacs - Re/Max Aboutowne Realty Corp.

Martha Laverde - Sutton Group

Yvonne Little - Re/Max Aboutowne

David MacLean - Bosley Real Estate Ltd.

Laureen Mattick - Prudential Town Centre Realty

Colleen O'Hara - Maximum Staging and Decorating

Gary McLean - Royal LePage

Laurie Ogilvy - RE/MAX Aboutowne Realty Corp., Brokerage

Carole-Ann Peterson -Re/Max Aboutowne Realty

Rosanna Rocco - Royal Lepage

Kathie Rouse - Royal LePage Credit Valley R.E.

Ron Sabourin - Royal LePage

Linda Sadler - Royal Lepage

Tara Seeber - Century 21 Shireen Preksta Realty Inc.

Hilary Shantz - Great Canadian Realty

Susan Sterbinsky - Sutton Group - Old Mill Realty

Catherine Smith - Re/Max Aboutowne

Kate Vanderburgh - Royal LePage

Mirjana Wheeler - Royal Lepage

Richard Willaert - Royal Lepage

Get that edge. Have me as part of your client services.