Anastasia Lee

January 15, 2026

3

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What It’s Like to Hire a Professional Organizer in San Diego_Closet Reset

If you’ve never hired a professional organizer before, you’re not alone. Most of my clients in San Diego tell me the same thing before we start: “Anastasia… I don’t even know where to begin.” And honestly? That’s exactly why I’m here. In this blog post, I’m going to explain what it’s like to work with me at Nestplace, and how my closet reset process works, step-by-step, in simple words.

First: What Happens After You Contact Me?
Once you submit an inquiry through my website, we’ll schedule a quick 15minute phone call.

This call is super simple. It’s just to make sure we’re a good fit, and so I can understand your space and your goals.

After that, I’ll ask you to send me photos and short videos of your closet (or the space you want help with). From those photos, I can create an estimate that includes:

  • labor time
  • what your project will most likely cost
  • what organizing products we may need

This part is helpful because I don’t want you guessing. I want you to know what to expect.

Want Help, But Not Ready to Fully Invest Yet? (Paid Consultation Option)

I also offer a paid consultation, and a lot of people love this option.

It’s perfect if you’re not fully ready to invest in full organizing services yet, but you still want real professional advice — and a plan that makes sense.

I like to call it “access to my brain”.

During the consultation, we walk through your home together, I look at your space, and we brainstorm:

  • how to make it functional
  • how to create systems that are easy to maintain
  • what products would actually help
  • where clutter is coming from

And if you decide to move forward with organizing services after that, your consultation fee can be deducted from the total cost of your project.

When You’re Ready to Move Forward

Once you approve the estimate, we sign the contract, you pay your deposit, and we schedule your organizing day.

Now let’s talk about what happens inside the closet.

My 3 Step Closet Reset Process

This is the same process I use for most closet organizing projects, and it works because we don’t just “make it look pretty.”

We create a system that fits your real life.

Step 1: Declutter + Edit (This is the biggest step)

Decluttering is the part that makes the biggest difference.

For a closet reset, I don’t just organize what’s already in the closet.
I pull everything out by category.

For example:

  • shoes
  • coats
  • activewear
  • jeans
  • dresses
  • bags

And yes — I’ll ask you to bring items from other areas too.

Like shoes from the garage. Or jackets from the entryway.
Because I want you to see everything you own in one place.

Then we go through it together, one by one.

This is where you finally start to feel lighter, because you’re not keeping things out of guilt or stress — you’re choosing what actually fits your life right now.

Step 2: Product Sourcing (I pick the best solutions for your space)

Once we know what you’re keeping, I take measurements of your closet and create a plan for the best organizing products.

Not “random bins.”

The right products.

Based on:

  • your space
  • your lifestyle
  • your needs
  • your budget

That can include things like:

  • shelf bins
  • drawer organizers
  • baskets
  • matching hangers
  • storage containers
  • labeling systems

My goal is always to make your closet easy to maintain — not just pretty for photos.

Step 3: Organize + Put Everything Back + Label

This is the part where it all comes together.

Once products are ready, I come back and finish the reset:

  • everything goes into zones
  • categories make sense
  • things are easy to grab
  • everything has a “home”
  • labels keep the system simple

And the best part?

You’ll stop feeling like your closet is “too much.”
It will finally feel calm and easy.

Can We Do the Closet in One Day?

A lot of times — yes.

If we do a paid consultation first (so we plan ahead), I can often arrive already prepared with everything we need. That allows us to complete the full closet reset in one day.

Every closet is different, but I’ll always be honest with you about timing from the very beginning.

Ready to Reset Your Closet?

If you’re looking for a professional organizer in San Diego, and you want your closet to finally feel organized, functional, and simple — I would love to help you.

The first step is easy:

✅ submit an inquiry
✅ schedule a 15-minute call
✅ send photos + videos
✅ receive an estimate
✅ we schedule your reset

Hi there!

I’m Anastasia, a professional home organizer and the proud owner of Nestplace, based in San Diego, California. I specialize in helping people declutter, organize, and transform their homes into calm, functional spaces they love.

I know starting can feel overwhelming, but I’m here to guide you every step of the way. Together, we’ll create tailored systems that make it easy to maintain a clean and organized home long after the project is done.

Ready to bring peace and order to your home? Schedule a free discovery call — I’d love to chat and explore how I can help!

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