What Clients Are Saying About Clutter&Hoarding Pros

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​5-star Yelp reviews

Working with Michelle at Clutter and Hoarding Pros was the best decision we could possibly have made when dealing with decades of clutter accumulated by my aging Father-in-Law. —Barbara G and friend with Michelle, Los Angeles

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Michelle and her team are simply outstanding. I am one of four siblings and needed to reach out to her in order to inquire about the costs and the process involved in clearing out my sister's very hoarded and filthy single-family home. I spoke to two other companies and there simply wasn't any doubt as to which company I would be working with.

Watching her team work is actually fascinating. They are efficient, organized, professional, discreet, and more importantly to me and my family, very respectful. The property and project were completed exactly as stated. Michael, the team lead, found over $6,000 in rare coins and cash amongst other buried family treasures we never imagined we would recover.

My family and I were not only relieved but finally at peace with the ending to this  very stressful situation. We could not be more grateful to Michelle and her outstanding group of workers. --Ron Keveck, Trustee, Norwalk, CA

Thank you so much for being such a positive force in our lives—you and Jennifer both. Angels, both of you. My sister needed to hear your initial counseling and you got deeply personal and I'll never forget that. I know my sister will never forget it as well. We will always remember you and cherish you in our thoughts.

I've been under so much stress with everything being thrown on me at the last minute with the Power of Attorney thing and I just want you to know how appreciative I am. I'm better at writing this stuff than showing it or speaking it. Keep on keepin' on and know and remind yourself you are doing God's work.

Peace and love. --Kurt Edwards, Huntington Beach

​Please accept our heartfelt appreciation for allowing us to select Michelle and her crew, of Clutter & Hoarding Pros, to clean the home in Anaheim.
 
The project was extremely overwhelming for us to tackle on our own. Michelle was thorough, methodical, and very organized on how she (and her crew) handled the project. She was very professional, yet she was able to create an atmosphere that gave us total peace.
 
Not only did she involve us in the total project, but she didn't leave until her crew sorted, organized, and displayed the items for the garage/estate sale. We now have a mini-organized department store setting of items to sell. Michelle (and her crew) are very knowledgeable. They gave us advice on how to advertise the event on Craig's List, how to price the items, and how to run our sale, so that we can make money for the estate.
 
Truthfully, we don't know how we could have done this project without her expertise! Michelle also was very accurate on how she bid the job and the time that it would take to complete the project. We would not hesitate to refer her to others. --Ken & Christine Perry, Anaheim 

It was our sincere pleasure and a wonderful decision to hire Michelle and her crew from Clutter & Hoarding Pros! We were beyond exhausted at cleaning our cousin's home after he passed, and Michelle and her crew came in, rolled up their sleeves, and dug in to tackle this job in a day and a half!! They were thoughtful, kind, considerate, and most professional in the process. They allowed us to look through things and sort items into piles, took donations to Good Will, carefully packed a dumpster, and helped us to rearrange for a garage sale! 

This process was well worth every dollar we spent, especially the peaceful feeling we now enjoy by having this part of situation behind us. We would highly recommend Michelle's services to anyone who is feeling overwhelmed and in need of understanding and organization. --John and Maggie Ahlgren, Westminster

Michelle did what my family and I had long classified as impossible and exhausting. Words alone cannot convey the dismay and despair we felt attempting to convince my mother to downsize in preparation for relocation to assisted living. The arguments were insurmountable, the level of frustration reached off-the-chart stress levels. My 82-year-old mother still continues to revel in denial about her severe “packrat” status. Call it what you will, she is a serious hoarder. Although she did not want the help, Michele’s in-home assessment worked a small miracle in moving her to let us get the help she desperately needed.

Michelle and her team did a fantastic job within one week. Although not an inexpensive undertaking, the services, patience, resources, and professionalism proved to be well worth her fees, and the results far exceeded our expectations. Mom is where she needs to be now, receiving the care she needs, and this nightmare is behind us. Thank you again, Team Clutter and Hoarding Pros. --Margo & Stan Rahmer, Los Angeles

I am a 79-year old man with Parkinson's disease. My sister has lived with me for the past 4 years and was diagnosed with lung cancer and could not take care of herself any longer. Since my disease has severely limited my mobility, I could not keep up with the clutter that had taken over our 3-bedroom home. Since my wife passed away two years ago, the collection of trash and other items became unmanageable and impossible. Our cleaning lady was stealing from us and not doing much but moving things around. 

After my sister passed away in December 2014, I was referred to Michelle by a social worker. Michelle was very kind, listened to me, and treated me with nothing but respect. I felt an instant connection the moment she walked into my home. She did not rush me, and I was able to explain what happened. I felt  very special and not judged. We have not allowed anyone into our home in over two years, but I wasn’t embarrassed with Michelle. She helped me declutter and pack, and she made all of the other arrangements I needed for assisted living. Michelle, you are my friend and a godsend. —Paul Vivero, Long Beach

It was wonderful to have Michelle working with our family's estate organizing and decluttering project. Both my husband and sister-in-law are so relieved and comforted that this mess has been taken care of. We didn’t realize the situation was as bad as it had become. The overwhelm was more than we could handle, and Michelle and her team made us feel that this huge project would soon be over. I thank Michelle for keeping her word and following through on her commitments. We are all very grateful and can now move on with the sale or rent of our home. —Anna Smith, Irvine

I usually don't write reviews, but when I meet someone who goes out of their way to deliver exceptional service it warrants a comment. I have had the pleasure of meeting such a person in Michelle. Her attention to detail, support, and uncanny way of knowing what services suited my needs speaks volumes on how important quality and service is to Michelle. I highly recommend her. It is unique to work with someone who really cares about you and goes out of her way to make you feel comfortable, ensuring that whatever service you need she can make sure it is provided. 
—Marie M, Carson

To try to put into words what Michelle has given back to me is beyond me at the moment. I consider the transformation of my room to a dentist giving a patient a new smile. I don't have to be embarrassed to let someone see inside or to leave my door open. She's given me more than a clean room, but rather a degree of self-esteem and respectability. Thank you, thank you, thank you. --Sasha R, South Gate 

Michele was excellent, professional, knew her job, responsive, friendly . . . what more can I say!!! Excellent and thanks!—Ellen Phillips, Brentwood

We contacted Michelle after my mother passed away and left us with a 1,700-square-foot house filled carpet to ceiling and wall to wall with over 40 years of her life. We couldn't believe how dire the situation had become, since my mother always refused to let any family members into her home until she needed to be hospitalized. She always refused our help. Michelle and her team were not only professional but very caring in sorting the trash from the treasure. It was estimated it would take them five days to complete the project, but it only took them three. 

​The recovery of valuables was more than enough to pay for her services, and we found items the entire family either didn't know my mother still owned or thought we would never see again. I highly recommend Michelle and her company. —Marcie Gore, Toronto, Canada

Sending some much needed thanks to those that made our miracle at Ringo possible. Transformation is the word for what took place at my parent’s hyper cluttered house. 

Michael & Tessa were spectacular. Hard working, respectful, great attitudes every day, gentle when I waned in strength, and helpful when I asked for help. Honest, on time, excited with me & my family for the good changes. Their work was over the top. Excellent in every way. They took pride in what they were doing. And I considered it a privilege to work with them. And would do it all over again with them.

​I learned good skills for myself & my home choices watching them work. I would recommend them very highly to anyone. They listened to, respected my requests & direction. And gave me good advice when I stalled at a decision stopgap. And they worked well independently. Using their skills in an orderly & expeditious way. Such an awesome combination. They basically just knew what they were doing. Not always the case in my experience.

Thank you for your company’s process. And follow through with excellence.

Thank you for your help in managing our reset for our family home’s health and success. I will make sure my comments are put on social media. Just wanted to let you know. Appreciate how your work & experience has benefited my family. --Phyllis Womack, Long Beach

You and your team proved to be a godsend in our time of need and made quick work of what was a daunting project: clearing out 27 years of accumulated stuff from the home of Mary’s late father.

The crew you assembled at 7 a.m. went quickly to the task at hand and kept at it steadily all day. Without exception, your workers were courteous, professional and energetic, completing the job in far less time than was expected. 

We felt as though we’d temporarily joined a well-choreographed ballet troupe whose members thoroughly enjoy what they do. They kept up a good-natured banter and it was clear they respect one another, their clients and the task at hand.

Nothing of great monetary value was uncovered, but their search was careful, the team members consulted with us on all potential items, and we’re reasonably sure nothing important was overlooked. An important sentimental discovery was her dad’s U.S. Army uniform from World War II, uncovered in the basement of the house that otherwise was filled with discards. Your watchful team also brought us some meaningful family photographs that had eluded us.

It is a sad occasion to say goodbye to the material possessions of a loved one, but the emotional task was made far easier by our fortunate decision to hire your company.

Sincerely and gratefully,
Don and Mary Scott, Ventura, CA

Outstanding service and the results my wife and I expected, far exceeded expectations. We received three quotes from other similar companys and none came close to what we had envisioned who and how we wanted to work with. Michelle and her team were professional and consistently respected the difficult situation we had on our plate after my Uncle passed, leaving us as executors.
--William & Annie Taylor-Seigen,
Torrance

Michelle and her team of four did an absolutely outstanding job in my home. I was overwhelmed at the thought of downsizing after 42 years of living in the same very cluttered  home. It was daunting to say the least. Michelle is a consummate professional and her team worked tirelessly to help me declutter, find childhood treasures I had forgotten about and get my home ready for the move and for the realtor. Absolutely great old fashioned service I thought was long lost. I would not hesitate to give her referrals and recommend her. I actually missed them when they left. —Darrin Lewshania, Orange County

Michelle and her team did an absolutely fantastic job at helping me declutter and pore through a lifetime of possessions in our home. My wife is deceased and was definitely a huge collector of everything. Michelle was respectful and her team was wonderful to work with. They finished when they said they would and took care of every single last detail we needed taken care of. An excellent service. I would recommend her very highly. --Fred Prouser, Burbank

I have worked with Michelle for years. She’s helped me stage multiple cluttered properties and always does a great job making the listings look terrific for showing. She is reliable, predictable, and sensitive to my open house timelines. My clients have been delighted with her ability to quickly declutter their homes and stage them using what’s there, saving time and thousands over traditional staging. 

​I love working with Michelle any time one of my listings call for decluttering and reasonably priced staging. She’s a total professional who knows how to run the show and get the job done. —Donna Herman, Keller Williams Realty, Los Angeles

My husband and I are collectors, but after he was injured in an automobile accident, his depression set in and we both used shopping at local thrift stores as our form of cheap entertainment. It soon became an uncontrollable obsession to shop two or three times a week, since the bargains seemed irresistible to us.

​After he passed, I needed to downsize by selling my home, but my realtor advised me I would need to massively declutter the house to make it saleable. This added to my depression and severe anxiety. My agent suggested I contact Michelle to help with this daunting task. After she assessed my home, she began the enormous task of bringing my home back to a saleable state; the project ran quickly and so smoothly I  almost forgot anyone was in my home. Excellent service and a great time saver too! —Gabrielle Hillman, Los Angeles

Michelle is my go-to whenever I have a listing in need of having a property cleared and cleaned prior to showing. I've used Clutter & Hoarding Pros numerous times, and Michelle and her team always make the property look great for showing. My clients love Michelle, and she works both quickly and thoroughly at a fraction of the price of a traditional staging company. —Phil Zimmerman, Independent Broker, Los Angeles

Michelle made each of our organizing sessions not only painless but really fun. I was literally freaked out about calling anyone to help me get organized and very embarrassed about the many “piles of procrastination” all around my house. Michelle helped me think about how to organize in a totally different way than before and was right by my side without any kind of judgment or control freak thing going on. I feel I have really found an emotionally safe person to work with who I can call whenever I need an extra push in the right direction.

​She has also helped me with some personal assistance tasks like organizing my mom’s birthday party for over 40 guests, monthly organizing tasks, and travel planning. She is always professional and gets what I need done. —David LaBarca, Signal Hill

I’m sure I’ve got the clutter gene (thanks Dad!) and that Michelle has the organizer gene. She’s been helping me solve my problems for 4+ years. I would be over the edge if not for her. I interviewed several organizers to deal with my office, which was piled with boxes and covered with papers. I barely had a path to the computer. Some of the other organizers actually gasped when they it; others said it wasn’t something they could handle.

Michelle calmly discussed my objectives, laid out her approach to the solution, and set up some ground rules I could live with. The result was a clean office, after which she organized my five file cabinets. The process was fair and consistent; we worked together as a team, side by side. The results were fantastic: I’m productive in the office with the clutter gone, and the filing system saves me bundles of time. My anxiety level dropped considerably.

We also tackled the garage, which was a war zone of gear, equipment, tools, with free-standing shelves in the middle . . . you get the picture! Wound up with a clean workbench, room for the cars, and tools and gear easily identifiable and accessible. Another triumph for the “Michelle & Me Team.”

​I get periodic encouragement emails from Michelle to support the processes she has taught me. Occasionally I may fall off the wagon, but she’s there to get things back on track and lead  me to my comfort zone again. I have complete confidence and trust in Michelle to work with me to solve my problems and I recommend her  without reservation. I will continue to use her to make my life simpler and less chaotic. --David C, Los Angeles

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