“Virtual organizing with Finely Sorted was a great experience! I had a one hour virtual organizing session and we worked on my office. She helped me set up a few organizing methods that I hadn’t thought of. I have found myself taking care to use the methods instead of just dropping things on my desk into piles. It was like cleaning my room with my mother as a kid but much more fun! Highly recommend!” -S.R., Bangor, Maine

Our realtor introduced us to Kim of Finely Sorted Organizing so that we could ready our house for sale after decades of a full life in our coastal home. Kim appeared able to confront a myriad of issues we faced as retirees helping us to process about 115 bags of donations which we will deduct, along with her invoices, from the taxes on the sale of the house. Every to-do that appeared before us she helped conquer, even the paperwork that mounted up while I was busy organizing with her. She told me this was the Productivity part of organizing and though I pressed all the buttons so to speak, she made it possible to do so when I was frequently overwhelmed facing enormous change. During the final days of the move preparation I confessed to her that she “saved my life” and that I could never have done it without her.  I will always be grateful for the help she gave us to get our house listed, moved and unpacked in Florida with another organizer she found for us!” -A.Z., Tenton, ME

“Finely Sorted is wonderful! I hate anyone coming into my house because with kids and a busy life, I feel like it is an unorganized mess. I let down my guard and Kim came in to help cut through the craziness. She helped my daughter set up systems for organizing her room so that moving forward she can have a better understanding of how to keep things tidy! Can’t wait to have her back for the next kiddo!” -C.C., Newburgh, ME

“Kim was quick to respond to my inquiry! Then she came right to my home the next weekend! It was wonderful to have her here to guide me through my inventory of craft supplies. She gave me helpful hints as to how to remind myself of the tasks at hand by using lists and she also gave me the confidence to throw some items out that were not serving me any longer. I am grateful for her expertise!” -A.L., Bangor, Maine

“Finely Sorted Organizing curbed my procrastination and patiently guided me through 15 years of stored items from our last home move and asked questions that helped in my decision making. She offered choices and resources for unwanted possessions, offered organizing strategies for newly found items, and ended with a productive list of tasks that I could continue to use before our next session. Most impressive is that we accomplished culling and organizing virtually! Thank you, Finely Sorted, for getting me started and inspiring me to keep going!”    -S.B., Hagerstown, MD

“Finely Sorted Organizing helped me out of a pickle. We had so much clutter we had trouble locating items and would often find ourselves buying things we already had. Finely Sorted decluttered our home;  kind, hardworking–and honest. Finely Sorted helped me locate a diamond ring I thought I’d lost, and also money buried away. Finely Sorted is totally reliable and a pleasure to work with.” -D.R., Bangor, Maine

“You are one impressive organizer. Only someone like David Ben Gurion in 1946 when the country of Isreal was struggling to be born, only the two of us were willing to repeat what he said: ‘I am a realist. I believe in miracles.’, Thank you for believing we could do it.”   -T.F., Bangor, Maine

“Finely Sorted was amazing! She showed up ready to work, and she worked VERY hard at helping us pack up our kitchen. We had a million things going on, and a toddler running around, and she just jumped right into the chaos and before we knew it, our entire (and very large) kitchen was all packed up, boxes labelled and stacked neatly by the front door. I am pretty sure there is nothing Finely Sorted Organizing cannot do when it comes to organizing & packing 👍😃”.  -M.J., Orrington, Maine

“Working with Finely Sorted Organizing was a fantastic experience. Having someone there to kick start the process of us going through our garage storage space to throw, keep and donate was key. The expert knowledge on how to attack the project was instrumental to our success. They keep the process moving with labeling, changing out the garbage bags, staging the donations. In some cases they transported the donations to the donation center. Truly helpful.”   -M.S., Orrington, Maine

“Finely Sorted Organizing is amazing; patient, piles do not seem to intimidate and you can truly tell they love what they do. I only wish I could have them in my back pocket to pull out when I need help. You will definitely want to hire them for all of your organizing needs.”  -R.L., Bangor, Maine

“Finely Sorted Organizing is wonderful and we couldn’t have accomplished our family house clean out and estate sale process without them!”     -J.M., Bangor, Maine

“Finely Sorted Organizing has been a godsend and is worth every penny. They are kind, professional, utterly honest & trustworthy, and incredibly patient. They have been helping me downsize and organize my parents’ home, which is a huge task as they have several households’ of inherited things filling their small home and they have trouble letting go of things.  With the help of Finely Sorted Organizing, the task does not feel so overwhelming. They keep me focused and moving toward the goal.  On my last visit, in just a couple of concentrated work sessions we cleared out a huge amount of trash and recycling and organized the entire garage/workshop.  I was able to park my car and store all the things my parents wanted to keep in an orderly way. Since I live far away, working with Finely Sorted Organizing allows me accomplish tasks in a short visit that would be impossible if I were working alone.”  -H.S., Vermont

“Finely Sorted was able to help make get my pile of paperwork under control by taking me through sorting and organizing all of it! It helped me feel less stressed about keeping important papers properly filed.”   -S.H., Scarborough, Maine

“I have a monthly virtual appointment with Finely Sorted to tackle pesky target areas. We just finished a book shelf in the living room I have wanted to organize for two years and it feels great to have it done!”   -L.S., Bangor, Maine

“Finely Sorted Organizing is wonderful! I hate anyone coming into my house because with kids and a busy life, I feel like it is an unorganized mess. I let down my guard and Finely Sorted came in to help cut through the craziness and helped my daughter set up systems for organizing her room so that moving forward she can have a better understanding of how to keep things tidy! Can’t wait to have her back for the next kiddo!”   -C.C., Financial Advisor, Bangor, Maine

“Finely Sorted Organizing was quick to respond to my inquiry! It was wonderful to have someone here to guide me through my inventory of craft supplies. They gave me helpful hints as to how to remind myself of the tasks at hand by using lists and also gave me the confidence to throw some items out that were not serving me any longer. I am grateful for their expertise!”       -A.L., Bangor, Maine

“This was a great experience! I had a one hour virtual organizing session and we worked on my office. Finely Sorted helped me set up a few organizing methods that I hadn’t thought of. I have found myself taking care to use the methods instead of just dropping things on my desk into piles. It was like cleaning my room with my mother as a kid but much more fun! Highly recommend!”    -S.R., Maine Realtor

“Finely Sorted Organizing is fabulous! They helped me look through piles of things stored in my garage, sort them out, identify what was trash and what was treasure and helped me organize the things that were staying so that they can all be accessed easily. Their prices are extremely reasonable. They are encouraging and charming. Don’t miss the opportunity to get the help of Finely Sorted to organize your belongings.”  – L.O., Orono, Maine

Finely Sorted Organizing helped me in sorting and organizing a large stack of documents by Zoom virtually via the computer that I had not been able to get started on. They provided guidance and support throughout the process. They are incredible!   -S.H. Saco, ME

“Kim is an incredible human. She is so pleasant to be around. Her calming demeanor helped me attack a project I had been putting off for ages. We tackled organizing my bathroom closet & she helped me design a strategy that I’ve stuck with. I can’t recommend Finely Sorted Organizing enough! I can’t wait to work with her again.”                                       -D.D., Hampden, Maine

“Finely Sorted Organizing helped me out of a pickle.  We had so much clutter we had trouble locating items and would often find ourselves buying things we already had.  Finely Sorted organizing decluttered our home.  They are kind, hardworking and honest.  We located a diamond ring I thought I’d lost, and also money buried away.  Finely Sorted is totally reliable and a pleasure to work with.”    -D.R., Bangor, Maine

“Finely Sorted’s help was invaluable in organizing my kitchen in our one-hour virtual session. She walked me through, step by step, and gave me assistance that has made a huge difference for our family!”    -J.M. MA

“Five Stars!”    -S.C., Hampden, Maine

“I want to offer one of your testimonials for my deep thanks to you for your important contribution to the quality of my Mom’s life. From her years as a devoted homemaker, teacher and community leader, my 73-year-old mother has a lifetime of memorabilia, photos and correspondence that, even whittled down over the years from having to move approximately every 5-8 years, filled boxes and crates in her bedroom, guest room and two storage areas.

As her oldest daughter, one of my nightmares was the task of one day having to organize it. How could I find time for this when I live nearly 2,000 miles away and have my own organizational challenges? The answer to our need was you, our professional organizer! On my recent visit to Bangor, Mom showed me her desk drawers, bookshelves, filing cabinets and closets with pride. Mom’s living room has always been a kind of sanctuary for visitors, but now an atmosphere of peace pervades her whole apartment. The feeling comes both from the fresh spaces freed from clutter and from her new-found sense of control over physical things that once seemed overwhelming. I understand completely when she says the expense is well worth it. “It’s my therapy!” she says joyfully.

Mom had been telling me about you in her life, but I must say it was very special to meet you in person. What I have now seen for myself is how completely focused you are on putting your time to use. Submerged in personal documents which could easily elicit storytelling and reminiscing, you steer free of digressions, and you remain concentrated on your purpose. It was obvious too that your goal is not to make a client dependent on your help, but rather, to see your client through to a maintenance phase of self-reliance. It was a privilege to make your acquaintance. Even though your (and my) generation is moving into the cyber-age where material stored is measured in gigabytes rather than banker boxes in attics and basements, many, many people still live surrounded with valued personal belongings, many of which consist of pounds of pieces of paper. Your profession is of immeasurable value to people who wish to archive their life experiences without literally getting buried in it all.”     -C.Z., NY, NY

“Finely Sorted Organizing helped me make a new shipping area to accommodate our new retail expansion.”      -G.S., Brewer, ME

“Finely Sorted Organizing teaches a strong skill set that a lot of us are either lacking or don’t enjoy. Having just moved to Maine and dealing with a lot of other family issues, I really needed someone to help get me unpacked and organized in my new life and feeling like my house is a home again. I was impressed with how quickly Finely Sorted Organizing was able to accomplish these goals and leave me free to deal with everything I needed to learn at work and become familiar with the community. In fact she even helped by finding me a good local doctor, dentist, and helper to run errands for me when I had no time. I am very thankful and will use her help with my aging mother to simplify her life as she gracefully enters her older age and hopefully can focus on the kids and grandkids rather than keeping up with the business of every day life.”     -T.C., Hampden, Maine

“I want to offer a contribution to the testimonials. Kim is an excellent and efficient home organizer. She organized our mother’s homes in Maine and Pennsylvania. She is personable, easy-going and compassionate, yet strives to get the job done. As you can imagine decades of materials and miscellaneous items can collect in homes. Kim has a solid understanding of how to de-clutter in a manner that is not overly stressful.”  – M.H., Newton, Massachusetts

“Coming into what could easily be considered an overwhelming project, Finely Sorted Organizing was quick to understand what was needed and got right to work.  They were easy to work with, yet very hard-working. An obviously intelligent and responsible business impressed us with trustworthiness, motivation and the ability to work independently. It was a pleasure to have Finely Sorted Organizing work with us on this important area of our congregation”.  -S.V., UU Society of Bangor, Maine

“Finely Sorted Organizing has worked for me over the past ten years to get my home in order. Their creativity is not lost in the diligent work style. They understood my special interests as well as practical necessities and set up a system. Couldn’t offer a better testimonial for this service.”  -C.Z., Bangor, Maine

“Finely Sorted Organizing assisted in ordering of mail, phone calls, and messages while I was gone on vacation for a month. They were also very helpful with my preparations for the trip. In addition, in my absence, they found tenants for my rental units and took a large part in their furnishing and decoration.”    -C.S., New Hampshire

“Hey you’re amazing! I am grateful for your gifts. Thank you for spending the time with me and getting things systemized/organized. I never thought I’d get to the point of really wanting things in order. But the better organized I am the more room I have in my life for better relationships. It looks like it’s about stuff but it really is about getting the junk, which is clouding up my mind and physical space out of the way so that I can be more present in life. I finally have a foundation and my energy is renewed;) Through this process, I have learned so much from you that I will carry with me. These lessons you have taught me are not easily unlearned thank God!”        -S. G., Winterport, Maine

“As Dana Fellow for Study Abroad, Kim organized the collection of study abroad materials making access easier for students thinking about studying in another country their junior year.”  -S.G., Wheaton College, Massachusetts

“Dear Finely Sorted, Thanks for the four hours of donated time you put in to make our office practices more efficient. I can already see the results. It will certainly make staff time more productive as we schedule class visits to the Audubon Center and naturalist visits out to school and community groups. Furthermore, your suggestions will also help in the scheduling of building rentals, and weekend field trips. It will make the work of our volunteers more efficient.”  -Director, Fields Pond Audubon Ctr., Holden, ME

“Finely Sorted organized arts and crafts materials needed for summer art workshops for kids. The work enabled both artists, teachers and administrators to find and use the valuable collection.” -H.M., Deer Isle, Maine

“We just arrived home, and imagine our surprise! Yes, visual relief, trash removed, curtains washed, schedules organized, furniture lubricated! Even desk—not to mention baseball goal—assembled. You are a MAGNIFICENT CREATURE!”   -D.R., Bangor, Maine

“In a single snowy afternoon, Finely Sorted Organizing was able to find me two extra drawers (!), sort and consolidate my tango and dressy clothes wardrobe, suggest a new way to organize that closet, gently triage a few fashion mistakes, and make me feel good about myself and the clothes that I kept. It takes a bit of courage to let an outsider into your very personal space, and I found Finely Sorted to be respectful and supportive and fun throughout the process. I can highly recommend the services, either for you, or as a present from you to some equally frantic person you know.” -V.H., Orono, ME

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“I dance Argentine Tango and when I realized how influential style is to charisma on the dance floor I thought it might be a good idea to invest in a style consultant. Finely Sorted Organizing and I spent a few hours one Saturday visiting area stores to select together what colors, cuts, and fabrics would be best for my shape and taste to fill out a dancing and casual wardrobe. Considering budget and time constraints they made the process enjoyable as well. With a background in design and fashion I would highly recommend Finely Sorted for anyone interested in polishing their look.”    -B.F., Dancer/carpenter, Bar Harbor, Maine

“As a Realtor I was in need of an expert organizer and I was SO happy to work with Finely Sorted Organizing. She has been a lifesaver with assisting my clients who needed help de-cluttering prior to listing their home. During the process she was also able to help keep them organized and prepare for their move and eventually helped them pack and move. I would highly suggest contacting Kim whether it is to simply get help with organizing or a larger more daunting task of preparing to move.” -E.B., Trenton, Maine

“Finely Sorted Organizing visited us on an extensive job that could last for many more times.
She is punctual, thorough and and focused on what needs to be done to help to get rid of things one really no longer needs. I enjoy working with her.” -M.L., Lincolnville, ME

“I miss you so much it’s not even funny. You make me feel so safe. I have turned away two companies because they couldn’t hold a candle to you!”

-A. Z., Trenton, ME

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