​​estate executors:

are you OVERWHELMED by the
workload & logistics it takes
to get your ​parents' house cleared out? 

​You've probably removed most of the things that are important to you...
but there is still a house full of stuff sitting there. 
It can be a nightmare...physically, logistically, and emotionally. 

 sound familiar?

  • Nobody  wants the remaining items, but you don't want the ​family's memories tossed in a dumpster.
  • Traveling to the house over + over  takes a lot of time, energy, and money.
  • You have a busy life of your own, and this huge project is creating more stress + guilt. 
  • Even if you wanted to do the job yourself, you don't have the local contacts to make smart decisions. 

you can get the whole house empty in a week.

 WE CAN WALK IN AND TAKE OVER THE JOB FOR YOU AT ANY STAGE. 
You can stop stressing out; we can take care of all the details for you. 

Imagine...

  • Having a local person on-site to make all the arrangements and logistics. 
  • Feeling confident that nothing was missed or thrown out accidentally: we touch every item in the house.
  • ​​Having someone with tons of local trusted service provider contacts that you can choose from.
  • Learning if items in the house have financial value.  ​
  • Having your family's remaining possessions donated to fantastic and worthy local charities that make a difference.  
  • Getting an itemized report of all the donations made...ready to hand off to your accountant. 
  • Having someone else do the backbreaking work.
  • Letting go of the stress of worrying about the project
  • ​Moving on with peace of mind​

I’M CANDI RUPPERT,
 ESTATE CLEARING PROFESSIONAL 
AND FOUNDER OF SAGE ORGANIZING CO.

 FOR YEARS, I HAVE BEEN HELPING FAMILIES IN THE CHARLOTTE, NC AREA
​CLEAR OUT THE HOMES OF THEIR LOVED ONES. 

I've found success
​because I have:

  • a passion for helping others
  • a talent for organization and logistics
  • a gift of compassion and empathy
  • a strong work ethic
  • common sense and practicality

Our
estate clearing
evaluation + estimate
Was CREATED after YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
WORKING WITH OVERWHELMED
​ EXECUTORS + FAMILIES.

​I’ve spent years as a Estate Clearing Professional  helping families and executors
get homes + estates emptied out quickly, so they can move forward with their lives.

 what I've realized:

  • If you live outside of Charlotte, it's nearly impossible to find the time, energy, and resources you need to get the project done quickly. 
  • ​You need a local "point" person to handle all the details. 
  • Not everyone wants to do an estate sale; a lot of families already have all the items of value out of the house. 

 estate CLEARING 
evaluation + estimate 
IS A no-nonsense way for you to learn how to go
​ FROM being OVERWHELMED +  exasperated
TO HAVING the house or estate emptied out in a week.

When you work with Sage Organizing Co., we will join forces with you to...
  • do an in-depth informational interview to learn exactly what is going on with the house or estate
  • conduct a thorough walk-through of the home to evaluate exactly what needs to be done
  • provide you with a customized estimate, specific to your job, that lays out all the details

Lets take a look at the steps involved

 how we work

STEP 1 | INFORMATIONAL INTERVIEW
  • We set up a call (via phone or Skype)  to learn all the background information about your situation...and you find out what you can expect from us.
  • ​​Since we may never meet in person, I like to get a very clear understanding of your goals, timeline, and expectations.
STEP 2|  ONSITE EVALUATION 
  • I do an on-site evaluation of the home or estate, in the company of a person of your choosing ( most often a family friend, neighbor, or Realtor.)
  • I look in every space in the house: every room, closet, drawer, etc.  This ensures I can create an accurate estimate of time needed to complete the job.​
STEP 3 | ESTIMATE
  • I send you a  customized estimate  specific to the needs of your project.
  • The estimate includes a schedule, a detailed scope of work, fee schedule, service fee estimate, and standard terms  and conditions. 
  • ​When you accept and sign the estimate, we get down to work. Then you can sit back and let us take care of the rest.  ​

"CANDI  PUT TOGETHER A DETAILED PLAN and an EASY-TO-FOLLOW STRATEGY
TO HELP ME GO THROUGH AN ENTIRE HOUSE OF FURNISHINGS AND
​FINISH AN EMOTIONALLY AND PHYSICALLY TOUGH JOB IN JUST FOUR DAYS. "

Candi took great care of me during one of the
​ most difficult times of my life.
I highly recommend calling Sage Organizing ."
Camille D.V.  Jersey City, NJ

 pricing 

we believe in being up front about the cost,
​ so you can make an informed decision. 

Estate Clearing Evaluation +  Estimate: $247
We use our 3 step process to evaluate your situation, the home or estate, and provide you with a customized estimate. 

​You then decide whether to accept the estimate or not. The $247 is non-refundable if you do not choose to accept the estimate and enter into contract. 

​When you  do accept, here is what you can expect for pricing. 
 Acceptance of the Estimate
When we enter into contract for Full Service Estate Clearing services, a 50% deposit on estimated services and supplies is required.  Your $247 deposit is credited toward this.

We work the project on an hourly basis with a set rate: 
  • One person (me!): $75/hour
  • Two-person team: $125/hour
  • Three-person team: $150/hour

Note: any other service providers that you choose to hire (such as appraisers, trash removal services, shredding companies etc.), are contracted and paid directly by you.  
End of Onsite Work: 25% due
We structure our payments out so you can rest assured that the work is progressing like you expect. 
Finalizing and Reporting: remainder is due.
Once payment for the remainder of actual fees is received, we send you the Final Report, including all the tax documentation, which could be  worth thousands of dollars of deductions on your tax return.

FAQs

​What  is involved with the Informational Interview?

When you purchase the Estate Clearing Evaluation + Estimate, I send  a link to schedule the Informational Interview, as well as a questionnaire for you to fill out before the call. During our call, I focus on getting all the background information about your situation. Since we may never meet in person, I  like to get a very clear understanding of your goals, timeline, and expectations.

How does the Onsite evaluation work? ​

I do an on-site evaluation of the home or estate, in the company of a person of your choosing ( most often a family friend, neighbor, or Realtor.)  I look in  and photograph every space in the house: every room, closet, drawer, etc.  This ensures I can create an accurate estimate of what is required to complete the job.

​What all is included in the Estimate?

We send you a written estimate within 2 business days of the Onsite Evaluation. The estimate includes a proposed schedule, a detailed scope of work, a fee schedule, a service fee estimate, and standard terms + conditions. 

What happens when i accept the estimate?

Fantastic!  When you sign and accept the estimate, we'll get down to work.  Fees are due in accordance with the Fee Schedule detailed out in your Estimate.  Your $247. payment is immediately credited toward your fees for the Full Service Estate Clearing. 

What if I don't want to accept the estimate?  

We understand.  Our Full Service Estate Clearing services aren't the best match for everyone. Please note that the $247 is non-refundable. 

​
DO YOU DO ESTATE SALES?

We do not. Our Estate Clearing Evaluation + Estimate is tailored to families that already have most of the valuables out of the house and now just need help getting it emptied out.

​WHAT IF THERE ARE A FEW ITEMS WE WOULD LIKE TO TRY TO SELL?

No problem.   If you'd like to see if any items are valuable enough to sell, we can include that in our estimate.  We partner with  certified personal property appraisers, who  can review the items for you for a small fee.