Busy estate executors and families:
Are you overwhelmed by the
workload + logistics it takes to get your family members' house cleared out?
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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 is simply OVERWHELMING...physically, logistically, and emotionally.
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Do these problems sound familiar?
ConnectionsYou don't know who to call to organize the clearing, cleaning, donations, staging and so on.
TravelTraveling to the house over + over takes a lot of time, energy, and money.
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OverwhelmThis may be a situation you've never encountered before and it's overwhelming to know where to start.
FamilyFamily dynamics and emotions can make the process difficult and complicated. We step in as the neutral party.
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Respect to Loved OneNobody wants the remaining items, but you don't want your family's memories to be thrown in a dumpster.
TimeYou have a busy life of your own, and this huge project is creating more stress + guilt.
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Estate Concierge is The Answer
A done-for-you option designed to help you go from being overwhelmed + exasperated to having the house or estate emptied out in a week.
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Estate Concierge V.S. Estate Sale Liquidator
Sage Organizing Co. provides concierge level service to estate executors with compassion,
confidence, and efficiency
confidence, and efficiency
Are you overwhelmed by the workload + logistics it takes to get your family members' house cleared out?
Whether you're an executor, Power of Attorney, or family member with a house full of possessions, you can trust Sage Organizing to help you through this emotionally challenging time. Sage Organizing Co. can step in at any point to handle every aspect of the project that you need. We have the experience, manpower, and connections so you can settle the estate quickly. Simply complete the form below and schedule your FREE 15 Minute Phone Consultation with the owner of Sage Organizing, Candi Ruppert, CPO®, to get started! |
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On average, Sage Organizing Co. donates 600 items per estate, making a difference for a significant number of families and young adults in need in the Charlotte community.
What better way to honor your loved one than to have their life touch others in need even after they are gone. |
Estate Executors |
Concierge-Level Service |
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Whether you're an executor, Power of Attorney, or family member with a house full of possessions, you can trust Sage Organizing to help you through this emotionally challenging time.
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We step in at any point to handle every aspect of the project that you need. We have the experience, manpower, and connections so you can settle the estate quickly.
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Compassion |
Confidence |
Efficiency |
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Sage Organizing knows that clearing out the home of a loved one can be an overwhelming burden. We champion treating clients with respect, empathy, and care as well as being their advocate. Stop stressing out; we'll take care of everything.
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Rest assured; we have experience working with different estates under a variety of sensitive circumstances. Our strategic and trusted process, we guarantee, will serve you and the estate you're in charge of.
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Sage Organizing will start and close your estate project quickly. You will have an empty house, itemized donations, and peace of mind in a matter of days, not months.
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When you hire Sage Organizing Co.,
we join forces with you to:
we join forces with you to:
- Learn where you are in the process of getting the house emptied.
- Recommend local service providers we have used+ trust, that you can then choose from.
- Keep you updated as much (or as little) as you like about the daily progress of emptying the house.
- Hand you a Final Report, with all the documentation you'll need at tax time.
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Compassion | Confidence | Efficiency | Professionalism
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STEP 1 | INFORMATIONAL INTERVIEW
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STEP 2 | ONSITE EVALUATION + ESTIMATE
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STEP 3 | LOGISTICS AND PREP
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STEP 4 | ONSITE WORK
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STEP 5 | FINALIZE AND REPORTING
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100% Peace of Mind
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What's our promise to you?
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We believe in being transparent about the cost,
so you can make an informed decision.
INITIAL CALL + INFORMATIONAL INTERVIEW
No Charge
At this stage, we are both figuring out if we are a good fit for each other. If you are going to trust us with your family's home, we want you to feel confident about working with us.
No Charge
At this stage, we are both figuring out if we are a good fit for each other. If you are going to trust us with your family's home, we want you to feel confident about working with us.
ONSITE EVALUATION + ESTIMATE:
$247
$247
When we decide to go forward with the Onsite Evaluation + Estimate, we require a $247 non-refundable deposit. We put time, energy and great care into creating a proposal and estimate specific to your needs.
ACCEPTANCE OF PROPSAL:
50% Deposit Required
When we enter into contract together, 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 of $85/ hour or less. Projects requiring more than 49 hours of work are eligible for a discounted hourly rate.
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.
50% Deposit Required
When we enter into contract together, 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 of $85/ hour or less. Projects requiring more than 49 hours of work are eligible for a discounted hourly rate.
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.
WHEN DEPOSIT IS SPENT DOWN:
Switch to Daily Billing
We structure our payments out so you can rest assured that the work is progressing like you expect.
FINALIZING + REPORTING:
Balance is Due
When we receive your payment for the remainder of actual fees, we send you the Final Report, including all the tax documentation, which could be worth thousands of dollars of deductions on your tax return.
Balance is Due
When we receive your payment for the remainder of actual fees, we send you the Final Report, including all the tax documentation, which could be worth thousands of dollars of deductions on your tax return.
Sage Organizing excels in concierge-level service for estate executors with compassion, confidence, and efficiency.
If you are ready to stop worrying about clearing out the house start taking action,
let's set up a quick 15-minute call.
It costs you nothing but your time.
After that 15-minute call, we'll both decide if we want to do a more in-depth Informational Interview. It's really that easy to get started on getting the job done.
let's set up a quick 15-minute call.
It costs you nothing but your time.
After that 15-minute call, we'll both decide if we want to do a more in-depth Informational Interview. It's really that easy to get started on getting the job done.
"The End Result: Peace of Mind"
- Kathleen P.
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"Before Sage Organizing Co., I was having trouble deciding what to do with items left by a loved one. I immediately felt comfortable and less stressed once I got in touch with Candi. She made the process smooth and kept me updated with photos and daily reporting. I would absolutely recommend her. She provided true five star service!" -Jeanne S. 
"It seemed overwhelming to clear out my parents' house. I truly appreciate the care Candi and her Sage team takes while sorting/removing items, to make sure we hadn't overlooked something of significance. And I love knowing many items were going to organizations that need help...not just the landfill. You can remove one huge stress from the estate process by calling Candi!" -Katie F. |
"I really wasn't sure what we were going to do until Candi came along. We had no emotional energy left to physically clean out our loved one's house. Completely overwhelming to both of us. Candi made it instantly comforting and manageable. I'll happily recommend her to anyone. She's inspired me to be more organized in my own day to day life here at home, even." -Lee Ann A. 
"Candi took over the estate clearing process quickly and willingly. She was easy to work with, presented great work, and was super responsive. Her local connections made donating and discarding items so easy. Thanks to Sage Organizing Co., I had SO much less stress around clearing my dad's estate and I was able to return home to my family earlier than expected." -Kelly H. |
"The sheer volume of downsizing my parents' home was overwhelming. We had no clue how to start this massive effort! Within one week, Sage had my parents packed into a POD and moved to Atlanta near us. It wouldn't have been possible with traditional movers that just pack everything. The downsizing effort requires expertise about how to donate and sell the leftover items - Sage was amazing!" -Kelly K. 
"Sage Organizing Co. offers valuable estate clearing services, not just the clearing itself but also by coordinating with other service providers. Candi provided us with receipts, donation reports + documentation, as well as a final report. She made a difficult time and big task easy for my family and I." -Phil N. |
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"I highly recommend Sage Organizing Co.'s organizing and estate clearing services. I work with people who are going through a tough transition, and it's really important to me that the companies I recommend will be able to show up with integrity and empathy. The Sage Organizing Co. team definitely does that and more: they are professional, thorough, and respectful. They understand that sometimes things are more than just things, and that means a lot. Thank you, Sage Organizing Co.!" - Jasmine Hathaway, Found of Compass Coordinators https://www.compasscoordinators.com/ |
Candi Ruppert, CPO®, Estate Clearing Concierge |
For years, I've been helping families in the Charlotte, NC area clear out the homes of their loved ones with compassion, confidence, efficiency, and professionalism.
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OWNER OF SAGE ORGANIZING CO.
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CREDENTIALS
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WHAT IVE REALIZED
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In 1 week, you will. . .
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- Have a home that is completely empty, and if you choose, market-ready.
- Know that items that once were a part of your family are now blessing other families in need. - Feel relieved that you didn't accidentally discard something valuable. - Have itemized donation receipts to give to your accountant at tax time. - Be free from the pressure of getting the job done. |
A few of the charities Sage Organizing Co. works with regularly:
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FAQs
What does an average job cost?
It all depends on the amount of possessions in the house and the size of the house. A smaller home that is only 50% full is going to cost less than a 5000 sq. ft. house and garage that is 75% full. That is why we do an on-site evaluation of the property before we give you an estimate.
Will the tax deductions I get cover the cost of hiring Sage Organizing Co?
Be sure to discuss this with your attorney or accountant. The tax deductions you get from the itemized donation receipts and reports certainly may help offset the expense of doing the estate clearing.
How do you choose which vendors to recommend?
We work with all sorts of vendors and service providers and have created a list of trusted companies. We will give you at least 2 vendors to choose from and you can select whomever you choose.
Who pays for the service providers?
You do. We pass on estimates to you and you make the final decision of whom to hire. You pay the services directly. Sage Organizing Co. does not receive any compensation from outside parties.
What happens if you find something valuable/ weird/ illegal during the clean out?
Trust us: it happens. When we find valuables, we immediately secure them and let you know. Any other sensitive items found will be handled with discretion.
Are you insured?
Yes; we are insured. We have also earned the NAPO Business Seal of Approval, which signifies our adherence to protecting our clients.
Do you do estate sales?
We have strong relationships with several local estate sale companies, national auction houses, consignment shops, and personal property appraisers to help our clients meet their goals for the estate. We often help our clients during the decision making process when they are trying to figure out what to do.
The car is still at the house. Can you help with that?
While we are not licensed attorneys or financial professionals, we can provide some basic advice on how to proceed. Your attorney will advise you on the legality and process of selling the car. For the sake of liability, we will not allow a potential buyer to drive a car that you own while we are working there. We are committed to protecting your possessions and our business.
How do I know the house is safe and secure? I don't want a bunch of strangers walking around in there.
During our Informational Interview, we confirm whom you have authorized to enter the house. When we take over the job, we strictly restrict access to the house: we treat your house like it was our own. We are not letting strangers in the door.
What sort of local charities do you use? How do you choose them?
First, we always honor any charities your family already has a relationship with. But if you'd like suggestions, we have them! We have had excellent experiences with local charities that help transition homeless families into public housing, veterans organizations, food banks, shelters, low-income schools, animal shelters, and many more. Our goal is to make sure your donations go the the group that can benefit the most from them and that you can feel good about it.
We're going to try to do the clean out ourselves, but need some guidance. Can you help with that?
Of course. If you don't live within our service area or have decided to do-it-yourself, we can still help support you through the process. Learn more about out Do-It-Yourself Estate Clearing Services or our Family Meeting Game Plan for Estate Clean Outs. You can also get the free Estate Clean Out Supply Checklist here.
I'd like to check your references. Is that awkward?
Not awkward at all. In fact, we automatically send you our references when we send out your Proposal. We want you to feel confident about working with us.
What sort of professional accreditations do you have?
Candi Ruppert, owner of Sage Organizing Co., is a professional member of NAPO, the National Association of Productivity and Organizing Professionals. Candi has also earned the CPO® status which makes her an official Certified Professional Organizer®. Sage Organizing Co. has a strict code of ethics that the entire team abides by. In addition, we are active in several local organizations dedicated to serving seniors and families.
Is there an extra cost if I am outside of your service area?
Travel outside our service area is billable at a rate of $100/hour.