Organizing & Downsizing in Sarasota/Manatee
From household decluttering and organizing strategies to senior downsizing and move management, our team leads with expertise, creativity and compassion. Our professional organizers design systems tailored to meet your unique needs, ensuring your space is not only functional but also beautiful.
“Out of clutter, find simplicity”
-Albert Einstein
we provide personalized household decluttering plans that help clients reclaim rooms and maximize storage. Our professional organizing services are designed to create environments with intuitive systems that are easy to follow, fostering a sense order and serenity.
At SimplifySRQ,
Our Professional Organizing Services
Declutter & Stage for Listing Photos
When top dollar is your goal, staging is key. Simply eliminating the clutter, repositioning your own furnishings, and accentuating with light will create an environment that is show ready.
Move Management
We oversee the logistical and emotional complexities of your local relocation to take the stress of moving day off your plate.
Unpacking & Organizing
Moving into your new space is exciting, but living among the stacks of boxes can be overwhelming. We help you unpack, organize and even assist with design ideas to make your new space feel like home in no time.
Cleanouts & Donations
Garages, attics, storage units, entire homes. We help you identify which items to keep, which to donate, and which to sell, collaborating with non-profits and luxury consignments to ensure nothing is wasted.
Downsizing & Organizing
Reducing clutter and stress. Fewer items mean less to clean, maintain, and move. We help you simplify. An organized environment supports easier routines and decision-making for you and the entire family.
specializes in senior downsizing. We understand the emotional challenges involved in guiding a family member through the downsizing process. Oftentimes, a trusted outside resource is the answer.
Our experienced senior transitions team leads with compassion and patience, creating a relationship of trust. We believe in giving your loved ones a voice while gently guiding to achieve the desired outcome.
Our 40 years in Sarasota County has equipped us with a trusted list of service providers to assist with additional needs such as realtors, movers, handymen, estate sale agents, auctions. It is our mission to present you with a comprehensive plan that accomplishes your goals from start to finish.
SimplifySRQ
The SimplifySRQ process
We offer a free one hour in-home consultation to learn about your family, answer questions, and recommend a customized solution based on your needs.
Schedule a Free Consultation
We present one simple proposal outlining the services we recommend based upon your needs. Once approval and deposit is received, we get to work!
Personalized Plan Review
We are your single point of contact, managing every detail so you don’t have to juggle multiple vendors or timelines. Knowing the entire process is in experienced hands will give you peace of mind.
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Our Team
We serve with professionalism, care, and respect for every family and every story. Our teams are trained, experienced, and detail-oriented. Our work and ministry is not just about organizing and moving, it’s personal - we have been in your shoes. You can trust us to handle your home and your belongings with care. We are your easy button. One call connects you to a full-service team that takes the stress and worry off your plate.
“I have referred Shari to many of my clients who are selling their homes, and she consistently exceeds expectations. She is exceptionally well organized, detail oriented, and a true professional. What truly sets her apart, however, is her compassion and deep understanding of how personal and emotional the process of organizing, streamlining, decluttering, or moving a home can be. She approaches each client with warmth, empathy, and professionalism, creating an experience that is both effective and supportive. I would highly recommend her without hesitation.
— Toni S., Sarasota Realtor
January, 2024
— Loretta B.
January, 2025
"When mom passed, I knew dad couldn’t stay alone in their home. I live states away and needed help. Shari put my mind at ease immediately and we worked together to gently prepare him for each step of relocation. Her team is efficient and kind. I am forever grateful."
— Christine O.
June, 2025
— Bonnie K.
March, 2025
"“I have always been a collector of antiques and crafting items. My house of 40 years was filled to the brim with them. When I made the decision to sell my home and downsize, my realtor suggested I start by decluttering and purging. I did not know where to start, but thanks to your team the process seemed effortless and took a load of stress off my plate. Thank you!”
"Highly Highly Recommend! Shari was my knight in shining armor. My whole-house downsizing project was complicated and massive as I am a keeper of all things, and my late husband was an avid collector. I wanted to be a part of the process, so Shari created a plan and pointed me in a direction every day. Together we transformed the way I live. Once in my new home, she did her organizing magic in my kitchen and closets throughout. I feel like a weight has been taken off my shoulders and I can breathe again.”
— Donna L.
December, 2024
"35 years of accumulation left me overwhelmed and unsure where to even begin with the process of moving to a senior living community. I will forever be grateful for Shari’s compassion as we sorted through family heirlooms and treasures together. The entire decluttering, packing, moving and unpacking process was in her hands and I don’t know how I would have managed without her."
— Harold M.
September, 2025
"A one-stop shop. Shari introduced me to a Senior Placement Concierge who assisted in finding my perfect next home; then the purging, packing and moving began. Shari managed every step of my move and also helped me unpack and settle in. Such a blessing for this old guy."
Reviews
— Judy C.
November, 2024
"I cannot say enough about the professionalism and kindness of this team. They took the reigns of our whole-house downsizing project, and what a project it was! From attic to shed to each closet and drawer. I couldn’t have done it without them."
