TidySmart Organizing Solutions

What TidySmart Organizing Solutions does

TidySmart Organizing Solutions, LLC is a privately held professional services firm founded in 2011 and headquartered in Northville, Michigan. Operating with approximately five employees, the company delivers in-home organizing, move management, home staging, listing preparation, house cleanouts, closet design and installation, project management, and senior downsizing services to clients across roughly sixteen northwestern Metro Detroit communities. The business is organized around three customer verticals—homeowners, seniors transitioning to smaller residences, and real estate professionals—and is led by founder Steffanie Porter.

The company operates as a consultative, referral-driven service practice rather than a software platform. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed; customers book consultations through the company website or by phone, and engagements are staffed on-site at client locations. TidySmart's service portfolio is delivered by NASMM-certified (Senior Move Manager Certified) professionals who are fully insured and background-checked, with custom closet work performed using products supplied through a Certified Organizing Partnership with The Container Store (Novi location). The technology footprint is limited to a content/SEO website, social media channels (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube), and design software used for senior space planning—TidySmart does not sell software, has no app, and has no AI/ML capability disclosed.

TidySmart's go-to-market is anchored on referral partnerships: the company maintains active relationships with named real estate agents (e.g., Brenda Vidovic, Erik Wright, Allison Ruby), senior living communities (Waltonwood Cherry Hill Canton, All Seasons Birmingham), and senior care advisors (Kari West). It is an accredited member of NASMM, a LivNow Certified Partner, and a member of the Plymouth Community Chamber of Commerce, Greater Brighton Area Chamber of Commerce, and the Women's Council of Realtors (where it received the 2022 Strategic Partner of the Year award). The company has served 'hundreds of clients' since inception, but it has not raised institutional capital, operates no subsidiaries, and is wholly founder-owned.

Name

TidySmart Organizing Solutions

Legal name

TidySmart Organizing Solutions, LLC

Website

https://tidysmart.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

TidySmart Organizing Solutions is a Northville, Michigan–based professional services firm, founded in 2011, that delivers home organizing, move management, home staging, and senior downsizing services to homeowners, seniors, and real estate professionals across northwestern Metro Detroit.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Home Organizing and Transition Services

SIC

Services-To Dwellings & Other Buildings (7340), Services-Management Services (8741)

akta.pro primary industry

Residential Whole-Home Organizing (HSAFAKAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Moving, Downsizing & Estate Organizing (HSAFAKAG), Estate Cleanout & Sorting (HSAFAFAE)

Keywords

• Professional home organizing
• Senior move management
• Home staging services
• Residential downsizing help
• Move management services

Headquarters

HQ city

Northville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Professional Organizing Services: Hands-on home organizing services delivered by certified professionals, including decluttering, space optimization, and systems implementation using The Container Store products.
2. Move Management Services: End-to-end moving services including planning, packing, unpacking, and coordination with movers for residential transitions.
3. Home Staging Services: Professional staging services to prepare homes for sale, including furniture arrangement, decor selection, and property presentation.
4. Senior Downsizing Management: Compassionate downsizing and transition services specifically designed for seniors relocating to smaller homes or senior living communities.
5. Home Project Management: Coordinating and overseeing various home improvement projects including handyman services, painting, cleaning, and repairs.
6. Closet Design and Installation: Custom closet design and installation services using The Container Store products.
7. Gift Certificates: Gift certificates available for purchase, providing recipients with professional organizing services.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

TidySmart Organizing Solutions is a service-based business delivering professional home organizing, move management, home staging, senior downsizing, house cleanouts, and home project management services to homeowners, seniors, and real estate professionals in the Metro Detroit area. Services are delivered hands-on by certified professionals using products from The Container Store under a certified partnership arrangement.

Product overview

TidySmart Organizing Solutions is a service-based business offering a comprehensive suite of home organizing and transition management services. The core portfolio includes Home Organizing, Move Management, Home Listing Preparation, Home Staging, House Cleanouts, Closet Design & Installation, and Project Management services. These services are delivered across three primary market segments: Homeowners (general organizing, moving, and home preparation), Seniors (downsizing management, space planning, and compassionate transitions), and Real Estate Professionals (listing prep, staging, and move coordination for clients). Additional offerings include Gift Certificates. The company operates as a unified service practice rather than a software platform, with services often bundled and customized to client needs. TidySmart is a certified partner of The Container Store and an accredited member of NASMM (National Association of Specialty & Senior Move Managers).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Home Organizing Professional home organization service helping Metro Detroit homeowners declutter, organize, and create functional living spaces using techniques and products from The Container Store.
• Move Management End-to-end moving service covering planning, packing, coordinating with movers, space planning, and unpacking/organization in new homes for residential clients.
• Home Listing Preparation Comprehensive service to prepare homes for sale, including decluttering, staging, organizing, managing improvements, and coordinating with contractors and vendors.
• Home Staging Professional staging service that transforms homes to attract buyers through furniture arrangement, décor selection, and creation of welcoming atmospheres.
• House Cleanouts Compassionate cleanout service for clearing homes during transitions, including vendor coordination, donation sorting, junk removal, and estate handling.
• Closet Design and Installation Custom closet design and installation service using The Container Store products, featuring shelves, rods, drawers, cubbies, pull-out baskets, and LED lighting.
• Project Management Home project coordination service managing handyman services, painting, cleaning, carpet installation, junk removal, and other home improvement tasks.
• Senior Downsizing Management Compassionate downsizing service for seniors transitioning to smaller homes or retirement communities, handling emotional and logistical aspects of the move.
• Space Planning Senior-focused space planning service that optimizes living spaces for accessibility, safety, and functionality using design software for floor plans.
• Home Staging for Realtors Real estate agent-focused home staging service including consultation, furniture arrangement, décor selection, and final touches to maximize property appeal for listings.
• Home Listing Prep for Realtors Specialized listing preparation service for real estate professionals offering decluttering strategy, staging recommendations, vendor referrals, and item dispersal for client listings.
• Home Project Management for Realtors Project management service tailored for real estate agents coordinating handyman, cleaning, painting, carpet, and pressure washing services for client listings.
• Move Management for Realtors Move management service for real estate agents to help clients relocate, including packing, coordinating movers, unpacking, and dispersing unwanted items.
• Gift Certificates Gift certificates available for purchase to give the gift of professional home organization services to recipients.

Quantifiable outcome

• Homes staged by TidySmart have sold quickly - one client received an offer 2 days after listing after staging transformation
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• National Association of Specialty & Senior Move Managers (NASMM)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTidySmart is an accredited member of NASMM, ensuring adherence to the highest standards of excellence and professionalism. The certification provides comprehensive training, ethical conduct guidelines, and proper insurance requirements. Team members hold the NASMM Senior Move Manager Certified (SMM-C) credential, valid through 2025-2028.
• The Container StorecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTidySmart is a Certified Organizing Partner of The Container Store, Novi location. This partnership provides access to top-quality custom closet products and organizational solutions. The Container Store partnership allows TidySmart to offer high-quality, versatile storage and organization products tailored to client needs, including closet systems, shelving, baskets, and organizational accessories.
• LivNow RelocationminorGTM or Marketing PartnerTidySmart is a LivNow Certified Partner, providing coordinated relocation services for clients transitioning to new homes.
• Women's Council of RealtorscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerActive membership with the Women's Council of Realtors, including recognition as 2022 Strategic Partner of the Year. Provides networking opportunities and referral relationships with real estate professionals.
• Greater Brighton Area Chamber of CommerceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerActive membership providing networking opportunities and community involvement in the Brighton, Michigan area.
• Plymouth Community Chamber of CommerceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerActive membership providing networking opportunities and community involvement in the Plymouth, Michigan area.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• TaskRabbit: Marketplace connecting consumers with independent taskers for organizing, moving, and home projects; overlaps with TidySmart's service categories via an on-demand, lower-touch model that competes for entry-level organizing and move-help demand.

Broad incumbents

• Neighborly: Parent of multiple home-services franchises (cleaning, moving, repairs); competes broadly with TidySmart across many of the same home service categories through franchise networks rather than specialty positioning.
• Maid Brigade: Residential cleaning franchise that competes for the same Metro Detroit homeowner dollars and can offer move-in/move-out cleaning adjacent to TidySmart's move management and listing preparation services.
• Molly Maid: National residential cleaning franchise that overlaps with TidySmart's project management and cleanout coordination work, serving the same homeowner base but with a recurring cleaning model rather than transition organizing.

Direct peers

• Gentle Transitions: Specialty senior move management and downsizing company serving multiple U.S. markets with the same compassion-driven, end-to-end relocation positioning that TidySmart targets in Metro Detroit.
• The Neat Method: Premium home organizing service offering whole-home and room-by-room decluttering with a product-anchored methodology; comparable to TidySmart's residential organizing core, but operating in larger metro markets and at a higher price point.
• Caring Transitions: National franchise specializing in senior relocation, downsizing, and estate cleanouts — directly mirroring TidySmart's senior move management, downsizing, and online auction/disposal offerings through a multi-location model.
• Stage My Home: Home staging company offering consultation, furniture arrangement, and decor selection for listings — directly comparable to TidySmart's home staging and listing preparation services for realtors.

Others

• The Container Store: Retail partner and product supplier whose custom closet and organizational products TidySmart installs; not a direct competitor but a key enabling partner that could in principle develop competing in-home installation services.
• Move for Hunger: Nonprofit that partners with moving companies to rescue food during relocations; thematically adjacent to TidySmart's move management and cleanout coordination work where donated items are dispersed.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@tidysmartorganizingsolutions
• Facebookfacebook.com/TidySmart
• Instagraminstagram.com/tidysmartorganizing
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/tidysmart-organizing-solutions

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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