Washington professional home organizer and author Elisa Hawkinson wants homeowners to ask themselves one question: Is your home in a state that it could be put on the market in 30 days? If the answer is, no, Hawkinson said there is some work you need to do, and it could take months. Hawkinson is the founder of How2GetOrganized and is the author of Calming Your Chaos. The 30-day rule is important because "life happens," according to Hawkinson. After a marriage, death, or illness, you may need to list your home, and list it quickly. In her own experience as the executor of her brother's, Hawkinson discovered a hoarding situation that built up over 40 years. READ THE FULL STORY HERE: https://www.king5.com/article/life/home-garden/washington-organizer-30-day-rul/281-3c42a11e-b9d7-458a-81c1-e7f48a4e8d7c