If your mind feels cluttered before the day even starts, you are not alone. Between packed calendars, family logistics, work deadlines, and the constant mental list of things that still need to be done, many Raleigh residents are carrying more than they realize.

On this episode of Best of Raleigh, host Gretchen Coley sits down with Sherri Durbin, founder and owner of Consider It Done ASAP, one of the Triangle area’s most trusted concierge and home organization services. Gretchen is also a longtime client, which brings an extra layer of honesty and real world insight to the conversation.

At its core, this episode is about more than tidy closets. It is about time, mental clarity, and giving yourself permission to get help so life feels lighter and more intentional.

From California to Raleigh: Turning Time Into a Business

Sherri launched Consider It Done ASAP in 2004 in Southern California with a simple realization. People were not short on ambition or effort, they were short on time. She wanted to offer a service that solved that problem directly.

After relocating to Raleigh, North Carolina, Sherri initially planned to step away from the business. But as she connected with professionals and families across Wake County and the greater Triangle area, one thought kept surfacing. This service was needed here.

In 2019, she officially reopened Consider It Done ASAP in Raleigh, and the demand grew quickly. What began as a practical solution became a thriving local business rooted in trust, consistency, and genuine care for clients’ daily lives.

What Consider It Done ASAP Helps With

This is not a one size fits all organizing service. Sherri and her team support clients in ways that actually match how people live in Raleigh today.

Home Organization and Systems

They help organize closets, kitchens, pantries, storage areas, kids’ spaces, and entire homes, creating systems that are easy to maintain and realistic for everyday life.

Concierge and Errand Support

Services include laundry folding, returns and donations, dry cleaning runs, pet related logistics, contractor coordination, and being present when service providers arrive.

Move Management and Unpacking

One of the most impactful offerings is full move support. The team can pack, unpack, and fully set up a home in a day or two, with sheets on the beds, kitchens stocked, and systems already in place.

Seasonal, Event, and Life Support

From holiday prep and gift wrapping to meal prep and ongoing household help, clients can use their hours however they need, when they need them.

This flexible model allows Raleigh families and professionals to reclaim weekends, reduce stress, and focus on what matters most.

Delegation, Guilt, and the Mental Load Conversation

One of the most powerful parts of the episode is the honest discussion about why delegating feels hard, especially for women.

Sherri talks openly about the guilt many people feel when outsourcing tasks they believe they “should” be doing themselves. Her advice is direct and freeing. She offers a guilt free hall pass.

Gretchen sums it up perfectly with a line that resonates deeply. A queen is not a martyr. Choosing rest, presence, and peace over constant burnout is not selfish. It is strategic.

The episode also highlights the invisible mental load so many people carry. Someone is always tracking appointments, errands, donations, and household details. Delegating those tasks does not mean you are failing. It means you are managing your life wisely.

Organization That Fits Real Life in Raleigh

This is not Pinterest style perfection. Sherri emphasizes that organization should work with your habits, not against them.

Her team does not force clients to part with meaningful items, but they do ask thoughtful questions. Does this item still fit your life now? Does it support how you live in your home today?

Organizing your own space can be emotionally draining. Memories, attachments, and distractions slow the process. Having a neutral and supportive team allows decisions to happen faster and with less stress.

As Gretchen shares from personal experience, she never missed the items that were let go. What she gained was a calmer, more functional home that supported daily life.

Moving and Downsizing Without the Chaos

If you have ever lived out of boxes for months, this part of the conversation hits home.

Sherri explains how her team can fully unpack a house in a single day. When clients walk in, beds are made, kitchens are functional, and the home feels livable immediately.

They also help clients downsize intentionally, especially when moving to smaller spaces. You cannot fit everything from one chapter of life into the next, and that is okay. The goal is a fresh start, not a storage problem.

For Raleigh residents relocating within the Triangle or moving into new neighborhoods like North Hills, Downtown Raleigh, or Five Points, this service can be a game changer.

Preparing a Home for Sale in the Triangle Market

Because Best of Raleigh sits at the intersection of community and real estate, the conversation also covers home selling insights.

Sherri reminds homeowners that it is difficult to see your own space through a buyer’s eyes. Decluttering and organizing allow potential buyers to clearly experience the home.

Gretchen adds that in today’s Raleigh real estate market, service matters more than ever. Clients want guidance through packing, organizing, and transitioning with less stress. Organization is not just aesthetic, it is a strategic advantage.

Memorable Moments From the Episode

A few standout takeaways from the rapid fire round include:

• Many to do list items never get completed, which adds ongoing stress
• Pantries, refrigerators, and bathrooms tend to be the most organized areas
• Kids’ toys are often the most challenging spaces
• Starting early is the best way to reduce moving stress
• One quote that stuck, clutter affects your peace as much as your space

Where to Find Consider It Done ASAP

To learn more or request services, visit RaleighConcierge.com or search Consider It Done ASAP online. Clients can share what they need help with, how often, and when, and the team builds support around that.

Final Thought: You Do Not Have to Do It All

This episode of Best of Raleigh is a reminder that delegation is not weakness, it is wisdom. Organization is not about perfection, it is about creating space for a life that feels calmer and more intentional.

If you have been waiting for permission to outsource the overwhelm, this is it.

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