Helping Each Other Help Clients
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When John and Rebecca Barnes started Bargain Boxes in January 2004, it was with an eye to cater to client needs. The two had run a full-service moving company and a package store as well but wanted a way to interact with clients on a more personal level. Bargain Boxes allows them to do just that, and to help other Chamber members offer more to their clients as well.
“What we actually sell is boxes, Portable On Demand Storage (PODS) and assistance on smaller moves,” explained Barnes, “But what we offer is full coordination for your move. We look for ways to save customers save money and make their move as stress free as possible.”
By visiting their website,
www.bargainboxesinc.com, customers can shop at home for a full-range of moving needs. They can compare costs for various moving options and find referrals for reliable companies that the Barnes have trusted for years.
Several area realtors have begun working with the Barnes to bring their customers the convenience that Bargain Boxes offers.
Realtor Wes Stearns of Mo Wilson Properties met the Barnes through the Chamber and is a believer in what they offer. He provides the Bargain Boxes service for his clients, who benefit from having moving materials delivered to their door and the welcomed advice on moving. Wes said, “Offering Bargain Boxes services to my clients is about the ‘wow factor,’ Rebecca provides a unique service that makes my team shine. She will help the customer with anything from last minute packing to obtaining moving quotes.”
Wes has been in real estate for the last five years and is active in the Region’s Chamber because he sees it as a way to be involved in the community and interact with other business professionals. Mo Wilson Properties is a family owned and operated business that provides old-fashioned personal service. By being there for clients from start to start to finish, Mo Wilson Properties’ office has been a top single sales office in Northern Virginia year after year. For more information on Mo Wilson Properties, call 703-878-0000.
Dee Spraker, of Value Realty Inc., also recognizes the value of working with Bargain Boxes—she used its services to move her office to Tackett’s Mill recently. Rebecca also sponsored Dee’s entry into the Region’s Chamber.
Dee has worked for chambers of commerce before and sees membership in the Region’s Chamber as essential to business owners. She welcomes the opportunity to work with fellow chamber members who support one another as a community and to encourage local buying. Dee said that she particularly appreciates the educational opportunities offered through the Chamber.
Dee keeps Bargain Boxes brochures out in her office and recommends the company to her clients. “I have known the Barnes a long time and am comfortable referring people to them—I know they will be in good hands,” said Dee, “It allows me to be a concierge, connecting my customers with a full-range of services.”
Dee has been helping families relocate for 17 years, and has been with Value Realty for two and half years. She prides herself on offering high-quality realty services to sellers at discounted prices. Dee also has a background in finance, and can guide customers through financing options. To learn more about Value Realty, call 703-590-7355.
The cross-marketing that occurs between these Prince William Regional Chamber members allows them to enhance the services that they offer while growing their businesses. When Chamber members work together, everybody wins.
