This review covers my ongoing work with Sara Barba and her company XOXOrganizing after they did a wonderful job managing my move to Santa Ana California in April 2018. I moved a lot in the last 10 years. Lucky for me, I found Sara Barba and her company, XOXOrganizing, to help with my recent move. I made the decision to hire XOXO after reading the great online reviews of Sara's clients. I initially hired Sara to organize unloading and inventory of my full moving truck. She did not disappoint. See my 5-star Yelp review for XOXOrganizing to read about how wonderfully the XOXO team handled my move and made me feel like one of the family.
Link to review of moving management (unloading and inventory) with XOXOrganizing https://www.yelp.com/biz/xoxorganizing-orange?hrid=9C_jrSSqUNaL06yKt9BXUA
Sara is honest and fastidious. She keeps accurate track of the time and money spent working on my projects. The XOXO team did a wonderful job moving me into my new home and reconciling the moving company bill of lading with my unpacked boxes. They brought me each damaged item as it was found so I could take one picture with all the information needed to make a claim. Each picture includes the damaged item, a detail sheet describing damage, and the bill of lading page providing reference back to the numbered moving sticker all in one shot. See attached picture.
At the end of the day Sara handed me a full inventory and damage report of all my belongings as they came off the truck. Every single item was tracked and every box accounted for. I had all the information needed to document and file a claim, each item on its own page, and no confusion. Bravo! I used the damaged items documentation pictures to note damages on the bill of lading before signing it. The moving company was unable to argue with this level of documentation.
Sara's team intercepted each damaged item and brought it to me before the movers could disappear it into the house. I could decide immediately whether to file as damage needing repair or or pass inspection. The team put all damaged items in one spot and remembered, weeks later, where they put things. Given the stress-free success of my move day I was thrilled to learn that XOXO also handles home help through the RHG program.
I happily signed up with RHG and am very pleased with the results. Sara always comes to my home well-prepared with background research and prices. She knows where to buy the most competitively priced organizing and storage items. Sara offers the option for the client to purchase supplies or request that she do the shopping. I appreciate the low-pressure sale of services and Sara's infectious happy personality. She has a talent for focusing on the task at hand and does not waste my time and money. I always look around happily when Sara or a Right Hand Gal helper leaves and think, "Wow, we got a LOT done."
Since 2007 I hired several health-care based corporations that did a horrible job in my Denver home. I did not want to hire the same unacceptable companies in California. After working with Right Hand Gal for a few months I absolutely recommend this service.
Sara selected Meagan as my RHG helper. Meagan is wonderful and self-sufficient; I enjoy her company. She runs my errands and returns quickly. Meagan assembled three shelving units in my garage, placed all items on the shelves, shredded and recycled accumulated paper and boxes, organized and filed all of my bills, sorted files by date, set up my home office, dropped off donations at my preferred charity, helped me wrap area rugs for storage, broke down boxes, and organized household files into hanging file system. We went through all of my paperwork and shredded old files. She searched and found resources including a recycling center and several repair companies to fix moving damages.
Sara explained that her RHG's helpers must pass a background check and have a safe driving record. Sara's employees train and work in her home. I feel secure knowing Sara vets her people so thoroughly. Having someone work in your home can be stressful if they cannot work independently. Seeing a familiar happy face when Meagan arrives is a welcome part of my week. I absolutely recommend that you try XOXOrganizing whether you need Organizing, home help, or any other services available. XOXO has your back. read more