Top Real Estate Team Richmond, VA | The Strum Group

“Jamie was exactly the real estate agent we needed. We had a tight turnaround to get into a new home before our lease ended, and he helped find us great options in a very competitive market while making sure that … we did not settle, even with our tight timeline. We ended up in our first choice of neighborhood in a home that we absolutely love because of him. He was readily available, extremely knowledgeable about the market, and patient with our learning process as first time homebuyers. I would send any friend his way to buy or sell a home.” Show More

- Paul J.

“Jamie was absolutely amazing from start to finish. She is truly a professional in her field and is an expert in helping buyers. I will be referring anyone that is looking to purchase a home to Jamie and her team. … She was never too busy to answer even the most minor questions and always made herself available if we needed her for anything. Thanks again Jamie, you took all the stress out of the home buying experience! ” Show More

- revozz

“My husband and I were first time homebuyers and when we were introduced to James, he made us feel extremely comfortable with the entire buying process. He set up a website designed especially for us with all the parameters … we chose, not to mention it was done within 24 hours of first meeting him. He is highly intelligent in his field of work. He is dedicated and motivated first and foremost. He is very personable and reachable at any and all times. He worked for us, he did everything in his power to make this home buying as easy as possible for us. Everyone told us the loan process and closing process was a pure headache, it wasn't he helped us have all our ducks in a row prior to that. He and I are still friends today, he is one that I will always refer my friends and family to, and when I ever decide to buy again, no matter where he may be, I will be looking him up! Buying our first home was a very pleasurable experience and my husband and I can honestly say, James Strum made the experience what it was! ” Show More

- mcgoughp0870

“Cole is the best! He went above and beyond! Can't thank him enough. We went through a lot but he helped get the house! He was there for any questions we had no matter what they were!”

- mlr09201974

“Cole and the team at The Strum Group have been a pleasure to work with. Cole is very responsive and easy to get in touch with. He was on top of things throughout the way and proactive to ensure things … were handled so that we had a smooth closing. We looked at quite a bit of homes due to the size of the area we were looking in and Cole took it in stride and was always ready to show us another home if we saw something we were interested in. The knowledge of the area and the real estate market was evident while working with Cole and the team, they are a top notch group!” Show More

- JoshuaSte

“James is simply unbeatable. He is available for you whenever you need him, whether it's by phone, email or text, making you feel like you are his only client. We saw a home listed one evening and told him we … wanted to see it, and he took us there the very next day. That was on a Friday, and he and his staff drew up our offer over the weekend so we could sign it and get it submitted on Monday. He listens to you and is dedicated to what you want and doesn't stop until you get it. James went above and beyond for us as our buyer's agent; the home we fell in love with and just had to have was very difficult to get. It was a foreclosure and was only available on a wretchedly-run auction site, but James was there each night to put bids in for us, all the while giving us advice until we finally got it. James steered us through the entire process of buying a home, making it as easy for us as possible. His expertise with all aspects of buying a house was invaluable to us. He calmed our fears and guided us all the way through. He read and explained every document we signed and made any corrections and changes that were needed to protect us. He has a network of top-notch partners including an inspection company, lending agents, appraisers and an excellent closing attorney. And he works with all these experts to make sure things progress on track, all the while keeping you informed with each step. He even has an army of skilled plumbers, electricians and HVAC specialists who you can trust to help get your property perfected before moving in. I highly recommend James to anyone in the Richmond area looking to buy a home. Not only did we find an extraordinary realtor in James Strum, we found a friend.” Show More

- eenie91

“James Strum and his team exceeded our expectations. We've bought and sold 7 homes over the past 20 years and have experienced good and not so good experiences with various Real Estate partners. James offered guidance, suggestions, and practical … tips throughout the process from pre-listing phases to contract conclusion and closing. He had a genuine interest in us, our family, and stayed in close contact with us at every step. We had two contracts in less than 20 days, one of which we accepted and successfully closed at a price we are happy about. James "stands out" from his responsiveness, loyalty to your best interests, and demonstrating authentic care and professionalism. If we need to sell another home, we will definable engage James. ” Show More

- joneskatie

“My wife and I purchased our first house recently with Cole as our realtor and he made the entire process as easy as possible for us. With his help and knowledge of my profession as a contractor we were able … to submit a creative offer that ultimately was accepted by the sellers. We will be using Cole when we move again!” Show More

- abrooks2413

“Drew took the time to become familiar with what me and my husband were looking for. And he was always available to us at any time of the day which made working with Drew a pleasure. I can’t thank him … enough with helping us find a newly built move-in ready home in just a week.” Show More

- prharney

“We couldn't be more pleased with the sale of our home on 2205 Oakhampton Ct. James strum is hands down the BEST Realtor in Richmond. James is extremely knowledgeable, professional, and dedicated. He was there for us every step of … the way and did everything in his power to make sure we were satisfied. i will recommend James to everyone i know that is looking to buy or sell a home. Thank you James we appreciate everything you have done for us. Ossama & Farah” Show More

- user1731186

“Ashley Grant was simply, AMAZING! Not only was it our first time selling a home, but we were challenged with a need for a fast sale due to a cross-country move for work. In what could have been a very … stressful scenario, Ashley showed up huge by simplifying the process, understanding our wants and needs, and honestly, over-delivering on every step! She was extremely organized, and her communication was clear and responsive. Her knowledge of the market was spot-on, and her suggested pricing resulted in a sale of $30k+ over asking price. Additionally, Ashley coordinated some top-notch resources for fixes and painting (covering up marks from our lovable dogs!), both before listing the home, and after the sale— ensuring the final product was in perfect shape. Finally, she helped us coordinate all required signatures before closing, and prior to us leaving Virginia, saving us the trouble of an extra flight back from the west coast. Ashley did a fantastic job and was a game-changer for our situation. I would highly recommend giving her a call if you have real estate needs!” Show More

- Jeramy Young

“If you are looking for someone who is qualified to list your home on MLS and qualified to walk you through the legal paperwork to sell your home, you can hire just about any Realtor. On the other hand, if you … are looking for someone who can hold the line and represent your interests when dealing with the Buyer's agent who wants you to go below your bottom line, if you're looking for someone who can effectively deal with people who are stressed over such a serious purchase, if you are looking for someone with a TON of experience that results in an almost intuitive feel for the current market and how to best to present your home in that market, if you're looking for someone with a proven ability to negotiate with the bank in your best interests under the stress of a short-sale, if you're looking for someone who won't waste your time with minutia but will deal with it head-on, if you're looking for a straigh-shooter who is transparent with what is going on behind the scenes, if you're looking for someone to help you logically and realisticly view the offer in front of you, well after having bought and sold eight homes, I've only met one of those. James Strum.” Show More

- sj995

“Jamie leaves it all on the table when it comes to knowledge, service, and relationships. Our situation was what we thought to be difficult, but he didn't bat an eye. We already knew that buying a home woudl be stressful. … Jamie always gave us the feeling like we didn't have a thing to worry about.. because we didn't. He took care of everything. He made sure we knew exactly what we needed to do every step of the way. He didn't stop until he found exactly what we wanted and then he made it happen. He took care of us like family and is focused on building relationships that last a lifetime. Do not even think about contacting anyone else. He is the one! ” Show More

- writefelicia

“James helped us find our first home. James was very knowledgeable and extremely helpful. With his guidance we were able to find a house that not only worked within our budget, but for our family size and in our desired … location. James steered us clear of houses that we liked, but would've been far too much work for us as first time homeowners (and I'm so grateful for that now that we're in our new home). He helped us stay focused and precise in our search so that we weren't overwhelmed or looking at houses that would't fit our needs. James helped us navigate not only finding the house, but our mortgage, and the company for the home inspection. One thing I heard a lot from other people was "don't use the inspector your realtor suggests because they will just try to help them get the house sold". James absolutely suggested a great inspector that saved us from buying a house that needed major repairs. I felt completely supported in walking away from the first house we made an offer on when the owners wouldn't budge on the repairs. James gave us realistic goals of what to offer and what to ask for throughout our home buying process. The process through the closing was seamless and easy and he was available for questions whenever and was whenever we needed him. After the inspection he was able to get us what we needed to get some major repairs completed, and we even had enough left over to fix some other things as well. It was a long process from beginning to end, but James made it as easy as possible. I would recommend him to anyone who's looking for a new home and we will definitely use him again if we need to purchase our next home.” Show More

- dherald28

“After interviewing several agents, we chose James without reservation. His responsiveness and professionalism surpassed his peers. During our first meeting, James' knowledge of the area and ove rall world of real estate was immediately apparent. He provided practical, yet honest … feedback about the process, our home, and the market conditions. James never pressured us and always explained each option in full detail. James worked with us to develop a step by step plan that would meet our timeline while still keeping our monetary goals at the forefront. James has a welcoming demeanor that put our children at ease. Our toddler even asked for Mr. James to come back to see her. However, James is easily able to transition from an agreeable disposition to a businessman who will represent your interests to the fullest extent. He negotiated a top price for our home when compared to market conditions. He was also able to keep the requests from the other side extremely reasonable/necessary. James kept us informed of feedback from showings immediately and advised us on any appropriate changes. He was reachable by various means and responded immediately. James made our first selling experience worry free and successful. We recommend James Strum without reservation.” Show More

- Luke & Ashleigh

“We used James to buy our house when we moved to Richmond three years ago based on a reference from a friend, and recently chose to use his firm to sell our house when we moved from Richmond based on … the original experience. I am a very analytic person, and was extremely impressed by the quality and depth of James research regarding the market for our property. He even suggested we go above the price that I originally discussed with him, which shows he had our best interest in mind and was not just interested in making an easier sell. Thanks to James, we got several thousand dollars above the original asking price that I was envisioning. I would highly recommend James and his firm to anyone looking to buy or sell a house in Richmond, as his knowledge of the Richmond market, quantitative nature, and work ethic (the guy was sending me emails after I went to bed and before I got up) make him the ideal realtor.” Show More

- user98717523

“James Strum was beyond excellent to work with! I would highly recommend him to anybody looking for a Realtor who really gets involved with his clients and finds them exactly what they are looking for! This was my … first home purchase and he was extremely responsive to all of my 10 million questions at all hours of the day and night, he has extensive knowledge of the area, and he fought extremely hard for six months to get my short sale to closing when most Realtors would have thrown in the towel. he dealt with multiple lien holders and he really went above and beyond his job description to get me what I wanted. He really educates you on the entire home buying process and in the end makes you feel a lot more comfortable with it all. Not only did I find the best Realtor, but I gained a great friend in the process! There is a reason he is #1 with Long and Foster for 2012 and 2013! Thanks James!” Show More

- whalenjf1

“Fair, honest and hard working. I will use James again. He took the time not only to answer my questions, he was available nights, weekends and just about every time I wanted to view property.”

- unofranklin

“Drew and his team did an outstanding job for us from start to finish. We interviewed a number of agents before we found Drew. He is an excellent listener and showed genuine interest in our historic home’s details and features. … Rather than viewing our property as just another product to put on the market, he took the time to study the overall potential and then put together a very creative marketing plan that attracted a huge amount of buyer; far beyond what we ever imagined. We were also very impressed with his professionalism, attention to detail and wonderfully calm demeanor while orchestrating the various elements as we prepared our home for market. He provided us with excellent stagers, painters, photographers and made suggestions that helped sell our home. With all of these aspects combined, in addition to negotiating hard on our behalf, Drew was able to get us 9 enthusiast offers. The end result was incredible, as we got $61,000 over asking!!! Not only did he work diligently throughout every step of the process, he made it a pleasant experience that we will always remember fondly. Selling a home can be a daunting challenge to undertake, but when you are working with a quality individual who employs an experienced team, the effort transforms from overwhelming into exciting. Drew and his team are not just outstanding, they are good people. We are so grateful we went with our instincts and selected him as our agent; the rest is history, in a wonderfully good way!” Show More

- Tony C.

“Jennifer was a pleasure to work with! You can easily tell she has years of experience and was a big help every step of the way! She made buying our first home a stress-free process! Jennifer exceeded expectations throughout the entire … buying process and was incredible through every stage of buying our home. She was an ally, friend, and advisor and helped us navigate a difficult time to buy a house! We felt like we were constantly “ahead of the curve” in every step of the process, which was entirely due to Jennifer’s thoroughness and dedication. We always knew Jennifer had us covered. We cannot imagine a better experience and cannot wait to refer her to other people moving forward. She is a wonderful person and we loved working with her! Thank you Jen for all your help we really appreciate you!” Show More

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