Top Real Estate Team Richmond, VA | The Strum Group

“James was professional, responsive, and fun to work with. We highly recommend him. Our home buying experience was pleasant and we felt like our needs and wants were always top priority.”

- user6874696

“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 saves us from the a terrible realtor experience where we just wanted to not even search for houses any more. I inquired about one of his properties online one day and he immediately within an hour or two … emailed me back about my request. Soon after that we began cooresponding and that's when our search when James began. He hooked us up with the MLS website where we would get the daily listings that matched our criteria and ONLY our criteria which we wanted in a house and whenever my husband and I were available and there were a few properties we wanted to look at he would fit us in his already busy schedule to show us houses all the way from Powhatan to the country of Chesterfield. He really works hard, and you can tell. When going in houses with him it was such an easy and no-pressure situation. He would never push you in one way or another, he was great about giving suggestions on what could be better. He was not your normal agent, he just sat back, was relaxed and never tried to sway your decision. I happened to fall in love with a HUD house, which is usually a difficult process to go through. In the iniital bid we did not get the house, but James kept checking back and never game up on it. It just so happened that something fell through with the initial bid and ours was actually the accepted bid. He made, what could have been a crucial process, very timeless and easy. We closed in exactly 45 days on the dot and I am very thankful to have had James come into our lives and help us make our first home purchase!!!” Show More

- user923053

“We started using James while looking for potential rental properties. He was always up for looking at any property we wished to see. Over the course of six months, this idea fizzled out, however we did see an opportunity to … sell our home and upgrade to a larger house in a better neighborhood. James was optimistic, yet honest about the market. He was able to set and market a price on our home that was on par with our expectations. When an offer came through, he was able to negotiate very well, and got us a great final offer on our house. When looking for the new home, he was great in offering advice on how he felt the place would pay off in the long run. We were able to find the home we wanted, and Jame's negotiation skills came into play again, and he got us a great deal on the home of our choice. His contacts (lender, closing agents) were a great asset, and were very competitive, and ended up getting my business.” Show More

- Michael Malone

“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

“An amazing agent, and an amazing team! We have had a terrible past two years, and are having to short sell our house. Once I met with James, I felt better about the process. James told me … what to expect, and that he would sell the house within the month. Within 6 weeks, our house was under contract in spite of major problems and issues including foundation problems and such. He has been very encouraging in a difficult situation, and continues to be pro-active and supportive as we move forward with the sale of our house. I have already recommended him to several friends, and greatly encourage others to use his agency!” Show More

- zuser20140623100550317

“I had a fantastic experience using James Strum to sell our house. I was extremely happy with the price and we were able to get full asking, and on top of that the process moved very quickly from list … to close. Even beyond those important factors, he was extremely helpful and responsive throughout the entire process, from getting the house ready for listing, recommending high quality and fair priced contractors, and coordinating all the steps along the way. Not surprisingly given his Richmond background and years of experience, it's very apparent that he knows everything about the greater Richmond market and that alone I think is extremely valuable. No doubt I'll be recommending James to friends and family, but on top of that I'll definitely be using James again myself when the time comes.” Show More

- deh5t

“James and his team did a fantastic job! They were extremely responsive and kept us in the loop the whole time. He even took time out of his family vacation (several times) to touch base with me to … let me know how things were progressing.” Show More

- Cameron Jones

“Jamie was very helpful!! She showed us several homes on multiple occasions, including homes in distant counties. She stayed in touch and was very responsive to questions and made sure all the information was correct and updated. I … would recommend Jamie in a heartbeat!!” Show More

- user2987338

“James was excellent from start to finish. He was always very professional and really knows the market, as well as how to close. He was able to get a full price offer for me, which was above my … initial expectations, in less than two weeks and get the deal closed quickly. He handled all of the details with very little headache for me. I will definitely work exclusively with James in the future. ” Show More

- Matt Mitchell

“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 were introduced to Mr. Strum by a relative who had glowing praises for his services in what was a very trying time for us. Facing the need to move my mother and close a house in a town … we no longer live was a daunting task. James certainly know how to make a good impression, meeting us on what turned out to be our first trip to Richmond to start disassembling the home. James offered honest advice on how to prepare the home for sale. Frankly, I would have been pleased with this performance, but his responsiveness was only the beginning. James connected us with all the service providers we needed to interact to paint, clean up, fix a failing heat pump at the lowest cost and complete necessary electrical and plumbing issues to close the sale. All this and he also kept me in the loop 100% of the time by email, phone and text messages. If you need a realtor will support you in a sale or a purchase, I sincerely believe James Strum is the agent you want to work with.” Show More

- user3790908

“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

“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 looki ng 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

- James Whalen

“What a Team! I followed James specific yet simple instructions on staging my home, he put my … house on the market and within hours, we had an offer well over asking price! Any obstacle that arose was swiftly handled by his arsenal of contractors, with James constantly assuring me “Don’t worry, I got it covered!” He was even willing to get the neighbor’s grass cut so that it would not interfere with the sale of my house. You rock James! Linda Elmore was a gem to work with as a buyer’s agent. She really knows her stuff! Her alertness, research and quick follow up led me to the house of my dreams in a short period of time. Closing both homes on time during a holiday week was the cherry on top, thanks to the hard work of both agents. James and Linda responded quickly to all my questions and concerns and truly made me feel like they were on my side 200%. I highly recommend the Strum Group !!!!” Show More

- msluna1201

“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

“ We had an amazing experience working with Dave! We had only been living in Richmond for a year before beginning to look for a home, and it was super helpful to have him guide us through the buying trends in … each neighborhood. He was positive throughout the whole process and patient as we looked for months during the craziness of the housing market. He was also incredibly thorough in helping us understand the various paperwork that goes into making an offer and before our closing date. He's responsive, great with communication, and wants what's best for you (vs. pressuring you to buy just to make a commission). We've already recommended Dave to friends looking to buy or list their homes in the Richmond area, and plan to work with him again whenever we're ready for our next place.” Show More

- Sana Sourivongs

“I actually found Dave through Zillow looking for land. We went and checked out a couple of lots, but nothing seemed to really fit what we were looking for. Dave kept in touch and over the course of a year, … we purchased a new home, sold our old, and are now as happy as can be. Dave embodies patience, and truly has your best interests in mind.” Show More

- Karson P Clark

“Drew helped me to buy my first home and it was such a streamlined process! He knows Richmond and the market very well and helped me understand what to look for! He also has so many reliable connections to help … you be set up for success.” Show More

- Eloise Martinek

“James promised us a quick sale, and we got it! Some of it was our house, of course, but he negotiated us a great offer, after guiding us through the best repairs to make to get top dollar on … the house. He helped find us good contractors to prepare the house, and was very available every step of the way. I was dreading the process, but it was actually incredibly easy with James. He was recommended by a friend who had the same experience as us! Thanks, James! ” Show More

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