James Strum of The Strum Group, was awarded for the fifth consecutive year as one of Style Weekly’s Best Real Estate Agent.
The Best of Richmond list is derived from votes casted by the readers of Style Weekly. Unlike other polls, Style Weekly does not provide multiple choice options, but allows the readers to be the sole deciders in the votes they cast.
Ranked in the TOP 3 by Richmond Times Dispatch 2021.
The Strum Group is a team of committed realtors in the Richmond, Virginia region providing unparalleled real estate service. The Strum Group’s real estate agents pride themselves on service, going above and beyond to make sure everything runs smoothly for their clients whether you are buying or selling. No one will work harder for you than the Strum Group.
We provide the best Real Estate customer service for any individuals.
“Cole was very knowledgeable at every property we went to see. He genuinely cares about all of his clients in finding the home of their dreams. He’s easy to get along with and once you tell him what you want, he runs with it! He’s down to earth and the best realtor that we’ve encountered in our years of the home buying process! Choose Cole!”
“James Strum is a consumate professional. James was able to assist us on selling as well as buying our new home in key ways that made our process as smooth as possible. James is able to think outside of the box and come up with creative ways to mitigate just about contingency. James has been in the business for quite awhile and has developed a netw … ork of skilled professionals to assist with any situation. We will use James Strum in the future” Read More ▾
“Drew helped my wife and I purchase our first home. He was patient, thorough, and had excellent attention to detail. We were not financially ready to buy when we first met Drew, but when we met our goals, he was ready and helpful setting up our search and considerations. He worked with us scheduling visits, which was no easy task given … my wife's hectic nursing schedule and my commitments at work and at church. He caught little details such as listings that used alternative names for the schools we wanted to be near, which could have cost us opportunities at houses we wanted to look at. He even sought to secure homes that were not on the market yet, keeping us from undesirable bidding wars in an aggressive market. He also shared his experience with kitchen remodeling and other potential home improvements that we considered that helped us find the home we really wanted and not just a house” Read More ▾
“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 & Fara” Read More ▾
“James is extremely thorough, knowledgeable, and professional real estate agent. He has a vast knowledge of the Richmond market, negotiation, suggesting improvements, staging, etc. James kept in constant contact with us throughout the selling process and we never waited longer than an hour for a return call, day or night. By no fault of James, we w … ent through 3 purchase contracts before finally closing on our home. Through all of the challenges, James' enthusiasm to sell our home never faltered and his positive attitude kept us encouraged. We sold our home while we were out of town e and James' handled all of our repairs, maintenance and inspections. His professional contacts and willingness to handle the details was invaluable especially since we were 100’s of miles away. There wasn't a challenge we faced that James wasn't willing to tackle. By the end of our sale experience, we truly felt like we'd found a friend in James. I would recommend James to anyone looking for a first class realtor.” Read More ▾
“Cole was a great help to us purchasing our first home. His knowledge of the area, comparable prices and willingness to find what we wanted instead of selling us something is one of his greatest assets. I've already started telling people about him! My kids are happy, my wife is happy and i'm happy with the process of s … hopping around and coming to the final decision to purchase. Forever grateful, The Brown” Read More ▾
“We would recommend James to others selling homes in the area, he did an excellent job for us. James is very knowledgeable and realistic. His guidance on pricing was consistently on target and reflected the realities of our particular market. When pricing the house he did a thorough review of comparables which he shared with us in order to expla … in why we could not expect to get the price we originally wanted. He provided excellent guidance on staging the house for sale, and he took and effectively used photos that presented the house and its surroundings at their best. James actively marketed the house and kept us informed regarding such things as the number of viewings and the reactions of the prospective buyers. When a buyer was found James facilitated our required activities as sellers (e.g., obtaining well testing and termite inspection, etc.)” Read More ▾
“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” Read More ▾
“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 extensiv … e 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” Read More ▾
“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 a … gain Jamie, you took all the stress out of the home buying experience!” Read More ▾
| Address | % of Asking Price | We Made our Clients $X More |
|---|---|---|
| 713 Spirea Rd | 101% | + $3,100 |
| 1207 Bon Air Crest Pl | 101% | + $3,100 |
| 1408 Southbury Ave | 103% | + $5,000 |
| 2731 Woodmont Dr | 102% | + $5,100 |
| 10505 Wylie Ln | 102% | + $5,100 |
| 7708 Marilea Rd | 106% | + $18,750 |
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