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Original Real Estate Team

“this guy is a beast he will do anything to make sure you get the best deal possible i highly recommend using him on your next house purchase. he is great at coordinating and planing and he plays all his cards right in your favor. As stated before he will do anything to make sure you get the best deal possible. He made my first home purchase so sim … ple and easy again i highly recommend using him” Read More ▾

“The thing that surprises me the most about James is that he has 8 years of experience. After my first phone call with him, I would've guessed that he had 28 years instead. I've dealt with several realtors through my years, and they all could have used some lessons from him. His relaxed style, vast knowledge, and superior professionalism sets him a … part from the rest. He made what can be a highly stressful process almost effortless for us. I wouldn't recommend anyone BUT James for one's real estate needs.” Read More ▾

James Strum President/Team Leader- REALTOR®

“Jamie Richardson was absolutely fantastic to work with when purchasing our first home. She was very responsive and helpful throughout the entire process and I would highly recommend the use of her services.”

“I would highly recommend James to anyone looking for an excellent agent. James was extremely helpful from the moment he introduced himself. In addition to information on the listing and sale, he helped arrange contractors in instances when scheduling of our usual ones proved difficult. He was always available for questions or information. He w … as exceptionally knowledgeable about the market and our area. In our circumstance, he found a qualified buyer who committed to a strong contract. For reasons unrelated to James' work with the negotiations and/or contract the buyer indicated that he might breach the contract. Despite not being able to put the house back on the market, James still found another buyer within just days. And not just any buyer, but one that offered the full asking price for the home. James constantly followed up on details and made sure everything went through smoothly. I would certainly recommend him to my family and friends” Read More ▾

James Strum President/Team Leader- REALTOR®

“As soon as my house was listed, I had a revolving door of prospective buyers. Fater than I could ever even imagine,my house sold for full asking price. I truely have found a knowledgeable, trustworthy, and committed agent. I will always use James for all of my selling and buying needs. I recommend him without any hesitation as I am completely sati … sfied with him. I recommend you ask for James Strum at Long and Foster!” Read More ▾

James Strum President/Team Leader- REALTOR®

“Jamie was responsive and patient, helping us determine what type of property and the location to purchase for an investment. She worked closely with us and was responsive to our questions. She knows the Richmond area well. We could rely on her recommendations.”

“The Strum group is a great group of real estate professionals! I truly enjoyed my experience with them and Linda Elmore truly cared and listened to what I wanted. Through out the entire process she kept up with communication and was always available if I had any questions or concerns.”

“Cole Atkins and The Strum Group are simply the best! Cole guided us and took care of us throughout our new home purchase and we trusted him implicitly throughout the process. Cole is responsive, he is thorough and he is the master negotiator. Cole organized the survey, the inspiration, the contractors and he was on a ladder, himself, in our crawl … space to ensure all work was complete before closing. We haven’t purchased a home in over 20 years and Cole was so patient and so knowledgeable with our million and one questions. We were so impressed with our experience buying our dream house that we’ve asked Cole to list our current home and we know he will do an outstanding job and get us the price we want. We highly recommend Cole Atkins and The Strum Group to our friends, family and everyone in Richmond! Simply the best” Read More ▾

“I was a first time home buyer with not much knowledge of the Richmond area and not knowing where to look for my exact price range with what i wanted. But James definitly knows what he is talking about and definitly cares about what the buyer wants. He doesnt care if he has to turn in 20 different offers he will do it so that you feel like you reci … eved the best one. I knew what I wanted and he took that and ran with my idea and found me a great home in a great location” Read More ▾

James Strum President/Team Leader- REALTOR®

“James Strum found our dream home! After months of searching ourselves, we contacted James and gave him an impossible multi-page list of our new home’s requirements. The first day we came to Richmond, we looked at him dubiously when he told us that he had found our dream home – but he was right! Although the house was out of our price range – an … d first day on the market with a lot of interest – he was somehow able to negotiate our dream price as well. The house has proved to be perfect, and we are truly grateful to James. We also appreciated James’s “pointers” along the way…he explained many pros and cons of homes using knowledge far beyond that of a layperson. Being new to Richmond, we also appreciated the knowledge of the local area he was able to share. He is always available and went “above and beyond” in so many ways - we would highly recommend James to anyone” Read More ▾

James Strum President/Team Leader- REALTOR®

“Jamie went above and beyond with every detail of the entire process. He was extremely knowledgeable and gave me several excellent tips, pieces of advice, and recommendations. I have told all of my friends and family how great he is.”

“Jamie was amazing from the start. We'd found the property on realtor.com and I submitted a lead for more info. She called within just a few hours and we hit it off. She was so accommodating and willing to go above and beyond for us. She was with us every single step of the way and made our experience as first time buyers amazing. I would absolutel … y recommend her knowledge and services to anyone.” Read More ▾

“We have purchased a few homes through Jamie over the past few years. His level of knowledge, expertise, dedication, and follow through are amazing. He was highly capable of guiding us through the purchase of our primary residence as well as investment properties. He has a great relationship with a local loan officer which ensures that proce … ss is as smooth as possible. I have and will continue to recommend him to family and friends . Simply put he is really good at his job” Read More ▾

“I was referred to James by a relocation company. I picked him out of 3 agents because I am very impressed by his openness, honest, passion about what he is doing, and excellent records. As a first-time seller, I was clueless and nervous, after meeting him the first time, I feel like my house will be in good hand. He gave me clear instructions on e … xactly what I need to do to prepare for the house ready for market. When the house is ready, he took pictures and put it on market the same day. There were a lot of showings,I believe he did a good job marketing the house on internet. We only had one open house, and got an offer 15 days after the house is on market. The offer was a little lower than we want. James help negotiation with the buyer and we finally got a deal that we are happy about” Read More ▾

James Strum President/Team Leader- REALTOR®

“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 overall 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” Read More ▾

James Strum President/Team Leader- REALTOR®

“I contacted several realtors at the end of 2012 and chose James due to his professionalism, courtesy and responsiveness. James immediately did his due diligence by conducting a thorough market analysis and developed an appropriate listing price that I agreed to. He listed the property and we received 2 competitive offers (thus allowing for full l … isting price) in 8 just days. This was a short sale transaction with numerous challenges, and he efficiently and effectively negotiated with the first and second lienholders and closed it in 83 days. James gets 6 stars on a 5 star rating scale! I would use his services again and I highly recommend him to others in need of these services” Read More ▾

James Strum President/Team Leader- REALTOR®

“Awesomely amazing experience! The house I wanted was in demand. It was an extremely emotional purchase for me, but Jamie protected me from myself and saved me at least $3k. Not only that, she was a veritable directory of resources. I would highly recommend The Strum Group - especially Jamie!”

“Sean is a seasoned professional. He experience and diligence are what you need if you are looking for a home. Despite the competitive market Sean found us a home and negotiated a reasonable price. And as an added bonus Sean is a really nice guy.”

Sean Carlton REALTOR®

“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” Read More ▾

James Strum President/Team Leader- REALTOR®

“James was awesome. We had been renting our house in Midlothian after relocating in 2012. We told James that we wanted to sell the house as quickly as possible. He listed the house at the end of April and we closed June 1 at our target price. He was responsive, available, and dependable. 1. He did a good job getting … us to list the house at the right price--and identifying where to cost-effectively invest in upgrades to sell quickly. 2. We had high-maintenance renters living in the house--James was excellent at managing them as we put the house on the market. 3. He did a great job staging the house and positioning it online. 4. The first (and only!) weekend he did an open house we had 20 visitors. We had two fair offers within four days of the open house. He represented us well during negotiations and we were very happy with the final price. We will recommend James to all of our friends and family buying and especially selling in Central VA” Read More ▾

James Strum President/Team Leader- REALTOR®

“James helped us find our first home -- driving to numerous homes on his own while we were at work -- so it was an easy decision to have him sell the same home. James worked the phones for us while he was out of the country on his honeymoon and faxed documents just before his wedding. He is incredible at his job and always available. We wish we cou … ld have brought him to Georgia with us” Read More ▾

James Strum President/Team Leader- REALTOR®

“We chose James based on his excellent reviews on Zillow. James has a vast knowledge of the area and what to look for in a home. He would never let us settle on anything until we found the home that we loved. He never made us feel like an inconvenience, even unusual times. I will highly recommend to anyone looking for a realtor in the Richmond area … ” Read More ▾

James Strum President/Team Leader- REALTOR®

“This was our first home purchase and James was amazing. We are the type of people who are impatient when it comes to things we want, and James kept us grounded and on track. He never allowed us to reach for house we were really didn't like/want just because we wanted a house already. He is extremely knowledgeable with all aspects of the housing pr … ocess, from school districts, builders, neighborhoods, house pricing levels, etc. He was always available when we needed him, even late at night. :) James is very easy to talk with and you can trust that he is looking out for your best interest and your long term value. I would highly recommend James to anyone that is looking to sell or purchase a house. I know when we are ready to purchase our next home, James is the ONLY Realtor we am calling!!” Read More ▾

James Strum President/Team Leader- REALTOR®

“Jamie is very knowledgeable about the home buying process, and knows the Richmond area well. I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a home.”

“Cole is the Grestest on the east coast. An all around knowledgeable person. Easy to work with and will make sure you get what you deserve and more. Wonderful personality and made something difficult so seamless and streamlined. If you don’t buy your home from Cole you already losing.”

“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” Read More ▾

“James is not only a subject matter expert he also produces incredible results. My wife and I just recently sold our home thanks to a man that truly understands his enviroment and market because of this we had mutiple offers and a sold home in a recovering market extremely fast. James is the real deal for thoes of us that still believe in the power … of a hand shake and a honest person to do business with then James is the partner you need hands down. James is not only great at selling he also is a great buyer's agent . The only thing I have left to say is thank you Jame” Read More ▾

James Strum President/Team Leader- REALTOR®

“After working with Cameron on our first day of showings, we knew we wanted to work with him throughout the process. We never felt like he was steering us wrong, and he always was realistic with us about our options, about the homes we'd looked at, and about what we should expect. He was patient and understanding with us, even when we asked the same … question 10 times. It took us two years and a pandemic, but we recently closed on a home! The experience of home buying can be arduous and frustrating, but Cameron helped to make the process less painful. I'd absolutely recommend working with The Strum Group, and would doubly recommend choosing to work with Cameron if you're able” Read More ▾

Cameron Staples REALTOR®-Relocation

“This is our second time using James as our realtor. He did such a fantastic job the first time around that there was absolutely no question in our minds about using him again. His extensive knowledge about real estate, the market and the area are hands down the best. He is a tuff negotiator and fights hard for his clients during the negotiating … process. James and his team did an outstanding job both in helping us sell our house and finding our dream home. Within 48hours of listing our property, we had an offer on the 2nd showing for full asking price, including closing costs! He also went above and beyond in helping us find our new home. He was open and honest with us in regards to the properties we previewed and helped us find exactly what we were looking for and much more. He was always available, courteous and gave his honest opinion when asked. We love our new home, had a great buying and selling experience and are extremely pleased with James as our realtor. We would highly recommend him and his highly qualified team to anyone wanting to buy or sell” Read More ▾

James Strum President/Team Leader- REALTOR®

“Cole worked really hard to find us a great house. He spent time with us to know exactly what our needs were and tailored his search for the same. He responded to our calls and changing needs quickly and effectively.”

“One of the best realtors in RVA! He truly has your best interest in mind when helping you find a home. He did not stop at anything until we were closing on our new home. Example: Many homes we looked at before this one he personally did not recommend due to an old HVAC unit and/or if the roof needed to be replaced in the … next 10 years. The house he found for us was move in ready and needed no maintenance” Read More ▾

Sean Carlton REALTOR®

“Drew was amazing from start to finish. He helped us find the home of our dreams and we couldn't have done it without him. Drew made us feel comfortable, always responded to our calls/emails right away, and truly cared about finding us the right home for our family. We are so glad we found Drew and will be recommending him to anyone we know looking … to buy a home! He truly went above and beyond for us and we are so grateful to him! Thanks Drew for everything!!! You are the absolute BEST!!!” Read More ▾

Drew Setzer REALTOR®

“James has been a pleasure to work with. James was our selling agent and he sold our house for us within 45 days, which is really good! He took time to create great views of each of our rooms that truly reflected the spaciousness of the house! The listings in various websites looked great and we got a lot of showings for the house. He was able to n … egotiate with our eventual buyers for a fair price! James is easy to work with and he is definitely a people person! He can sometimes come across as being a little tough but he has your best interest at heart and is willing to do what it takes! Thanks for everything James” Read More ▾

James Strum President/Team Leader- REALTOR®

“James was highly recommended by several of my fraternity brothers who have used him along with the Prosperity Mortgage team. From getting us staged to sell, having an amazing photographer, many showings, and a couple of offers, we sold our house on a nice but busy street. On the buy side, we couldn't be happier. We didn't have many options in Bon … Air but James came through with our Forever Home. The place wasn't even on the market and the man convinced the owner it was time to sell. One of the easiest, most seamless transactions I've ever done. We love our new home and hope anyone else in the market to buy or sell in the Richmond area wants to take the easy road and signs with James.” Read More ▾

James Strum President/Team Leader- REALTOR®

“We highly recommend working with Jamie when it comes time to buy/sell a home. I had accepted a job relocation out of state when we reached out to have him sell our house. He was very helpful when it came time to prepare our home for listing recommending things we needed to address and worries we had that turned out not to be worries at all. We … were a little nervous trying to sell our home in December (not the prime time to do so), but Jamie assured us that he would get us top dollar within 30 days. We listed the house on a Wednesday and had a FULL PRICE OFFER in 5 days (as Jamie promised we would accept nothing less!). Jamie is a determined, knowledgeable, detail-oriented professional in the real estate market. His contacts in the industry including other agents and residential contractors made the process seamless and headache-free. Neighbors looking to sell their home have asked for his contact information already. Working with the James Strum team was a great experience! He has certainly set the bar high for our future real estate transactions” Read More ▾

James Strum President/Team Leader- REALTOR®

“Cole was a great asset when looking for a house. He was very knowledgeable of the area and tailored the houses that we saw to what our needs were. He was very helpful through the whole process.”

“Sean is very professional, supportive and humble person to work with. He has been very patient throughout the purchase process and he is knowledgeable to get advice. I have purchased 3 houses through Sean in 2 years.”

Sean Carlton REALTOR®

“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” Read More ▾

James Strum President/Team Leader- REALTOR®

“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!”

“Drew is a fabulous agent. He was very responsive to what we were saying and helped to find our dream home. He is very knowledgeable of the area. Great agent and great all-around guy!!!”

Drew Setzer REALTOR®

“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 s … tride 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” Read More ▾

“James was awesome to work with. He helped us list and sell our house and find and close on the purchase of our new house. We were able to complete both transactions in just a few short months. James knows his stuff and will work hard for you!—if you listen to him, you will sell your house. He will tell you what needs to be updated and fixed … to make your home more attractive to potential buyers. He is a great negotiator on both sides of the deal. I would highly recommend him!” Read More ▾

James Strum President/Team Leader- REALTOR®

“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 a … nd 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” Read More ▾

Jennifer Stevens REALTOR®

“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 ac … tually incredibly easy with James. He was recommended by a friend who had the same experience as us! Thanks, James!” Read More ▾

James Strum President/Team Leader- REALTOR®

“Our experience with Jamie was incredible! We were first time home buyers who had no idea what we were getting into. He was so helpful with answering all of our questions and always made himself available. His relationship with the lender made our loan process easy. He was so open and honest about each house we looked at - what he knew to be good o … r bad. Jamie never hesitated to look at any house we wanted to and always made time. In fact, the day the house we bought went on the market, he went above and beyond to get us in to look at it that same day, we made an offer that night and it was accepted the next day! We couldn't have asked for an more knowledgeable realtor. The horror stories you hear about home buying can be intimidating, but Jamie made it an effortless experience! We refer him every chance we get, knowing that he's going to treat every person he works with like family” Read More ▾

“AMAZING! He got me a full price offer in 3 weeks. James helps you EVERY step of the way. He provides information on what you should do to your home to get the most money and has anazing connections to the right people to help you get it done at an affordable price. First day on the market I had 5 showings. James will definitely get traffic in the … door to get your home sold quickly and for top dollar! Thanks again Mr. Strum !!!” Read More ▾

James Strum President/Team Leader- REALTOR®

“My wife and I lived in Monacan Hills on Briarcrest Dr. in Chesterfield, VA from 2011 to 2016. When the time came to move, 3 of our ex neighbors that we keep in contact with, HIGHLY recommended James as he is known around our neighborhood as the go-to realtor. When I contacted James, he was on vacation with his family in Chicago, but still took m … y call. He scheduled a visit to our house and walked us through the staging/selling process. My wife and I listened and followed his every instruction for preparing our house to be sold at maximum asking price. Our house was on the market for around 52 days and we sold at our asking price, just as James had predicted! James was amazing at answering every one of my phone calls the entire time our house was on the market. He is quick with solutions and very clear with his instructions. James made the sale of our house VERY stress-free. His contacts are unlimited and his actions mirror his words, a skill very hard to find in salespeople today. I highly recommend James Strum and his team! They truly care about their customers and their actions are proof!” Read More ▾

James Strum President/Team Leader- REALTOR®

“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. H … e 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!” Read More ▾

James Strum President/Team Leader- REALTOR®

“James Strum recently assisted with the sale of my home which was a phenomenal success. James walked me through each stage of the process and was highly engaged from a leadership and listening standpoint. His planning and strategic vision helped secure an offer, above asking price, within 24 hours of the listing. James was a fair and keen negoti … ator and held firm to our requirements while also balancing his experience with market standards. Given the opportunity to work with James again, I would not hesitate. I HIGHLY recommend James Strum!” Read More ▾

James Strum President/Team Leader- REALTOR®

“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.”

Dave Brookins REALTOR®

“My husband and I used James to purchase and sell our old home. The new home we purchased was for $425k and the home we sold was $205k. He was was always contacting us with updates and feedback and made us comfortable through both the buying and selling process. He not only became our life long agent, but we now look at him as a friend. Thank y … ou James for you knowledge, your understanding, and your responsiveness” Read More ▾

James Strum President/Team Leader- REALTOR®

“Great realtor, really helped us a lot in purchasing our first home. Entire process was fun and we got the first house we wanted in addition to lots of follow up help with contacts and questions first time home buyers likely always have. ”

Lee Hutchinson REALTOR®

“James was very knowledgeable and helpful to me in buying my condo. He understood what I was looking for, showed me interesting alternatives, and in the end helped me make the offer that was ultimately accepted. James even brought in a contractor to help give me an idea of what renovations would cost. He gave me excellent service throughout the … process and I would recommend him wholeheartedly.” Read More ▾

James Strum President/Team Leader- REALTOR®

“I cannot say enough about James, or his knowledge and his persistence to achieve his goals. I was in a short-sale situation and had listed with another agency... during the entire listing agreement, they had few to no showings. I re-listed with James, people were coming to see the house almost immediately, Considering the market conditions, he h … ad an offer for me in a very short period of time. This is where his work really began. Because this was a short sale, he had to deal with the banks negotiator regularly. Normally this would not be impressive, but we'll simply say the negotiator was "challenging" he knew short sale regulations and procedures better than they did. He was meticulous providing documentation and answering their questions almost immediately. I never once needed to call him or his office, he kept me completely updated on all aspects of the process. Even when the banks negotiator dropped the ball and missed several deadlines (no fault on our part), he and I worked together and were persistent and successful in getting decisions reversed to continue the process which led to the sale. While speaking with the legal team assisting me with the closing, they identified they have worked with him on past short sales and were extremely impressed with his knowledge of short sales and his negotiating ability and persistence to close on his listings. I highly recommend James.... you will not be disappointed!!” Read More ▾

James Strum President/Team Leader- REALTOR®

“I don't think we could be happier with our experiences with James. We immediately had a sense that he was an expert in real estate and the Richmond area. He kept us informed of everything going on with our search and our purchase once we found the right house. James and his staff were always available and really made us feel like we were his on … ly client. Our four year old son didn't mind looking at house as long as James was there! I have already recommended him to anyone who needs an agent that will work hard for you and get you a fantastic outcome. Super agent. 100% satisfaction in all phases of the process of finding our dream home. We will always use James for our real estate need” Read More ▾

James Strum President/Team Leader- REALTOR®

“James was an amazing realtor! He was super helpful every step of the way during our home-buying process! We used all of the inspectors that he recommended and were very pleased with them as well. We would highly recommend James to any of our friends or family! We didn't feel like we had to do very much because he did it all! He exceeded our e … xpectations! Thanks, James” Read More ▾

James Strum President/Team Leader- REALTOR®

“Joanna is amazing!!! Very patient with us, we searched High and low and finally found something all thanks to her. Any questions or concerns we had she was able to answer them. Another thing that is great about her is that she is always there any text or call was answered almost right away. We can’t highly recommend Joanna enough!”

Joanna Rodriguez REALTOR®- Bilingual (Spainsh)

“Mr. Strum could not have been more attentive and helpful in literally every single part of the home buying process. He was patient in showing possible homes, never once making me feel pressured or trying to sway me a certain way; however, he was always thorough with answering questions and looking at the ins and outs of each house depending on my … interest level. He listened to me, gave strategic suggestions and went to bat for me in the negotiation process, putting me at ease through it all, and getting me down to the price I was comfortable with. He guided me through all of the details of purchasing the home (inspections, loans, closing, insurance, home improvements before move-in, etc), again, never being overbearing or making me feel he was trying to force me to use certain people, but giving me those options and guiding me through them when I did decide to go with his suggestions. I have highly recommended him to friends and family members in their home buying and selling process due to his flawless job with me. I have been in my home for almost 3 years and he continues to check in every now and then making sure there aren't any issues that I may need help figuring out who to call to get them fixed/covered. You will not be disappointed in this EXTREMELY hard working and dedicated real estate agent. He will make you feel like you are his only client, when that is certainly not the case” Read More ▾

James Strum President/Team Leader- REALTOR®

“  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 housi … ng 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” Read More ▾

Dave Brookins REALTOR®

“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 includi … ng 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” Read More ▾

James Strum President/Team Leader- REALTOR®

“James was AMAZING in helping us do a short sale on our house in Richmond, VA. When we were looking at realtors one of the big things we asked about was if they knew about short sales, James said he did, and wow did he. I don't know if any other realtor could have sold our house for us and even got our bank to write off the balance of our second … mortgage. He really fought with our bank to get everything to go through and got the buyers to pay more than they offered just to get our house. At this time in the real estate market we were really scared what was going to happen and then when we moved to Maine, I thought there was no way to pull it off. THANK YOU James” Read More ▾

James Strum President/Team Leader- REALTOR®

“This was my first purchase of a home. There is no other agent I would have rather worked with. This guy HUSTLES. Due to this being my first home, we had a moderate budget. Cole treated me like I was a million dollar buyer. He would find time last minute if there was a property that we wanted to see. If we stepped into a house and it didn't fit … my criteria, Cole was the first one to say, "NEXT!". He knew exactly what we were looking for. Cole's responsiveness, dedication to his clients, and humor are what sold me on him. All he cared about was making sure that I got what I wanted. If you want someone to understand your needs, work around the clock, and get you a great deal, this is who you need to work with. Thank you for a phenomenal first time home buying experience. We will definitely be working with him when it is time to sell and buy” Read More ▾

“Working with James was an absolute delight. As a first time homebuyer, I was an uninformed mess. Long story short, I found James and then James found me my dream home. James was incredibly well informed, patient, kind and trustworthy. Always just a phone call away, he spent hours answering questions and making sure I was comfortable, up to date a … nd happy. If you want an agent who is going to go above and beyond and work tirelessly to find you a perfect fit, James is your man” Read More ▾

James Strum President/Team Leader- REALTOR®

“Jamie earned this rating, no question. We had been speaking with multiple agents, and she was the one who took the initiative and made it happen - so she earned our business by sheer force of will. Anyone who works that hard to look out for us is an asset we couldn't pass up. Jamie is great to work with, and pivots readi … ly when situations change. For a first time home buyer, she guided me through each step and helped us understand the finer points of what the process entailed. At no point did I feel like I was left hanging, and Jamie kept me informed throughout the closing process” Read More ▾

“Sold house in just a few days. I'm certain the excellent virtual tour played big part. That, and plus Jaimie's winning personality. ”

“We recently moved to Richmond from out of town and did not know anyone or the area at all. We knew what type of home we were looking for and our price range but were clueless about where to buy, the school systems, value of the homes over the past 5 years and even what the possible future value of our newly purchased home would be? In reality th … ese were just a few of the many things on our mind with our purchase as you can imagine. I have to be honest and say James was fantastic. He was knowledgeable in everything I listed above as well as every other aspect of our purchase. He was on point when I tried to contact him not letting even 30 minutes go by before he got back with me--that to me was very important! In negotiation...he was the perfect middle man. We got the deal we were looking for and then some. I don't plan on moving from our new home for a while but if and when I do there is absolutely no-one else I would let handle my transaction. I own a successful local business here in Richmond and send referrals to James as often as I can because I know they will be taken care. Usually I dont write reviews on anything but in this instance I had to make an exception.. Your experience as our was with James will be as it should be......Perfect” Read More ▾

James Strum President/Team Leader- REALTOR®

“Working with James is a pleasure. James has been my realtor on 2 purchases and 1 sell. All 3 transactions were more than I could hope for. He is honest and hardworking. He is extremely knowledge about the area and I would trust to use him again. His was able to make the home buying process easy and fun. He never push me beyond my budget. Hi … s is a firm negotiator with excellent people skills” Read More ▾

James Strum President/Team Leader- REALTOR®

“Working with Jamie was quite a pleasure for myself and my husband - it was just like working with a close friend. We were very nervous about the home buying process since we were first-time home buyers but he was great every step of the way. Going the extra mile for us, ensuring that all of our requests were met quickly, and answering our hundred … s of questions. All of which made it much less stressful that we thought it would be. He even came to our closing to congratulate us! Since then, I have recommended him to a family friend of mine who has also already found a great home. I would highly recommend using Jamie for buying a home. I know we will be contacting him once we are ready to sell and buy again” Read More ▾

“Response time is great. Knowledge of the area is outstanding. Will work tirelessly to find you the perfect deal.”

James Strum President/Team Leader- REALTOR®

“We were extremely pleased with our experience with the Strum Group. Our realtor, Drew Setzer, went above and beyond the call of duty. He led us through every step of the way in the process of buying our home. He was truly interested in finding us a home that met our wishes and in our budget. He was a real advocate throughout the negotiation pr … ocess. He responded quickly to our questions and concerns. We would recommend him highly to anyone in need of a realtor” Read More ▾

Drew Setzer REALTOR®

“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 ▾

Drew Setzer REALTOR®

“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” Read More ▾

James Strum President/Team Leader- REALTOR®

“We had contacted three realtors in preparation to sell our home, seeking to get an idea of what was needed to be done to the home to sell, as well as market values. The first two left us dismayed as to changes and upgrades needed as well as their opinion of what our home was worth and current market conditions. A business acquaintance referred us … to James. After inquiring about him on line, we decided to give him a call. James visited our home, and was direct and forthright in his suggestions and recommendations of what was needed, and backed it all up with facts and results. After making the changes James wanted we called him back in to look at the house and see if he thought we were ready to sell. He stated that the changes were perfect and suggested we list it immediately. That was on Friday, they showed the house the very next day, and 8 more times in the next 20 days. On the 21st day we had an offer and we sold it. James' marketing strategy and knowledge of the areas and what sells is the key to his success. He knows his stuff, and goes the extra mile to make it happen both for the seller as well as the buyer. James Strum Rocks!!!” Read More ▾

James Strum President/Team Leader- REALTOR®

“As a first time home buyer I felt in over my head. James came in, made it much easier to find what I was looking for and what I could afford. He made a difficult process easy and much less stressful than it could have been. He was very professional and prompt in responding to my calls and messages. I would recommend him to anyone.”

James Strum President/Team Leader- REALTOR®

“James was great to deal with. He helped in sorting through the area and being honest when going to look at houses. He is an excellent realtor and looks to help you find what you are truly looking for!”

James Strum President/Team Leader- REALTOR®

“Sean did an exceptional job in helping me find a new home. He was there every step of way through the purchase. Always available to answer any questions or concerns I had. Highly recommend him to anyone looking you buy or sell a home”

Sean Carlton REALTOR®

“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” Read More ▾

James Strum President/Team Leader- REALTOR®

“James!!!!! You are AWESOME!, You are professional!, and Excelent person,, If you are looking for a REALTOR, James is the man,, he has the knowledge, he has excellent skill, is patient,, give you all the advices, and give you the tools you need to look for your home,, he open your page and update as your require and needs, He show the houses … you are interested ,, contact realtors, financing and the people you need for make easy this big journal. We have not enought word to THANKS your time James,, really has been a bless to meet you,,,and help us find the place we can call HOME, where you are always welcome!!!!” Read More ▾

James Strum President/Team Leader- REALTOR®

“James understands the Richmond market. He helped us sell our home for more than what other agents thought we could sell it for (in less than 2 weeks). On the flip side, he helped us negotiate the selling price down on the house we were purchasing more than what we thought we could do. We would use him again and have recommended him to others. Than … ks, James” Read More ▾

James Strum President/Team Leader- REALTOR®

“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 ▾

James Strum President/Team Leader- REALTOR®

“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.”

James Strum President/Team Leader- REALTOR®

“My home buying experience with Cole Atkins was exceptional. After spending 25 years in executive mortgage banking, I can honestly say that Cole Atkins is one of the most knowledgeable, responsive, impressive, Real Estate Professionals I've had the privilege of working with. He's sharp, has incredible attention to detail, and is a great negotiator. … I can't recommend him highly enough” Read More ▾

“James Strum of the Strum Group sold our home at full price in under a week! Couldn't be more impressed with him and his team's ability to get everything put together and on the market so fast. My family and I needed to relocate for work fairly quickly, so quickly in fact that the majority of the paper work was handled online through James. It was … a big relief having him handle the buyers and the selling coordination. We were very impressed with his professionalism, attention to detail and responsiveness. We would highly recommend James and the Strum Group to anyone buying or selling in the Richmond area” Read More ▾

James Strum President/Team Leader- REALTOR®

“My husband and I interviewed a couple different realtors. We chose James for his confidence and knowledge of the market. He walked us through the process and was very responsive to questions. James worked hard to market our house, which was evident by the countless showings we had. At the end of the day we sold or house in a couple of months and g … ot our full asking price” Read More ▾

James Strum President/Team Leader- REALTOR®

“Drew was able to advise me on a competitive offer on a home in the fan. It is a tight market and there were multiple offers; however, we got the house I wanted without spending too much. Drew was able to get contractors in within 48 hrs of inspection to quickly negotiate a dramatic drop in price. He was nice enough to even get me some house war … ming gifts, and follow up after closing on the house. I would definitely use Drew again on any other real estate deals.” Read More ▾

Drew Setzer REALTOR®

“The Strum Group provided us with a remarkably smooth, professional, and worry-free experience with both selling and buying a home. We whole-heartedly recommend their services.”

James Strum President/Team Leader- REALTOR®

“James is a dedicated, professional, and hard-working agent who was excellent to work with in buying our first home. From the beginning, and throughout the home buying process, he guided us in finding exactly what we were looking for and honed in on what we needed in our first home. He truly listened to our input and concerns, while making recommen … dations along the way. I would highly recommend James as a buyers agent for anyone looking to buy a house in the Richmond area. His responsiveness, availability, and flexibility made it easy to work around all our busy schedules. If and when we are in the market again, we will undoubtedly look forward to working with James in the future” Read More ▾

James Strum President/Team Leader- REALTOR®

“Jamie is the best realtor I have worked with -- responsive, very knowledgeable, a real personal touch. She helped me through a difficult personal time and negotiated a solid contract for our new house. I told her I wanted to clone her. Have told everyone what a great experience we had and highly recommend her!”

“I would highly recommend James to anyone wishing to sell their home at the highest possible price and in the shortest length of time. He exhibited the utmost in professionalism and far exceeded my expectations. James is very knowledgeable of the real estate market and demonstrated this as he reviewed comps with me and patiently explained the hom … e selling process. James has a keen eye for what it takes to sell a home and a knack for home staging. The pictures that he took of my home were beautiful and really showcased the positive features that the home had to offer. When we discussed list price, I recall James saying, “If we price the home appropriately, it will sell quickly and at top dollar….trust me”. Well, James earned my trust many, many times over. He was able to sell my home in 3 days and at top dollar as he promised!! The purchase price was nearly spot-on with his recommended list price!!! James was always readily available to answer any questions that I had and did an outstanding job keeping me abreast of the process. From the beginning, I felt as if James had my best interest at heart and valued me as a client. He’s truly among the best of the best in real estate” Read More ▾

James Strum President/Team Leader- REALTOR®

“James grew up in the Richmond area and knows this town like the back of his hand. His patience through the process was amazing and his negotiation skills got me the deal I was looking for! I would recommend James to anyone!!!”

James Strum President/Team Leader- REALTOR®

“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 President/Team Leader- REALTOR®

“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 Strum President/Team Leader- REALTOR®

“James and everyone at the Strum Group were excellent and very easy to work with. They were always available when we had questions. James communicated with us frequently through every step, and made the whole process go smoothly. Less than 2 months on the market, we had a full price offer, which after negotiations, turned into a sale OVER list pr … ice. I would highly recommend James and The Strum Group to all of my friends and family” Read More ▾

James Strum President/Team Leader- REALTOR®

“We feel so lucky to have found Cole in the home buying process! As first time home buyers, our knowledge was very limited. Cole did an amazing job helping us understand the entire process. He has a great store of knowledge on the market and on the general construction of homes. Wh … en we went to view homes he inspected them top to bottom. He even got in the crawl spaces under the house to see what kind of condition the structure was in. He was incredibly responsive getting back to us all times day or night on questions and concerns. Cole did a great helping us structure our bid for the house we wanted. There were 2 other competing bids for the house, and he set up our offer in a way that we ended up winning the bid with very little back and forth. The entire process we felt like Cole had our best interests in mind and we couldn’t be happier with how everything worked out. Cole is a huge asset to have on your team in the home buying process, and we highly recommend working with him!” Read More ▾

“I reviewed James back in 2016 when he was with another agency (I actually joined Yelp just to write that review); it is worth repeating the review now that James has started his own company. Here is what we said: James Strum found our dream home. We contacted James after several months of researching the Richmond market online and presented … him with an impossible, multi-page list of requirements. When he told us at our first meeting that he had found our dream home, we looked at one another dubiously - but he was right! Furthermore, while the house was out of our price range, new to the market, and experiencing a great deal of interest, he was somehow able to negotiate our dream price as well. The house is still our dream home nearly two years later, and we remain grateful to James. We also appreciated the knowledge James was able to impart along the way. For example, he pointed out the "pros and cons" of various features in every home - knowledge that extended beyond that of a layperson. Finally, he was always available and went "above and beyond" in countless ways. We recommend James highly to anyone” Read More ▾

James Strum President/Team Leader- REALTOR®

“Jamie Richardson's real estate service was a totally wonderful, efficient and rewarding experience. She was very prompt to all requests and quickly arranged showings of all the properties in which I was interested in the order of my interest. I was able to find the home of my search in one afternoon and secure an offer before the end of the day de … spite of competing offers. Jamie ushered me through the entire sales process with expert knowledge and I am delightfully settled into my new forever home” Read More ▾

“He is a great and experienced realtor that will listen to your needs. It was apparent from the beginning that he is extremely trustworthy and ethical. His goal is to get you into the home YOU want. You are going to feel comfortable with him and you will not be disappointed. Thanks to James Strum I was able to find the home I wanted. The steps bet … ween finding the home and moving into the home were so easy because of James' help! I recommend him to everyone! If you want a great experience with a realtor, then you should definitely consider James Strum” Read More ▾

James Strum President/Team Leader- REALTOR®

“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 stumbled across Cole and quickly realized we could not have dreamed up a better realtor. He is incredibly knowledgeable, and even more important - was very honest with us. There is no doubt that we would not be moving into our dream home if it wasn't for his intelligence and enthusiasm. We highly highly recommend Cole !”

“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.”

James Strum President/Team Leader- REALTOR®