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“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®

“What a great experience! Jamie was knowledgeable, patient, and so professional. We never felt for one second like she had anything but our best interest at heart. I would definitely use her again and recommend her to all my friends in the market for a new home.”

“Jamie Strum, Cole Atkins and the entire Strum team are the best in the business. My husband and I met Cole when we found the home of our dreams in April of 2019 and the Strum Group helped us purchase this home in May. Not only did they know the area extremely well but they referred us to the best closing attorney, inspector and an entire team of we … ll qualified folks who helped us along the way. My husband and I had not bought a home for over 20 years so needless to say we had lots of questions throughout the process. Jaime and Cole were extremely patient, knowledgeable, accommodating, thorough and, in my opinion, they are the master negotiators! They made us feel like we were their only clients and that helps...especially when you haven't done this in 20 years! To this day, months later, we still keep in touch with Jaime and Cole and I know for a fact they would do anything for us (and we would do anything for them!). Simply put, the Strum Group is the best of the best” 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.”

“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®

“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®

“James sure exceeded our expectations, especially when comparing to our past experiences with realtors. There are truly not enough words to describe him. He is very personable and extremely easy to work with. He makes you feel like you are his only client. All that he does is just amazing and his negotiating skills are incredible. He has true knowl … edge about the market and what is and isn't realistic. He is one to not guide his clients wrong. He is honest and works extraordinarily hard. He certainly has his client's best interest at hand. We can't recommend him enough” Read More ▾

James Strum President/Team Leader- REALTOR®

“James was very professional, he knew the market very well and was great to work with. He researched our home to determine the perfect list price and it sold, above list, in less than a day! He made selling our home so easy!”

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.”

“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 ▾

“I have so many positive things to say that I'm struggling to squeeze it all in a review! James Strum not only listed and sold our previous home, but simultaneously found and handled the purchase of our new home. I have 3 key themes to share: (1) James is exceptional at his job. James is 5 star … s on all of the above criteria. His local knowledge is immense, is process understanding is masterful, he is unbelievably responsive at all hours, and negotiated for us very well on all counts. He has great local connections for everything you need in the home buying and selling process and understands all of the intricate inner workings of real estate. (2) James is creative, pragmatic, and persistent in getting the job done. He was extremely pragmatic in situations of what seemed like insurmountable obstacles that came up along the way during our simultaneous home sale and purchase. I am still amazed that it all worked out and I hold James personally responsible for the success of both deals. Without James, the deal on all fronts would have likely fallen apart. He bridged the gap not only for us as his clients, but also really helped inform and support all parties involved. To say that he went above and beyond is a major understatement. (3) James is truly a one-stop shop. He provided great advice to us on all fronts - including how to get our house ready, what to negotiate, how to follow the whole process from beginning to end, and reassurance and real advice when things were tricky. No detail fell through the cracks. I could sleep better at night when things were complicated with the deal knowing that James had our back. Don't waste your time with any other realtors. There are a lot out there who try to sell themselves as knowing the game. James Strum should be your first call. He will sell your house and/or get you the house that you want - Call him” Read More ▾

James Strum President/Team Leader- REALTOR®

“James helped us to sell our house and negotiate into a new one. His knowledge and expertise allowed us to set the right price and sell quickly. I would recommend James to anyone I the Richmond area in need of selling and/or buying a home.”

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 Strum is a consummate professional and working with him to sell our house and buy a new one was a fantastic experience. He has an unbelievable knowledge of the market, he priced our home perfectly, gave us great staging advice, had a wonderful photographer take great photos to help market the home, and got the word out to realtors in the are … a. We had four showings within 24 hours of being on the market, and in less than 72 hours we had a full price offer. Throughout the entire process of selling our home James was available and happy to answer our questions and concerns. After selling our home, James helped us search for a new home, and even though he did an amazing job selling our old house, it was in this area that his skills, knowledge, work ethic, and dedication to his clients shone. He showed my wife and I houses whenever we saw something that interested us - he answered all of our questions, had a great eye for properties and a deep and thorough knowledge of the area. The thing that stood out about James service was that he did not push us towards a house that he didn't think was right for our needs. He quickly adapted to the wants and needs of our family and after a few showings was showing us only properties that had the features we wanted. My wife and I trusted his judgement implicitly and he showed great patience in helping us find our dream home. His knowledge of the area and the market meant he was also a great negotiator on our behalf, making sure we got the house we loved at the price we needed! We moved into our new home this past weekend and we couldn't be happier. Working with James made the stressful business of buying and selling a home a fun and exciting experience for my wife and I, and by the end of the process he felt like a member of the family!” 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®

“Eric has been awesome throughout the whole process. From helping us find our perfect house to giving us referrals for furniture, painters, and inspectors. He responds to any of our questions and emails very quickly. We have had several issues come up (none related to Eric) during our home buying experience and Eric was always right there to reso … lve the issue for u” Read More ▾

“Drew was an absolute pleasure to work with! He was very detailed and precise with his information in which was required for a smooth transaction on the sale of my first home. Drew made me feel like I was his top priority and that gave me a sense of comfort with every decision made. He is also not afraid to roll up his sleeves, get a little swea … ty and do what it takes to get the job done! This quality client care can be hard to find but Drew’s integrity carries in everything he does. Drew will not disappoint you!” Read More ▾

Drew Setzer REALTOR®

“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 ▾

“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®

“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®

“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®

“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!”

“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 is a consummate professional and is a very knowledgeable resource. He made the selling of our home a stress-free experience. I highly recommend James and his team.”

James Strum President/Team Leader- REALTOR®

“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®

“Eric did a great job helping us finding the perfect house for us. He made sure to negotiate to a price we were comfortable with. We can not sing enough praise about Eric and The Strum Group!”

“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®

“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 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®

“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 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®

“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 Strum President/Team Leader- REALTOR®

“Sean was amazing! He made the home buying process super easy. He was always available to talk or answer questions. He wasnt pushy in any way. Would work with him again in a heartbeat. He was on time for any meeting we had and always solving issues for us with ease. Highly recommend him!”

Sean Carlton REALTOR®

“James and team had our house listed and sold within 48 hours (with multiple offers) in the middle of no where Goochland. We were beyond impressed with the effort and dedication James has in making sure we got what we were hoping for the list price. The selling experience was such a smooth transaction. Cannot recommend h … im enough” Read More ▾

James Strum President/Team Leader- REALTOR®

“Jamie did a great job for me by being very responsive and offering suggestions to improve the chance of selling my house while still being realistic. He had a wealth of information to show me regarding other homes that I was competing against. The info was very helpful in understanding where I stood in the market place. This is a tough real est … ate market and I always knew he was working hard in my best interest. Heartily recommend him” Read More ▾

“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®

“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®

“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®

“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” Read More ▾

“Cole is very knowledgeable about the Richmond area and its real estate market. He took great care of us when we decided to buy a house in Richmond; his service is genuinely top-notch! He drove a hard bargain and got us a great deal on our home. Overall, he made everything about the entire process super easy and we love our new home and neighborhoo … d” Read More ▾

“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)

“Joanna Rodriguez assisted us with the sell of our townhouse and the purchase of our new home in Chesterfield! She did it with exceptional care, ease, class, and fantastic expertise. She makes the difference between an average experience and an absolutely personalized and high end service that leaves nothing out and covers all your bases. Joanna is … well connected and has a strong and competent team so that you really don't have to worry or track anything because she does it all for you. We can't recommend. Joanna to you more highly because besides being remarkably knowledgeable, she is also a gem of a human being in whom we’ve placed our trust” Read More ▾

Joanna Rodriguez REALTOR®- Bilingual (Spainsh)

“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 ▾

James Strum President/Team Leader- REALTOR®

“James was great to work with in selling my home. I can't imagine anyone else getting the results I needed than James. He had a great knowledge of the market and worked hard to get our listing just right and at a great price. Our house went under contract in 11 days at full list price. I would highly recommend this realtor to anyone in the Richmond … area.” Read More ▾

James Strum President/Team Leader- REALTOR®

“Our circumstances were difficult ones and I don’t think we would have been successful if it weren’t for Jamie. She was extremely knowledgeable and honest. Nothing ever seemed to be too much trouble and she was never in a rush. It became a long process but she stuck with us every step of the way She is one in a million.”

“We had two houses to sell and then needed to purchase one. He walked us through each step toward our journey. James exceeded our expectations in ALL areas! He was always quick to respond and knew just who to call for any repairs that needed to be made. His resources were excellent and very reasonable. We could not have maneuvered this journey … without him! He is a full-time professional who takes his job seriously! Actually, can't say enough good things about this realtor!!!!! :” 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®

“James was very helpful in my home search and knew what I needed immediately. I was unfamiliar with the area in which I was purchasing a home and he informed me of the most desirable locations, even eliminating places before I wasted time looking. The first and only house he showed me was the one we purchased and he negotiated into the night for … a great deal. Before and after closing he was helpful in providing specialist that I needed to complete the purchase. He is personable, professional and I highly recommend him for real estate needs in Richmond VA.” 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®

“We had a great experience with James as our agent. He gave us great tips on what needed to be done to sell our house while keeping the costs to a minimum. He was able to sell our house in a down market in less than a month for our full asking price. When it came to looking at houses James was hard working, very patient with us, was able to confo … rm his schedule to when we were available, and was very attentive to our needs. After a couple tours of houses, James knew exactly what we were looking for and eliminated any houses he knew we wouldn't like and was able to pick out the house we ended buying within 2 hours of it being listed. He handled negotiations like a champ and got us a great deal on our house. Overall we had a great experience with James and look forward to working with him again in the future” Read More ▾

James Strum President/Team Leader- REALTOR®

“Great and attentive agents. Always going above and beyond for their customers. Our realtor was a knot he above the rest. We knew exactly what we wanted and didn't waste any time finding us the perfect house. Can't thank them enough.”

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!”

“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®

“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®

“I've heard nightmares of being a first-time homebuyers, but Cole made the process very stress-free and was very knowledgeable on the area we were looking in. He will look out for your best interest at every corner! He helped me find contractors at great rates and actually helped me make a good decision on my first home by identifying common pitfal … ls and even explaining why he didn't recommend certain properties. Even after I bought the property, he's continued to give me advice and help me settle in. I'll 100% be calling him in the future, and you should too” Read More ▾

“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®

“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 genui … ne 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.” Read More ▾

James Strum President/Team Leader- REALTOR®

“After struggling to find someone to help us short sale our condo, I found James Strum via Zillow. I sent him an email and he responded to me within twenty four hours. The day after that he called me and we started the selling process. I had never sold a house before, and to top it off was short selling after losing my job. James was incredibly … patient with all of my questions. I never felt rushed, and I always felt like James cared about teaching me as we went along. He was very clear on the paperwork I needed to gather and the communication I needed to submit to out bank. He explained how he wanted me to show the house, and helped me move furniture to make it look even nicer. He put our condo on the market while we were on vacation, and he got a contract within seventy two hours!!!! I was so excited I didn't even want to believe it at first. We had discussed that short sales were a long process, but getting a contract do quickly was a huge first step. Following the act of getting the contract, I did everything James told me as quickly and accurately as possible, as he was very knowledgeable on what we needed to do. As it turned out, our efforts payed off and the closing was moved up. All in all it took about forty five days to sell and close on our house. I could not be more impressed with how if all worked out and truly believe it was all because of James. He was AMAZING to work with. Confident, efficient, attentive, timely, responsible, dedicated, and personable. I can't wait until we are able to buy one day because he will be the person I trust to help me” Read More ▾

James Strum President/Team Leader- REALTOR®

“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®

“My partner and I came across The Strum Group by chance while we were researching agents and saw they had a wealth of knowledge in different areas around Richmond and great reviews. We were paired with Jamie because she has experience working as a Buyer's Agent and with first time home buyers, which we are! Jamie worked … with us to pin-point what was most important and we ended up loving the very first house we went to go see as a team. We had been looking at houses for about a year casually so we were ecstatic to find a perfect match. Jamie gave us expert advice on how to submit an attractive offer and negotiate fast turnaround times. After our offer was accepted, Jamie walked us through each step in the process and recommended excellent professionals for when we needed inspections, lawyers, and movers. Communication was priority #1 for our family and Jamie was thorough, patient, and speedy. We would recommend Jamie to anyone who is looking to have both independence and security in the home buying process as she was never pushy but was always willing to research with us to find answers. And lastly, on our closing day, Jamie helped with our day-of nerves and we felt she was truly excited for this next step for our family! ” Read More ▾

“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 ▾

“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®

“I would highly recommend Jamie Richardson as a realtor. She was an excellent resource when I bought my home in Richmond. I was buying while living in another city and needed a short closing, and Jamie successfully guided me through the whole process!”

“The finest in Richmond, and dedicated to providing the highest standards in customer satisfaction. The Strum group helped save my family Fifty thousand dollars off asking price in a sellars market. The experience and professionalism of the team is above reproach. If you want it done call Strum”

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. ”

“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 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 ▾

James Strum President/Team Leader- REALTOR®

“James was partly in this deal of my home buying process. He was representing the seller and did a overall good job handling the deal well for both parties. Linda Elmore was representing us during our home buying process. She was deligent, honest and prompt in her approach throughout the process. Was patient and answered … all my queries and was able to follow up with her associates when needed to clarify. Made us help purchase our dream home in a efficient and timely fashion. She got the whole process of application, offer, inspection, appraisal, home insurance and closing as smooth as it could be..... As a first Ike home buyer I definetly recommend Linda to anybody who is in the market and of course James strum has been a good team player in this” Read More ▾

James Strum President/Team Leader- REALTOR®

“My first time buying experience was hectic in this crazy market, but I wouldn't have gotten through it without Jennifer. I highly recommend her for all of your realtor needs. She was always responsive, knowledgeable, flexible, and honest.”

Jennifer Stevens REALTOR®

“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!!”

“James was excellent during our relocation/first house purchase. He was very knowledgable of the area and was in our best interest throughout the process. He helped us get the best deal for our house (and even negotiated some furniture and appliances!).”

James Strum President/Team Leader- REALTOR®

“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.”

“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®

“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 or … 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 ▾

“I am going to keep this short and sweet. I echo the positive comments made by previous reviewers. James and his team were able to sell our home twice (first buyers loan fell through) in only 10 days for top dollar! Before choosing James and his team, we had an offer from another real estate company who estimated the sale price of our home for $20, … 000 less than what James was able to sell our home for. We had a fairly rough closing, but James went above and beyond to close on the home on time for us to be able to buy our new home. His sense of urgency as if it was his home and situation made us feel at ease during the entire process! We are more than pleased with the service James gave us before, during, and after the sale of our home. If you are looking to sell your home in the Richmond area, I would highly recommend contacting James and meeting him. Even if you have another agent and company in mind, it's worth 30 minutes of your time to talk and meet with him before you choose someone else. Random side note... We have two young kids, and he was great with them whenever we met. VERY personable, and was sensitive to their sleep schedules as far as lining up the viewings. Kid approved” 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®

“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 potent … ial 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” 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 dedicate d. 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” Read More ▾

James Strum President/Team Leader- REALTOR®

“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.”

Drew Setzer REALTOR®

“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®

“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 ▾

“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.”

“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 st … art 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” 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®

“Cole is an excellent realtor who took the time to get to know me, my girlfriend, and the members of my family who occasionally came along to view homes. I had extremely limited knowledge when it came to buying a home and Cole helped me to narrow down the type of house and the location, as well as suggest some alternate locations that I hadn't tho … ught of prior to starting my search. Additionally, Cole suggested that I view some homes that met what I was looking for that I may have otherwise missed without his assistance. Cole is extremely patient, knowledgeable, hardworking, and would willingly adjust his schedule to accommodate the times we could view homes. Furthermore, Cole was straight up with the information he shared and he told us exactly what it would take to have an offer accepted on a home. His insight was invaluable and it ultimately led to us getting a home in an extremely competitive market. I highly recommend him to anyone purchasing a home and I will definitely call Cole when I purchase a home in the future. ” Read More ▾

“Stop right here, this is the best agent you will find! James Strum was incredibly insightful and intuitive about the market and was honest with me about what to do and what to expect. Everything he told me was right! He sold my home quickly in Glen Allen, and one of his agents, Jamie, helped me purchase a home in Short Pump, and she was awesome as … well. James also works with an incredible network of vendors, and I used his contacts to make some repairs before we put my house on the market” Read More ▾

James Strum President/Team Leader- REALTOR®

“Bottom Line: If you don't go with James, your doing yourself a disservice. My wife and I were very happy with the service James Strum provided in the recent sale of my home in Richmond's Northside (Rosedale). He was able to sell a home I had owned for almost 10 years and hadn't lived in for 7 years. He was there for me when I returned from an … Iraq deployment in 2009 and helped me find a tenant to occupy the home when it got slow. Then when the opportunity came to sell, when it was financially right for me, he was there to market, price, advise, help, befriend, negotiate, and sell the home. James is a class act, honest, a man of integrity, and, in my opinion one of Richmond's finest real estate agents. He's not only served me, but my closest family members, and his service has transformed into friendship. I can honestly say there is no other agent in Richmond that I will ever do a real estate transaction with unless their name is James Strum. Please consider this to be a frank and honest assessment of a great agent; you need not look elsewhere for a greater professional for this industry.” 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®

“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!”

“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 ▾

“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 extens … ive 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 ▾

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®

“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 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

“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®

“Thank you Cole so much you your patience and genuine connection with us when it came to house hunting! Being first time home buyers, my husband and I didn’t know much of what to do or what comes next, but Cole made it so smooth and easy for us. He answered any and all of our questions, even the ones we thought were too common sense of a question … to ask. He never made us feel smaller and explained everything thoroughly. Thanks to Cole, we were able to buy our 1st home with out any frustrations or negative moments. Cole was always positive about everything! -The Ramirez Famil” Read More ▾

“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.”

“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 ▾

“Experience with Cole was great from start to finish. It was a bump road but Cole make sure everything was staying together! Had work with another realtors before Cole and it wasn’t the same knowledge As Cole had and the effort he put in to make his customer be happy and successful. Thank him for getting the deal down in two months and having m … e in a fresh new remodel home!” Read More ▾