“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.”

“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 ▾

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“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

“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 ▾

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“We are so lucky to have met James at a property back in September. New to the home buying process, he really impressed us with his knowledge of properties, school districts, renovation costs, and so much more. He responded immediately to all of our questions and concerns and made our home search so easy and convenient. When we finally found the ho … use we wished to make our home, he was very helpful and available asap when we needed to make a move on putting in our bid. James is a killer at negotiations as well! We ran into some things after receiving the inspection report and he fought for us the whole way through. The only reason we got exactly what we wanted was because James was on our side as our realtor. We truly feel that if it weren't for James we would still be renting. Thanks to him we are living in and loving our new home” Read More ▾

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“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.”

“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 ▾

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“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 ▾

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“I could write a novel about all the wonderful things James did for us, but I will try and keep this review short. Three years ago we started looking for a home on and off and happen to come across a few realtors on the side of Zillow. We called three of them to no response and when we called the fourth, (James), he answered his phone right away. … We are so fortunate that the first three realtors didn't answer, because James is THE BEST IN THE BUSINESS!!! Patient, knowledgeable, responsive and most of all TRUTHFUL are all words I would use to describe James. We saw a few houses that we might have put offers in on and James could have made a quick sale, but he would point out reasons why he wouldn't touch it like cracking driveways, too close to highways, overpriced etc. He is always looking out for his clients. His negotiation skills are second to none! Even though we closed on our house six weeks ago, James is still available to us to answer any question we have and he knows a boatload of top contractors, plumbers and electricians that have done amazing jobs as well and have helped us make our house our home. You will never find another realtor who makes you feel as if you are his only client, EVER! His team is really wonderful as well! In closing, if you are on the fence about hiring a realtor, please do yourself a favor and hire James, I promise you will NOT be disappointed!!” Read More ▾

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“I love Cole! He was awesome through my whole home buying process and was able to give me great financial advice. I would highly recommend him to anyone in the market buying a home. Thank you for all the help!”

“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 ▾

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“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 ▾

“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 ▾

“He knew what would be a good fit for me, in a suitable area, but was willing to show me a number of other places to help me compare and make up my own mind.”

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“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®

“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 !”

“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 ▾

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“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 ▾

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

“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 ▾

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“Jamie is absolutely the best!! Helpful, knowledgeable, and most importantly, honest. She looks out for her clients and their futures. We felt 100% supported through the entire process. I can't wait to work with her again. Thank you so much for finidng us the perfect house!! - Logan & Whitney”

“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 ▾

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“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 ▾

“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 ▾

“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 ▾

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

Drew Setzer Realtor®

“James was always ready and available anytime I had questions or concerns. He was always looking out for my best interest. In the end I got a great house and I am very pleased with his service and support. James is also periodically checking in to make sure everything is going well.”

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“We interviewed 7 realtors, James Strum was our last interview. We were impressed with James professionalism and knowledge but also with his strategy approach to sell our home. We also loved his personality and we believed he was honest and a go getter. James Strum is a Seller's realtor that is his specialty! He listed our home and on the first … day we got an offer. Our home sold in three days but fours day to do the paperwork. The first loan fell through. James relisted our home and within 48 hours we were under contract. He brought us a full offer with no closing cost to buyer.. We moved 2300 miles before the completion of the closing but we never worried about anything. James handled every aspect of the sell and our closing to the end. If you are serious sellers or buyers do not overlook James Strum, he is a loyal and hard worker for his clients” Read More ▾

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“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

“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 ▾

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

“From the first time I met James he displayed nothing but professionalism. James really takes the time to listen to what you want in a home and delivers just that. I can admit that I was a bit of a handful but he definitely kept me on track. I respected his honest feedback and how he made me feel as if he was just MY agent. There is no doubt that I … would recommend him to others as well as call on him again if I needed to.” Read More ▾

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

James Strum President/Team Leader

“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 ▾

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“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®

“Sean is a great realtor! He showed us many great properties! Super nice, knowledgeable, quick to respond to my calls and emails. Definitely recommend Sean! Strum group is great!”

Sean Carlton 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.”

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“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 ▾

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“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®

“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 ▾

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“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 ▾

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“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!”

“Mr Cole Atkins was very knowledgeable of the market and housing of the area. I trusted his opinion and advise as a First Time Home Buyer. I would easily recommend him to any other First Time Home Buyer as he was quick to respond to questions and quick to provide new house listing. His availability to show houses was great too. Five Stars without a … doubt” Read More ▾

“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 ▾

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“James was great to work with. He listened to the things my wife and I both wanted as far as type of house, location, etc... and paid a lot of attention to the things that arent part of the house, but part of the area that comes with the house. There were never any surprises, and he was very good about answering any questions we might have in a t … remendously timely fashion. He definitely had a great feel for the areas (specially the areas we wanted to end up, and made the entire process about as painless as could be. Id definitely recommend him to anyone” Read More ▾

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“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

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

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“This man is not just good at his job, he is down right impressive. It was crazy watching his gears turn when we would walk up to a prospective house. Instantly he is noticing every single little detail. His expertise are second to none. Eric found us the perfect home, and he did it under an extreme time crunch. He made the impossible happen. If an … d when we sell our house, I will not use anyone but him. Amazing, amazing, amazing” Read More ▾

“I would strongly recommend James Strum to anyone looking to buy or sell a property. He is knowledgeable of the market, area, process, and is willing to do the homework necessary to ensure a perfect fit! I had the privilege of working with James on both sides of the table and was impressed with his ability to answer questions and provide honest … feedback about what was realistic and would be best for me. When looking to buy my new home, James was willing to screen my home searches to ensure I was looking at homes that would meet my needs and interests. His advice and feedback were helpful when I was unfamiliar with certain locations or homes. I always felt as though James was looking out for my best interest. James was willing to give me his professional opinion and the options that were available so I good make informed decisions for my family. Throughout the process he painted a clear picture of what to expect. The day I closed on both the house I sold and bought there were no surprises! I feel that James assisted me in making the best choice for my family both now and for the future. I am very please and feel confident in my home choice. This level of comfort and excitement can be attributed to our outstanding agent, James Strum” Read More ▾

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“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 ▾

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“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 ▾

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“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 ▾

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“James and his group were awesome. We were moving to Richmond with no local knowledge at all, and James made the process as easy as it could have been. We gave him a list of our priorities, and he took that list and gave came up with a list of potential candidates. We did not find anything on the first weekend or even the second that was a homer … un (we saw 40 houses with him in 2 weekends but none were quite "it"), and James was not deterred or pushy at all and even had the idea to go back to his office quickly to adjust come criteria before we had to leave town. We ended up finding the house that we both knew immediately was "it" in that last group, and if it would not have been for James and his tenaciousness we would have never found it. James and his entire group also made the negotiation and subsequent post contract processes a breeze, and went out of his way to go to bat for us on several occasions. I have bought and sold several houses in my career, and I can say without a doubt that James and his group made the entire process as fun and painless as possible.” Read More ▾

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

“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

“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 ▾

“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 ▾

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

James Strum President/Team Leader

“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!”

“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 ▾

“This was my first time buying a house and I knew nothing about the process. Jamie took the time to explain every single step and detail to me, and answered any questions I had, regardless of how minute and small and silly it may have been. He knew the area of town that I was looking in and he knew what I was looking for. He had his ear to the grou … nd for any properties that met my parameters. The day that my house went on the market, he made an appointment for that afternoon and we put an offer in and it was accepted that same day. He knew exactly what to offer that the sellers would respond to and he fought for a real good deal in closing costs and upgrades that the house needed. My first house buying experience was simple and painless thanks to Jamie” 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.”

“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

“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

“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

“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®

“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 ▾

“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 ▾

“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®

“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

“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

“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

“James Strum is an outstanding realtor! I could tell when working with him that he truly listened to what we were looking for and wasn't just trying to sell us a house but was trying to help us find a home. I will be recommending James to anyone I meet who is looking to buy or sell a home.”

James Strum President/Team Leader

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

James Strum President/Team Leader

“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

“Sean is awesome! He has helped other family members out too. He was always great at communicating and answering all questions I always had (even the silly ones). Everyone always made house buying seem so stressful and a big deal but Sean made my first house buying process smooth and easy. He suggested the house to me as soon as he saw it, and now … I own it ?? A+ 100% would recommend!!” Read More ▾

Sean Carlton Realtor®

“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

“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.”

“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

“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

“Cameron Staples was awesome! He was always available to answer our questions and ready to show us homes quickly in the competitive market. His recommendations were spot on, and he was able to find us our dream home. We will definitely work with Cameron and The Strum Group in the future!”

Cameron Staples 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 ▾

“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

“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

“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 ▾

“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

“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

“James sold our house after we had been working with a realtor that just didn't know how to market our home. James came over and knew exactly what to do and got us the right visibility, good strategy and strong showings. James took our expired listing and got us the price we wanted! His experience, honesty, level of engagement and professionalism a … llowed us to quickly transition from the stress of selling a house to new beginnings. His team is A-1” Read More ▾

James Strum President/Team Leader

“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

“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!”

“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

“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

“Drew is an amazing realtor professional. He delivered beyond our wildest imagination. He was very thorough, friendly, kind and responsive. I will certainly recommend him to all my friends for his exceptional services. My wife and appreciate Drew as a friend and resource person in the community. Thanks again Drew for being so unique.”

Drew Setzer Realtor®

“James Strum and his team are truly professionals. My experience from the first phone call with James to discuss selling my house to working with Jamie Richardson on searching for my new house was truly an awesome experience. The entire Strum group was truly a pleasure to deal with and you can tell they all take pride in their jobs. Jamie Richards … on in particular did an awesome job helping us find our new home, Jamie worked tirelessly while helping us find our new home and went above and beyond are expectations. We are very thankful for Jamie’s work ethic and will gladly recommend Jamie to anyone that we know selling or buying. If I sell and buy again I will definitely contact Jamie Richardson and the Strum Group again. Thank you again Jamie!” Read More ▾

James Strum President/Team Leader

“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.”

“AAA+++ Jamie is a fantastic realtor!!! She made our house-buying experience easy and very focussed to our needs and wants! Even though we were sure she had many clients, we were made to feel her #1 priority and answered all of our questions and concerns on a timely basis. She has an awesome network of professionals to attend to some repairs that w … e needed prior to move in and was efficient and effective to find the people we needed. Her warm personality made the process pleasant but was eager to find the best home and get us the best price! We highly recommend her for all of your buying and selling needs!” Read More ▾

“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.”

“The Strum Group of Long and Foster did an excellent job for us. I highly recommend them. Jamie Richardson did an amazing job finding us the perfect new home. We will be using their services to upgrade and sell our old home once our move is completed. I highly recommend both James and Jamie.”

James Strum President/Team Leader

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