“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 ▾
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Elizabeth Munyan Buyer • Bellevue, Richmond, VA
“We can't speak highly enough of my experience with Lee. I am a first-time homebuyer and had a lot of anxiety about the process. Lee was honest and always looking out for my best interest. I never felt like he was just trying to sell me a house. Lee is extremely responsive and worked very hard to answer calls, emails and to get me into showings. I t … rusted Lee on every step of the negotiation side, and he knew how to advocate for the best outcome for me. He went above and beyond, highly recommend” Read More ▾
Lee Hutchinson
“We highly recommend James Strum to anyone looking for a home in the Richmond area. He went above and beyond other real estate agents. He was incredibly patient with us as we looked in many areas, never pressuring us to bid. He was very responsive to calls, even at night and on weekends. He has a keen eye for identifying issues with homes and ensur … ed that we bid appropriately. Overall, James helped us to find the right house for us at the right price. Fantastic job, James & co.” Read More ▾
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“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 ▾
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“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 ▾
“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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“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.”
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“Cole is the Grestest on the east coast. An all around knowledgeable person. Easy to work with and will make sure you get what you deserve and more. Wonderful personality and made something difficult so seamless and streamlined. If you don’t buy your home from Cole you already losing.”
“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 ▾
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Ben D Kuscsik
“Interviewed realtors on my own and Jamie was last as a referral from a friend. Clearly heads and tails above the rest in preparation and info at the 1st mtg. That preparation carried through in all aspects of the sale and follow-through.”
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Chuck and Amy Caliguiri
“James is the epitome of what you should expect from a real estate professional. He’s knowledgeable, accountable, and able to see the big picture. His communication and follow-through enabled the trust my wife and I had placed in him to grow quickly. This allowed us to focus our energy on the purchase and move to our new home. Ja … mes was even there for us to answer questions about the purchase of our new home (in another area of the state) even though he wasn’t involved in the transaction. James and the whole Strum team are the standard of excellence in real estate ensuring every client receives an unmatched level of service. Thank you” Read More ▾
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laura Sink
“James Strum was an excellent agent, he came well recommended. His availability was discussed at the begining and he more than lived up to the agreement. When there were questions and concerns he either had the answers or was very reponsive in finding out the required information. I would absolutely recommend James and his team. … A great team and well run by a knowledgeble seasoned leader. James understands the market and strives to provide excellent service, thank you” Read More ▾
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Tabitha
“James was amazing in the quick sale of my home. This is the second home he sold for me. He also helped in the purchase of my next one! His knowledge and experience shows in the advise on marketing. I would strongly recommend him to anyone buying or selling their home.”
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Mary L.
“We just closed on the sale of the third house with James and his team. Every experience has been a positive one and I cannot imagine ever working with anyone else. We know that we are in good hands and he makes what is often one of the most stressful financial transactions in one's life easy to navigate and stress-free. There is … a reason that he and his team are consistently ranked as the best of the best in Richmond. He is the consummate professional and a truly good and caring human being” Read More ▾
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Mario Norris
“This was my first experience selling land and James was on top of things from day one. Though there were some obstacles that had to be overcome on my end, James was there every step of the way. I can't thank him enough and would call on him in a minute to handle any transactions I may have in the future. Absolutely top notch. Th … anks again James” Read More ▾
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Dave & Susan Eckenberger
“James Strum was a complete 100% joy to work with. He was extremely knowledgeable about the local market and provided excellent guideance throughout the entire process. Once we had an offer under consideration, he took care of all the details seamlessly. I would highly recommend James to anyone needing a reliable realtor. We … not only sold our property but we made a friend for life” Read More ▾
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Morgan and Randall
“James came recommended from the realtor selling our house. His initial talent was that even though he clearly does a lot of business, he made us feel like we were his most important clients. He spent over an hour with us on a call, listening to our hopes for the sort of home we wanted, as well as our deal-breakers. Over the cour … se of a few months, we drove to Chesterfield multiple times to see houses, and he offered vital insight into the benefits and detriments if we were to try to compete for each house. Which houses were going to go for significantly over asking? What would be the problems with each house that we'd need to deal with over the next five years? He was blunt and honest, and his greatest talent is his unrivaled knowledge of both the market and the needs of a house, so that we had as clear a picture as possible. When we found a house we loved, he did not sugarcoat what it would take to get it, and we met those terms and came away with it. We HIGHLY recommend James” Read More ▾
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Alan Koralek
“I worked with Janes Strum for the better part of a year prior to putting my home up for sale. He advised me on market trends, upgrades that would add value to the house, and connected me to reliable contractors. Once I was ready to sell, I vacated the house and moved out of state. James then ensured that the work on the h … ouse that could best be done when empty was completed in a timely manner. James put together a fantastic marketing plan and the house sold within 3 days” Read More ▾
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Paul Owens
“When making the move to the Richmond, VA area I wanted to find a realtor that was rooted in RVA and had a great reputation. I asked my seller's agent in WV for a recommendation and she suggested James Strum, and I am sure glad she did! James made the experience of buying a home in an unfamiliar area stress free and seamless. … We were able to find a great home in the amazing community of Brandermill in Midlothian, VA. James had our back the entire way, he saved us time and money more than once and even connected us with contractors to make some updates before we moved in. James is my trusted go to Real Estate agent, his advice and friendship have been priceless along the way. If you're looking to buy or sell in the Richmond area, reach out to James and his team of agents at The Strum Group” Read More ▾
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Brice Stidham
“James Strum has been a blessing in my home buying experience. He is extremely professional, knowledgeable, trustworthy, and goes above and beyond to make sure you are comfortable and confident in your home searching and final decisions. In my situation he made the entire process far easier than I could've ever imagined. He worke … d all hours of the day to make things work around my crazy schedule and saved me loads of stress. Words truly can't describe how grateful I am to have been able to work with him” Read More ▾
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Mike and Lynn Herron
“James is hands down the absolute BEST agent we've ever worked with. We've now closed on seven real estate transactions with James from both sides - as buyers and sellers. Needless to say our first encounter with James was by chance as we were relocating to Richmond from Vermont 13 years ago as a family of 6. James' assistance … relocating from Vermont to Richmond was nothing less than exceptional. As hard as it is to believe, each transaction since has increasingly elevated the level of personalized service and professionalism James has provided. His responsivness, knowledge, expansive networking across the real estate marketplace is unparalled!! Whatever, your real estate needs, James is certainly the real estate professional you can TRUST and RELY on. Mike and Lynn Herro” Read More ▾
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