“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 ▾
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“What a Team! I followed James specific yet simple instructions on staging my home, he put my house on the market and within hours, we had an offer well over asking price! Any obstacle that arose was swiftly handled by his arsenal of contractors, with James constantly assuring me “Don’t worry, I … got it covered!” He was even willing to get the neighbor’s grass cut so that it would not interfere with the sale of my house. You rock James! Linda Elmore was a gem to work with as a buyer’s agent. She really knows her stuff! Her alertness, research and quick follow up led me to the house of my dreams in a short period of time. Closing both homes on time during a holiday week was the cherry on top, thanks to the hard work of both agents. James and Linda responded quickly to all my questions and concerns and truly made me feel like they were on my side 200%. I highly recommend the Strum Group !!!” Read More ▾
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“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 ▾
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“James was very knowledgeable and helpful to me in buying my condo. He understood what I was looking for, showed me interesting alternatives, and in the end helped me make the offer that was ultimately accepted. James even brought in a contractor to help give me an idea of what renovations would cost. He gave me excellent service throughout the … process and I would recommend him wholeheartedly.” Read More ▾
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“I cannot say enough about James, or his knowledge and his persistence to achieve his goals. I was in a short-sale situation and had listed with another agency... during the entire listing agreement, they had few to no showings. I re-listed with James, people were coming to see the house almost immediately, Considering the market conditions, he h … ad an offer for me in a very short period of time. This is where his work really began. Because this was a short sale, he had to deal with the banks negotiator regularly. Normally this would not be impressive, but we'll simply say the negotiator was "challenging" he knew short sale regulations and procedures better than they did. He was meticulous providing documentation and answering their questions almost immediately. I never once needed to call him or his office, he kept me completely updated on all aspects of the process. Even when the banks negotiator dropped the ball and missed several deadlines (no fault on our part), he and I worked together and were persistent and successful in getting decisions reversed to continue the process which led to the sale. While speaking with the legal team assisting me with the closing, they identified they have worked with him on past short sales and were extremely impressed with his knowledge of short sales and his negotiating ability and persistence to close on his listings. I highly recommend James.... you will not be disappointed!!” Read More ▾
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“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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“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
“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 ▾
“I would highly recommend James to anyone looking for an excellent agent. James was extremely helpful from the moment he introduced himself. In addition to information on the listing and sale, he helped arrange contractors in instances when scheduling of our usual ones proved difficult. He was always available for questions or information. He w … as exceptionally knowledgeable about the market and our area. In our circumstance, he found a qualified buyer who committed to a strong contract. For reasons unrelated to James' work with the negotiations and/or contract the buyer indicated that he might breach the contract. Despite not being able to put the house back on the market, James still found another buyer within just days. And not just any buyer, but one that offered the full asking price for the home. James constantly followed up on details and made sure everything went through smoothly. I would certainly recommend him to my family and friends” Read More ▾
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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