Core Values, Proven Results
and Team Excellence
After graduating from James Madison University in 2004, James Strum knew he wanted a career that would allow him to help others. At first he didn’t know exactly what that was. He worked part time for the local schools here in the Richmond area helping with fundraising and he also worked part time in the “Kids Zone” at American Family Fitness. After a couple of years, James knew exactly what he wanted to do.
James’ father, Sherwood Strum, was a long time realtor himself here in the area, co-owning his own company in the 70’s called Strum and Dunnington and then also working for many years thereafter with Porter Vaughan. Sherwood passed away in 1989 after a long battle with cancer, and surely left a legacy behind pertaining to Richmond real estate.
So in 2006, James had made up his mind. He would follow in his father’s footsteps, or as he refers to it, his father’s “Big Ole Boots” because of the tremendous impact his father left behind. James met with several firms before deciding on Long and Foster in July of 2006. There, he learned all about the residential real estate world from the ground up and in his very first full year in 2007 he was named “Rookie of the Year” for his branch. By 2012, James was the “Top Individual” agent with Long and Foster out of 1000+ agents in 18 offices throughout the region.
With continued success, James had to ensure that each client was getting exactly what he built his book of business on…providing the highest level of customer service through honesty, knowledge base, and making sure the clients best interest was his first priority. And in 2013 THE STRUM Group was born!! James knew that creating something that was bigger than him required a special team model in order to maintain the correct level of service for each client, every time.
Recognition
We pride ourselves in our core values, proven results, and team excellence.
When Our Clients Speak, We Listen
user44890453
Seller
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Richmond, VA 23236
“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
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sfied with him. I recommend you ask for James Strum at Long and Foster!”
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President/Team Leader- REALTOR®
Rebecca Leven
Buyer
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Church Hill, Richmond, VA
“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
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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!”
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writefelicia
Buyer
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Chesterfield, VA
“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
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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!”
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amzinkavich
Buyer
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Stratford Hills, Richmond, VA
“James was great to deal with. He helped in sorting through the area and being honest when going to look at houses. He is an excellent realtor and looks to help you find what you are truly looking for!”
James Strum
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Happy homeowner123
Seller
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Midlothian, VA
“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
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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”
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eenie91
Buyer
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Dutch Gap, Chester, VA 23831
“James is simply unbeatable. He is available for you whenever you need him, whether it's by phone, email or text, making you feel like you are his only client. We saw a home listed one evening and told him we wanted to see it, and he took us there the very next day. That was on a Friday, and he and his staff drew up our offer over the weekend so we
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could sign it and get it submitted on Monday.
He listens to you and is dedicated to what you want and doesn't stop until you get it. James went above and beyond for us as our buyer's agent; the home we fell in love with and just had to have was very difficult to get. It was a foreclosure and was only available on a wretchedly-run auction site, but James was there each night to put bids in for us, all the while giving us advice until we finally got it.
James steered us through the entire process of buying a home, making it as easy for us as possible. His expertise with all aspects of buying a house was invaluable to us. He calmed our fears and guided us all the way through. He read and explained every document we signed and made any corrections and changes that were needed to protect us. He has a network of top-notch partners including an inspection company, lending agents, appraisers and an excellent closing attorney. And he works with all these experts to make sure things progress on track, all the while keeping you informed with each step. He even has an army of skilled plumbers, electricians and HVAC specialists who you can trust to help get your property perfected before moving in.
I highly recommend James to anyone in the Richmond area looking to buy a home.
Not only did we find an extraordinary realtor in James Strum, we found a friend”
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jmcnamara804
Buyer
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Powhatan, VA
“Drew was amazing from start to finish. He helped us find the home of our dreams and we couldn't have done it without him. Drew made us feel comfortable, always responded to our calls/emails right away, and truly cared about finding us the right home for our family. We are so glad we found Drew and will be recommending him to anyone we know looking
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to buy a home! He truly went above and beyond for us and we are so grateful to him! Thanks Drew for everything!!! You are the absolute BEST!!!”
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diana12Navarro
Seller
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Midlothian, VA
“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
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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”
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Joanna Rodriguez
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Sana Sourivongs
Buyer
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Swansboro, Richmond, VA
“We had an amazing experience working with Dave! We had only been living in Richmond for a year before beginning to look for a home, and it was super helpful to have him guide us through the buying trends in each neighborhood. He was positive throughout the whole process and patient as we looked for months during the craziness of the housing market.
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He was also incredibly thorough in helping us understand the various paperwork that goes into making an offer and before our closing date. He's responsive, great with communication, and wants what's best for you (vs. pressuring you to buy just to make a commission). We've already recommended Dave to friends looking to buy or list their homes in the Richmond area, and plan to work with him again whenever we're ready for our next place”
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lpescara
Buyer
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Hollywood Cemetery, Richmond, VA
“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
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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.”
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Seller
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Monument Avenue Park, Richmond, VA
“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
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tually incredibly easy with James. He was recommended by a friend who had the same experience as us! Thanks, James!”
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Buyer
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Pinedale Farms, Henrico, VA
“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
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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”
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StacyCobbs
Seller
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Midlothian, VA
“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
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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”
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Buyer
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Midlothian, VA
“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
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user2987338
Buyer
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Crozier, VA
“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!!”
Linda Williams
Buyer
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Virginia Union, Richmond, VA
“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
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ocess. He responded quickly to our questions and concerns. We would recommend him highly to anyone in need of a realtor”
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“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
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rachelvicari89
Buyer
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Westbriar, Henrico, VA
“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!”
daniel a olivos
Buyer
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Forest Hill, Richmond, VA
“He is a great and experienced realtor that will listen to your needs. It was apparent from the beginning that he is extremely trustworthy and ethical. His goal is to get you into the home YOU want. You are going to feel comfortable with him and you will not be disappointed. Thanks to James Strum I was able to find the home I wanted. The steps bet
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ween finding the home and moving into the home were so easy because of James' help! I recommend him to everyone! If you want a great experience with a realtor, then you should definitely consider James Strum”
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Karson P Clark
Buyer
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South Prince George, VA
“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.”
zuser20160607092219688
Buyer
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Wyndham, Glen Allen, VA
“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.”
REN7
Seller
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Huguenot, Richmond, VA 23235
“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
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ks, James”
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Seller
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Chesterfield, VA
“My husband and I interviewed a couple different realtors. We chose James for his confidence and knowledge of the market. He walked us through the process and was very responsive to questions. James worked hard to market our house, which was evident by the countless showings we had. At the end of the day we sold or house in a couple of months and g
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ot our full asking price”
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Buyer/Seller
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Chesterfield, VA
“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
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without him! He is a full-time professional who takes his job seriously! Actually, can't say enough good things about this realtor!!!!! :”
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Buyer
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Moseley, VA
“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
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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”
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“Sold house in just a few days. I'm certain the excellent virtual tour played big part. That, and plus Jaimie's winning personality. ”
walkerpg82
Seller
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Midlothian, VA
“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
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Jennifer Socha
Seller
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Midlothian, VA
“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!”
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jonathan saylor
Buyer/Seller
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Midlothian, VA
“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.”
user893965
Buyer
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Midlothian, VA
“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
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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”
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kennynshelley
Seller
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Beaverdam, VA
“James was very professional, attentive and just the realtor we needed! He got our home sold and was there to answer questions and walk us through every step of the process. We will gladly recommend him to anyone and he is the only realtor we will contact for any real estate needs we have in the future!”
James Strum
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ewolmsted11
Buyer
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Church Hill, Richmond, VA
“We stumbled across Cole and quickly realized we could not have dreamed up a better realtor. He is incredibly knowledgeable, and even more important - was very honest with us. There is no doubt that we would not be moving into our dream home if it wasn't for his intelligence and enthusiasm. We highly highly recommend Cole !”
“James helped us find our first home. James was very knowledgeable and extremely helpful. With his guidance we were able to find a house that not only worked within our budget, but for our family size and in our desired location. James steered us clear of houses that we liked, but would've been far too much work for us as first time homeowners (and
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I'm so grateful for that now that we're in our new home). He helped us stay focused and precise in our search so that we weren't overwhelmed or looking at houses that would't fit our needs.
James helped us navigate not only finding the house, but our mortgage, and the company for the home inspection. One thing I heard a lot from other people was "don't use the inspector your realtor suggests because they will just try to help them get the house sold". James absolutely suggested a great inspector that saved us from buying a house that needed major repairs. I felt completely supported in walking away from the first house we made an offer on when the owners wouldn't budge on the repairs.
James gave us realistic goals of what to offer and what to ask for throughout our home buying process. The process through the closing was seamless and easy and he was available for questions whenever and was whenever we needed him. After the inspection he was able to get us what we needed to get some major repairs completed, and we even had enough left over to fix some other things as well.
It was a long process from beginning to end, but James made it as easy as possible. I would recommend him to anyone who's looking for a new home and we will definitely use him again if we need to purchase our next home”
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ani108_pe
Buyer
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Hallsboro, Midlothian, VA 23112
“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
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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!!!!”
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user996182
Buyer
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Monument Avenue Park, Richmond, VA
“Mr. Strum could not have been more attentive and helpful in literally every single part of the home buying process. He was patient in showing possible homes, never once making me feel pressured or trying to sway me a certain way; however, he was always thorough with answering questions and looking at the ins and outs of each house depending on my
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interest level.
He listened to me, gave strategic suggestions and went to bat for me in the negotiation process, putting me at ease through it all, and getting me down to the price I was comfortable with.
He guided me through all of the details of purchasing the home (inspections, loans, closing, insurance, home improvements before move-in, etc), again, never being overbearing or making me feel he was trying to force me to use certain people, but giving me those options and guiding me through them when I did decide to go with his suggestions.
I have highly recommended him to friends and family members in their home buying and selling process due to his flawless job with me. I have been in my home for almost 3 years and he continues to check in every now and then making sure there aren't any issues that I may need help figuring out who to call to get them fixed/covered.
You will not be disappointed in this EXTREMELY hard working and dedicated real estate agent. He will make you feel like you are his only client, when that is certainly not the case”
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revozz
Buyer
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Midlothian, VA
“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
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gain Jamie, you took all the stress out of the home buying experience!”
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babazemore
Buyer
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Mill Lane, Malvern, PA
“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.”
47kevin
Seller
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Huguenot, Richmond, VA
“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
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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!”
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Ossama & Farah
Seller
“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
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is looking to buy or sell a home. Thank you James we appreciate everything you have done for us”
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dozier a
Buyer
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Midlothian, VA
“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
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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”
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mlr3023
Buyer
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Chesterfield, VA
“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
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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”
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user1174333
Buyer
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Midlothian, VA
“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
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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. ”
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misscristie
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Church Hill, Richmond, VA
“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!”
“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
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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”
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annwmiller
Buyer
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Woodville, Richmond, VA
“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
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Midlothian, VA
“James was an outstanding realtor. He made us feel like we were his only clients and was extremely quick in responding to any communication we had with him. As first time home buyers, James was patient and took the time to explain to us any procedural and clerical inquiries we had. He has a great eye for houses, and was quick to point out any flaws
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homes we were looking at had.
James is extremely honest, and he completely looks out for the best interests of his clients. Instead of pushing a subpar home to get a sale, James will point out deal breakers and try to find you the best home in your budget.
James and his team also took care of a lot of the legwork that most others realtors will not once the home is under contract. He stays with you the whole way.
His negotiation skills are excellent and he provided us the house at the exact price point we wanted.
James Strum is an outstanding realtor and shows true concern and compassion for his clients. He is a refreshingly honest person who I would use again in a heartbeat. Highly recommended.”
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user17142162
Buyer
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Midlothian, VA
“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
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Eloise Martinek
Buyer
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Oakwood, Richmond, VA
“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.”
“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
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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”
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logibear2007
Buyer
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Midlothian, VA
“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”
user9929995
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North Chesterfield, VA
“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
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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.”
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user1381154
Seller
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Wyndham, Glen Allen, VA 23059
“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
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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”
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“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
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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!”
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vwade12
Buyer
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Studley, Mechanicsville, VA 23116
“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
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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”
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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
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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!”
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user0466996
Buyer
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Ettrick, Petersburg, VA 23803
“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®
tnguyen0924
Buyer
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North Chesterfield, VA
“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
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joneskatie
Seller
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Midlothian, VA
“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
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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.”
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Huguenot, Richmond, VA 23235
“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
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flexappealdc
Buyer/Seller
“Jennifer was very professional and made our experience buying and selling our home a very stress free process. We highly recommend her for your needs in finding or selling a home!”
Jennifer Stevens
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chafee
Buyer
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Chesterfield, VA
“James was great! My husband and I were first time home buyers and James was very knowledgeable and very straight forward with helping us understand the process and what needed to be done. We would definitely recommend him to anyone buying a house in the central Virginia area.”
James Strum
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khaledmalaeb
Buyer
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Dickensdale, Richmond, VA
“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
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ple and easy again i highly recommend using him”
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mell5164
Buyer
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Chesterfield, VA
“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.”
jhthomas1179
Buyer/Seller
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North Chesterfield, VA
“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
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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!”
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merlione6
Buyer
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North Chesterfield, VA
“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
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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”
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zuser20160508125415743
Buyer
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Three Chopt, Richmond, VA
“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
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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”
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mary saady
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Broad Rock, Richmond, VA
“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!”
Andrew S.
Buyer
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Midlothian, VA
“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
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jonmatlock
Buyer
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Tuckahoe Park, Henrico, VA
“My wife and I were very happy with the level of service we received from Sean. He was quick to communicate with us, always patient with us, and we always felt like he was on our side. He made sure that we got the house we wanted and was a fierce negotiator on our behalf. I highly recommend him for first-time homebuyers or for newcomers to Richmond
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. His professionalism, honesty, and desire to serve are unmatched! Plus, he's a super nice guy and easy to talk to. Looking for a Realtor in Richmond? This is your guy!”
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Sarah Clark
Buyer
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Chesterfield, VA
“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
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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!!”
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amanda82882
Buyer
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North Chesterfield, VA
“Jamie is by far one of the most professional, proficient, friendly and reasonable realtors I've had the pleasure of working with. I highly recommend him and the Strum Group in Richmond. I will be using him to sell this home in the future!”
yvonnebato77
Buyer
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North Chesterfield, VA
“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!”
isabella sammons
Buyer
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Crown Grant, Henrico, VA
“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.”
David Younkins
Buyer
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Midlothian, VA
“Eric is a very professional and knowledgeable realtor. He also displayed great patience with my many questions as a first-time home buyer. He is responsive to questions and I never felt like he didn't have time for me and my concerns. I recommend him highly, and plan on working with him on any future home sales or purchases!”
“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
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ed that we bid appropriately. Overall, James helped us to find the right house for us at the right price. Fantastic job, James & co.”
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Tony C.
Seller
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Richmond, VA
“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
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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”
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cherylbryant723
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Gum Tree, Doswell, VA 23047
“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
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xpectations! Thanks, James”
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Dani Kirk
Buyer
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Chesterfield, VA
“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.
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I can't recommend him highly enough”
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Nichole M.
Buyer
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Chesterfield, VA
“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.”
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Paul J.
Buyer
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Ginter Park, Richmond, VA 23227
“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
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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”
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slhharris
Buyer
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Peter Paul, Richmond, VA
“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!”
“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
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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”
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deh5t
Seller
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Beverly Hills, Henrico, VA
“I had a fantastic experience using James Strum to sell our house. I was extremely happy with the price and we were able to get full asking, and on top of that the process moved very quickly from list to close. Even beyond those important factors, he was extremely helpful and responsive throughout the entire process, from getting the house ready
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for listing, recommending high quality and fair priced contractors, and coordinating all the steps along the way. Not surprisingly given his Richmond background and years of experience, it's very apparent that he knows everything about the greater Richmond market and that alone I think is extremely valuable. No doubt I'll be recommending James to friends and family, but on top of that I'll definitely be using James again myself when the time comes”
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themorganclan05
Buyer
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Midlothian, VA
“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.”
user1365737
Seller
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Midlothian, VA
“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
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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”
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mlr09201974
Buyer
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Chesterfield, VA
“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!”
zuser20140630172430570
Buyer
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Colonial Heights, VA
“Cole was easy to work with. We enjoyed the process and it was very easy. We would recommend him to other buyers. He and his company make home buying a simple and straightforward process.”
Josh Shaffer
Buyer
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North Chesterfield, VA
“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
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lve the issue for u”
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Jessica Haug
Buyer
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Hallsboro, Midlothian, VA 23112
“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
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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”
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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
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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”
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user6874696
Buyer
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Monument Avenue Park, Richmond, VA
“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®
user0466996
Buyer/Seller
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Walmsley, Richmond, VA 23234
“James is not only a subject matter expert he also produces incredible results. My wife and I just recently sold our home thanks to a man that truly understands his enviroment and market because of this we had mutiple offers and a sold home in a recovering market extremely fast. James is the real deal for thoes of us that still believe in the power
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of a hand shake and a honest person to do business with then James is the partner you need hands down. James is not only great at selling he also is a great buyer's agent . The only thing I have left to say is thank you Jame”
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user9103277
Seller
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Colonial Place, Richmond, VA
“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
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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”
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user9770310
Seller
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Midlothian, VA
“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,
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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”
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JoshuaSte
Buyer
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Chesterfield, VA
“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
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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”
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“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
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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.)”
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usmcjgill
Buyer
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Mechanicsville, VA
“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
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d when we sell our house, I will not use anyone but him. Amazing, amazing, amazing”
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bowertrevor
Buyer
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North Chesterfield, VA
“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
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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”
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saidiaw
Buyer
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Circle, MT
“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.”
kateclatterbaugh
Seller
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Westover, Richmond, VA
“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
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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.”
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James Strum
President/Team Leader- REALTOR®