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James Strum

Top Agent

Long & Foster REALTORS

Richmond, VA

Recent sales

245

Price range

$145K - $2.1M

Typical price

$434,950

Active since

N/A

About James Strum - Richmond, VA real estate agent

James Strum is a top real estate agent in Richmond, VA with Long & Foster REALTORS. They primarily work with sellers and have closed at least 136 transactions over the past 12 months — 245 over the past two years. James Strum's experience includes luxury homes, properties in senior communities, and new construction.

Agent info

License info

Name
James Strum
License
0225175558 (VA)

Reviews for James Strum

Owner • The Strum Group • Richmond, VA

4.9 136 reviews on

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5.0
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Review for member: James Strum

Listed and sold a home • 2025

James was amazing coming in and telling me exactly what needed to be done in order to sell and get what was needed out of it. James made a couple calls and had contractors in the house the very next Monday. 2 weeks later the house was complete and ready to be staged and on the market. James knows the market and how to make things happen. 48hrs on market and contract was on house! All this while he was extremely professional, friendly and mostly compassionate as I had just lost my dad. His communication is fabulous. Best thing about James he will Always have a recommendation from me.

5.0
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Helped me buy and sell homes • 2025

James and the entire Strum Group made the home sale process smooth and nearly invisible. From the pricing analysis to staging and marketing strategy, James ensured our home was well positioned to sell for top dollar in a competitive housing market. I would recommend the Strum Group all day long.

5.0
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Listed and sold a home • Richmond City, VA • 2025

James is the best realtor I've worked by far. I've moved a lot meaning I've bought and sold many properties and James' dedication and professionalism stands out as unique and uncommon. James made this sell very easy, taking care of all the details and anticipating what would be needed next. He landed on a selling price higher than we had imagined and he called it right. We found a buyer at that exact price. I couldn't be happier. I highly recommend James and his staff for you next purchase or sell.

5.0
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Listed and sold a home • 2025

James Strum and his team did an excellent job selling our father's house in Richmond VA. They were quick and made the process very easy knowing that we lived in Florida and the home sale was in Richmond, VA. James Strum was proactive in the communications with us before, during and after the house was sold. James was able to get an offer well over the asking price and was able to get the closing handled within 15 days. We would highly recommend James Strum and his team.

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Listed and sold a home • 2025

Working with James Strum of The Strum Group was nothing short of exceptional. From our very first conversation, it was clear we were in expert hands. James didn’t just list our home—he strategically positioned it for maximum impact, guiding us with smart, market-savvy advice every step of the way.What truly sets James apart is his proactive approach. He anticipated every need before we even had to ask and handled each step of the process with precision and care. From coordinating showings to managing the details behind the scenes, he made the experience seamless. His responsiveness, professionalism, and tireless work ethic made all the difference.Thanks to James’s expertise and commitment, we closed in record time—and above asking price. We couldn’t be more pleased with the results and wholeheartedly recommend James Strum to anyone looking for a realtor who consistently delivers beyond expectations.

5.0
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Listed and sold a home • 2025

James was very knowledgeable about the current market pricing and comps in our area. He provided good expert advice on our listing expectations and was always available for questions. Once listed, he provided timely updates on the changing market conditions and any feedback from the property showings. Highly recommended!

5.0
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Listed and sold a home • 2025

There is no question that guidance provided to me by James Strum relative to my property was the reason it was under contract within two days. From our initial meeting, I knew that the sell of my property was in excellent hands. During the entire process, James was not only knowledgeable about the market, professional, and responsive to every single inquiry, he was able to identify resources for me that enabled the property to be presented favorably. It is for these reasons I would strongly recommend James Strum to anyone.

5.0
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Helped me buy home • Briarwood Richmond, VA • 2025

James Strum was incredibly responsive when I was first inquiring on the property. He had researched the property prior to our first look at the home and provided important feedback as we assessed its condition and value. From that point on he kept me informed each step of the way and was able to forecast several things throughout the process. In addition to the regular updates, he was always able to answer my questions. Although there were no unexpected issues, I was confident he had the toolbox to solve any challenges or problems. Overall, he was efficient handling the initial offer, the negotiations, the subsequent inspections, and the closing process. In sum, he was friendly, reliable, and insightful. He has superior networking abilities, and his overall attention and effective communication ensured I had a successful outcome. Because of these intangibles and his overall expertise, I highly recommend James as a real estate agent.

5.0
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Listed and sold a home • 2025

Jamie went above and beyond! He created a solid strategy for selling my house and within less than a week it sold for more than $20k over the asking price. From the initial "on market" through the entire process, including "close day", Jamie was there every step of the way. Jamie provided almost daily communications on the progress and status of the sale of the property. I would never want to work with any other group.To say highly recommend is an understatement. Thank you Jamie and the entire Strum Group.

5.0
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Helped me buy and sell homes • 2024

We bought our home with James in 2022 and he was amazing, very responsive and worked to get us a great deal. In 2024 we got new military orders and had to sell our house. We reached out to James again, he told us exactly what to do to get our house sold. We got a great offer and James really took all the stress off of our shoulders. He helped us find contractors for things that needed to be fixed from the home inspection and even found us a lawncare service so it looked great for the buyer when they moved in. I will tell everyone I know about James and wish he could be our realtor to every town we move to!

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James Strum: Rankings and sales metrics (Richmond, VA)

Recent closed sales

245

  • #50 in Richmond
  • #92 statewide in VA

Recent sales volume

$122.92M

  • #30 in Richmond
  • #61 statewide in VA

Awards and badges

2025 Top Agent Virginia
2025 Top Agent Richmond, VA
Top producer

Recent sales metrics

A breakdown of performance metrics from verified closed transactions over the past two years. The local median shows typical results for agents in this market, so you can compare.

Metric James Strum Local median
Sale-to-list (sell sides) 100.0% 100.0%
Days on market (sell sides) 39 53
Sale-to-list (buy sides) 100.0% 100.0%
Days on market (buy sides) 43 54

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James Strum: Experience and specialties (all markets)

Client mix

84%

Home sellers

206 sales

16%

Home buyers

39 sales

Typical home sales price

$145K

Low

$435K

Typical

$2.1M

High

Count of recent sales by price range

A breakdown of this agent's closed sales over the past two years by price bracket, showing where most of their transactions fall.

Price range Transaction countCount Share of totalShare
≤$200K 2
$200K–$300K 29
$400K–$500K 44
$500K–$750K 66
$750K–$1M 23
$1M–$2M 7
$2M+ 1

Count of recent sales by property type

A breakdown of this agent's closed sales over the past two years by property type, showing their experience with single-family homes, condos, townhouses, and more.

Property type Transaction countCount Share of totalShare
Multi-family homes 2
Townhouses 13
Condos 19
Commercial 1
Land 1
Mobile homes 0
Manufactured homes 0

Count of recent sales by specialty

A breakdown of this agent's closed sales over the past two years by specialty, showing experience with transaction types that require specialized knowledge or serve specific groups.

Specialty Transaction countCount Share of totalShare
Properties with HOA 0
Investor deals 0
Military buyers 2
First-time buyers 1
Senior living community 4
New construction 3

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