Welcome to the Tom Sturm Group

To serve you best anywhere in the Tri-State Tom is licensed with Coldwell Banker Realty in OH, KY and IN since 1994, and launched a second successful team, founding Tennessee Home Finders LLC in the Norris Lake area near Knoxville in 2007. Members of the Tom Sturm Group hold licenses in Ohio, and other states as well.

Coordinating the experience and talents of the Tom Sturm Group, our proven systems and the most current technological tools available, our goal is to make your buying or selling experience extraordinary....stress-free, profitable, and successful transaction.

I hope we have the opportunity to work together and show you what we mean!

-Tom Sturm

Personal Commitment

To win your Confidence by maintaining open communication and integrity in every aspect of our relationship.
To achieve Results with a combination of strategic marketing, industry knowledge and old-fashioned hard work.
To build and maintain a reputation for client Satisfaction, trustworthy Service, and consummate Professionalism.

Standard of Business Practice

To service your real estate needs with Excellence, by doing so in the manner we'd expect if we were buying or selling our own homes.

LICENSES and EDUCATION

* Ohio Real Estate Broker's License, 2005, (state licensed since 1994)
* Kentucky Real Estate Broker's License, 2008
* Tennessee Real Estate Broker's License, 2007
* Indiana Real Estate Broker's License, 2017
* Master of Education, Xavier University, 1989
* Bachelor of Arts, Education and Journalism, Cincinnati Christian University, 1985
* NASD Registered Investment Account Representative 1986
* Oak Hills High School, 1981

CREDENTIALS and PROFESSIONAL DESIGNATIONS

Global Luxury Fine Homes Specialist, 1998-present

Cartus, SIRVA, and all corporate brands, Relocation Specialist 1997-present

Certified Residential Specialist (CRS), 2001-present

Accredited Buyers Representative (ABR), 2001-present

Resort and Second Home Property Specialist (RSPS), 2008 - present

Seniors Real Estate Specialist (SRES), 2001-present

CBR Former Branch Sales Manager, Northwest office

National Association of Realtors, 1994-present

Ohio Association of Realtors, 1994-present

Cincinnati Area Board of Realtors, 1994-present

Hamilton-Fairfield-Oxford Board of Realtors, 2001-present

Northern Kentucky Association of Realtors, 2008 - present

Knoxville Area Association of Realtors, 2007 - present

Southeast Indiana Area Association of Realtors, 2007 - present

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

Cincinnati Christian University, Presidents Advisory Council

Christian Village Communities, Treasurer, executive board Director

Lifespring Christian Church, Leadership team, former elder and small group leader

MAKING A DIFFERENCE WHERE YOU LIVE

"We will do well by doing good," is a frequent phrase on the lips of CBR company president Joe King. We at the Tom Sturm Group resonate with the company mission, and are firmly committed to living a life of meaning. "Making a DIFFERENCE where you live" is the slogan under which I've conducted business from my first day licensed. We love giving back to the communities where we live and work.

Here's what it means for YOU and all our clients: First, it's our promise to deliver exceptional service in finding or selling your home--right where YOU live. And second, it's a tangible commitment to invest ourselves back into the churches, charities and community organizations where both we and our clients live by inviting our clients to designate a portion of each commission to the not-for-profit of their choice from among those the Tom Sturm Group has selected for that year.

2018 MAKING A DIFFERENCE PARTNERS

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Tara Ellerbe is a driven, licensed Ohio agent that works hard to ensure client satisfaction and flawless transaction. She is detail oriented and steadfastly loyal, creating a smooth experience whether buying or selling. Tara employs her own industry knowledge and savvy technology to keep close tabs on the transaction and expert guidance for her clients while using Tom Sturm Group materials and process to ensure fast, honest work all around. Her expertise in helping first-time homebuyers is built around educating her clients on all aspects of home buying. This gives them full transparency and therefore confidence knowing exactly what to expect from the first consultation to the closing table and after.

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Born and raised in the Greater Cincinnati area, I love calling the Queen City tri-state area home. From hometown favorites like Skyline, Graeter's Ice Cream, Red's Baseball games to the beautiful parks and museums- it is a wonderful place to not just live but thrive. My husband and I just recently moved across the border to Southeast Indiana with our three school-aged kids and are loving the balance of suburban life with access to the city's amenities nearby. In our spare time you will find us spending time in the great outdoors, dirt biking, supporting local shops, at kid's sporting events and serving our local church. 

There are two things I have always been passionate about- real estate (including home design/interior design) and helping others. My mission is to walk you through the process of buying or selling a home with hard work, a positive attitude, knowledge, great communication and authenticity. I want to help you fall in love with a house and help make it your home. 

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