Bespoke Collective

Fantastic experience: Had an amazing home buying experience with Max. He was always responsive to texts and phone calls. Had a few hiccups along the way, but Max and his team made sure that all of our needs were met. In the end he made sure the house is finished to perfection and we are very happy with our new house.

Fantastic experience: I cannot recommend Max enough! His patience, diligence, and commitment throughout our home search was truly exceptional. He took the time to genuinely understand our vision, helping us distinguish between what we wanted and what we truly needed, never rushing the process and always keeping our long-term goals in mind. Despite our packed family and work schedules, he consistently worked around our availability and made us feel like a priority. Finding a home in our preferred location while keeping our children in their current school district was a very specific challenge, but one he embraced wholeheartedly. Thanks to his persistence, expertise, and dedication, we ultimately found our dream home in exactly the area we hoped for. Max made what could have been an overwhelming process feel manageable, and we are incredibly grateful for his partnership every step of the way.

Fantastic experience: I highly recommend Max to anyone looking for a knowledgeable, trustworthy, and client-focused real estate agent! He made the entire selling process smooth and stress-free, always communicating clearly, answering every question we had, and ensuring every detail was accurate. He consistently advocated for our best interests, including pushing back on unnecessary fees. Most importantly, he understood that this sale was more than just a transaction—it was an emotional experience for me and my daughter—and he treated us with genuine care, compassion, and respect throughout the entire process. I’m truly grateful to have had him as our agent!

Fantastic experience: We had an exceptional experience working with Maxim Shtraus on the sale of our townhome in Warminster. What impressed us most was that he didn’t even need to put the property on the open market. Through his extensive personal network and relationships, Maxim secured a qualified buyer from the very first showing. Not only did he bring a buyer immediately, but he also negotiated a sale price that set a new benchmark for townhomes in our community. His market knowledge, strategic approach, and ability to connect the right buyer with the right property delivered outstanding results that exceeded our expectations. Throughout the process, Maxim was professional, responsive, and transparent. He made what could have been a stressful transaction feel seamless from start to finish. If you’re looking for a realtor who truly understands how to leverage relationships, maximize value, and deliver results, I highly recommend Maxim Shtraus. His ability to create opportunities off-market and achieve record-setting sales speaks for itself.

Fantastic experience: I reached out to Max from a recommendation to help me sell my elderly mother’s home, and I am very thankful that I did. Max was able to meet me at the property the same day and right away put together a strong marketing plan. From the beginning, he made me feel comfortable, and also helped my other relatives feel comfortable, even though at first they were not so sure about the process, the price, and the strategy. Max explained everything clearly and gave us confidence that we were making the right decision. There was no time to waste. His team quickly arranged photos, got the home on the market, and in the end we received an offer over the asking price. Through the whole process, Max and his team guided us all the way to settlement. He even helped coordinate the deed package so I could sign before I had to leave for my overseas trip. It was truly a white-glove service, and I would highly recommend Max to anyone looking to sell their home.

Fantastic experience: I had reached out to Max to help me acquire a few additional investment properties for my rental portfolio. With little success finding the right opportunities on the open market, Max was able to leverage his network and database to secure an exceptional off-market townhouse. Throughout the process, Max and his team at Bespoke Collective were attentive, professional, and instrumental in getting the deal across the finish line smoothly. Their support did not end at settlement, either, Max and his team continue to provide guidance and assistance even after closing.

Fantastic experience: We had an outstanding experience working with Max and can’t recommend him highly enough. From start to finish, he went above and beyond to help us find the perfect home in Bucks County—especially by connecting us with an off-market opportunity that we never would have found on our own. His knowledge of the area, strong network, and proactive approach truly set him apart. On top of that, Max also helped us secure a great office location in the Philadelphia area, making what could have been a stressful process feel smooth and straightforward. He was always responsive, professional, and genuinely invested in helping us achieve our goals. If you’re looking for a realtor who is resourceful, dedicated, and delivers results, Max is absolutely a 5-star choice.

Fantastic experience: Max helped me buy and sell over 5 properties at this point. I appreciate his love for the craft. He is a true professional and makes the process very easy and efficient.

Fantastic experience: I connected with Maxim when he facilitated my purchase of a home as a transaction licensee. Maxim and his team were very professional, responded immediately to my questions, and worked overtime over the weekend to make sure that my house was able to close on time. Overall was a great experience - highly recommended !

Fantastic experience: We had a great experience working with Maxim to sell our home. He knows the local market very well and gave us solid, practical advice throughout the process. He stayed in touch regularly, communicated clearly, and was always easy to reach when we had questions. Everything moved smoothly from start to finish. We really appreciated his professionalism and reliability and would happily recommend him to anyone looking to sell a home.

Fantastic experience: Dealing with Max was a great experience. He was attentive and very professional through the complete process. He hand held mine and my wife's hand from start to finish. I highly recommend utilizing Max in any real estate transactions you may be pursuing. Max, thanks again for all your help and friendship Hal and Karen Hershman

Fantastic experience: Selling our house with Maxim Shtraus was quick and stress-free. Max handled everything with professionalism and made the process smooth from start to finish. He hired a professional team for photos and videos, which helped our home sell fast. Highly recommend!

Fantastic experience: Max is extremely friendly and helpful, as a new buyer in Philly, I don't know anything of houses in this city before met Max, Max was always so helpful on understanding my needs and did extremely sorting of the most matched house for me. in the process we finish buying the house and did settlement, Max was so professionally helped me out. a big thanks to Max, buying this house not just finished the transition so smoothly, but also made a good friend of mine. this is a WoW experience for me.

Fantastic experience: We had a fantastic experience working with Maxim! He was incredibly helpful throughout the entire home-buying process: always available to answer questions, offer guidance, and provide expert insights. His knowledge of the market, professionalism, and easygoing nature made everything feel smooth and stress-free. On top of all that, he's just a genuinely good person and very easy to work with. We highly recommend him to anyone looking to buy a home!

Fantastic experience: From start to finish, Max has been an absolute professional. He was responsive, resourceful, and consistently went above and beyond to accommodate our needs, even with the challenge of us being out of state. Max took the time to understand what we were looking for and suggested several suburbs outside of Philadelphia that aligned with our preferences. He then dedicated an entire day to personally touring us through the neighborhoods, ensuring we felt confident in our decision. In fact, the home we ultimately purchased was one we had initially overlooked on Zillow—Max encouraged us to take a closer look, and his insight proved invaluable. He always provided thoughtful guidance without ever being pushy, which is exactly what you want in a great agent. Beyond his expertise in real estate, Max is also incredibly well-connected, with strong relationships in title services, lending, and contracting. His network helped make the entire process—from pre-sale to closing and even post-sale—seamless. He even attended closing on our behalf and took the lead on coordinating work in the house before our move-in. Our family cannot thank Max enough for his patience, dedication, and deep knowledge of the market. It’s no surprise he’s one of the top agents in Pennsylvania, and we wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone looking to buy or sell a home.

Fantastic experience: Max, I am lost for words on the amazing job you did. I have been working with Re-max Elite for over 20 years with another Agent. I have been friends with Max for 10 plus years. When I reached out to Max and explained that I needed a Commercial Property, he said "There is nothing available but that doesn't mean that's true. Max said that he would send out mailers to all commercial business asking if they wanted to sell. Max went above and beyond ( Call- calling , Door knocking to mailers to getting us the place we wanted. Max thank you,

Fantastic experience: I had the absolute pleasure of working with Max at Re/Max Elite to secure our rental home, and I couldn’t be more grateful for his help! From the very beginning, Max made the process seamless and stress-free. His professionalism, dedication, and warm communication truly stood out. Max even went out of his way to express his gratitude for trusting him, which speaks volumes about his character and care for his clients. I’m already looking forward to working with him again when the time comes to purchase a home. If you’re searching for a trustworthy, knowledgeable, and personable realtor, Max is your guy!

Fantastic experience: Max was my buyer's agent during one of my largest transactions and helped me all the way from the beginning till the end of the process, which culminated in a happy ownership of one of the most beautiful properties in Phila's Fishtown. He diligently acted as my advocate and an adviser trying to minimize my expenses, sometimes at his own expense, which is very much appreciated. I highly recommend his services and advice.

Fantastic experience: I had the pleasure of working with Max as our listing agent, and I highly recommend him. Max was knowledgeable, efficient, and always responsive to our needs. He provided great market insight and was transparent throughout the entire process. Thanks to his expertise, we were able to achieve excellent value for our property. If you're looking for a dedicated, client-focused realtor, Max is the one to choose!

Fantastic experience: Maxim Shtraus is a great realtor that we were lucky to work with as we looked for a new home to purchase. While this process was challenging and tedious at times, Mr. Shtraus proved himself to be an irreplaceable professional who helped in every step of our real estate journey. From the very beginning he made the indelible impression of someone who genuinely cares about the clients to whom he provides his services. While Mr. Shtraus provided insightful and helpful advice about the variety of homes in our region and the housing market itself, he also made sure to inquire about our preferences as well, carefully balancing our wishes with what the market had to offer. Regardless of which home we viewed, Mr. Shtraus always provided a detailed description of all of the “pros” and “cons” of each location, allowing us to make an well-informed decision in the very end. We strongly recommend Mr. Maxim Shtraus to anyone who is currently looking to buy a home (or any other real estate needs) or who is considering doing so in the future.

Fantastic experience: Just went through Max to purchase our very first home with my husband. Max has exceeded our expectations as a realtor by presenting us with the upmost, gratitude and effort in finding our perfect home. We highly recommend Max to all our family and friends if you want to be treated with respect and honesty.

Fantastic experience: We received amazing service from Max, which was with a personal touch! There are no words to describe how happy we are with the house he found for us. We will definitely continue to recommend him to others and turn to him in the future

Fantastic experience: Our Mom needed to sell her condo quickly, and Maxim knew just how to get it staged and on the market quickly. As issues pop-up, he was responsive and help to negotiate solutions in a timely manor. Even when at the last minute, the buyer changed the closing date, Maxim was able to work with me so I didn't have to lose additional days of work. He's professional and knowledgeable and knows the area and market very well. Maxim never strong armed us, but always gave us the options and his advice, which is really appreciated when dealing with unknown real estate issues. A top notch agent to whom I'll be going to when I'm ready to sell and buy my next homes.

Fantastic experience: Maxim was wonderful to work with. He helped us find affordable contractors to get the house ready for sale, and helped us choose the improvements that would help the house sell quickly and at top dollar. We had to deal with a very difficult buyer and Maxim helped us resolve the issues that arose quickly and painlessly. I would highly recommend him for any home sale.

Fantastic experience: Highly recommend working with Maxim! He is an expert boutique sales agent who exceeds expectations in his marketing, contract negations, and well rounded market acumen. Highly Recommend Max!

Fantastic experience: Max was very professional, He answered all out questions. It was a pleasure working with him. I will ONLY use him in the future and I recommend him highly. Thank you, Max for all your help.

Fantastic experience: Max made my first time home buying process an extremely seamless and pleasant experience. Coming into the search, I was extremely nervous and overwhelmed but working with Max and his team was the absolute best decision I’ve ever made. From his knowledgable insight on the market, thoughtful attention to detail, and impeccable communication skills, Max made me feel comfortable, supported, and SAFE throughout one of the most important financial transactions i’ve ever made. Screaming from mountain tops to all my friends and family to go with Max and only Max for all your real estate needs! You will be in the best and most experienced of hands.

Fantastic experience: Maxim Shtraus Group delivers! My wife and I have been working with Max over the last several months. We had our own personal challenges of finding what we we now call home but it all worked out. Max was tactical in his approach and got us the home we love. He went as far as campaigning for off market homes for us (Not any realtor would do that). Max accommodated our timeline, house must haves and shared his wealth on knowledge about the surrounding areas, local contractors & passion for interior design. Max is well rounded and provided us with a game plan. We were quite impressed with the fact we were never waiting on Max. He was constantly one step or one phone call ahead of us all the time. Max was able to leverage his experience and expertise to get us to closing. Give Max a shot. You’ll see the difference. Thank you again Max!

Fantastic experience: My husband and I had a great experience with our realtor Maxim Shtraus. He worked with us for over 6 months in the Bucks County Area. Despite all of the challenges with todays market, we were finally able to purchase our first home thanks to Maxim! Very efficient, supportive, patient, and a pleasure to work with. He answered all of our big and small questions. Grateful for him and his guidance! Highly recommend Maxim!

Fantastic experience: Max was fantastic from start to finish. I couldn’t have gone through the process of buying my first home without him. He’s knowledgeable about the area and the market, he works quickly and efficiently, and always communicated throughout the process. He has many contacts in the industry which was incredibly helpful, and he was always honest and upfront about everything. I felt very lucky to have him by my side from the very beginning to the very last settlement signature. Thank you for everything Max and team!! Will definitely call him when I am ready to buy more property!

Fantastic experience: He did a great job navigating me through a complicated purchase that most other realtors wouldn't have even attempted to try to figure out!

Fantastic experience: Max was outstanding in assisting us with the purchase of our condo. During our relocation from out-of-state, he was instrumental in providing knowledge of the area and expertise on the overall process. His responsiveness was greatly appreciated as he was available to answer questions, connect us to the right individuals, and move the process along in a very timely manner. We truly enjoyed working with Max and his team!

Fantastic experience: It was a pleasure working with Max as I was purchasing this condo. He was very knowledgeable. His communication skills were exceptional. I had many questions and never waited for an answer. I felt as if I had a partner instead of a realtor since he was always in my corner. He put my mind at ease when I got nervous about anything. It is a big decision to buy real estate and I would not hesitate to call Max again.

Fantastic experience: I had a very challenging listing. I contacted the most prominent realtor in the area who told me not to waste his time. I then gave my listing to a different developer and realtor who came highly recommended and created a thoughtful marketing strategy. After 4 months with no success I decided to give the listing to Max. 3 Weeks later he sold the listing at the price that I needed. All the people who tried to help me previously had decades of experience and huge referral networks. All of them genuinely wanted to help. However, only one person was able to get me the result that I needed so quickly with limited stress. Max lives and breathes real estate. He is deeply entrenched in the community and he will get you a better result than you think is possible.

Fantastic experience: Max was super helpful as I was figuring out where I wanted to live. He made the whole process of choosing and buying a home so much less daunting. We looked at a lot of properties together but ultimately I chose a unit in The Moyer, and I’ve been so happy there!

Fantastic experience: Maxim was very responsive, informative and honest during the home buying process. I love my new space and it was a pleasure working with him.

Fantastic experience: Maxim has been wonderful to work with! He was quick to answer all messages and questions that we had. He was extremely knowledgeable about the unit, building, and the area. We felt comfortable and confident using Maxim as our realtor. We would highly recommend him and definitely will use him in the future!

Fantastic experience: Max was great to work with and I would highly recommend his services. Really willing to go above and beyond to help his clients in all regards. As a first time home buyer I found Max to be extremely helpful in walking me through and explaining the home buying process.

Fantastic experience: I had a great experience buying my first home with Maxim Shtraus! Maxim was very responsive, quickly answered my questions, and explained me all aspects of homebuying process. He knows the Philadelphia suburbs area really well. This resulted in some great suggestions and professional advice for properties to review. Max's expertise and patience helped me find the house that really suits my needs and then negotiate a deal in a really competitive market. It was a pleasure working with Max and I highly recommend him!

Fantastic experience: Max was a pleasure to work with. He was professional and courteous throughout the purchase process. Max responded to our many questions and requests in a timely manner resulting in a stress free purchase of an investment property.

Fantastic experience: Max is the best real estate agent I have ever worked with. The entire process was smooth and easy, and his work ethic is unmatched. He is attentive, knowledgeable, and puts the clients interests first. He responds to any questions you may have right away, and a great communicator. It was a pleasure working with Max, and he exceeded my expectations.

Fantastic experience: I’ve worked with Max on a couple deals at this point. He has always been professional, responsive, and candid in his input. While many agents put their interest first, with Max I felt that I had an agent who truly cares about getting me a fair deal.

Fantastic experience: I cannot say enough good things about our experience with Maxim Shtraus! Our first time working with Max was on the buyer side in 2017. He helped us find our first home and it was an incredible experience. He was extremely knowledgeable about the Philadelphia neighborhoods that we were looking for and took his time to make sure we found the perfect home. In July 2021 we decided to sell our home and Max once again made it an outstanding experience. We were extremely happy with the outcome. He has a marketing strategy like no other and sold our home for a record price! We are now ready to buy our second home and know that Max will not disappoint! As repeat clients, we highly suggest Max if you are looking to buy or sell a home!

Fantastic experience: I had the pleasure to work with Max during the time selling my house, the entire process from start to end was very smooth due to his experience, professional and knowledge for his Real Estate market. He was very commutative and I couldn't have asked for a better expert to sell my house. I highly recommend him for your Real Estate needs and I would definitely work with him again, over all he is a very trusty person.

Fantastic experience: As first time homebuyers, up against an expiring lease, entering the most unprecedented market - we were nervous, to say the least. Max was nothing but gracious and attentive throughout the entire search and settlement process. Answering all of our questions and addressing any concerns at all hours of the day, we couldn’t have asked for more in a realtor. Look no further for peace of mind and the smoothest buying process - Choosing Max was the best decision we made.

Fantastic experience: Max was fantastic to work with. Responsive, attentive and knowledgeable about the market and what we were looking for in a home. My girlfriend and I were up against a deadline to move out of our existing rental and even in this competitive market, Max remained confident we would find a home. Sure enough we landed a fantastic home in a great neighborhood. Could not have been happier working with him. We highly recommend Max and his team!

Fantastic experience: I had the pleasure to sell my house with Max, the whole process from start to end was smooth and I got a full offer within two weeks mostly due to his experience, professionalism and knowledge he has for the Philadelphia Real Estate market. Max was very commutative throughout the whole process and I couldn't have asked for a better expert to sell my house. I highly recommend him for your real estate needs and I would definitely work with him again.

Fantastic experience: Unlike most real estate agents who only care about the money, Max and his group truly care about the client. They listed my home for rent this time and after a flawless listing with professional photographs it was rented for asking price in two days. 5 star service across the board.

Fantastic experience: I recently had the pleasure of working with Maxim Straus when looking for my home. From day 1, Maxim was extremely responsive and had great suggestions for homes to view based on what I was looking for. All throughout the negotiations and closing Maxim was there quickly handling any issues that may have risen. If the time ever comes when I will be looking for a new home, there isn't any question on who my Realtor will be!

Fantastic experience: I reached out to Max through a recommendation after having some trouble selling my property in Fairmount. He was able to assess the situation and market the property aggressively, ultimately getting it sold. Always easy to communicate with, It was a pleasure working with Max, Alisia and everyone at The Maxim Shtraus Group. I am looking forward to recommending them to family and friends.

Fantastic experience: Stop looking for an agent and sign with Max! Max is a wealth of information and came highly recommended from a good friend of mine. We have worked with several agents in the past and I've never had more trust for someone than I had in Max. He is thorough, extremely knowledgeable, and most important he knows how to get a deal to the finish line. We couldn't have asked for a better partner on our recent sale and I will certainly use Max again in the future. I'd encourage you to do the same.

Fantastic experience: Max helped my wife and I not only find our dream home in a market where full ask offers don’t win houses but also sell our house in record time. He also coordinated both the buy and sell closes back to back. Out of all the real estate transactions I have been a part of, Max made these 2 the best. He fought for us and we bought and sold for prices way beyond our expectations. I do and will continue to highly recommend Max for all your real estate needs.

Fantastic experience: We brought max on to sell our development and he has been amazing. He has been great with his marketing (we love the website he orchestrated for us), bringing in weekly potential buyers, amazing with communication between us and the potential buyers, & hard nose negotiating. He has definitely shown us that he is all in with his weekly market updates to keep us informed with trends. Max is great to work with and we are looking forward to working with him on our future projects

Fantastic experience: Max made buying my new home a smooth and easy process. Even with my request of an earlier settlement he made it happen. I was able to contact Max at any time and have all of my questions/concerns quickly answered.

Fantastic experience: Maxim Straus is very knowledgable, efficient and responsive. He truly helps his clients through the entire home buying process. Thank you for all your work!

Fantastic experience: This is the second time my family has purchased a property through Max and his group. Max and his group are efficient, honest, and responsive to any/all questions; 3 qualities which I believe are incredibly rare in his field. Max made all aspects of the purchase seem like a breeze, shouldering the lion's share of the work, making for a worry-free experience. As a return client- I am once again thrilled to call Max not only our relator- but also our friend. Would highly recommend

Fantastic experience: Max was a pleasure to work with. He helped me get the house under contract and sold very quickly. Not only was Max providing guidance every step of the way, he also took it upon himself to help me find contractors and oversee some of the repairs. If you are looking to work with someone who will do everything possible to make things happen, then Max is your guy.

Fantastic experience: Max has sold my property in a few days. He has extensive knowledge of the market as well as experience in the real estate field and great strategies under his belt. Great communication throughout the whole process. Thank you. A+++

Fantastic experience: Maxim Shtraus is an individual who has a lot of experience and knowledge in the field of real estate and I am happy that we have trusted him to guide us through our first time home buying process. He has qualities that make him an extremely successful and effective agent. His connections and expertise in his line of work definitely gave us the upper hand amongst a large pool of buyers in the current market. Max is tenacious and was always keeping our best interests in mind. He always got to the point quickly, yet professionally with respect to our time and needs. He is extremely responsive to any questions, often responding immediately to our calls, texts and emails, any time of the day. I appreciated the way Max was transparent and honest throughout the entire process. We didn't feel any pressure from his side, forcing us to make any moves, but rather giving us professional advice. In future transactions, we will only have Max represent us and would definitely recommend him to all friends and family.

Fantastic experience: We heard it all. You can get anyone to list your home. Sure, someone will do it for next to nothing. But if you want top tier service, communication throughout, an undisputed reputation and most importantly a sale? Maxim is up there with the best. We had some challenges going in with our property but Max put together a plan and delivered on everything promised. We felt confident that if the property didn't sell, it wasn't going to be from lack of effort on Max and his team's part. No service was sparred, from the profession photos and video tours, exterior drone shots, open houses, personal showings, and IG/FB marketing campaigns. The attention to detail was noticeable in every aspect of the process. In what we were told from others was a "tough market for sellers" Max was able to secure a buyer inside of 30 days and close seamlessly. We can't thank Max enough for his guidance throughout this process! Thank you!