About Thomas Lee | Principal Broker

Meet Thomas

Thomas Lee is the Founder and Principal Broker of Foretree Group, a premier luxury real estate advisory serving clients with strategic insight and absolute discretion. Raised in a real estate family, he brings a lifelong understanding of the market paired with a highly personalized, client-first approach.

Before founding Foretree Group, Thomas spent a decade on Wall Street after earning his degree in Economics from the University of Virginia. This background continues to inform his work today, giving clients a distinct advantage through rigorous analysis, strategic negotiation, and a disciplined approach to every transaction.

He has become a trusted advisor to a discerning clientele, including executives, high-net-worth families, investors, and first-time home buyers who value discretion, clarity, and thoughtful guidance in complex real estate decisions. Over the course of his career, Thomas has represented hundreds of millions in residential transactions and has been recognized by The Wall Street Journal and RealTrends as among the top 1% of agents nationwide.

Known for his measured approach and attention to detail, Thomas advises clients with a long-term perspective, often serving as a strategic partner across multiple transactions and evolving real estate portfolios.

A former Division I golfer at the University of Virginia and once the #1-ranked junior golfer in the nation by the American Junior Golf Association (AJGA), Thomas brings a level of focus and competitive discipline that defines his work. He now channels that same commitment into building Foretree Group into a modern, independent brokerage grounded in integrity, precision, and long-term client relationships.

PHONE

(201) 988-1222

[email protected]

LICENSE NUMBER

10311210758

ADDRESS

45 W 29th St New York, NY 10001

Testimonials

Thomas was exceptional. We were looking for a two-bedroom apartment in downtown Manhattan, and we purchased it with Thomas as our broker. From the start, Thomas was responsive; every email was answered right away. He listened to what we valued, and he helped us search for properties that met the criteria. Thomas brought a lot of local market knowledge, combined with really helpful insight on the quality of construction, potential resale value, etc. It was all super helpful as we were first-time homebuyers. We ended up finding a place that met all of the criteria that we were looking for. After finding the right apartment, Thomas guided us through th...
— Joseph T.
I met Thomas Lee in person over 3 months ago, and provided him with my needs in the neighborhood. Thomas called me one Sunday afternoon and immediately showed me a co-op. The same week, our offer was accepted. It took 3 months to close the co-op and move in. Thomas was knowledgeable about Manhattan real estate trends. He guided me through the entire process. He was hard-working, patient, and very responsive.
— Balaji R.
Thomas is one of the best brokers I have ever worked with. He is well-informed, gets all the details of the interesting properties ahead of time, provides you with sound advice on the process, and is a pleasure to be with.
— Stefano N.

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