Jake Thomas

In any business, Sun Tzu’s The Art of War is sought after as a means of gaining an edge against the proverbial field. It's especially applicable to the real estate world, in meccas like New York City, where rivalry is fierce and the stakes couldn’t be any higher. What happens though when your navigator through these treacherous waters is a Marine and Broadway actor turned Gotham real estate agent? Well, you have Jake Thomas. Jake Thomas is a renaissance man, operating from a foundation of integrity in an industry where fallacies and empty promises run rampant. A unicorn of sorts, Jake views real estate as a vessel which permits him to transmute a passion for personal service into a career of helping people seek out one the most basic human needs - shelter. Since resigning from Ralph Lauren in the winter of 2017, he has embraced this concrete jungle’s grueling operational tempo and works tirelessly to ensure his clients’ dream living scenarios come true. Throughout 2021, amidst New York City’s COVID-19 pandemic recovery, Jake Thomas spearheaded a personal real estate mission of excellence by brokering and closing over 67 transactions. Utilizing a dynamic system that coupled both sales and rentals, he executed a deal every 117 hours. Each opportunity to secure a home for his clients was planned and executed to military perfection, thus enabling such a staggering rate of success. Jake was born and raised in New Orleans but also holds dual citizenship with Mexico. Both cultures are held dear to his heart, with Jake’s mother instilling the value of diversity at an early age. One of Compass’ proud Veterans, Jake served 4 years in the Marine Corps, including an overseas deployment in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. These experiences have left him with a deep reverence for life, ever ingrained with honor, courage, and commitment. Jake Thomas has a Bachelor of Science and Salutatorian honors from the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York and a Master of Business for Veterans (MBV) from the University of Southern California Marshall School of Business, also with honors. Stay tuned to Jake Thomas’ socials for listing updates, fun facts and all other things LIFE LIKE JAKE.