Thrive Team

★★★★★
"Thomas made the rental application process very smooth. He quickly answered all our questions, provided a secure portal where we could submit our application and kept the process moving efficiently. We greatly appreciated his clear communication, responsiveness, and knowledge of the building which we were applying for. I highly recommend working with Thomas!" - Caitlin

★★★★★
I can’t speak highly enough about Thomas and Javier from Thrive. We met Thomas first and from day one we found him easy to communicate with, responsive to all our questions and very informative about the NY housing market. We find Thomas and Javier’s videos about the market very useful as we are the other side of owning our beautiful Fort Greene apartment.
We would fly into NY from Oregon every few weeks and Thomas or Javier would be there to meet us for another round of visits. When we became despondent they encouraged us to keep going. When I held out for a renovated apartment by a particular company, Thomas reminded me to keep looking at the rest of the market. When we were set on two small areas of Brooklyn they bother reminded us there are other both established and up and coming areas of Brooklyn to consider.
Once we visited the apartment we own now, both Thomas and Javier set the wheels in motion extremely fast so we could get ahead of the field of buyers. They advised us how to write a bio for the sellers and the board and generally hand held us through the buying process, having given us names of lawyers in NY to contact and choose from, we were ready to go.
We needed to rent out our place as soon as buying it, as we won’t move for another couple of years and Thomas jumped in to help us rent and manage it ASAP. We are so happy with the couple he found, telling us how lovely they are. The whole experience has been a joy and so much fun with these guys. We were and continue to be in good hands. Thanks guys.

Beth & Blair
★★★★★
"Thomas Hollingsworth was a wonderful partner in our apartment search. Communicative, flexible, knowledgeable, and always responsive, he was available whenever we needed him. We had met Thomas when previously searching for a rental apartment, and when we were looking to buy he was top of our list. On short notice he came with us to see an apartment we were interested in buying, and from that point forward he was there absolutely every step of the way. Whenever questions came up during the process, Thomas remained his sensitive, friendly, and upbeat self. He also had a great sense of the market so we felt well-informed when putting together our offer. Thomas helped us purchase our dream apartment and we could not be more grateful."

Marko Javorsek - June, 5th 2018
★★★★★
"Thomas helped me look for my first apartment in New York City, shortly after moving to the US. His best qualities are readiness to help, availability and good spirit. At all times he was very proactive in arranging viewings and later in dealing with the process of buying the apartment. He was very helpful in dealing with the seller’s agent and the other parties involved. Thomas also very knowledgeable of the NYC property market and walked me patiently through the process of buying a home. He diligently answered all by questions and even if he wasn’t the person to ask, he would do his best to find the answer for me. I would highly recommend Thomas as your real estate agent in New York City."

Kevin, Junction Management
★★★★★
"In my time working with Thomas he has been professional, courteous and most importantly effective in his performance. I had several units that sat on the market for some time. Thomas took over their listings and the units where rented in short order. He is determined in his pursuit of accomplishing a client’s goals and a valuable asset for renting residential units."

David Herman- July, 17th 2018
★★★★★
"Thomas was very patient, attentive and accommodating with me through an extensive search and a protracted closing process for the right co-op. Our search that took us all over Manhattan and Brooklyn, and through it all, Thomas was the ultimate professional, guiding me with his wealth of knowledge, answering all my questions and addressing all my concerns. He also puts together the best board packages in the industry!"

Jonathan Williams- July, 17th 2018
★★★★★
"I was so fortunate to work with Thomas Hollingsworth at Keller Williams NYC for my recent purchase in a co-op building in NYC. As a first time homebuyer, Thomas helped me to make informed decisions and I benefited from his extensive expertise throughout the entire process. Thomas was always working to keep the process moving forward, all while keeping me informed every step of the way. He left no question unanswered and was a true advocate for me in getting the deal done. Thomas was personable and easy to work with — I couldn’t have imagined this process without him!"

Abby E.- December, 14th 2018
★★★★★
"My roommate and I worked with Thomas Hollingsworth and received top notch care. He responded very, very quickly to any questions or messages we sent (following up with the leasing company regularly for us!) and was able to close the deal in record time. The apartment is beautiful and we are so happy - thanks Thomas! Definitely would recommend! You’re the best!"

Lane S.- December, 19th 2018
★★★★★
"Thomas Hollingsworth was great to work with! He’s very accommodating, kind, and straightforward. Thank you Thomas!"


Eric H.- May 2020
★★★★★
"I had the opportunity to work with Thomas in late 2019 and the first part of 2020 - he worked with me to sell an apartment in a co-op building in Washington Heights. Despite me not being physically located in NYC, he helped with making sure the apartment was ready to be shown, and held regular open houses focusing on getting the best possible offers in a real estate market that had unfortunately slowed down quite a bit — but truly understanding the value of the apartment and helping to make sure I received a strong/fair sales price. Thomas was extremely engaged and responsive throughout the entire sales process from pre-listing to close, and always happy to take a phone call or text to help out and explain the nuances of the New York real estate sale process. I must’ve asked a few hundred questions along the way — and he would always quickly share his view on the best way to handle — looking out for me along the way to make sure the process was as simple, straightforward, and as efficient for me as possible. His approach was thoughtful and in a particularly challenging situation as the COVID-19 crisis ramped up, Thomas helped me get a very strong sale price and complete the process in a completely remote closing. Thomas was great throughout the entire process and I would highly recommend him!"


Maddie and Josh - July 18, 2020
★★★★★
"Working with Thomas during our apartment search was an absolute pleasure. He was always available and easy to get in contact with. He was very attentive to our needs and wants with each unit we toured, and brought joy into the decision-making process with his upbeat, friendly, and funny personality. He was never pushy and didn't make us feel like we had to settle or go outside our budget. We look forward to working with Thomas next time we are ready to move."

Andrew C & Matthew D
★★★★★
"Thomas Hollingsworth was an extremely dedicated, professional, and friendly agent to work with in my partner and I’s search for the perfect coop apartment. One of the best qualities in Thomas was that he believed in us! Thomas was always very communicative during every step of the way – while we were searching for the right apartment, while we were in the process of putting in an offer, and during the closing process. Buying a home can be a stressful time but Thomas always made me feel very relaxed and I knew everything would always work out with him on our side. As a first time homeowner, I had a lot of questions but with Thomas’s knowledge and expertise in the real estate industry, I was always provided with the answers I needed. Thomas always worked hard for us. He’s honest, straight-forward, and has a positive outlook; which makes him a wonderful agent to work with."

Supriya Jain
★★★★★
""As a first time home buyer, I highly recommend Javier & the Thrive Real Estate Team @ Compass. Rather than overwhelming me with information, Javier took the time to understand my needs and parameters, and empowered me to be an educated participant in the search process. I never felt embarrassed to ask him any question I had, regardless of how seemingly simple. Javier’s connections helped me assemble a trusted team, and because of him, I enjoyed complete confidence and transparency in every step of the process. The support did not end once the offer was accepted; Javier continued to advocate for me and ensured a smooth and enjoyable closing process and beyond. While I entered this endeavor somewhat intimidated, Javier & his team’s expertise and compassion completely transformed the experience for me ~ I am forever grateful!" "

Jesse Featherstone
★★★★★
""I’d like to take a minute away from desperately searching for my next (and hopefully final) New York apartment to sing the praises of one Parinaz Mohammadi, licensed broker for Compass Real Estate. Be it known that on April 8th, 2021, my partner and I were at a low point: we had spent the entire day looking at one subpar unit after another, faithfully accompanied by a trail of encounters with disinterested, impersonal brokers who only cared about the bottom line. We were exhausted, discouraged, and ready to throw in the towel.

Our encounter with Pari was received as a blessed relief. Not only did she keep our appointment, arriving on time, but she did not allow the vagaries of her densely packed schedule to deter her from focusing on us. She guided us through the space and its amenities. She answered our questions. She was positive. She was energetic. When I asked her to consult the owner about a particular concern, she promptly did so and returned with an answer at the time she said she would have it for us. Most of all, she was kind.

At the time of this writing, we are still searching, but we are in contact with Pari, who has promptly engaged us about other units via text with the same professionalism and zeal. It is important, especially as a customer, to assert that these little things matter. They were a balm to mine and my partner’s anxieties.

The real estate game sucks. It’s a rat race that fails to reward most things recognizable as humane. The experience of having to find a new home would be made infinitely better by professionals who followed Pari’s example.