Best New York Property Agents

Posted by Wei Min Tan on June 4, 2024

Wei Min Tan is among the best New York property agents, and he focuses on global investor buyers investing in Manhattan, New York condominiums for diversification and long term returns.  As a market expert, Wei Min has appeared on CNBC, CNN, The Wall Street Journal on the subject of investing in New York property.

 

Wei Min advises clients on residential condo investments.  This includes New York’s new launch condo projects, buying to rent out, value add projects that require renovation, and investing in luxury condos.  Wei Min writes extensively on the subject of Manhattan real estate as an investment.  On a Google search relating to investing in New York property, Wei Min’s articles are constantly ranked at the top.

 

In representing clients, his roles can be summarized as follows:

1) Identifying the right Manhattan condo buy based on objectives
2) Managing the buy process including negotiations, bringing team together
3) Renting out the property to qualified tenants
4) Managing tenant relationship
5) Marketing the property at eventual sale

 

Prior to being a New York property agent, Wei Min spent 10 years at Citigroup, most notably managing a $500 million credit cards business.  He has an MBA from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and a BA from Marshall University.  In addition, Wei Min is a Member of the Real Estate Board of New York (REBNY) and the International Real Estate Federation (FIABCI).  Wei Min lives in Tribeca with his wife and two sons.

 

 

Contact:  tan@castle-avenue.com

Read about what Wei Min does in Role of a buyer’s broker

 

 

New York property agent Wei Min Tan introduction video

Life as a New York property agent in pictures

Touring new development property in Midtown way before the sales gallery opened, to determine investment feasibility.  Need to be current on all residential property projects in New York.

Wei Min’s article, Pros and Cons of new property launches in Manhattan 

 

 

Speaking to CNBC’s Brian Sullivan about the Manhattan, New York property market.  Having a finance background really helps when being drilled on air.

Read Wei Min’s articles, How Recessions Impact Manhattan Property and Manhattan Property Investment Performance.

 

 

Client’s 17-foot ceiling prewar condo with dramatic views in Financial District.  Location is one block from World Trade Center.  This was a value buy.  Always rented out at premium rents, providing stable income to owner.

Read Wei Min’s article, Buying property in New York to rent out

 

 

At home with my baby grand piano.  Learned for 10 years as a kid.

 

 

Best new york property agent new residential project

Represented multiple buyers at The Sutton, which only required 10% booking deposit.  The large casement windows and high ceilings are wow factors.  Rented out immediately after closing.  Property located close to United Nations, Blackstone, BlackRock, Citigroup Center.

 

 

Appearance on NY1 news discussing the New York property market and role of a buyer’s broker.

Wei Min’s quarterly New York Property Report

 

 

Represented investor client in buying this two-bedroom condo at pre-construction stage.  Driver was to be close to Google and Disney’s new downtown campuses.  The glass building on the left is Google’s brand new St John’s Terminal building.  Waited two years for completion, after which condo was rented out immediately.

Weimin’s article, Investing in Manhattan pre-construction new development projects

 

 

Previewing at sales gallery of Tribeca’s new residential tower, 111 Murray.  Knowing all the new developments and getting in early is important.  Represented multiple clients who bought for investment (to rent out) and for primary residence.  Property located opposite Goldman Sachs and value increased significantly after completion.

 

 

At FIABCI’s international property gala event in Middle East.

 

 

Best new york property agents soho loft

A Soho loft is highly desirable because of scarcity and charm.

Read Weimin’s article, Investing in a New York Loft Apartment

 

 

One57, the building that started “Billionaire’s Row.”  Trophy buildings also have value buys, depending on market and price.  This is view of Central Park from 90 floors up, in a $60 million apartment.

 

 

Attending World Real Estate Congress in Dubai where the topic is “Happy Cities.”  New York is a happy city:  Walkable, small shops, chances for human interactions.

 

 

 

With client Aidan, a true gentleman and entrepreneur.  We are in Midtown East by Citigroup Center.

 

 

Our client’s post-renovation condo, steps away from Central Park.

Read more about the renovation:  Renovating A Manhattan Prewar Condo

 

 

My clients Mr and Mrs Li who are now good friends.

 

 

 

Staying in fight shape every day, at  Church Street Boxing Gym.

 

 

We love Disney Cruise.  Tendering to go to Villefranche-sur-Mer.

 

 

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Updated June 4, 2024

 

 

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About Wei Min

  • Focuses on investors of Manhattan condominiums, interviewed by CNBC, CNN, Wall Street Journal, New York Times
  • Ex-Citibanker, managed $500 million portfolio
  • MBA, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
  • Manhattan resident since 1999. Currently lives in Tribeca with wife and 2 kids
  • 352 burpees in 23 minutes, student of muay thai kickboxing

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About Wei Min


  • Focuses on investors of Manhattan condominiums, interviewed by CNBC, CNN, Wall Street Journal, New York Times
  • Ex-Citibanker, managed $500 million portfolio
  • MBA, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
  • Manhattan resident since 1999. Currently lives in Tribeca with wife and 2 kids
  • 352 burpees in 23 minutes, student of muay thai kickboxing

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