Thomas McCloskey

Tom McCloskey a top St James Properties Broker w/ $185MM+sold, delivers elevated representation in Luxury, waterfront golf and relocation real estate.

What do Clients Say?

Working with Tom McCloskey at St. James Properties was an exceptional experience from start to finish. Tom has an incredible depth of knowledge about the St. James community and the local builders, which was invaluable during our home search. He took the time to truly understand what my wife Julie and I were looking for, making sure we were aligned on our goals every step of the way. Throughout the entire process, Tom’s communication was proactive and clear. At every home he showed us, he offered sharp, insightful observations that gave us important details to consider that we otherwise would have missed. As Northeasterners, we particularly appreciated Tom’s honesty—he tells it like it is, with zero sugarcoating or minced words. On top of that, he is warm, friendly, and incredibly easy to get along with. Tom is an absolute professional, and we would recommend him without hesitation to any of our friends and family! Gary and Julie Ortiz

Gary and Julie Ortiz - Google Review

I have recently had the pleasure of working with Tom to sell our home in St. James. Tom is extremely skilled and knowledgable about the local market but what I truly valued was his ability to communicate effectively, be on time for all appointments and respond quickly to all issues that arose throughout the process of selling our home. He created a totally positive experience while providing service beyond the norm. Please... call Tom if you want to buy or sell your home! It's that simple!

Patrice Joslin King - Google Review

Tom McCloskey is an excellent real estate agent; he showed absolute professionalism and dedication! Tom made the entire process smooth and stress-free. Thanks to his deep knowledge of the local market and impactful advertising, our house was sold in just about 3 weeks. Tom was always responsive, professional and kept us informed at every step. Highly recommended!

Kathleen Cooley - Google Review

Earlier this year, we had the pleasure of working with Tom McCloskey on the sale of a home and the purchase of another one. Initially, when selecting an agent, you're never 100% sure this is the person who will get the job done. But for us, it wasn't long into the process that we knew with Tom McCloskey, we had the right person in our corner. We can say unequivocally that Tom is extremely hardworking. From developing and executing a marketing plan for the sale of our home, to being there when we needed his representation to see a property, he was right there each time. He guided us on presenting our home when there was a showing, even to the point of being there himself in advance on many occasions to make sure everything looked just right. Integral to the nuts and bolts of selling/buying property is the nitty-gritty of negotiations, and frankly, managing the associated emotions. It takes a seasoned agent to get this most important part of the process right. Tom McCloskey, with his tenured experience and frank communication skills, is an expert in this. He has a patient and personable demeanor that, through all the back and forth, keeps a focus on what is important in getting a deal done with the best interest of his customer in the forefront. In summary, we could not have been more pleased with Tom McCloskey representing us. We’re confident others would benefit similarly from his overall real estate expertise.

Joe Mannix - Google Review

Real estate has become an increasingly complex and difficult business. Dealing with out of state clients only makes it more challenging. Tom was patient and supportive as we leaned on him to help us navigate a cross country move. We are grateful for his expertise and generosity.

Kristin Lamendola - Google Review

About Thomas

Tom McCloskey is a highly respected real estate broker with St. James Properties, the top-producing brokerage in St. James Plantation. Licensed since 2012, Tom has built a proven record of success with more than $185 million in closed career volume and recognition as one of the Top 10 agents in St. James Plantation. After leading a $140M sales team on Long Island, he brought his analytical expertise, negotiation strength, and client-first approach to the Cape Fear region, where he now serves buyers and sellers throughout St. James Plantation, Southport, and Oak Island.

As a Certified Buyer Representative, Certified Negotiation Expert, Resort & Second Home Property Specialist, and Certified Listing Professional, Tom provides seasoned guidance across a wide range of lifestyle and investment needs. He specializes in luxury homes, relocation clients, retirees, golf community properties, waterfront residences, investor acquisitions, and second homes, representing price points from $300,000 to $4 million. In the past 12 months alone, he successfully closed 12 transactions as a solo broker, delivering personalized attention and strategic market expertise at every step.

Tom is known for his market knowledge, clear communication, and commitment to achieving the best results for his clients. Supported by more than 80 verified reviews across Google and Zillow—with updated transaction history—he combines deep community insight with strong financial acumen developed over his 26-year career as a commodity trader. Whether guiding newcomers to the coastal lifestyle or helping current residents maximize their return, Tom provides trusted, data-driven representation in one of North Carolina’s most sought-after communities.