Tom Lynn

Tom Lynn

Chairman, NAI Robert Lynn

Dallas, TX 75244

Phone (214) 256-7123

Specializing in Office, and Industrial Brokerage
Specialties
Investment Sales Broker, Tenant Rep
Property Types
Industrial, Office
Markets
Dallas/Ft Worth
Languages
English
Bio
Thomas T. Lynn, SIOR serves as Chairman of NAI Robert Lynn. Through his 37-year career in commercial real estate, Tom has personally negotiated well over 1,000 transactions in more than 35 cities worldwide. Tom's transactions total more than 40 million square feet, representing Fortune 200 companies as well as local and regional firms. Tom is known for his expert handling of some of the largest, most complicated real estate assignments, including the biggest industrial design-build in Central Texas in 2016 (Sherwin-Williams-Waco, TX), one of the largest office leases in DFW in 2015 (GEICO HQ-Richardson, TX), and the largest (source-the Wall Street Journal) industrial deal in the United States in 2009 (Sherwin-Williams, Effingham, Ill.). Formerly Owner/President/CEO of NAI Robert Lynn, Tom currently serves as Chairman of the 61 year old company founded by his father, the late Robert Lynn. Tom has held other leadership roles within the company including President of the Office Division (2009-2022), growing revenues 1000% during that leadership. From 2005-2010 Tom also served as NAI Business Director. Today, NAI Robert Lynn closes more than 1300 transactions annually, worth more than $1.5 billion. Tom also supports NAI Robert Lynn team members company-wide, directs NAI Robert Lynn Principals meetings, and continually evaluates areas the company can better serve its clientele. The scope of Tom’s office, industrial, land and retail transaction capabilities range from leasing, acquisition, disposition, build-to-suit, sale/leaseback, and design build. In addition, he has extensive relocation expertise, and has been successful at obtaining above-market incentives for his clients. Tom is a recognized name in the DFW real estate market, is consistently recognized by local and industry publications, has been sourced for comment by The Wall Street Journal, New York Times and other publications, and is regularly asked to participate on industry networking panels.
Education
Criminal Justice, Stephen F. Austin State University
Affiliations
  • SIOR - Society of Industrial and Office Realtors
  • NAR - National Association of Realtors
  • NAIOP - National Association of Industrial and Office Properties
Awards
Awarded the National Association of Industrial and Office Properties (NAIOP) Industrial Broker of the Year for 2007
Dallas Business Journal Named to prestigious “40 Under 40” list in 1994
Wall Street Journal "Largest Industrial Transaction in the US" in 2009
D CEO Magazine Consistently recognized as “Power Player”
Dallas Business Journal Consistently recognized as “Heavy Hitter”
Dallas-Ft. Worth Real Estate Review Magazine "#1 Largest Office Lease" Fall 2015
D CEO Magazine Largest Office lease in Dallas finalist, 2015