Meet our Chief Executive Officer
Lee Tonks
- Founder and CEO
With two decades of real estate experience within Los Angeles, I’m proud to extend my expertise, knowledge, and network to present sellers with lucrative offers, negotiate favorable terms and quickly close exceptional deals. During the course of my career, I’ve represented Fortune 500 companies and Hollywood’s elite on multi-million dollar commercial leases and residential transactions and now I look forward to doing the same for you.
I take the time to truly understand your needs, priorities and expectations and through open and transparent communication I provide an accurate consultation on the value, potential and opportunities that are available for your property.
I understand well the complexities and variables of the property market and take a strategic approach to helping sellers achieve the highest price for their property and avoid wasted time and money.
I am relentless when negotiating on behalf of my clients in order to achieve the desired objective without compromise. Having developed a strong network and valuable relationships with a large majority of California’s real estate professionals I have a strong footing for negotiating deals that represent my clients best interest.
Real estate transactions can be time consuming and burdensome. My objective is to make the entire process simple, quick and stress free by managing all aspects required for a fast sale.
Meet our Chief Legal Officer
Tanya Taylor
- Chief Legal Officer (CLO)
Tanya Taylor is the Chief Legal Officer (CLO) of Tonks Agency Inc. She holds a law degree (LLB) from Lancaster University and an LPC from London’s College of Law. Tanya previously specialized in international tax law and private equity, where she provided legal support for high net-worth individuals and corporations seeking to optimize their financial aptitude through wealth structuring. She has worked across several European and international jurisdictions while based in Geneva, Munich, London and Madrid.
Tanya has worked with corporations such as Banco de España, where she assisted Spain’s national bank to prepare for compliance with the European Union’s financial regulations, Otkritie FC Bank, one of Russia’s largest corporate banks and Intertrust Group an international trust and corporate management company. Tanya has also volunteered her legal expertise to non-profit organizations to assist on matters pertaining to human rights and civil liberties. She speaks English, Spanish, French and German fluently and is presently learning Italian and Swahili.
Tanya now turns her skills to the area of real estate as the CLO for Tonks Agency where she manages matters pertaining to intellectual property, regulatory compliance, contract management and other corporate matters.
Tanya is also the founder of Black in Mayberry a non-profit organization with the mission to combat racism through the arts, which was formed following the release of a documentary film she produced called Black in Mayberry in 2020. Additionally, she sits on the El Segundo Arts & Culture Committee.
Who we've worked with
The Agency
We're the BEST real estate brokerage in Los Angeles
Residential & Commercial
Tonks Agency specializes in both residential and commercial real estate, representing buyers, sellers, landlords and tenants.
The Long Term
We don’t just look at the now, we look at the big picture and the long run to ensure that we can guarantee long term benefits and lasting relationships.
Client Care
We value our clients and have a high commitment to ensuring that their needs are met. Our reputation speaks for the quality and dedication of our services and we take great strides to uphold that with every client and in every transaction.
Concierge Services
We offer a unique range of concierge services to assist with the full spectrum of needs required when buying or selling a property. We are also able to manage projects and/or the chain of communication on complex property transactions.
Multinational & Multilingual
Our team of multinational and multilingual agents, lawyers, financial experts, marketing gurus and others offers an extensive and unmatched knowledge base.
Extensive Knowledge
Extensive knowledge base spanning over several decades and specific to real estate transactions of all forms within Los Angeles county.
On Your Terms
Getting exceptional value for money on any property is always a key goal, but as we strive for excellence it’s not our only goal. We want to ensure that our clients walk away with more, with confidence and the assurance that they not only got a good deal but great terms and with total ease.
Homeowners & Investors
Our understanding of cultures, foreign investors, international brands, etc. places us in a position to assist both domestic and international homeowners and investors.
