Charlie Lewis

Charlie is an associate broker at Compass. He is a “lifestyle real estate agent” who is on a mission to educate and positively change the landscape of people’s lives, with the goal of making sure they love the way they live. This is at the heart of what Charlie does, as he helps his clients navigate the real estate market and find a place to live where they feel at home. Charlie has sold more than $600 million in New York residential real estate since 2005. While at Corcoran, he was a member of the Gold Council (Top 4 percent of 2500 employees) and is a Top Producer in the NYC market, as well as the world. Charlie provides a destination for all buyers, sellers, developers and residents with resources that help them move up and into new spaces with style and power.

You have likely seen Charlie demonstrating his real estate prowess on TV, the pages of your newspaper and magazines, or on the streets as a mentor and encourager. He has been featured on HGTV’s Selling New York, New York’s WABC and WNBC Evening News, as well as The New York Times, New York Post, Wall Street Journal and Essence Magazine. In 2016, Charlie launched the “Love the Way You Live” brand to further expand the reach of his mission to change the landscape of people’s lives beyond real estate. Charlie broke barriers and made lasting impressions for big brands as an executive for Digitas, the global digital marketing agency, and Founder/CEO of Mindshock, a strategy + branding agency.

Charlie is actively engaged in his community and philanthropic endeavors, earning recognition as an Honoree at the 2020 Ones to Watch Awards.  Currently serves as the Chair of the Upper Manhattan for the Real Estate Board of NY (REBNY). Charlie is a valued member of the TCIAC Committee for Howard University where he plays a crucial role in selecting Board of Trustee nominees.  His commitment extends to the Executive Committee for HUAA.  Additionally, Charlie serves as a board member of Mental Health First Connects board.

His leadership spans various roles; including his tenure as the Past President of Howard University Alumni Association (HUAA),  overseeing a community of 86,000 alumni.  Further, Charlie has also contributed as the Region Chair of the NE Region and served as the President of the Howard University Alumni Club of Greater NY.

Beyond his professional and alumni commitments, Charlie has dedicated his time as a former board member of the Ronald K. Brown- Evidence Dance Company and Brooklyn Community Services.  Academically, he holds a BBA degree in Finance from Howard University and an MBA from the University of Texas at Austin.  Additionally, his extensive travels to over 66 countries and 6 continents have enriched his understanding of world affairs and human nature.