Joe Cortese

Joe brings a quick-thinking, sales-driven mindset and a full-cycle sales background to every transaction, treating each client relationship like it's personal — because it is.

Joe is part of Atlas Advisors at Compass, a team with 50+ years of combined finance and real estate experience and a track record exceeding $750 million in residential sales. As a commercial and residential real estate investor himself, Joe brings a unique perspective from both sides of the table.

Born and raised on Long Island and now living in the Financial District, Joe knows downtown Manhattan inside and out. Outside of work, he's a foodie, chess player, fitness enthusiast, and die-hard Knicks and Rangers fan.Joe joins the Atlas Advisors team at Compass, which brings together more than 50 years of combined experience in finance and real estate, with a proven track record of success exceeding $750 million in residential real estate transactions. Their extensive financial background, market knowledge, and strategic approach provide clients with the insight and confidence needed to navigate today’s complex real estate landscape.

Born and raised on Long Island, Joe now lives in the Financial District and knows downtown Manhattan inside and out. He is also a commercial and residential real estate investor, which gives him a unique perspective on both sides of the table when guiding clients through their own buying, selling and investing decisions.

Joe is a graduate of High Point University and thrives in a fast-paced environment. On the personal side, he is a big foodie, an avid chess player and a fitness enthusiast, and a die-hard Knicks and Rangers fan. He also plays golf, loves to travel and is always looking for the next great meal or the next great trip.