Charlie Kriegel

CEO at WinHill Advisors-Kirby

Speaker

Recognized as a trailblazer in Houston’s real estate market, Charlie Kriegel is the CEO and Owner of WinHill Advisors-Kirby and one of the city’s top-producing and most trusted real estate professionals. Since 2004, Charlie has worked with high-net-worth individuals, institutional investors, and developers seeking to acquire some of Houston’s most coveted assets—especially in the build-to-rent space.

Charlie’s expertise extends well beyond local transactions. He has successfully advised large family offices, regional banks, and institutional clients on both the acquisition and disposition of investment-grade real estate across Texas, including major portfolios in Houston, Dallas-Fort Worth, and San Antonio. His firm has become a go-to partner for entities looking to strategically exit or expand their residential holdings with speed, precision, and discretion.

Known for his deep industry insight, tireless work ethic, and client-first mindset, Charlie has built a reputation for excellence, integrity, and results. “Our clients deserve the full service and attention only a team of experts can consistently provide,” he says. “Real estate is a sophisticated and deeply personal endeavor—and we treat it as such.”

He is also the author of Build-to-Rent: A How-To Guide for the Institutional Investor, published by Forbes, and has been featured on HGTV’s Designing Spaces for his expertise in Build-to-Rent communities. Charlie previously served as President of FIABCI and held a board position with HAR’s International Advisory Group. Under his leadership, WinHill Advisors-Kirby has expanded beyond Houston, opening a second office in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, and now boasts over 80 licensed agents across Texas.

Charlie and his team have consistently ranked among the Top 20 Real Estate Teams in Houston, and were recognized by the Houston Business Journal with Top Producer rankings over the past decade.

Outside the world of real estate, Charlie enjoys traveling, cooking, mentoring young professionals, restoring vintage properties, recording his investment podcast, and spending time with his wife, Vanessa, and their French Bulldog and beloved office mascot, Winston.