Emilio DiCicco The Bograd Team at RE/MAX Elite Emilio DiCicco The Bograd Team at RE/MAX Elite

No Boundaries for #ThePhillyItalianREALTOR®

No Boundaries for #ThePhillyItalianREALTOR®

As a REALTOR® and builder, Emilio DiCicco has been on both sides of the table. He is professional, approachable, and authentic. As a state-licensed contractor and developer, he has expertise. Emilio does not fear anything, and the Philly-Italian REALTOR® has no boundaries about who he will help or how far he will go to serve the community with the highest skill.

As a REALTOR® and builder, Emilio DiCicco has been on both sides of the table. He is professional, approachable, and authentic. As a state-licensed contractor and developer, he has expertise. Emilio does not fear anything, and the Philly-Italian REALTOR® has no boundaries about who he will help or how far he will go to serve the community with the highest skill.

Visionary

Emilio DiCicco comes from a long line of hard-working visionaries. His grandparents and their infant son (Emilio’s father) moved from Italy to Argentina after WWII and lived there for 17 years. The DiCicco family came to America in 1967 and settled in an Italian neighborhood in Philadelphia.

Emilio DiCicco comes from a long line of hard-working visionaries. His grandparents and their infant son (Emilio’s father) moved from Italy to Argentina after WWII and lived there for 17 years. The DiCicco family came to America in 1967 and settled in an Italian neighborhood in Philadelphia.

Emilio’s grandfather owned real estate and worked for GM, but his father wanted to create his own future. He earned a certificate in electrical and TV repair and started working at a local shop. He soon caught the vision for generational wealth. He purchased the building in which he worked, thus collecting rent from his own employer.

Emilio’s grandfather owned real estate and worked for GM, but his father wanted to create his own future. He earned a certificate in electrical and TV repair and started working at a local shop. He soon caught the vision for generational wealth. He purchased the building in which he worked, thus collecting rent from his own employer.

After working at Pennsylvania TV Repair in Frankford for about a decade, Emilio’s father recognized that the industry was shifting. People were buying new televisions, not repairing their old ones. He knew he needed to make himself indispensable.

After working at Pennsylvania TV Repair in Frankford for about a decade, Emilio’s father recognized that the industry was shifting. People were buying new televisions, not repairing their old ones. He knew he needed to make himself indispensable.

Emilio’s father saw the wave of the future and started Cicco’s Auto Sales in the early ‘80s. Emilio was inspired by his father’s entrepreneurial mindset and started working for his father after school and on the weekends. Then, in the ‘90s, Emilio’s mother and her sisters opened Sheer Sensation salon. Little did they know that they would be a continual success 30 years later, and help hundreds of stylists start or continue their career.

Emilio’s father saw the wave of the future and started Cicco’s Auto Sales in the early ‘80s. Emilio was inspired by his father’s entrepreneurial mindset and started working for his father after school and on the weekends. Then, in the ‘90s, Emilio’s mother and her sisters opened Sheer Sensation salon. Little did they know that they would be a continual success 30 years later, and help hundreds of stylists start or continue their career.

Reformed Car Salesman

Reformed Car Salesman

Emilio earned a degree in finances and continued working for his dad. He was constantly inspired by the success that both of his parents had created for themselves. When he was 23 he decided it was time for him to take a chance on himself.

Emilio earned a degree in finances and continued working for his dad. He was constantly inspired by the success that both of his parents had created for themselves. When he was 23 he decided it was time for him to take a chance on himself.

Although he had no experience in concrete or construction, Emilio had done a little research and built a great relationship with a neighbor who worked for the city. With his neighbor’s council, Emilio o ered $37.5K for a “fixer-upper” that was on the market for $45K. The deal was settled in 10 days.

Although he had no experience in concrete or construction, Emilio had done a little research and built a great relationship with a neighbor who worked for the city. With his neighbor’s council, Emilio o ered $37.5K for a “fixer-upper” that was on the market for $45K. The deal was settled in 10 days.

When Emilio’s father came home from a trip and discovered that his son had taken the initiative to buy an investment property that needed a lot of work, he was both shocked and impressed. He o ered to loan Emilio the money needed to rehabilitate the house, but Emilio graciously declined. He wanted to try to succeed independently.

When Emilio’s father came home from a trip and discovered that his son had taken the initiative to buy an investment property that needed a lot of work, he was both shocked and impressed. He o ered to loan Emilio the money needed to rehabilitate the house, but Emilio graciously declined. He wanted to try to succeed independently.

By 2002 the house was completed and it sold quickly. Emilio reinvested the proceeds to purchase and refurbish another investment property in PA.

By 2002 the house was completed and it sold quickly. Emilio reinvested the proceeds to purchase and refurbish another investment property in PA.

2004 was a significant year. Emilio bought a house by the shore in Margate, New Jersey, and through that house he met the woman who would become his wife. His plan was to make the house slightly bigger, which would require a slight amendment in the zoning. During the process he met attorney, and now friend, John

2004 was a significant year. Emilio bought a house by the shore in Margate, New Jersey, and through that house he met the woman who would become his wife. His plan was to make the house slightly bigger, which would require a slight amendment in the zoning. During the process he met attorney, and now friend, John Scott Abbott.

No Excuses

By 28 years of age, Emilio had created his own brand and his own custom home and renovation business: Evans Grove NJ, LLC. He was working his was up the ladder as a young, successful

By 28 years of age, Emilio had created his own brand and his own custom home and renovation business: Evans Grove NJ, LLC. He was working his was up the ladder as a young, successful developer in Margate.

Emilio did not view his success as a sign that he should take it easy. Emilio continued living out his passion for family by working for his father, and his passion for real estate by doing self-funded flips and managing his NJ summer house projects.

Emilio did not view his success as a sign that he should take it easy. Emilio continued living out his passion for family by working for his father, and his passion for real estate by doing self-funded flips and managing his NJ summer house projects.

“When you have a vision that you believe in 100%, you will succeed,” Emilio shared. “I started with nothing and have continued reinvesting in myself. I don’t have outside investors! Don’t believe the naysayers, and don’t make excuses. Put your power behind it and you will win!”

“When you have a vision that you believe in 100%, you will succeed,” Emilio shared. “I started with nothing and have continued reinvesting in myself. I don’t have outside investors! Don’t believe the naysayers, and don’t make excuses. Put your power behind it and you will win!”

He recognized a need for an Italian deli in the NJ shore…so he opened one! Mario Luigi’s became a success. He wasn’t trying to compete with the big guys, just provide quality Italian sandwiches

He recognized a need for an Italian deli in the NJ shore…so he opened one! Mario Luigi’s became a success. He wasn’t trying to compete with the big guys, just provide quality Italian sandwiches and family-style service.

Although he had created a successful business, when the right buyer came along, Emilio decided to sell Mario Luigi’s so he could focus more of his time on helping maintain the family car business and continue building, remodeling, and rejuvenating 10 houses over the next decade (which all sold for $750K to $1M).

Although he had created a successful business, when the right buyer came along, Emilio decided to sell Mario Luigi’s so he could focus more of his time on helping maintain the family car business and continue building, remodeling, and rejuvenating 10 houses over the next decade (which all sold for $750K to $1M).

Blue Collar REALTOR®

When their father passed away at age 69 (due to a health condition that impacted his heart), Emilio and his brother Anthony tried to honor their father by maintaining Cicco’s Auto Sales. As a REALTOR®, Anthony suggested honoring the legacy by selling the building. The brothers

When their father passed away at age 69 (due to a health condition that impacted his heart), Emilio and his brother Anthony tried to honor their father by maintaining Cicco’s Auto Sales. As a REALTOR®, Anthony suggested honoring the legacy by selling the building. The brothers agreed that just as their father had seen the future and pursued something other than TV repair, they should both focus on what they were good at. agreed that just as their father had seen the future and pursued something other than TV repair, they should both focus on what they were good at.

During COVID Emilio used his financial degree and market knowledge to do some day trading. It was a hard, and discouraging time without his dad there to o er advice or just listen to what was on Emilio’s mind.

Hands-On

Hands-On

Rather than networking through drinks and parties, Emilio likes to promote small businesses via social media and in life. As a small business owner himself, he finds that it is essential to establish reciprocal relationships with fellow business owners.

During COVID Emilio used his financial degree and market knowledge to do some day trading. It was a hard, and discouraging time without his dad there to o er advice or just listen to what was on Emilio’s mind.

He decided to shadow his younger brother Anthony, a REALTOR® who was with the Bograd Team for several years. Anthony was an amazing REALTOR® and a Zillow Premier Agent (ZPA). Inspired by Anthony’s success, Emilio decided he wanted to become a real estate agent as well.

He decided to shadow his younger brother Anthony, a REALTOR® who was with the Bograd Team for several years. Anthony was an amazing REALTOR® and a Zillow Premier Agent (ZPA). Inspired by Anthony’s success, Emilio decided he wanted to become a real estate agent as well.

In May of 2021 Emilio became a licensed REALTOR® and before the end of the year he was a ZPA. In six short months he sold 33 houses!

In May of 2021 Emilio became a licensed REALTOR® and before the end of the year he was a ZPA. In six short months he sold 33 houses!

Rather than networking through drinks and parties, Emilio likes to promote small businesses via social media and in life. As a small business owner himself, he finds that it is essential to establish reciprocal relationships with fellow business owners.

“I am big-hearted,” Emilio reflected, “and I have a big personality, but I like real connections with real people. I add value to others because it’s the right thing to do. It doesn’t cost anything to be a good person. You can make an impact, even with a conversation. That’s priceless!”

“I am big-hearted,” Emilio reflected, “and I have a big personality, but I like real connections with real people. I add value to others because it’s the right thing to do. It doesn’t cost anything to be a good person. You can make an impact, even with a conversation. That’s priceless!”

Emilio is passionate about getting back to the human elements and about giving back in a way that impacts the vulnerable in our community. He is an active advocate and supporter for Gift of Life House (a place for families with loved ones needing transplants giftoflifehowieshouse.org) and Caring For Friends Food Bank (caringforfriends.org/food-bank).

Emilio is passionate about getting back to the human elements and about giving back in a way that impacts the vulnerable in our community. He is an active advocate and supporter for Gift of Life House (a place for families with loved ones needing transplants giftoflifehowieshouse.org) and Caring For Friends Food Bank (caringforfriends.org/food-bank).

“I am thankful for the family atmosphere we have at the Bograd Team,” shared Emilio, “and for Anthony’s mentoring of myself and anyone else who needs it. Money, power, and real estate mean nothing compared to the joy I get from what I am doing to help others. I have been blessed that’s why I pay it forward. I serve whoever comes to me, regardless of commission. I always want to be available for people.”

“I am thankful for the family atmosphere we have at the Bograd Team,” shared Emilio, “and for Anthony’s mentoring of myself and anyone else who needs it. Money, power, and real estate mean nothing compared to the joy I get from what I am doing to help others. I have been blessed that’s why I pay it forward. I serve whoever comes to me, regardless of commission. I always want to be available for people.”

“I am not afraid to reinvent myself,” smiled Emilio. “I am not in competition with anyone. I will help other agents, and take time to help clients with no pressure. Selling or buying a home is not like buying a car; clients trust me with their emotional well-being, too. Every decision impacts some aspect of life. I am grateful to be able to share my story in Real Producers. I wanted to wait until I felt I had earned the right to be featured. After almost 50 transactions in a year and a half, I felt I was ready.”

“I am not afraid to reinvent myself,” smiled Emilio. “I am not in competition with anyone. I will help other agents, and take time to help clients with no pressure. Selling or buying a home is not like buying a car; clients trust me with their emotional well-being, too. Every decision impacts some aspect of life. I am grateful to be able to share my story in Real Producers. I wanted to wait until I felt I had earned the right to be featured. After almost 50 transactions in a year and a half, I felt I was ready.”

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