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>Richard Similio

Partner With a Women's Business Enterprise

Strategic Partners
Assistant Property Manager

Richard Similio has over 7 years of real estate experience ranging from property management, brokerage, acquisition, development and marketing.

Most recently, Mr. Similio was Director of Commercial Brokerage for Sibley Partners, a commercial real estate firm specializing in the representation for acquisition and disposition of multi-family investment properties. He successfully led the effort to recruit, build and mentor a team of broker associates, while developing all marketing materials for the firm.

Prior to Sibley Partners, Mr. Similio was a Broker Associate with New West Realty, where he specialized in the sales and marketing of new construction residential developments on Chicago's south and west sides. Over a three year period, Mr. Similio was responsible for selling over $31 million worth of property, totaling 88 units. He was named ‘Rookie of the Year' at New West.

Previously, Mr. Similio worked as an Account Executive, acquiring and managing client accounts for both WXRT and The Onion. At The Onion, Richard quickly exceeded sales goals to become one of The Onion's top producing sales agents. He also was a performer in over 20 productions at the Lyric Opera of Chicago.

Mr. Similio holds an MBA in Real Estate from Roosevelt University and a Bachelor's degree in Theatre from Boston University. Mr. Similio was a Joseph Freed Fellowship recipient at Roosevelt, and now serves on the committee to select and mentor future Freed scholars. He was awarded the 2009 Award for Academic Excellence from CoreNet Global – Chicago Chapter. Other affiliations include the Young Real Estate Professionals (YREP) and the Real Estate Investment Association (REIA). He is a licensed Illinois Real Estate Broker.

Mr. Similio's most important asset is his beautiful 6 year old daughter, Evelyn Autumn.



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