Domenico Grillo

Wilmington NC Real Estate · Entrepreneur · Investor

Wilmington, North Carolina-based real estate professional and entrepreneur. Personally sells over $200 million in real estate annually — 250+ properties per year. Owns a portfolio of 150+ rental properties spanning commercial buildings, ground leases, college rentals, Section 8 housing, warehouses, and gas stations. Keller Williams Innovate Broker in Charge. Founder of multiple companies blending crypto and real estate syndications to raise capital for large investment funds.

$200M+ Annual Real Estate Sales
150+ Rental Properties Owned
250+ Properties Sold Per Year
🎧 Featured Podcast Appearance

"it sucks, i love it." — Episode #19: Domenico Grillo

Hosted by Robby Wingard · October 2025 · 68 minutes

Domenico sat down with Robby Wingard for an in-depth conversation about his full career arc — from restaurants to $200M+ in annual real estate production to crypto real estate syndications. Covering his 150+ property portfolio, his work with first-time investors and major hedge funds, and the lessons learned across every asset class he's built in.

Current Ventures

Keller Williams Innovate

Top-Producing Realtor

Personally selling over $200 million in real estate annually — 250+ properties per year. Recognized by Keller Williams Innovate for closing $112M in sales volume in 2024 (No. 1 in Buyer-Side Closed Volume & Units, No. 1 in Seller-Side Closed Volume & Units, No. 1 Overall in TEAM Closed Sales Volume & Units). Awarded No. 1 Individual Agent across North and South Carolina. Works with clients ranging from first-time investors to major hedge funds.

The Domenico Grillo Real Estate Team

Founder & CEO

Full-service real estate team serving Wilmington, NC and beyond. Specializing in new construction, resales, land development, and commercial projects. Expertise across every facet of real estate — from entry-level residential to institutional-grade investment portfolios.

150+ Rental Property Portfolio

Owner & Operator

Diversified portfolio spanning commercial buildings, ground leases, college rentals, Section 8 housing, warehouses, and gas stations. 150+ properties generating consistent cash flow across multiple asset types and markets.

Crypto Real Estate Syndications

Founder

Founded multiple companies that blend crypto and real estate syndications to raise capital for large investment funds. Bridging the gap between physical and digital asset classes — connecting crypto-native capital with institutional-grade real estate opportunities.

The Red Room Speakeasy

Owner

A return to hospitality roots. Featured on OC Talk Radio (October 2026) discussing the journey from restaurants to real estate to crypto and back. The throughline: hospitality, personal touch, and building something people want to be part of.

The Godbrothers

CEO

Business venture based in Costa Mesa, California.

By the Numbers

$200M+ Annual real estate sales (2025 run-rate)
250+ Properties sold per year
150+ Rental properties owned
$112M 2024 sales volume — No. 1 at KW Innovate

Career Sales Trajectory

$75M → $112M → $200M+

Annual Sales Volume Growth

2023: $75M in sales volume, 236 homes sold. Named No. 1 in Team Sales and No. 2 in Team Unit Sales at Keller Williams convention.

2024: $112M in sales volume. No. 1 in Buyer-Side Closed Volume & Units, No. 1 in Seller-Side Closed Volume & Units, No. 1 Overall in TEAM Closed Sales Volume & Units. Awarded No. 1 Individual Agent across North and South Carolina. Covered by the Wilmington Business Journal (February 2025).

2025: $200M+ annualized run-rate — 250+ properties per year. Discussed on the "it sucks, i love it." podcast (Episode #19, October 2025).

Background

Education

  • Business Management
  • International Business Trade

Athletics & Interests

  • Former student-athlete
  • Active in soccer, tennis, and gym
  • Grew up in Calabria and Piedmont, Italy

Past Ventures

Quattro Q4 Caffé

Front-of-House Director

Located inside South Coast Plaza in Mission Viejo, California — a restaurant designed by Giorgio Armani. Featured in OC Weekly (May 2016) for its personal touch and Italian hospitality. Known for Latin nights, cooking classes, and a culture where guests felt like they'd been to Italy.

Featured In

"it sucks, i love it." Podcast: Episode #19 — Domenico Grillo (October 2025, 68 min) — full career arc from restaurants to real estate to crypto syndications
OC Talk Radio: The Red Room Speakeasy Interview (October 2026)
Wilmington Business Journal: "Keller Williams Innovate announces broker in charge" (February 2025) — $112M in 2024 sales volume, No. 1 in multiple categories
Keller Williams Convention: No. 1 in Team Sales, No. 2 in Team Unit Sales (March 2024) — $75M in sales volume, 236 homes sold

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