With decades of experience in real estate, Frank D’Ostilio is no stranger to how the market works. He has seen the market rise, fall, and rise and fall again.  Through it all, he has seen his name rise to prominence in Connecticut real estate as a business owner, realtor and team leader… earning him a spot among the top agents in the state.

Before his career in real estate took off – or even began – D’Ostilio earned an accounting degree and spent his days auditing banks that made mortgage loans. Eventually, he secured his real estate license, bought a few pieces of investment real estate, and started his own brokerage, not once, but twice. 

The second time was in 2012 in partnership with John Wareck.  Today, Wareck D’Ostilio Real Estate, with its 70 plus agents, is an exclusive affiliate of Houlihan Lawrence Real Estate of Westchester County, NY.   Wareck D’Ostilio was pursued by 28 different Brokerages and chose Houlihan Lawrence because its Broker-to-Broker referrals are the best in the industry, the exceptional support and tools they provide each agent, and a reputation for excellence that dates back to its founding in 1888.  

“I have developed many agent careers in my years as a Broker,” D’Ostilio said. Among those are two members of his trusted team – fellow realtor Blake Arruda, with whom he has worked for five years, and administrator Jaime Martone, who has been with D’Ostilio for even longer. This unit has established a chemistry that keeps clients coming back again and again.  “Blake and Jaime can grow the business and run the team long after I retire,” D’Ostilio added.  He also encourages agents to buy their own investment properties.

Outside the office, Frank D’Ostilio treasures both family and the great outdoors. He and his wife Mary, married for 32 years, have raised three children who are now pursuing their own paths in different states. Frank and Mary make family a priority, regularly visiting their children whenever possible. Frank, an outdoor enthusiast, loves playing golf and pickleball and is always on the lookout for new and challenging hiking trails. Additionally, he and Mary enjoy frequent trips to New York City, savoring the vibrancy and culture the city has to offer.

As he enters this new chapter of life, Frank remains deeply committed to his career in Connecticut real estate, with no plans for slowing down anytime soon. His focus now is on fortifying the legacy he has built, continuing to contribute his expertise and passion to the field for years to come.  He is now on the Advisory Board of the Southern Connecticut State University School of Business, where he enjoys mentoring and coaching future business leaders.

With a breadth of experience spanning more than 35 years, it is safe to say that - if there is a property to buy or sell- Frank D’Ostilio and his team will put their names on it.