South Jersey Real Estate Investors Association

Richard Domanico -  President RMS Title & Appraisal, Managing Partner RMS Capital Jackson Township, NJ 

With over 25 years in the real estate industry, Rich has built two thriving companies and a reputation as an expert in valuation. At the top of his game, Rich doesn’t take his success for granted and considers himself a passionate student of this ever-changing industry

As the son of a business owner, Rich inherited the guts and resilience it takes to succeed in self-employment. After graduating Kean University in 1994 and gaining valuable work experience, he ventured out on his own.

In 1998, he co-founded Realty Management Services (RMS), one of the largest independent residential real estate appraisal companies in New Jersey. As the company grew, he saw a need for streamlined services, and in 2004, he co-founded RMS Title Services, offering clients the convenience of ordering title and appraisals from one trusted provider.

Rich successfully steered both companies through a series of volatile market conditions, including the challenging 2001-2005 housing bubble and the subsequent 2007-2008 financial crisis. These tumultuous periods provided him with invaluable insights on anticipating market fluctuations and adeptly adjusting strategies to maintain a competitive edge. Rich's ability to stay ahead of the curve has been honed through firsthand experience and serves as a testament to his adaptability and foresight. At current count, RMS has closed over 20,000 files and completed over 150,000 appraisal reports.

Rich is a New Jersey State Certified Residential Real Estate Appraiser and Licensed Title Producer. His valuation expertise has allowed him to train many new successful appraisers and to be a featured speaker at countless real estate events for realtors, lenders, investors, and homeowners.

In 2023, Rich co-founded RMS Capital, a private equity company with a specific focus on assembling a portfolio of luxury single-family properties within the emerging short-term vacation rental asset class. His extensive valuation expertise will be instrumental in ensuring the acquisition of properties at attractive and favorable cost basis.

Apart from his accomplishments as an entrepreneur, Rich dedicates his time as the chairman of the charitable organization JAR of Hope and also serves on the board of the Center for Vocational Rehabilitation. Rich is a family man and enjoys playing golf, poker, and participating in fitness races.