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Sales last 12 months
75
Total sales
$168K-$2.8M
Price range
$514K
Average price

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  • $495,000
    3 bd4 ba1,250 sqft Durham, NC
    3 bd4 ba1,250 sqft
    Durham, NC
    Sold 3 days ago
    Buyer
    213 Gresham Ave, Durham, NC 27704
  • $530,000
    2 bd2 ba1,140 sqft Chapel Hill, NC
    2 bd2 ba1,140 sqft
    Chapel Hill, NC
    Sold 2 months ago
    Seller
    4516 Environ Way, Chapel Hill, NC 27517
  • $324,000
    3 bd3 ba1,802 sqft Mebane, NC
    3 bd3 ba1,802 sqft
    Mebane, NC
    Sold 2 months ago
    Buyer
    622 Oakfield Trl, Mebane, NC 27302
  • $526,000
    4 bd3 ba1,925 sqft Durham, NC
    4 bd3 ba1,925 sqft
    Durham, NC
    Sold 3 months ago
    Buyer
    107 Monterey Ln, Durham, NC 27713
  • $475,000
    3 bd2 ba2,219 sqft Raleigh, NC
    3 bd2 ba2,219 sqft
    Raleigh, NC
    Sold 5 months ago
    Buyer
    6409 Arrington Rd, Raleigh, NC 27607
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Ellen at a glance

  • A strong focus on personalized care and clear communication ensures clients feel supported, informed, and confident throughout the home-buying process, even in complex or fast-moving markets.
  • Works throughout the Durham-Chapel Hill area, with sales in Durham, Raleigh, and Mebane.
  • Mainly serves buyers with single-family homes and townhouses.

Going above and beyond

Speedy Winning Offer
Fast-tracked a competitive offer the day after finding the right property, helping clients win against multiple bids in a challenging market.
Efficient Inspection Coordination
Coordinated inspections and follow-ups promptly after contract, ensuring a smooth and well-organized buying experience.

Get to know Ellen Farber

Website After decades of marketing and advertising experience in New York City, I decided to trade big city life for the charm of North Carolina. I moved to Durham in 2013. I now happily reside here with my partner in crime, who happens to be my Dachshund, Trixie. I love working with people to help them achieve their goals. Now I get to combine that with my passion for real estate.
Durham is a wonderful community and I like to donate a portion ...

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8 Years of experience

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Ellen Farber's sales and listings (76)

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Ellen Farber's reviews (32)

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4.9/5

Ellen Farber has a strong track record of providing attentive, knowledgeable guidance that helps clients navigate the complexities of buying homes with confidence. Multiple reviews highlight her responsiveness and ability to manage fast-paced market conditions effectively. Clients consistently appreciate her personalized approach and clear communication throughout the process.

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  • 5.0
    • 5/21/2026
    • • Renee Allen

    Bought a home in 2026.

    If I could give more than five stars, I would! Working with Ellen to buy our home was an absolute joy, and that is entirely thanks to her. From day one, she brought such ...
    If I could give more than five stars, I would! Working with Ellen to buy our home was an absolute joy, and that is entirely thanks...
    5.0
    • 5/21/2026
    • • Jason Kistler

    Bought a Single Family home in 2026 in Medfield, Raleigh, NC.

    It was a pleasure working with Ellen on the purchase of my home. Ellen thought out of the box in negotiations. She organized the inspection just days after going under co...
    It was a pleasure working with Ellen on the purchase of my home. Ellen thought out of the box in negotiations. She organized the i...
  • 5.0
    • 3/22/2026
    • • Mark Dohn

    Bought a Single Family home in 2026 in Northeast raleigh, Raleigh, NC.

    Ellen was fantastic. She listened to our needs and with her recommendations we were able to find a home that fit our exact needs. This is my third home purchase, and Elle...
    Ellen was fantastic. She listened to our needs and with her recommendations we were able to find a home that fit our exact needs. ...
    5.0
    • 12/28/2025
    • • LSalguero Ven

    Bought a Single Family home in 2025 in Clayton, NC.

    Working with Ellen made the home-buying process smooth and her communication throughout the process was next to none. We were not in a rush at all, but Ellen still was ab...
    Working with Ellen made the home-buying process smooth and her communication throughout the process was next to none. We were not ...
  • 5.0
    • 10/7/2025
    • • Timothy Brown

    Bought a Single Family home in 2025 in Mebane, NC.

    I met Ellen Farber by chance over a year ago while I was casually looking to buy a home. Sometimes you meet someone and just know they’re the right fit — that’s exactly h...
    I met Ellen Farber by chance over a year ago while I was casually looking to buy a home. Sometimes you meet someone and just know ...
    5.0
    • 10/1/2025
    • • Reginald Baldwin

    Bought a home in 2025.

    Ellen did a wonderful job with helping me close on my home. She worked extremely hard and was very patient with me! We viewed several properties until I found the one I ...
    Ellen did a wonderful job with helping me close on my home. She worked extremely hard and was very patient with me! We viewed sev...
  • 5.0
    • 8/22/2025
    • • Michael & Paige Patrick

    Bought a Single Family home in 2025 in Northgate park, Durham, NC.

    Ellen was attentive to our needs as far as what we were looking for during our home search and helped us make educated decisions. When we ultimately found the house we wa...
    Ellen was attentive to our needs as far as what we were looking for during our home search and helped us make educated decisions. ...
    5.0
    • 8/10/2025
    • • anamariaf 99

    Bought a home in 2025.

    Ellen did an outstanding job helping us with the purchase of our condo in downtown Durham. She was always responsive to our questions and a great adviser. We highly recom...
    Ellen did an outstanding job helping us with the purchase of our condo in downtown Durham. She was always responsive to our questi...
  • 5.0
    • 6/24/2025
    • • Samantha Collins

    Bought a Single Family home in 2025 in Hillsborough, NC.

    I can't recommend Ellen enough! Both my partner and I had never purchased a home before, but Ellen's experience, patience, and responsiveness helped us feel at ease with ...
    I can't recommend Ellen enough! Both my partner and I had never purchased a home before, but Ellen's experience, patience, and res...
    5.0
    • 4/15/2025
    • • Sheree Doman

    Bought and sold a Single Family home in 2025 in Durham, NC.

    Ellen was our rock during the search and purchase of our forever home. We met Ellen by chance viewing a home and immediately fell in love with her honest, knowledgeable a...
    Ellen was our rock during the search and purchase of our forever home. We met Ellen by chance viewing a home and immediately fell ...
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17sales last 12 months
75total sales
$168K-$2.8Mprice range
$514Kaverage price
8years of experience