
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
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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Ellen Farber's sales and listings (76)
This map and property list shows the most recent 100 sales and 100 listings
Sold (75)
- $495,000
- 3 bd
- 4 ba
- 1,250 sqft
213 Gresham Ave, Durham, NC 27704Sold 3 days agoBuyer
- $530,000
- 2 bd
- 2 ba
- 1,140 sqft
4516 Environ Way, Chapel Hill, NC 27517Sold 2 months agoSeller
- $324,000
- 3 bd
- 3 ba
- 1,802 sqft
622 Oakfield Trl, Mebane, NC 27302Sold 2 months agoBuyer
- $526,000
- 4 bd
- 3 ba
- 1,925 sqft
107 Monterey Ln, Durham, NC 27713Sold 3 months agoBuyer
- $475,000
- 3 bd
- 2 ba
- 2,219 sqft
6409 Arrington Rd, Raleigh, NC 27607Sold 5 months agoBuyer
For sale (1)
- $499,000
- 3 bd
- 3 ba
- 2,356 sqft
916 Waterside View Dr, Raleigh, NC 27606House for Sale3D Tour
Ellen Farber's reviews (32)
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.
What clients say most
All reviews
- 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 ...


