Each week on “Around Town,” our hosts, Tom Reber and Jason Shepard, talk to members of the First Coast community who are making an impact in their part of town. Today, Tom and Jason speak with Julie Farhat of Realtor.
I am a rare Native Floridian who grew up in the small town of LaBelle in SWFL. After moving to Jacksonville to finish my psychology degree at UNF, I fell in love with Northeast Florida. I made friends, found peace with the ocean and woodsy trails, excitement with the shopping, and the ability to travel out of the state in a matter of hours to satisfy my wanderlust.
Over 20 years later, I cannot imagine calling anywhere else “home”. I’m always on the lookout for family friendly fun events around Jacksonville to spend time with my energetic teenage son.
I started my Real Estate career in 2016 and each year has been better than the one before. Real Estate allows me to appreciate everything I love about the different parts of Jacksonville and the people here. My previous customers are as unique as can be: Newlyweds purchasing their first home together. Couples relocating for new jobs. Families moving for different school districts or because they outgrew their starter home. The single mom who is tired of paying rent and ready to start creating generational wealth for the future. Investors who want to fix and flip, or buy and hold. Sellers moving out of state to live near family. Seniors who are downsizing… or moving to a multigen home with their grown children.. Or into independent living. Through all the different stages of life, it’s important to have someone who offers guidance along the way.
Providing homebuyers and sellers with professional, responsive, and attentive real estate services is at the heart of everything I do. Do you want a Realtor who’ll really listen to what you want in a home? Need an agent who knows how to effectively market your home so it sells? Look no further.
Are you a member of any area organizations? If so, which ones?
Exchange Club of Jacksonville.
What was the biggest obstacle you had to overcome in your business?
I love people. I love Real Estate. I have had to overcome/outsource marketing and book keeping.
What is the most enjoyable part of what you do?
I love being a part of someone’s life journey at a big moment. I feel like I’m bridging the gap for buyers and sellers to move forward to a new chapter.
What are your biggest goals in the next 12 Months for your business?
We are in the last quarter of 2024 so I think (I hope!) all business owners are probably reflecting right now and planning for 2025. Thrilled with the possibilities for sellers and buyers and what the economy proposes for this next year. I have some new things in the works for referral partners across the nation. I am excited to mentor some new agents and positively impact their business.
