Farrah Follmann was raised in Dallas, Texas and has a degree in international business and finance from Texas A & M. Fluent in German and Italian, she lived in Italy for twelve years becoming an associate with the International Commercial Real Estate Agency, Cushman & Wakefield. As one of their top office property brokers in Milan, she represented a wide range of multi-National corporations in one of Europe's most complex real estate environments.
Farrah moved to the Lowcountry more than a decade ago with her husband, the English writer Harry Farthing, to be near family, raise their two daughters and pursue her true real estate passion: Charleston homes. From first-time home buyers to seasoned investors and everyone in between, Farrah enjoys helping her clients find their next address and navigate the competitive local market. As a REALTOR of Distinction, she ranks among the top five percent of Charleston REALTORS and represented one of the top three sales in Mount Pleasant in 2022.
Real estate is my passion. I was born into a real estate family and was brought up visiting my parent's and aunt's projects. Ever since, I have loved exploring homes and imagining how I might live in them or how I would renovate. As soon as I graduated from college, I moved abroad to see the world and start my property career. I've excelled in both commercial and residential real estate both in Italy and here in the United States. In Milan, I represented Credit Suisse, Merrill Lynch, Google, Discovery Channel and Nestle to name a few. Working with such companies demanded the highest levels of professionalism, budgetary awareness and time management; skills that now benefit my residential clients. I consider myself a good listener, an original thinker and a problem solver; qualities that combined with my experience, help my clients achieve their goals and create lasting relationships.
The features I get most excited about are a gracious foyer, stand-out design details like high ceilings and exposed beams or beautiful windows that give great light or an incredible view. These qualities can be found in many Charleston properties, alongside another favorite of mine which is mature landscaping. Our love for live oak trees, magnolias and colorful Southern blooms is well known. I particularly love to find an original but effective floor plan with these ingredients that set it apart and make it a fantastic place to live.
In the Spring, I love a long walk with my family on the beautiful streets South of Broad. Strolling along the cobblestone streets while jasmine and honeysuckle are in bloom makes it so fragrant. We usually visit an art gallery and then finish off the day with ice cream by the pineapple fountain or a Shirley Temple at one of our favorite spots.