First Licensed in 1996, J. Philip Faranda gained extensive experience as a real estate agent at a small independent firm in Rochester, NY. After relocating back home to Westchester County, NY, he gained several years of experience as a real estate investor and loan officer for several mortgage companies before Launching J. Philip Real Estate in June of 2005.Despite the Great Recession and ensuing housing crash, Phil built his firm into Westchester and Putnam’s number one selling independent firm by unit since 2016, a market powerhouse of three offices and close to 100 agents. He has hired hundreds of agents over the years and fired his share of licensees as well.
The author of several blogs and a columnist for the industry news source of record, Inman News, Phil has spoken on the national stage, appearing on ABC World News, The NY Times, Time Online, The Wall Street Journal, and many other national platforms. His expertise has been sought by news organizations, Realtor Associations (Including being a subject matter expert for National Association of REALTORS), the Women’s Council of Realtors, and NAR Tech Edge. He has served as an MLS president, State Association Trustee, and was the charter president of the Beverly Carter Foundation, committed to agent safety
He concieved Broker Guidance to assist consumers in getting expertise in a decision they only make a few times in their lives, instead of going it on their own with spotty online advice.
