Chris Farber

Chris Farber is a co-founder of Team VIA at R New York. He represents a pipeline of clients across New York City from his base in Brooklyn. As a real estate salesperson, he focuses on helping buyers and sellers maximize their investment while realizing their lifestyle goals. Chris believes that while a home should promote wealth building and sound financial planning, it should also nurture health, well-being, and happiness. Chris developed his straight-forward approach during his fifteen years of experience as a photographer and motion content producer—he's worked with clients including Google, Facebook, Bang & Olufsen and The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. His work experience spans six continents with collaboration with heads of state, captains of industry, and renowned performers. He grounds his approach in keen listening, hard work, and constant learning. Chris attended the renowned McGill University, studying anthropology and specializing in international development solutions in east and central Africa. He was the captain of the McGill University Varsity Men's Swim Team for two years, and remains active as a swimmer, cyclist, and runner. He lives in Cobble Hill, Brooklyn with his wife and two sons. In his spare time, he is an avid outdoorsman. One of his most cherished accomplishments was winning the New Yorker Cartoon Contest.