Fara Captain
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Fara Captain, REALTOR® is the Founder of Captain & Co. Real Estate. She is a dynamic change-maker who believes in building an inclusive environment in both the real estate industry and in the City of Memphis. Fara is a Multi-Million Dollar Club Life member and is consistently ranked in the top 2% of Memphis Area REALTORS®. She was an Executive of the Year Honoree by the Memphis Business Journal in 2020, RRC’s 2021 Young Professional winner, and a StyleBlueprint FACE of Memphis.
In 2021, Captain was selected by RIS Media as a Crusader for the ally-ship efforts on speaking up against racism. She was featured on the front cover for the Residential Specialist magazine as a young CRS making a difference in the Nov/Dec 2020 issue. She is the TN Realtor’s Association Diversity Committee Vice Chair, the RRC TN State President, and is this year’s MAAR Diversity and Inclusion Committee Chair. She sits on the Women’s Foundation Memphis-Grants Committee and is a member of the Young Professionals Network where she served as President in 2018. She is a member of the Memphis Area Association of Realtors and the Chamber of Commerce-Young Professional Council. She is a current RPAC Sterling Contributor and a Multi-Million Dollar Club Life Member.
In 2019, she completed the Unpacking Racism class through the Civil Rights Museum. Following the completion of the class, Fara co-organized “Putting Race on the Table” with the National Civil Rights Museum. Additionally, Fara is creating “non-judgement zones” for fellow allies to step forward in their efforts to move towards racial equity. In 2021, Captain completed her certification in Diversity and Inclusion at eCornell University. Fara teaches a class on how to be an Inclusive REALTOR & How to be an Inclusive Leader to her fellow Council of Residential Specialist peers (CRS members are the top 5% of REALTORS in the nation) and fellow Tennessee REALTORS®. She meets with fellow passionate DEI (Diversity Equity Inclusion) Memphis leaders to discuss ways that Memphians can continue to inspire the community into a more Inclusive environment.
In 2021, Fara acquired her Mississippi Broker License.
Captain’s drive and determination to fill a much-needed gap in the Memphis real estate community was a result of personal perseverance combined with a huge thirst for knowledge. Fara already holds the following real estate related certifications and designations: CRS, ABR®, SRS, GRI, At home with Diversity, PSA & SRES and is an avid Ninja.
She is currently working on growing the next generation of real estate leaders through her firm Captain & Co. Real Estate LLC. They continuously rank in the top 15% of Real Estate Firms in the area. She believes all agents deserve individual coaching and she ensures her agents put their clients' needs first. Under Mrs. Captain’s leadership, they are determined to give back to the Memphis community one home at a time.
Her company’s vision is to give back to the community through volunteering and community outreach. One of their Give Back Goals by 2025 is to build one home a year for a Memphis family in need. Captain recently created a sister company Anchor Love LLC. This company will focus on building more affordable homes in the Memphis area.
Fara strives to be an inclusive human and is passionate about inspiring others to follow along. She is a proud mom of two humans and one pup and a dedicated wife to her husband Chris.
Community Involvement:
- TN Realtors Association Diversity Committee
- Memphis Area Association of Realtors: Diversity and Inclusion Committee Chair
- TN Residential Real Estate Council State President
- Women’s Foundation, Memphis-Grants Committee
- RPAC Major Investor Sterling Contributor
- Multi-Million Dollar Club Life Member
- Young Professionals Network (2018 President)
- Unpacking Racism Cohort 2 (National Civil Rights Museum)
- Member of Memphis Area Association of Realtors (MAAR)
- Chamber of Commerce - Young Professionals Council member
Coursework and Qualifications:
- Diversity and Certification - eCornell University
- ULI Real Estate Emerging Developers program
- Council of Residential Specialist (CRS)
- Ninja Selling Certification
- Accredited Buy Representative (ABR®)
- At Home with Diversity®
- Seller Representative Specialist (SRS)
- Senior Real Estate Specialist (SRES®)
- Graduate REALTORS® Institute (GRI)
- Pricing Strategy Advisor (PSA)
- Leading RE Relocation Specialist
- C2EX- Commitment to Excellence
Fara Captain is the visionary leader of The Captain Group. A Memphis lifestyle and real estate expert, she also serves as host of the Emmy-nominated The American Dream TV. As a Multi-Million Dollar Club Life Member and consistently ranked among the Top 100 Producers in the Memphis area, Fara has solidified her place as a leader in the real estate industry.
Fara holds a Civil Engineering degree from the University of California, Davis, bringing a unique perspective to her work as one of the few REALTORS® in Memphis who serves both Residential and Commercial clients. Her attention to detail, number-crunching analytical mind, and savvy business knowledge enable her to provide an unparalleled level of service and dedication to her clients.
With a wealth of credentials—including the coveted Council of Residential Specialists (CRS) designation, placing her in the top 2% of REALTORS® nationwide—Fara is also a STAR in the Star Power Network, representing the top 1% of REALTORS® in the country.
Fara’s achievements have been recognized by the Memphis Business Journal, earning her accolades such as Women Who Lead Honoree, Super Women in Business, Best Real Estate Deals and Dealmakers, and Executive of the Year Honoree. She graced the cover of the CRS Magazine for her dedication to consumer care and advocacy in the real estate world.
In addition to her success as a top producer, Fara is passionate about raising industry standards. A nationally recognized instructor, she has taught across the country at REALTOR® Associations and Brokerages, National and Local conferences. Fara holds an impressive array of certifications and designations, including ABR®, SRS, GRI, At Home with Diversity, PSA, and SRES, and is a devoted practitioner of the Ninja Selling philosophy.
Beyond real estate, Fara is deeply committed to inspiring others and serving her community. She has served on the Kindred Place Board, the Women’s Foundation of Greater Memphis- Grants Committee, Tennessee REALTORS Diversity Committee and MAAR (Memphis Area Association of REALTORS) Education Foundation Trustee, MAAR Young Professionals Network, Central Gardens Association, Memphis Rugby Foundation, Memphis Women’s Rugby Club. She was also a previous Rugby player for the New Orleans and MemphisWomen's Rugby Club andwas a coach for one of the first High school girls' teams for the Memphis Inner City Rugby Organization. She currently serves on the MAAR Governmental Affairs Committee,the Memphis Metropolitan Land Bank Authorityand is an avid supporter of the Lausanne Community. She is also a RPAC Major Investor and is a huge advocate for fair and affordable housing.
Faraloves supporting her husband Chris, as he continues to play Ol Boy Rugby Tournaments across the globe. She isa dedicatedmother to two children and one pup. In her spare time,Fara is attempting to run a 5-minute mile, learning to garden and play pickle ball.With over a million miles already travelled, she is always finding ways to visitclose friends across the globe and explore new languages and new countries!