Ryan grew up in Livingston, New Jersey just outside of New York City. Heiring from a long lineage of successful entrepreneurs, He has been involved in real estate his entire life. He graduated from Livingston High School in 2011 and Lynn University in Boca in 2016 with a bachelor's degree in Entrepreneurship.
In 2017, Ryan alongside his brother Max, moved to Miami and started what is now the fastest growing custom home automation company in South Florida. Working with many of the most recognized & respected developers, interior designers, luxury builders and high-end clients. He has curated a powerful and influential rolodex of high net worth clientele, with a reputation of exceeding expectations and getting deals done. He's cultivated strong relationships with some of South Florida’s most powerful figures and has completed projects in some of the most notable communities and buildings from Miami to Palm Beach County, with a concentration in Miami Beach.
In 2020, Ryan alongside his brother Max, co-founded The Farbstein Team at Douglas Elliman. Offering a seamless experience for their clients and further expanding their capabilities.
Ryan and Max have been featured in some of the most prominent publications including Forbes, Architectural Digest, The Real Deal, Ocean Drive, Inman and many more. Since joining Douglas Elliman, Ryan has done over $100 million in closed sales and continues to set numerous records. Most notably the historic sale using Cryptocurrency for the LPH at Arte, the sale was the largest Cryptocurrency real estate transaction in history and also set the record for highest price per foot sold in all of Miami Beach in 2021. Ryan also holds the record for highest price per square foot sold in the Ritz Carlton Residences of Sunny Isles Beach.
As an up-and-coming developer and realtor, Ryan has made a name for himself, having recently completed over $45 million in new construction development alongside his family. Ryan is very active within the Miami Beach community as he sits on the Foundation Board at Mt. Sinai Miami Beach Hospital. He has earned the respect of the community through integrity and dedication to helping others.
Outside of Real Estate, Ryan travels often and enjoys spending time with his family in New Jersey, New York & California. He is also an athlete and plays for a Championship Softball team in Coral Gables. He is a former accomplished musician and a dedicated “dogfather” to his miniature golden retriever Kai.
