SOLID Advisory Team

Jim Farah and Gavin Hammon co-founded the SOLID Team. Compass was growing rapidly at the time, and they each wanted more hands on deck so they could continue providing exceptionally good service. The team they formed has C-suite experience, values honesty, professionalism, and hard work, and appreciates the beautiful things in this world, including the art and architecture of New York. Together, Jim, and fellow team members Cassie D'Agata-Fallon & Gavin Hammon bring clients the best of both worlds: the attention to detail of a boutique agency and the technical support of a large, innovative company. The team’s ultimate goal is to make clients exceedingly happy, and all three members have that in mind every single day.

Jim Farah



Jim is a co-founder of the SOLID Advisory Team at Compass. He hails from the Lone Star State, but he's been a die-hard New Yorker forever, and has had a 20-year career in Manhattan and Brooklyn real estate. Jim received his MBA from Wharton and went on to serve as president of his family apparel business, Farah, Inc., a publicly traded company started by his grandfather. At Farah, Jim gained valuable C-suite experience that set him apart from other brokers when he began his real estate career. He found it came naturally to him to identify great investments and to provide finely tuned marketing strategies. Although he is proud to have sold hundreds of millions in in property value over the years, his favorite sign of success is his loyal clientele. People keep coming back to him every time they move. When a recent buyer said “Thank you for being more patient with me than I was with you,” it meant the world to Jim. He puts his heart and soul into providing a snag-free process that feels like a walk in Central Park.

Always generous with his time, Jim has done a lot of volunteer work for organizations including Rotary, YMCA, and United Way, and has served on several university boards and councils.

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Gavin Hammon


Gavin Hammon is a leading luxury real estate advisor at Compass, specializing in high-end properties and investment opportunities across Manhattan and Brooklyn, including Carnegie Hill, Gramercy, Flatiron, Greenwich Village, Tribeca, Soho, Williamsburg, and DUMBO. With an international background and a refined blend of strategic insight and aesthetic intelligence, Gavin provides a true white-glove real estate experience for clients seeking exceptional results in New York City’s most competitive markets.

Born in Munich and shaped by Europe’s cultural capitals, Gavin brings a global perspective to New York real estate. His international foundation as well as being fluent in French, combined with deep creative and strategic experience, gives him a distinct advantage in property marketing, valuation, negotiation, and luxury-buyer psychology.

 
Gavin advises discerning buyers, sellers, and investors who value discretion, precision, and data-driven guidance. His expertise spans legacy co-ops, new-development condos, penthouses, townhomes, and curated investment assets. Known for his ability to articulate a property’s story and elevate its market presence, Gavin blends high-impact marketing with design-forward intuition to maximize visibility and return.


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Cassie D'Agata-Fallon


A career in real estate was inevitable for Cassie D’Agata Fallon. From buying her first condominium in Washington, D.C. in 2002 to sitting on the board of her Soho co-op, Cassie has gained practical experience buying, renovating and selling properties. Her passion for real estate grew from her own experiences, and has evolved into a career she truly loves. Through her coursework at Parsons School for Design, a background in interior design, and several renovations under her belt, Cassie is able to present her clients’ properties in the best possible light, whether renting or selling. She is also thrilled to help home-seekers find the building and neighborhood that best suit their needs, as well as visualize the potential of a new space to become their dream home. From Manhattan to Brooklyn, Cassie has transacted in over 40 neighborhoods and growing.

Originally from the D.C. area, Cassie graduated from the University of Virginia and began her professional career in Management Consulting. Through 10 years as a project manager, she gained customer-facing experience managing the design and delivery of innovative business solutions for her clients. Cassie serves her real estate clients with the same focus on detail and organization through customized home searches and property sale marketing plans so they receive the full attention and results they deserve.

Cassie is the mother to a very active young daughter and son that keep her quite busy while not attending to clients. Her passions include being creative in a variety of mediums and exploring new destinations both near and far.

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