In today’s rapidly changing housing market, real estate isn’t just about property—it’s about possibility. And no one understands that better than Farhiya Ali, a Somali-American realtor who is helping immigrant families in the Twin Cities turn the dream of homeownership into a reality.
At a time when language barriers, financial uncertainty, and unfamiliar systems can leave many immigrants behind, Farhiya is changing the narrative. As a licensed real estate agent with Keller Williams Realty Elite (License #40782030), operating out of Edina and Chaska, she brings more than just market knowledge to the table—she brings lived experience, cultural empathy, and a deep sense of purpose. Farhiya’s own journey, rooted in a
Somali immigrant family and shaped by her education at St. Cloud State University, gives her a unique understanding of what her clients face. Many of them are first-time buyers navigating not just a competitive market, but a system they’ve never encountered before. In Farhiya, they find more than an agent—they find an advocate.
Her track record speaks volumes. Over $12 million in property sales—but more importantly, countless families who now have a place to call home. Families who no longer feel like outsiders in a process that so often seems stacked against them.
One client put it best:
“Farhiya didn’t just help us buy a house—she helped us build a future for our children.”
Her fluency in Somali and English, paired with a deep cultural sensitivity, makes her a bridge between communities and opportunities. She educates, translates, supports—and never loses sight of the human side of real estate.
But Farhiya’s contributions don’t stop with business.
She gives back—volunteering with Somali-led nonprofits, showing up at outreach events, mentoring youth. In 2024, her work was
recognized with Keller Williams Realty’s Outstanding Performance and Community Leadership award, honoring both her professional excellence and civic dedication.
Farhiya Ali isn’t just selling homes. She’s building futures, lifting voices, and proving that representation in real estate isn’t a luxury—it’s a necessity.
As Minnesota’s immigrant communities continue to grow, leaders like Farhiya are setting the standard for what inclusive, community-driven housing can look like. And for every family that walks through a front door they never thought they’d own, her impact grows even stronger.
Spotlight Magazine is proud to celebrate Farhiya Ali—a realtor, a role model, and a reminder that when opportunity meets empathy, transformation follows.
📍 Contact Farhiya Ali
Keller Williams Realty Elite | Edina, MN
📞 (612) 4268347
✉️ farhiya@kw.com
🌐 farhiyaali.kw.com
