About Chrysti Tovani

Fair Oaks • Story & Strategy

Hi, I’m Chrysti — a multimedia storyteller and REALTOR® based in Fair Oaks.

I started I Love Fair Oaks to celebrate the people, places, and small moments that make this sought-after Sacramento suburb feel like home. These days I split my time between telling local stories and offering calm, strategic guidance to neighbors navigating big life changes.

I’m a multi-passionate entrepreneur rooted in Fair Oaks. I’m a real estate advisor, designer, photographer, and the writer behind the articles you read here. My background runs through real estate and finance with a strong lane in graphic and web design, so visibility is my superpower. I help local businesses show up where neighbors actually pay attention.

I personally handle business portraits, headshots, and most brand sessions. For real estate, I offer a full suite of marketing tools from professional photography and videography to aerial drone footage so every listing gets the spotlight it deserves. Together, these strategies create the stories and visuals that make people lean in. And when it comes to selling a home, I use the same toolkit strategy, storytelling, and the I Love Fair Oaks platform to brand your property, reach the right buyers, and make your move feel clear and confident.

Homes with Chrysti Tovani, REALTOR® (DRE 01118449), Nick Sadek Sotheby’s International Realty.
Stories and spotlights with I Love Fair Oaks (independent).

Email: media@ilovefairoaks.com
Phone: 916-320-2663 (call or text)

Chrysti Tovani, Fair Oaks Realtor
Fair Oaks Finn
Have You Met Fair Oaks Finn?

He’s the rooster locals love! his adventures will appear here first, and you’ll spot him at our booths.

Meet Fair Oaks Finn, the friendliest rooster in the Village and a recurring character in our world. I’m writing a collection of short stories about Finn’s adventures around Fair Oaks, and I’ll be publishing chapters here on the blog as they hatch. Keep an eye out in the Village; you’ll spot Finn in photos from the farmers market, community concerts, and local events. And yes, we’re working on a life-size Finn for our booths so kids (and grown-ups) can say hello and snap a picture. Keep watching this space for the next chapter of Finn’s story.

A Few Things I’m Proud Of (and why they matter)

These aren’t trophies on a shelf; they’re mile markers. Around here, the more you show up; the farmers market on Tuesdays, concerts in the park, the late-night committee emails, the more you’re part of the fabric. Recognition follows participation, not the other way around. The real win is the journey: familiar faces, first-name waves across a restaurant, and the small moments that make a town feel like home.


  • Business Person of the Year – Fair Oaks Chamber (2020)
  • Best of Fair Oaks winner – (2023 & 2024)
  • Director Fair Oaks Chamber of Commerce; championing local business and community strength
  • Ran for Honorary Mayor of Fair Oaks (2020) with the fabulous Penny Howard; she won, and we celebrated her 100th birthday
  • Fair Oaks Theatre Festival board member (2020-2023) – supported the arts, managed the website, and raised funds during my Honorary Mayor campaign
  • Creator of Brand Builders and Local Legends of Fair Oaks
  • Partner to small businesses, service providers, and community orgs in Fair Oaks

Real Estate With Heart

Buying or selling in Fair Oaks today isn’t 2019. Insurance rules have shifted, condo HOA’s have new hoops, and rates like to keep us on our toes. You deserve more than an agent who knows the forms; you deserve a steady advisor who can see around corners, calm the noise, and position you to win.

As a Fair Oaks REALTOR® with Nick Sadek Sotheby’s International Realty (DRE#01118449), I pair global marketing strength with deep local knowledge to help sellers attract the right buyers and get the best results.
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