My wife and I will absolutely recommend Michael Franco as the best, most experienced with a variety of situations that may arise during your search to buy, OR your quest to sell a property in Manhattan. Michael and his team successfully did both for us in a span of 4 years, to our great satisfaction. On both sides of the equation we confronted several obstacles which Michael navigated through with professionalism, calm and charm. He has an impressive array of contacts essential to doing business in the challenging real estate industry in Manhattan. When we began our search to purchase a condo in East Manhattan (about which we were basically clueless), Michael guided us to the perfect home, and then through the somewhat complex process of successfully closing. In addition to excellent marketing on the selling side, Michael's team made critical suggestions toward educating interested buyers resulting in a satisfying conclusion to our listing. All of Michael's team were a pleasure to communicate with. Seriously, you can't go wrong with Michael Franco representing you as your realtor.
B. Brannon
"Incredibly responsive. We have used Michael J. Franco for purchases, sales, and rentals of our investment properties. He has always done an amazing job for us, and is a true professional. He is incredibly responsive and knowledgeable about the market – he's the person you want negotiating on your behalf. I highly recommend him for all your real estate needs in New York City."
B. Morris - Buyer & Seller
"We chose Michael Franco to sell our Chelsea loft because of his deep expertise in the neighborhood — something we saw as essential for accurate pricing, effective photo staging, and leveraging the right local connections. That decision paid off immediately: Michael found a qualified buyer on the very first day the apartment was shown. While timing always plays a role, this outcome was no accident. Michael and his team were exceptionally thorough in preparing the listing, from the marketing strategy to the pricing approach. Unlike many brokers who overprice to win the listing, Michael set the price just right — not too high, not too low — and the results spoke for themselves. Once we were in contract, he remained engaged and responsive, providing clear guidance and expert support throughout the sales process. After nearly 20 years of ownership, this was a reluctant sale, but Michael's professionalism and trustworthiness made the experience as seamless and stress-free as possible. If you're looking for a knowledgeable, honest, and highly effective real estate agent in NYC, we wholeheartedly recommend Michael Franco."
S. Saxty
"Michael did a fantastic job for us. My brother-in-law lived in Manhattan and passed away. With my family being in Colorado, Michael helped us list his condo for sale and kept us informed throughout the complete process. Michael and his team even checked on the vacant property for us to make sure all was good. I am glad we picked Michael to help us, from start to finish only took 2 months. Thank you Michael and team for a job well done. I highly recommend Michael and his team for an efficient closing and communication."
A. Bunker
"Could not have been in better hands. Michael has sold two apartments for us and helped us buy one property and two rentals while we were in a transition – with an overall value of more than $11 million. Each transaction has held its own difficult issues and with Michael and his team, we could not have been in better hands."
J. Hall - Buyer & Seller
"Michael and his team were total professionals through our entire sale process. Michael guided us every step of the way, providing expert input on pricing, staging, timing, and analysis of offers. He involved us in the things we needed to be pulled into, and independently handled the rest. I highly recommend Michael to anyone considering selling their home in NYC!"
M. Brody
"A pleasant experience. Michael J. Franco helped us sell our apartment in Upper East Manhattan. Michael is the most knowledgeable, honest, and hardworking realtors we have ever worked with. He is always available to answer questions and offer sound service. He has made our selling a pleasant experience. I highly recommend him to all potential real estate buyers and sellers."
Max S. - Buyer & Seller
This needs to be said out loud - Michael Franco by your side - he is a gift of confidence in the NYC real estate home selling / buying market. Smart. No questions unanswered. Patient. Shares updates immediately. Thank you from a very happy client.
K. Zeiger
We selected Michael as our RE agent based on his stellar reputation in our building. Michael and his team professionally handled every aspect from listing to closing. He was always available to answer questions and concerns and that makes him the best real estate agent in Manhattan in our minds!
P. Peltz
Working with Michael to find our perfect Manhattan apartment could not have been a more seamless, professional, and fun process. He was essential to our finding something that we really feel we can live in forever, and so knowledgeable about everything from the process of searching to buying it to moving in and even getting it painted. We're so happy with the beautiful condo that we moved into and would recommend working with Michael to anyone.
M. Leddy
"Michael Franco handled our listing and sale with expert marketing, pricing, and guidance. We were in good hands from start to finish, and Michael's expert navigation through the New York Real Estate market landed us a terrific result. Michael is always calm and positive....and I am not!"
S. Zeiger
"If you are looking for the absolute best real estate team in NYC, look no further than Michael Franco, Greg Holzmann, Naomi, and their outstanding team! They guided me seamlessly through selling my condo and buying a co-op—which is notoriously challenging for first-time buyers. From day one, they understood exactly what I needed and made the entire process smooth and speedy. Greg was especially incredible, coordinating every apartment viewing with precision, sending timely reminders for each appointment, and ensuring our schedule was logical and stress-free. His attention to detail truly took the anxiety out of the whole process. I can't thank all of you enough! This team is the gold standard for NYC real estate professionals. Merci infiniment!"
S. Pines
"Michael delivered quickly and effectively during a time when there was great uncertainty and a lot of softness in the market (I sold a co-op in the village). He was direct and clear but gave me space to decide what price to ask. He was always responsive, replying to texts or emails rapidly. His team was efficient and good and it seemed to me that he had a broad group of potential buyers and good sense of who would be interested in my apt, which had some characteristics that made it not for everyone. Bottom line: he got it sold and he was smart, professional, focused and helpful throughout."
Tim T.
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