When staging your home for a home sale, it is important to give each room a clear and distinct purpose. Let potential buyers know how each room is used with one clear purpose rather than a multi-use type room. Begin this process by getting rid of clutter and extra furniture …

When you are ready to sell your home, make your first step hiring a local, professional real estate agent, such as those of the Franco team. A local, professional agent will be familiar with the area, which is a plus when it comes to pricing your home correctly. This can …

Everyone knows that it is important to clear out the clutter and personal items when getting your home ready to sell. However, it is important to not make the home have a sterile appearance, but a warm and inviting appearance. Add a plate of fresh baked cookies or bowl of …

When getting ready to sell your home, the first part of the staging process should be de-cluttering. Clear the clutter from all surfaces, floors, closets and cupboards.  Even if you have to store boxes off-site, it is best to show a clutter free home to potential buyers.  Eliminate …

When selling your home, look at each room individually and stage the furniture accordingly. It is a common belief that furniture pushed up against the walls is best; instead try floating the furniture away from the walls. When re-positioning the furniture create conversational groups, such as near the fireplace, drawing …

When selling your home, regardless of the time of year, it is important to create an atmosphere in your home, so that potential buyers can envision themselves in this space. Some ideas to create atmosphere are throwing afghans across the arms of couches in the family room, create a romantic …

When selling your home, it is always a good idea to bring attention to your homes fireplaces, this is even a better place to put focus in the winter months. Although, you may want to light a fire, this could be a safety hazard, so use other techniques for drawing …

When you are beginning to think about and are starting to prepare for the process of selling your home, one of the best places to begin is with a home inspection. By getting a home inspection prior to listing your home, you will have a list of items to fix …

Potential buyers look at two spaces in a home more than any others: the kitchen and master bathroom. The kitchen is the heart of the home and where tons of time is spent cooking, with family and entertaining.  The master bathroom can be a relaxing space in a home …

Michael Franco has finished 2015 on a high note with over 30 million dollars in real estate sales, earning him a Top Producer Title for another consecutive year. Among his sales in 2015, were a Watermark, Crystal Cove estate which closed at 7.6 million dollars and an oceanfront, South …