We just bought a beautiful new home in a beautiful neighborhood in a completely different city. It has been a journey and a huge learning experience. But we had nothing to fear. We met Tom Franco of Franco Realty Group in San Clemente. He was showing a home that we wanted to take a look at and my husband and I instantly knew that Tom was special, this guy thought out-of-the box, and by God, we were right. We first needed to sell our home, which was in the midst of being remodeled, in order to buy a new home. We asked Tom if he would take us on and help us find a new home even though our house wouldn't be ready for quite a few months. His comment was "good" we have time (time to train us). He said before you even look at houses, try on the different neighborhoods. Then he proceeded to drive us through hill-and-dale to explain the housing, the community, the resources, even the weather and wind dynamics. We learned each other's thinking while we ate the snacks and drank the water and coffee he provided. Folks, this goes beyond a realtor, beyond a broker. Tom hears you, he gets involved and he is the best Indian guide for the adventurous terrain ahead whether it is financial, territorial, topographical or personal. Tom can speak to it and handle it. We have had great agents in the past. True professionals with our best interests and we have done well because of them. No question, they were five star. But they have met their match in Tom. The stars can't go high enough for Tom Franco. Even his peers, his competition think well of him. When asked who our agent was, rather than trying to convince us to come their way, they just nodded and gave Tom the highest compliment. In his past he has been a jack of many trades which gives him the diverse background he has but rather than fighting his competition, he found a way to unite or give them a boost in some way. It helped them and ultimately, it came back to him. He truly is above and beyond and for that we aren't just lucky, we are grateful. To say I would highly recommend him would be, at this point, an understatement. :) read more