About Michael Franklin

For most people your home is your single largest financial investment. Choosing a knowledgeable professional to assist and advise you on this important decision is key. With his experience, unique background, professionalism, and warm personality, Michael Franklin will provide you with the highest level of “Service and Experience” second to none. Michael, who lives in Old Lyme CT and on the Upper West Side of Manhattan, is an award-winning, highly respected, top-performing professional with over 30 years in real estate development and sales. He graduated from Connecticut College with a degree in architectural studies and then an engineering degree from the Coast Guard Academy. He spent a number of years developing, designing, building, and renovating multiple of awarding-wining residences and specialty communities, combining an innovative blend of residential homes and condos with complementary commercial complexes in Connecticut and Massachusetts. As a result, Michael’s unique experience and knowledge provides his clients, both buyers and sellers, with a strategic advantage when considering buying and selling their properties. For Michael, his clients always come first. He considers that listening, ensuring that all their needs are meet, and negotiating so they get the best deal possible, are all essential parts of the services that he provides to each and every client.

Education & Training

Connecticut College, BA Architectural Studies

Certified Commercial Specialist

Real Estate Principles & Practice

Landmark Forum

Awards and Designations

President’s Circle

Circle of Distinction

Top Closed GCI

Member National Association of Realtors

Member of New Haven Middlesex Realtors Association

Member REBNY, Real Estate Board of New York

National Design Award - Qualified Remodeler

Past Advisory Council Member CT Small Business Administration

Areas of Expertise

Land Development, Architectural Design

Residential Construction - Unique Homes

Business & Finance

Community Involvement

Spouse Membership, Yale University Club of New York City

National Association of Homebuilders

National Developers Association

Connecticut College Alumni Association

Personal Background

Live in Old Lyme CT and on the Upper West Side of Manhattan, New York with Fiancée, two grown sons, interests include travel, cultural events, sailing, fishing, background in building and design of unique residences along Connecticut shoreline, renovation of apartments, significant real estate project management.

Real Estate Licenses

Connecticut

New York

Massachusetts