Franco Preston, REALTOR®

LIC #13266410

(801) 403-4185 | franco.bhurd@gmail.com | homes4educators.com

 

At the core of everything I do is a deep belief in serving people with honesty, care, and intention. My background in education taught me how to listen, how to advocate, and how to show up for others, and those same values guide my work in real estate. I don’t see clients as transactions; I see people navigating big transitions, and I do everything I can to make sure they feel supported, understood, and cared for throughout the process. By taking the stress off your shoulders and handling the details behind the scenes, I can create a truly rewarding and successful experience. Whether it’s helping a family find their next home or connecting them with trusted resources, I lead with connection and a genuine love for people. Proudly serving the Wasatch Front!

 

BUYER SERVICES:

  • Personalized guidance to determine your priorities 
  • Drawing upon market knowledge and research to find the right home
  • Negotiating requests and offers 
  • Coordinating contracts and documentation 
  • Delivering support after the sale

 

SELLER SERVICES:

  • Researching the local real estate market 
  • Preparing and staging home to sell
  • Deciding accurate asking price for maximum profit in shortest time frame 
  • Identifying the key selling points 
  • Comprehensive, strategic marketing of your home to potential buyers 
  • Negotiating with buyers on your behalf

 

MARKETING STRATEGIES:

  • Sourcing leads from expansive network
  • High-resolution video tours and photography
  • Open houses
  • Comprehensive social media marketing campaign
  • Individual property website
  • Direct mailers and door hangers/flyers
  • Utilizing the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) 
  • Syndicated listing on 350 high-visibility websites

 

EDUCATION:

  • Licensed REALTOR® 
  • Licensed School Administrator 
  • Master’s in School Administration, Southern Utah University 
  • Bachelor’s in Education, Brigham Young University, University of Utah

 

MEMBERSHIPS:

  • Salt Lake Board of REALTORS®
  • National Association of REALTORS®

 

AWARDS:

  • Teacher of the Year, Jordan School District 
  • Winner, ESPN Cooking Competition 
  • Master’s Student of the Year, Southern Utah University

 

COMMUNITY SERVICE:

  • Homes for Educators: For every home sold, I donate $500 to a teacher and throw a celebration for them
  • Men’s Group Leader, The Evolution Project
  • Volunteer, Mission Trip to the Philippines
  • Volunteer in Classrooms, Children’s Schools
  • Coach, Baseball