Thank you so much for taking the extra effort to make our first home purchase successful. You were there guiding us through all the crucial and important steps! You really listened to what we wanted in our home and you found exactly what we were looking for - at an amazing price! If we ever outgrow this home, we'll definitely be calling you!
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Franke Realty has been serving the South Padre Island real estate and vacation rental needs for over six decades. The firm has been instrumental in the development of South Padre Island. Our reputation is built on providing quality professional service, and helping every client on an individual basis.
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Franke Realty is a third generation Texas company, active in South Padre Island real estate sales & developments since 1956. For your South Padre Island, Port Isabel, Laguna Vista & Bayview real estate needs, your first and best choice is Franke Realty.
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Thanks for all your help in making our "dream home" a reality. We really appreciated that you went the extra mile to get us the best price for our home. You are truly a professional.
John and Rhonda Robinson
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In all our dealings with Realtors over the past ten years, we have never met anyone as helpful and energetic as you have been. Without hesitation, we would highly recommend your service to anyone who is looking for an experienced Realtor who cares about getting things done and doing them right! Thanks for taking such good care of us, we couldn't have done it without you!
Daniel and Barb Northfield
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