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About Doug Francis

A Realtor specializing in unique and new homes around Vienna, Virginia, Doug started writing a first-hand blog about his everyday real estate experiences a decade ago. In-depth, helpful and fun has always been the objective. Outside real estate, he was profiled in a commercial for Verisign's "Where the World Clicks" global ad campaign, and was quoted in Money Magazine's Best Places to Live article on Vienna (#3!). He's a Boston University graduate who feels morning coffee is non-negotiable.

Glass recycling in Vienna

January 27, 2023 By Doug Francis

Purple glass recycling location in Vienna Virginia

The glass dumpster is BACK! A glass recycling dumpster is available on Mill Street NE near Capitol Building Supply, Sheets Lumber or on your way to Caboose Tavern in Vienna. Pay attention, you'll need to start visiting it weekly because... As you may know, glass picked up with your curbside recycling now goes to the landfill. The old plan of Continue Reading

Filed Under: Blog, Living Here Tagged With: recycling, Vienna Virginia

Real Estate Offers | What’s In and What’s Out

January 5, 2023 By Doug Francis

Changes in Latitudes Attitudes This story may sound slightly made up, but the 2022 real estate market across Northern Virginia was full of fast-paced drama which is still kind of hard to picture. The brakes weren't just tapped... they were slammed! Or to create a picture for you, we went from a wild Category 5 hurricane to a windy Tropical Continue Reading

Filed Under: Blog, Home Buyer Tips, Home Seller Tips

Vienna Halloween Parade 2022

September 11, 2022 By Doug Francis

vienna virginia halloween parade

Maple Avenue will be closed to traffic around 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 26th, 2022 The 76th Annual Vienna Virginia Halloween Parade! Vienna Time Machine! This parade is full of Marching Bands, Fire Engines, Dancers, Floats and kids... and more kids. One friend who recently moved back to London always commented how "you Americans sure Continue Reading

Filed Under: Blog, Living Here Tagged With: Halloween Parade, Vienna

Relocating to Vienna for a new job

July 15, 2022 By Doug Francis

Heading home to Vienna VA

On the road again, just can't wait to get on the road again... -Willie Nelson Such a classic road tune as you head down the Interstate. With Northern Virginia creating so many jobs, more people than ever are on the Interstate relocating here for work, and a new home where they know few people and little about the area (other than it's close Continue Reading

Filed Under: Blog, Featured Posts, Home Buyer Tips Tagged With: Home Buyer Tips, relocation, Vienna Virginia, Vienna Real Estate

Transitioning Into Retirement | Your Real Estate Plan

April 21, 2022 By Doug Francis

Time to Down size to a retirement home

Maybe it was the gray hair, the years of experience, or just being in my late 50's that helped introduce me to clients who are transitioning into retirement and are downsizing. The baby-boomer retirement plan was accelerated by "Covid-19" as long time owners found the old house was just too big. The retirement dream became clear. Deciding to Continue Reading

Filed Under: Blog, Home Seller Tips Tagged With: Home Seller Tips, real estate, Retirement

Appealing Your Fairfax Real Estate Assessment 2022

March 1, 2022 By Doug Francis

How to appeal and win a Fairfax County real estate tax assessment 2022

Deadline for Appeal is April 1, 2022 If the next owner of your home will probably tear it down to build a brand new home, then you should carefully examine your 2022 Fairfax County Real Estate Assessment. For many owners who live in Vienna, VA, they know the tear-down market is hot since today's home buyers see the Town as an ideal place to Continue Reading

Filed Under: Blog, Home Seller Tips, Living Here Tagged With: Fairfax tax assessment, Vienna Real Estate

New Home | No Heat?

January 28, 2022 By Doug Francis

No heat in #blizzard2016 snow drift common in new homes

As another storm races up the East Coast threatening to dump a foot or more of snow, owners of new homes or retrofitted high-efficiency natural gas furnaces should know this tip. Your natural gas furnace may vent to the side of your house, and it may also intake air from the side of your home. Winds in a blizzard can cause light flaky snow to Continue Reading

Filed Under: Blog, Living Here Tagged With: real estate, Vienna Virginia

Town of Vienna VA Property Tax

July 8, 2021 By Doug Francis

Budget, budget budget. Every year, the Town of Vienna, VA, and Fairfax County approve budgets for the year. The amount charged for property tax (real estate) typically will change because the tax rate can fluctuate as can the Assessment. Property Assessments are calculated each year by the Fairfax County Department of Tax Administration using Continue Reading

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Vienna real estate agent Doug Francis

Everyone has a different reason for moving. Helping people focus and put a life plan together isn’t what most people think of when they hear “Realtor”.

Where you are in life today will be our starting point, from first home, marriage, kids, cross-country relocation, retirement, divorce, to estates. Yes, I’ve helped people navigate happy and difficult times.

All conversations are confidential, and helping my clients achieve their unique goals is my mission.

My background… I’ve been an active licensed agent in Virginia for 25 years, work at TTR Sotheby’s International Realty in McLean, and sell homes in all price ranges. I donate to the Town of Vienna tree replacement fund, participate in a neighborhood citizens association, and try my best to stay in shape.

Let me help you: Email doug@dougfrancis.com or call me at (703) 304-6827 to discuss your plans. Cheers!

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Real Estate Offers | What’s In and What’s Out

Changes in Latitudes Attitudes This story may sound slightly made up, but the 2022 real estate market across Northern Virginia was full of fast-paced drama which is still kind of hard to picture. The brakes weren’t just tapped… they were slammed! Or to create a picture for you, we went from a wild Category 5 […]

“Doug nailed it! Within days, we had three offers, one of which not only met, but far exceeded all of our goals.”
– R. Pollard

“He truly was a partner integrating us unto the community and made it easy for us to take advantage of all Vienna has to offer.”
– A. D’Eredita

“We are so thankful we found Doug to guide us through the complex home selling and buying processes!”
– Scott and Jennie

About Doug Francis

I am a Realtor with TTR Sotheby's International Realty® just outside Washington D.C. in Northern Virginia. I have been a full-time Realtor licensed in Virginia since 1991, and cover a big territory specializing in the Vienna real estate market and custom homes for sale.

I have unique knowledge of digital real estate marketing, and my marketing starts here. My clients have been attracted to my results-oriented strategy for years, and I am accepting new clients for 2023 right now.

Thanks for reading, and feel free to contact me at 703-304-6827 or email me at doug@dougfrancis.com anytime!

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TTR Sotheby's International Realty
6723 Whittier Avenue McLean, VA 22101

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