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Take a few minutes and scroll through this collection of tips for home seller. Just so you know, I like to write about experiences that clients have because you may be dealing with a similar issue, and it might shed a little helpful insight.

How Home Inspection Negotiations Create Friction

July 14, 2013 By Doug Francis

As my client signed the closing documents, he innocently asked the settlement attorney about problems she sees at closing. "These days, probably home inspection items not getting done right," she said. If you plan to buy a home, you will likely include a Home Inspection Contingency in your offer. Home Inspection Contingency periods typically Continue Reading

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Deadlines and Counter Offers

May 2, 2013 By Doug Francis

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Having a home seller miss the deadline to respond to your offer is extremely frustrating. In fact, most real estate agents discourage their buyer clients for putting in a deadline for a simple reason. But you want to know, "why didn't the seller respond to my offer?" It is best to start from the beginning because negotiation techniques Continue Reading

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Selling your house and the Internet

February 4, 2013 By Doug Francis

When the Realtors decided to start showing all the "listings" on the Internet over a decade ago, they really could not have foreseen the business opportunity that they were creating. I'm sure you have been on Zillow, Trulia, Redfin or Realtor.com by now. These Internet sites provide information on homes for sale, and are primarily sponsored Continue Reading

Filed Under: Blog, Home Seller Tips Tagged With: Multiple listing service, real estate, Vienna Virginia, zillow

Where are the real estate photos?

January 3, 2013 By Doug Francis

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Have you ever wondered why some online listings have fewer real estate photos? This seems like a problem circa 2004, but even yesterday I ran into this totally ridiculous problem on three properties with two different buyer clients. The first listing was new on the market. Total photos: 0, as in zero. Since my client is a commercial airline Continue Reading

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Holidays at the County Courthouse

December 17, 2012 By Doug Francis

If you are buying or selling real estate, you might just want to take a close look at the calender when you are picking out your settlement date. First, cross out weekends. Second, cross out national holidays. Third, check your County Courthouse calender. Huh? The Courthouse Calender may screw up your plans The Courthouse calender is Continue Reading

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Home Seller Tips for 2013

November 19, 2012 By Doug Francis

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Any home seller who plans to move up to a larger home should do some research on the current competition. It ain't just pricing that is essential, it is the overall condition of the product you are selling. Right now, I have a few clients who are planning the big upgrade from their first homes (pre-kids) to new homes... and one large enough for Continue Reading

Filed Under: Blog, Home Seller Tips Tagged With: Arlington, HGTV, real estate, seller, Vienna Virginia, virginia

Tips for Selling Your Childhood Home

October 23, 2012 By Doug Francis

MacArthur Avenue Vienna Virginia Front Door

One responsibility that many adults face is selling their childhood home after their parents have moved to a better designed floor plan, or have passed away. Often this means reconnecting with a house full of personal memories, emotions, and a ton of your parent's stuff accumulated over a wonderful lifetime.  And spending time in your childhood Continue Reading

Filed Under: Blog, Home Seller Tips Tagged With: Childhood, childhood home, real estate, Vienna Virginia, Washington Redskins

The Gift Shop Syndrome

October 1, 2012 By Doug Francis

Ugh, their house looks like a gift shop! You can't imagine how many times I have heard that observation from home buyers in a hushed tone so that the home sellers couldn't hear. Hey, that comment really needs to be taken to heart by anyone planning to sell their home anytime in the future. The reality is that your stuff is a turn-off, is Continue Reading

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Vienna real estate agent Doug Francis

I’m so excited that you found me! Yes, this site covers real estate, but also a lot about lifestyle and  living in Vienna, Virginia outside Washington, D.C.

There is a lot of info here, and you can also contact me with any specific real estate questions. And, at home consultations are available too.

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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Questions Home Sellers Ask

There are times when a client asks me a question about something that seems obvious to me, but makes me realize that I’m assuming too much. You also may do something so well simply because you understand the process step by step. Like it’s second nature. I put together this 3-part series of videos to […]

“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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