Doug Francis Real Estate

  • Meet Doug
  • How I Sell Your Home
  • Case Studies
  • Let’s Connect

Selling your home

Their Goal: Move closer to family and friends in Arizona

Where do you want to be?


Every client tells me the same thing… “Moving is exciting.“

And, totally nerve-wracking!

I get that, and that you are looking for solutions.

The common challenge you’ll face is that this big project involves your old home here, when you really want to be thinking about your new home (even if it’s only across town).

Admit it, emotionally, you are already there seeing friends, walking the beach, or setting up a foursome.

It’s normal to feel some pressure, and I understand that you really want to get to your “there place” as smoothly as possible.

Here’s a starting point

For me, the first step is understanding your timeline, putting together an achievable plan to maximize the market value of your home, then getting that plan rolling right away scheduling our marketing team.

My recommendations are always intended to maximize market appeal at a reasonable investment. For example, a professional modern paint job will add immediate resale value.

Providing our hands-on guidance will give you the freedom and confidence to focus on your new home.


Learn more by reading my Real Estate Case Studies

painting shutters
Painters touching up
Staging a home in Vienna VA

Where do you start?

The best way to start is to send me an email or give me a call to set up a time for a confidential meeting. Ideally, walking together through your home and seeing important updates, additions, or renovations will give me the best opportunity to hear about your plans.

But these days I know that an in-person walk-through isn’t always possible, and that’s why I can easily set up a time to meet with you using Zoom. Your personal safety is important and I certainly want to respect your “health bubble”.


Email Doug now
Contact Information

Your expectations

I respect that you will have high expectations when discussing selling your home, one of your largest investments. Being able to sell at the highest possible price is also my goal, and I will be direct when I see something that should be improved to make a better impact.

Understanding the current market is very important. Giving you additional personal insight into recent sales, recent “under contract” homes, and other “active listings” in your neighborhood is essential when giving you clear guidance. Online evaluation tools you may see on websites are fairly good, but be cautious because they’ll show you a quick guestimate while capturing your name, contact info and address to be sold to marketers.

I know that your personal health and safety is especially important right now. To tackle that problem when your home is on the market, only one group at a time will be allowed inside and required to wear masks. Approving appointments, limiting access to the lockbox, and keeping your home clean helps all parties stay protected while keeping your home available to show to all.

My approach is to keep your moving plans confidential until your home is ready to launch. We always get right to work helping to prepare your home for the market, and then hit the open-market with brilliant professional photography and a digital walkthrough tour for the world to see.

We get your home the attention it DESERVES

In any price range, I know that buyers are searching online and expect an immersive experience with great photos and a 3D tour when they see it pop up at home, across the country, or anywhere across the globe.

Your home will be on all the sites you expect, but also on our international site and global partners. Our brand has such powerful outreach, and you will see benefits starting at our first meeting right through to the closing.

Don’t just put your home on the market, get it the attention it deserves.

Areas where I work

I happen to live in Vienna, Virginia and have sold homes here for a long time. But I also work across Northern Virginia which includes Alexandria, Arlington, Falls Church, McLean, Fairfax, Oakton, Reston, Herndon, and Great Falls.

That is actually a concentrated area covering multiple jurisdictions and school systems. When people contact me for areas beyond then know that I will partner up with a TTR Sotheby’s colleague to provide the level of service and expertise you’ll need. This works well and I’ve helped people from the Blue Ridge to the Eastern Shore of Maryland.


Thoughts and next step

The demand for housing has been intense for a long time, but it really intensified last year at the start of the Covid-19 pandemic. It was a combination of factors including mortgage rates below 3% and an increased desire for more personal space especially as we started to work (and teach) full-time from home. Any available homes were snatched up, and big investment gains provided ample cash for bigger down payments.

The year, 2020, was a dream scenario for home sellers, but an uphill marathon for many home buyers.

I understand that the real estate business is very competitive with agents around every corner. Friends, Facebook, Instagram, even postcards in your mailbox… I even get them in my mailbox from agents wanting to list my home!

So you know, I believe having a professional approach from the start is absolutely critical. Putting our plan in action for you will lead to an easier experience where you’ll feel in control throughout the transaction. And that comes through constant communication with me from our first contact through Settlement Day.

Let’s talk and get you moving where you really want to be.

Email Doug now
Contact Information

Need more? Read my Real Estate Case Studies

Vienna real estate agent Doug Francis

When we bought our house in Vienna, we were thinking about raising the kids, building an addition, and knowing the neighbors. Today, home buyers are attracted to Vienna because of the sense of community, walkability, and small town lifestyle.

So, what’s next after your 25 years? It’s a conversation many of my clients are having with me as they plan to move to the beach, travel, or get closer to grandkids. Helping them see their future, sell their current home, and move ahead with their updated plan has been an interesting new chapter.

My background: I am an active licensed agent in Virginia, have negotiated hundreds of sales contracts, work at TTR Sotheby’s International Realty in McLean, and still 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’s discuss your moving plans: Email doug@dougfrancis.com or call me at (703) 304-6827 .  Cheers!

Considering selling your home?

https://youtu.be/0ZSodCtsfkY

Just Sold!

Plum Street home with swimming pool

Looking for a house with a pool in Vienna, VA?

Sold!

https://vimeo.com/1003798838?loop=0

Planning to sell your home?

Case Studies

Continue Reading

Have a question?

Homeowners: Add a level of privacy

name withheld by request

Privacy: Hiding your name

Looking for testimonials?

Read through a collection of client comments originally posted on Zillow, Google and Trulia. See what my clients say...

Looking for a Custom Home?

Insights into New Homes in Vienna VA
Staged kitchen for real estate marketing

Here’s my home seller checklist… imagine you’re Getting Ready to Sell

Getting started is the hardest part for many clients. My Vienna home seller checklist will help you get the ball rolling today.

“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'm licensed in Virginia with a focus on Vienna, VA real estate since 1991.

That deep knowledge is valuable, especially in today's fast-paced market where advice is critical. Although many of my clients are personally referred, I am available to help you too and am accepting new clients right now.

Feel free to contact me at 703-304-6827 or email me at doug@dougfrancis.com anytime!

Search for a subject

Contact

Doug: (703) 304-6827

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

Office: 703-319-3344
Why do people hire me?

Search for homes in Vienna

Vienna Real Estate Guide

This material can only be used with written permission.

Equal Housing Opportunity

 

Copyright © 2025 Doug Francis · Minimum Pro Theme on Genesis Framework · WordPress · Log in