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A 3D Tour of House in Vienna

By Doug Francis

A cool aspect of being a real estate agent is that new technology comes along all the time that I can add to my list of services. Being quickly adaptive is essential and, being an entrepreneur, I can be nimble enough to make executive decisions when I see something a consumer will think is beneficial.

At a listing in Vienna last week, we spent about three hours mapping out the house with a 3D camera. The camera technology is patented and proprietary so you won’t find it on Amazon as a lens attachment.

The lens attachment is something I experimented with in the 1990’s (yes, I’m that old), but people back then were still using dial-up, AOL, and modems with 16k Baud rates. Those slow speeds did not create a very enjoyable user experience so it didn’t take off.

Click on this image to take a look right now…

What is essential for home sellers to know is that almost every home buyer is starting their search on their iPad these days. Great photos are essential since that will be your first open-house and shape a buyer’s decision to even trek over and step foot inside your house.

New Homes vs. Kinda-New Homes in Vienna VA

The Vienna real estate market is very competitive and with more five to 10 year-old kinda-new homes starting to hit the market competing with brand new homes, a careful period of preparation is critical. At this home, the owners carefully followed my advice spending over 30 days to get the home ready to sell. I call this the “messy in the middle” part of the process since a lot of work goes into painting, cleaning and staging.

And guess what, the end product shows!

Pool and patio Vienna VaThe 3D does show the house well, but the technology does not do the outside where there is a custom pool and attractive brick paver patio. It may involve movement which distorts the images, but it would have been cool to zip around the yard.

Next time I will also make sure the professional photographer includes the walk-in closets. Yes, the mud room was included but the garage wasn’t done… maybe I will do a garage if it has a lift or something else interesting to see.

(Jeep not included)

Take a look at the tour of the house or if you are interested in the 3D technology to use selling your home then let me know with an email and I will follow up promptly.

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About Doug Francis

A seasoned Realtor specializing in unique and new homes around Vienna, Virginia, Doug has seen consumer behavior, negotiations and communication styles change. At his original brokerage, he was the first agent to add an email address. Imagine! Outside real estate, he plays tennis, is a Washington Capitals fan, spends time with Skipper (his dog), and enjoys the restaurant scene in the DCA. He's a Boston University graduate who feels morning coffee is non-negotiable.

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!

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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.

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