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Power lines, law, human nature and real estate

April 26, 2009 By Doug Francis

An interesting aspect of being a real estate agent is that you get to learn about a variety of subjects such as law, environmental issues, construction, mortgage finance, human behavior, negotiation techniques, legislation, and much more. And the successful agents know that having a team or network of professionals is important to providing the level of service that consumers expect.

truliaI answer questions on the Trulia.com site and responded to one today regarding electrical sub-stations and if there were health risks. It was interesting that no one else dared answer this one but I gave an answer that included a link to the Health Physics Association that examines radiation safety. And the effort was appreciated by the person who asked the question.

Having shown dozens of homes over the years near power lines and sub-stations, I gave my own personal observation based on Doug Science, not found using “The Google”.

sub-stationSub-stations hum 24 hours a day, and I like to open my windows so that humming would drive me crazy! Can you imagine coming home every day thinking this over and over again? I can’t either so I suggested that he move on to another location.

Consumers often over think issues and can become obsessed that everything must have a logical answer. The Washington Post had an article yesterday about a couple who has spent three years analyzing home prices and made five low offers in that time (all rejected) and lovingly spend hours crunching the data all viewed on huge monitors. When they move into that perfect house at that outrageous price with FiOS and a garage, they will probably wake up one morning, open the curtains, and wonder if that electrical sub-station is a health risk.

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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" campaign, and was quoted in Money Magazine's Best Places to Live article on Vienna. He's a Boston University graduate who feels morning coffee is non-negotiable.

Helping my clients add value to their home has always been important to me. My step-by-step recommendations are intended to increase market appeal, return more then invested, and help net more when selling.

Beyond just sellers, I have helped many new homeowners make smart design decisions when remodeling. We gutted our house and totally remodeled it, and I pass that experience along because living in a nice house is simply better.

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.

Questions? Email doug@dougfrancis.com or call me at (703) 304-6827 to discuss your plans. Cheers!

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