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Where is my House Survey?

April 26, 2012 By Doug Francis

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Twice in the past month I have sat with clients at closing and they asked, "where is the house survey?" The house location survey is an accurate drawing of the property that will show the corners, fences, driveway, house, shed, deck, or patio and include some very important measurements. Your lender doesn't require it In my twenty one years as Continue Reading

Filed Under: Blog, Home Buyer Tips Tagged With: buyer agent, real estate

Getting a Closing Costs Credit?

March 28, 2012 By Doug Francis

It isn't unusual for a home buyer to ask the seller, in their written offer, to give a specific dollar credit at closing to pay some of the buyer's closing costs. And with mortgage folks favoring 20% down payments then that credit can really help with the other typical closing expenses. Does your offer? Offering to pay some of the buyer's Continue Reading

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Let’s Review those Closing Costs Again

January 20, 2012 By Doug Francis

Good and bad

Update: Today's Washington Post (2/12) has a revised advertisement from the credit union that was the subject of this blog post, stating that they will pay $10,000 toward closing costs. Not the $100,000 that they previously advertised. ORIGINAL POST: When a real estate client came to me all pumped up because his Credit Union was offering to Continue Reading

Filed Under: Blog, Home Buyer Tips Tagged With: buyer agent, real estate, tips, Vienna Virginia

5 Tips for Condo Buyers Paying Cash

October 17, 2011 By Doug Francis

Reston Virginia monthly financing

Condo buyers that pay cash are typically savvy real estate investors looking to cash in on the current low prices with plans to rent out the properties. Although there are many places where that plan is a good bet, places such as Reston, Virginia may be a whole other story. You see, Reston is an ideal location for investors because a Metrorail Continue Reading

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Home Sale Radon Testing Contingency

May 1, 2011 By Doug Francis

Radon Reduction System Vienna VA

It is not a requirement that you test for Radon when you put in an offer to buy a home in Northern Virginia, but it is probably a good idea. The Radon Inspection Contingency in the Sales Contract puts some structure into getting a "short-term" radon test done on any home to make sure the levels of Radon on the lowest level of the home are below the Continue Reading

Filed Under: Blog, Home Buyer Tips Tagged With: buyer agent, Radon, United States Environmental Protection Agency, Vienna Virginia

Is A School Part of Your Home Search Criteria?

March 23, 2011 By Doug Francis

Did you enter a specific school into your search criteria and still missed that hot new listing last weekend? Aren't those "search sites" supposed to make it easy for the consumer you? So, last weekend I was checking the MRIS database and noticed a Vienna VA real estate listing that didn't have any schools identified. Since I keep an eye out for Continue Reading

Filed Under: Blog, Home Buyer Tips Tagged With: buyer agent, doug francis, Home Seller Tips, Northern Virginia, Single-Family, Vienna VA Homes

Yes, Reviews are Relevant

March 12, 2011 By Doug Francis

Doug Francis REALTOR Reviews

After a few real estate clients found me online, I asked how they stumbled across me or my Northern Virginia Real Estate Blog. Often it was a top Google result when they asked a question or one of my home listings showed up on one of the 10,548 "home search/IDX" sites that are out there. And when they drilled down, they found that my real estate Continue Reading

Filed Under: Blog, Home Buyer Tips, Home Seller Tips Tagged With: buyer agent, Home Seller Tips, McLean, Oakton, real estate, Reviews, Vienna Virginia

Adding a Deadline to Your Real Estate Offer

March 2, 2011 By Doug Francis

Bronze Pigs

If you are planning to make an offer on real estate then remember that real estate offers must be in writing to be enforceable. Period! Although the real estate sales contract process is different around the U.S., having the terms on paper is the essential first step. The contact price, financing terms, closing date, and contingencies build a 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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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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