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3rd Street in Herndon, Virginia – bought!

August 4, 2009 By Doug Francis

This 4 bedroom, two car colonial wasn't your typical short sale in Herndon, Virginia... it was much better! Lots of space, finished lower level, big bedroom sizes. But it took a lot of work, time, patience, and a couple off-hand prayers. Took about 2 months (fast) but almost 30 days without any response to the offer! Bought in 2009. My Continue Reading

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A short-sale success story… another home sold

August 3, 2009 By Doug Francis

I managed to get another home sold as a short-sale last week for a buyer client. This one was in Herndon and is a pretty big house, but it was grueling for my clients as information came super-slow from the other side. Honestly, the whole set up stinks because everyone (buyer, seller, agents, inspectors, and even the attorney's) are working at the Continue Reading

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Limestone Ct. in Clifton – Buyer Client bought

July 25, 2009 By Doug Francis

One of my buyer clients has this wonderful home settled 2009. It is a 3 Bedroom, 3 1/2 bath, one car garage townhome that backs to trees and not another townhome. One of the few that wasn't a ripped up foreclosure or long-shot short sale (most don't work out). View Larger Map Continue Reading

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A secret buyer agent search strategy for a home in Vienna, Virginia

May 7, 2009 By Doug Francis

Yes, another buyer agent secret search strategy for a lucky client living in Vienna, Virginia When I meet with buyer clients, I like to discuss how our home search is going to involve a multi-pronged effort in order to be successful. The client will use the resources of the Internet with sites like Homesdatabase.com,  Realtor.com, Trulia or Continue Reading

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Earth Day 2009 in Vienna Virginia

April 22, 2009 By Doug Francis

Meadowlark Gardens Vienna Virginia

Happy Earth Day 2009! I feel like I really chipped-in today by recycling a house built in 1968.  Yes, selling it to new owners! Doug is helping save the planet again. Disclaimer: note that my sale was in Vienna, Virginia and not Hawaii as depicted in this photo. Did you know that the economic slowdown has had a "green" effect on landfills? Continue Reading

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Buying a short-sale in Northern Virginia

April 10, 2009 By Doug Francis

So you pulled up a listing in the neighborhood that you would kill to live in and it is priced $100,000 below the last sale. "Honey, get the keys cause we are gonna buy that house", you say wildly. What you did not see written into the comments section is this home is a short-sale that needs the lender's approval. Someone in the sale is coming Continue Reading

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: buyer agent, FICO, foreclosure, short-sale

Home Buying Course 409 (Spring Semester)

April 3, 2009 By Doug Francis

Prereq: loan pre-approval 305, buyer consultation 206, cost estimate review 108, time frame 201 Okay, this isn't a real college level class but it is at the level a home buyer needs to be if they want to take advantage of today's real estate market. There is an "on-sale" mentality that has taken hold in our area, and home buyers who have been on Continue Reading

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: $8000 tax credit, buyer agent, buyer's market, mortgage, relocation

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Being able to guide my clients through many real estate sales, either moving out, moving in, or just across town, has been a rewarding experience that helps when discussing a plan with a future client.

Being able to help them focus and understand our proven sales plan always eases their anxiety of this looming personal task. And, putting it into bite-sized steps always helps them get where they really want to be.

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 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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“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

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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 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 elite clientele has been attracted to my results-oriented strategy for years, and I am accepting new clients 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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TTR Sotheby's International Realty
6723 Whittier Avenue McLean, VA 22101

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