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Going Diesel

May 26, 2014 By Doug Francis

Doug Francis Realtor VW TDI

Okay, it's official. I have gone diesel. Way back in January, I put on my schedule  replacement of my long-time business companion... my SAAB. Beside the fact SAAB went out of business and repairs were getting a tad expensive, what I really wanted to improve was my gas mileage. Yes, real estate agents still drive from place to place and the Continue Reading

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An Electric Vehicle Charging Station in Vienna, VA

January 30, 2012 By Doug Francis

Vienna Virginia electric car charging station

Over the weekend when I took my dog into the new Petco in Vienna, VA to browse for some new puppy toys, we literally walked right into my first encounter with a car charging station. I have probably walked by this little power station a dozen times without noticing it, but I am sure that anyone living in Vienna or passing through in an electric Continue Reading

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Earth Day in Vienna, VA 2010

April 22, 2010 By Doug Francis

The 40th Earth Day arrived today and the weather is truly spectacular in Northern Virginia. This year the focus across the board is on energy efficiency and replacing older appliances with Energy Star qualified appliances like A/C or heating systems, hot water heaters or refrigerators. Like I wrote last week, the Commonwealth of Virginia has Continue Reading

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Vienna VA a winter wonderland of snow at home

February 16, 2010 By Doug Francis

Some of you moving to Northern Virginia may be seeing the area in nice warm weather, but it can really snow here and I thought I would give you a taste of the big blizzard of 2010 when we had two monster snow storms within a week dumping three feet of snow at my home in Vienna, VA. The kids in Fairfax County, VA didn't have school for almost two Continue Reading

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Buying a Home with an Older HVAC Unit?

January 30, 2010 By Doug Francis

Considering buying a home with a central air conditioning or a heat pump system now that another Northern Virginia summer is approaching? Well it is essential that you know that as of January 1, 2010, manufacturers aren’t going to build any new systems using R-22 refrigerant or any new spare parts for those existing systems using R-22. And, Continue Reading

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Plumbing nightmares… pumpkin pulp!

October 14, 2009 By Doug Francis

Should I be flattered to be considered a voice for plumbers across America? Well here is this week's tip from Roto-Rooter Plumbing and Drain Service: ~ watch the pumpkin pulp and seeds ~ It seems that while we are enjoying pumpkin pies upstairs in the dining room with the family,  the pulp that we shoved down the garbage disposal is coating Continue Reading

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Keeping Vienna’s Northside Park free of invasive plants.

September 25, 2009 By Doug Francis

The Town of Vienna Parks and Recreation Department is seeking volunteers on Saturday, September 26th to help identify and remove invasive plants in Northside Park. As in most suburban areas across the country, non-native plants are growing out of control and impacting the natural environment for native plant species. The Northside Park Invasive Continue Reading

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Digital signature saves the home sale negotiation!

September 11, 2009 By Doug Francis

One of my real estate associates at RE/MAX Presidential recently went on a vacation and I agreed to handle her clients. Yes, we all need vacations (even real estate agents) to recharge our batteries and add a little adventure to our lives. In her case, it was a motorcycle trip in Wyoming and Montana with her husband. One of the cases involved a Continue Reading

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Vienna real estate agent Doug Francis

I’m so excited that you found me! Yes, this site covers real estate, but also a lot about lifestyle and  living in Vienna, Virginia outside Washington, D.C.

There is a lot of info here, and you can also contact me with any specific real estate questions. And, at home consultations are available too.

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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Questions Home Sellers Ask

There are times when a client asks me a question about something that seems obvious to me, but makes me realize that I’m assuming too much. You also may do something so well simply because you understand the process step by step. Like it’s second nature. I put together this 3-part series of videos to […]

“Doug nailed it! Within days, we had three offers, one of which not only met, but far exceeded all of our goals.”
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“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.”
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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 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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