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Is Santa Bringing You A House This Year?

December 13, 2014 By Ken Montville

Santa looking around the corner

There’s a great Holiday song, originally made famous by Eartha Kitt, called Santa Baby. Some of the lyrics go like this:  “Santa honey, one little thing that I really do need... The deed... “  Wouldn't that be great if you could ask Santa for a new house and get it? For most of us, it isn't that easy. Buying Your Home in 2017 If you’re Continue Reading

Filed Under: Blog, Home Buyer Tips Tagged With: home buyer, house sales

Want Tips on Making Lowball Offers?

December 12, 2011 By Doug Francis

Home Shopping Vienna Virginia

If you are lucky enough to be able to buy a home, I'm sure you are looking for an incredible deal. There hasn't been a week recently when someone hasn't mentioned making a lowball offer and how I can help them get a steal deal. Typical tips are to look for homes that have been on the market for a few months, don't get emotional, to be ready to Continue Reading

Filed Under: Blog, Home Buyer Tips Tagged With: home buyer, Northern Virginia, real estate, Vienna Virginia

Bad News for Vienna Real Estate

November 8, 2011 By Doug Francis

Vienna real estate trends

(written in 2011) When a Facebook friend posted a link to an MSN article that ranked Vienna Virginia the 2011 #5 Best Housing Market in America, I just had to cringe since those statements never hold true for long.  Most articles on MSN come from somewhere else and I quickly discovered that the article originated from Bloomberg BusinessWeek -- Continue Reading

Filed Under: Blog, Home Buyer Tips Tagged With: home buyer, Vienna Virginia

Vienna helps pick up hurricane debris

August 30, 2011 By Doug Francis

Tree toppled during Hurricane Irene Vienna VA

One of the benefits of living in the Town of Vienna Virginia happens after big storms like Hurricane Irene pass through the area. That's when the Town sets up a special day to pick up all those broken branches that fell into our yards... and all you need to do is set them out at the curb. Vienna's storm debris pick up day is September 6, Continue Reading

Filed Under: Blog, Living Here Tagged With: Fairfax County Virginia, home buyer, Hurricane Irene, real estate, tax rate, Vienna Virginia

Loan Limits for Northern Virginia

December 23, 2010 By Doug Francis

UPDATE Loan limits for Northern Virginia in 2022 ~ Original Article: Relocation home buyers are typically surprised to learn that Northern Virginia has maximum conforming mortgage loan limits that are higher than most regions of the United States. Northern Virginia real estate ranks as "expensive" considering the region has some of the wealthiest Continue Reading

Filed Under: Blog, Home Buyer Tips Tagged With: 22180, home buyer, mortgage, Northern Virginia, real estate

Things You Should Know Before Moving to Northern Virginia

October 24, 2010 By Doug Francis

Potomac Street and Hog Alley Harpers Ferry West Virginia

Relocating here? Well, when I started Things You Should Know Before Moving to Northern Virginia (updated in 2019), I had to force myself to stop at fourteen "things". Over the years I have heard myself giving these tips over and over to clients who are relocating here, so, I thought that I should put down my observations for the world to Continue Reading

Filed Under: Blog, Featured Posts, Home Buyer Tips, Living Here Tagged With: doug francis, Fairfax, home buyer, McLean, Northern Virginia, real estate, traffic, Vienna Virginia, virginia, W&OD bike trail

My Buyer’s Agent Tip of the Week | Luxury Homes

October 13, 2010 By Doug Francis

Linnaeus Charlottesville VA

Negotiation strategies vary depending on the price range and condition of the house, but the final months of 2010 may be the best time to negotiate on a luxury home thanks, in part, to the capital gains rate going back up on January 1, 2011. Yes, I am going to encourage you to set in motion an action plan that really is a "win-win" negotiating Continue Reading

Filed Under: Blog, Featured Posts, Home Buyer Tips Tagged With: great falls, home buyer, Home Buyer Tips, Luxury real estate, McLean, Northern Virginia, Oakton, real estate, Vienna Virginia

10 Home Buyer Mistakes

October 7, 2010 By Doug Francis

Even if you are an experienced, relocation home buyer moving to Vienna, VA with your company from California, it makes sense to go through this checklist. You will buy a better home and have a better experience. The biggest home buyer mistakes: Choosing a real estate agent who isn't committed to forming a strong business relationship with you. Continue Reading

Filed Under: Home Buyer Tips Tagged With: California, home buyer, home inspection, Real estate broker/agent, relocation, Vienna Virginia

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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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Viva Vienna Vienna Idol event on the Town Green sponsored by Caffe Amouri

The Vienna Town Green

The Town Green in Vienna, Virginia is located where Maple Avenue intersects the W&OD Bike Trail and Mill Street. The Town

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Time to Down size to a retirement home

Transitioning Into Retirement | Your Real Estate Plan

Maybe it was the gray hair, the years of experience, or just being in my late 50’s that helped introduce me to clients who are transitioning into retirement and are downsizing. The baby-boomer retirement plan was accelerated by “Covid-19” as long time owners found the old house was just too big. The retirement dream became […]

“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 Fall 2022 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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TTR Sotheby's International Realty
6723 Whittier Avenue McLean, VA 22101

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