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Home Seller Tips for 2013

November 19, 2012 By Doug Francis

Shower Tile ideas

Any home seller who plans to move up to a larger home should do some research on the current competition. It ain't just pricing that is essential, it is the overall condition of the product you are selling. Right now, I have a few clients who are planning the big upgrade from their first homes (pre-kids) to new homes... and one large enough for Continue Reading

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12864 Fair Briar Lane, Fairfax Virginia

November 4, 2010 By Doug Francis

Too late, another home sold by Doug Francis (settled 11/30/10) This three level condo has just been repainted and re carpeted so it is super clean and ready for you. Plenty of natural light filters into this home. It is a very open floor-plan on the main level with a kitchen that overlooks the living room and dining space. Set up the furniture so Continue Reading

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In Real Estate, Online Photos are Essential

May 26, 2010 By Doug Francis

Doug Francis Northern Virginia Home for sale

You would think that Northern Virginia Real Estate agents would get it by now, but I am still seeing some really bad house photos being posted online. It is a trend that a lot of agents across the country poke fun at, and even have blogs of the worst photos seen in their MLS. Anyone who is looking for a home to buy is starting out on the Continue Reading

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8636 Dogwood Lane, Fairfax Virginia | SOLD Listing

April 15, 2010 By Doug Francis

A nice, custom built home (2004)  overlooking a park-like setting and just minutes to the Vienna or Dunn Loring Metro Stations. New listing April 16, 2010, this five bedroom colonial sits on almost 3/4 of an acre yet backs to protected woods surrounding  Long Branch stream. Home Bought and Sold June 2010 Gorgeous oak hardwood floors on the entire Continue Reading

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Vienna, VA Home Sales Stats | Hyper Local March 2010

April 12, 2010 By Doug Francis

Image by lukiffer via Flickr March came roaring in like a lion in the real estate market as buyers literally surged in once the snow melted and the sun started to shine making our world green again, so next month's numbers will be impressive. The driving part of the surge was buyers at the lower end buying homes that allowed people to move up Continue Reading

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Selling a Home before the Bank Forecloses

April 8, 2010 By Doug Francis

Image by respres via Flickr As the closing date approached on one of my recent listings in Fairfax, VA, my clients who had moved due to a job-loss informed me that they had not made mortgage payments for the past few months. Now, when I am filling in my listing paperwork there is a section where I have to ask, “Are you current on your Continue Reading

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Helping prepare a 40 year-old home to sell

February 19, 2010 By Doug Francis

A significant number of the homes in Northern Virginia were built in the 1950's, 1960's, and 1970's. Yes, a lot has been built since then, but the building booms in those times constructed significantly smaller homes and much faster.The total number of homes built in the 1970's alone outpaces the most recent boom time. Best of all, they were Continue Reading

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Stillfield Place in Centreville, Virginia | just bought!

January 24, 2010 By Doug Francis

This fantastic four bedroom colonial in the Virginia Run community in Centreville, VA that backs to true parkland, has an oversize screened-in porch and was a really good house to buy for my buyer clients. Turn key and not a short-sale. Doug was the "buyer's agent" in this transaction. The home was built in 1993 and featured the expanded floor Continue Reading

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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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Right now, having a do-able home project may be just what you need to reduce your stress levels. Really, it’s okay to pretend a little while improving your home and current lifestyle. Putting together plans to help my clients prepare their homes to appeal to the Vienna real estate market is always fun, but, these […]

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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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6723 Whittier Avenue McLean, VA 22101

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