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Home Buyers on Google overload?

January 21, 2010 By Doug Francis

If you are looking to buy or sell a home, I'm sure you have used  Google to do most of your research. In a recent conversation with a REALTOR colleague in Falls Church, Virginia, she shared how home buyers walking into her Sunday open-house already knowing the tax assessment, local school scores, neighborhood comparables and much more. They were Continue Reading

Filed Under: Blog, Home Buyer Tips, Video Blogs Tagged With: Add new tag, buyer, Falls Church Virginia, relocation, seller, Vienna, Wendover

The Real Estate Consumer has changed…

January 18, 2010 By Doug Francis

Okay consumers… did you know that people buy homes differently today than ten years ago? Today’s real estate consumer has so much information available that is specific, in depth and literally on demand that it has transformed the role of the real estate agent… for the better. The way consumers get mortgage information is better too as home Continue Reading

Filed Under: Blog, Home Buyer Tips Tagged With: Add new tag, agent, buyer agent, real estate, seller, tips

It’s a race to finish the Home Buyer Tax Credit for 2010?

November 5, 2009 By Doug Francis

REVISED for the extension (see new post below) (expired in 2010) If you are or have a friend who is thinking about buying a home and taking advantage of the $8,000 first-time home buyer tax credit, then there are some facts you need to know, and we need to talk today. Especially since everyone and their little brother/sister knows about the Continue Reading

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: $8000 tax credit, buyer, buyer agent, home buyer tax credit, home search, seller

Your Maryland lockbox doesn’t work in Virginia

October 14, 2009 By Doug Francis

In the past two weeks, I have shown up at two vacant homes in Fairfax, Virginia with clients wanting to take a look-see, only to find that the SentriLock lock-boxes did not work. You know, SentriLock's are the little blue boxes on the front door handles of homes for sale. In the Washington D.C. metro area, we have Realtor Associations in Continue Reading

Filed Under: Blog, Video Blogs Tagged With: agent, buyer, seller, technology, virginia

McLean Home Sales Stats, Hyper Local Sept ’09

October 12, 2009 By Doug Francis

Yes, I get tons of free data too but here we go, hyper-local real estate sales numbers: they aren't pretty! Numbers for 22101: Total Units Sold in September 2009, 40 vs. 18 in 2008 (up 122.22%) Average Sold Price in September 2009, $866,373 vs. $924,386 in 2008 (down 6.28%) In the $700,000 to $799,999 range, 4 sold with 16 active Continue Reading

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: McLean, real estate, seller, stats

HvCc appraisal flu hits Northern Virginia…

October 4, 2009 By Doug Francis

Home sellers and buyers in Northern Virginia have felt the pain of the HVCC, the Home Valuation Code of Conduct. These new guidelines (May, 2009) dictate how real estate appraisals are conducted for all mortgage loans that will be sold to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. Government insured loans such as FHA or Veterans Administration (VA) have not Continue Reading

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: appraisal, buyer, Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, HVCC, seller, virginia

A sick home seller strategy…

September 17, 2009 By Doug Francis

This is an angle that many real estate agents have yet to discuss with their seller clients because it may sound a little harsh. Some subjects like current market activity, reductions in asking or list price, keeping the house clean, proper staging, repainting, repairing, de-cluttering, re-carpeting, curb appeal, sanitizing, lighting, scenting, Continue Reading

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Figuring out the McLean Real Estate Market – August 2009

September 15, 2009 By Doug Francis

There have been some impressive claims about the real estate market in August, but there is a sharp dividing line between McLean 22101 and 22102. Yes, 22101 saw some good real estate sales numbers. The strength of the McLean home market is its strategic location keeping this area in demand since access to D.C., Tyson's, Arlington plus Dulles and Continue Reading

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: buyer, McLean, MRIS, seller

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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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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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