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Is A School Part of Your Home Search Criteria?

March 23, 2011 By Doug Francis

Did you enter a specific school into your search criteria and still missed that hot new listing last weekend? Aren't those "search sites" supposed to make it easy for the consumer you? So, last weekend I was checking the MRIS database and noticed a Vienna VA real estate listing that didn't have any schools identified. Since I keep an eye out for Continue Reading

Filed Under: Blog, Home Buyer Tips Tagged With: buyer agent, doug francis, Home Seller Tips, Northern Virginia, Single-Family, Vienna VA Homes

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

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: going green, Single-Family, town house

New Infill Homes in Vienna, Virginia

September 29, 2009 By Doug Francis

Infill development has been going on in Vienna real estate for a long time. But infill development typically happens in communities where vacant lots exist, and there really aren’t any vacant lots left around Vienna, Virginia. In the past decade Vienna builders have actively acquired homes built in the 1950’s to tear down, and I have been the Continue Reading

Filed Under: Blog, Home Buyer Tips Tagged With: Arlington, builders, Craftsman, infill homes, McLean, Single-Family, tear down, Vienna

Installing a real estate “for-sale” sign in Virginia?

August 3, 2009 By Doug Francis

Better call Miss Utility first! Yes, that familiar RE/MAX Presidential sign in your front yard is going to require a bit more effort (and spray paint) to install. The Virginia State Corporation Commission (SCC) is turning up the heat on enforcement of the Virginia Underground Utility Damage Prevention Act which was enacted thirty years ago, and Continue Reading

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: Fairfax, McLean, seller, Single-Family, town house, Vienna, virginia

My Vienna VA home FiOS upgrade!

July 24, 2009 By Doug Francis

UPDATE: I have upgraded again to 25mps in 2011! In the late 1990’s, I was seeing many new homes being built with Cat5 cable and a network hub from Bell Atlantic (soon to be Verizon) so that buyers could have the best available communications network. The box was branded with the Bell Atlantic logo but it was up to the new owner to either pick Continue Reading

Filed Under: Blog, Living Here Tagged With: Single-Family, technology, town house

Vienna, Virginia Home on MacArthur Avenue just BOUGHT

May 22, 2009 By Doug Francis

This 4-level split level features a unique basement found in less that 5% of all splits... so there is tons of room including 5 bedrooms. This is the home that I found with a secret buyer agent tactic mentioned in the blog that might help you find your home... of course you will need to be a client! So this baby recently sold for Continue Reading

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: buyer, real estate, Single-Family, Vienna

Beautiful Craftsman: Tapawingo Rd SW, Vienna, VA 22180

March 9, 2009 By Doug Francis

**This property is sold. RE/MAX Presidential did not participate in this sale.** Another Superior Home built by JP BREHONY This new home boasts top of the line details, gourmet kit w/ Merrilatt Masterpiece series cabs, granite cntrs,and jennair apps. Fam Rm w/ signature drop lighted ceiling& gas FP. LR, DR & option 1st flr study. Continue Reading

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: Craftsman, Single-Family, Vienna

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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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 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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