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Let’s Review those Closing Costs Again

January 20, 2012 By Doug Francis

Good and bad

Update: Today's Washington Post (2/12) has a revised advertisement from the credit union that was the subject of this blog post, stating that they will pay $10,000 toward closing costs. Not the $100,000 that they previously advertised. ORIGINAL POST: When a real estate client came to me all pumped up because his Credit Union was offering to Continue Reading

Filed Under: Blog, Home Buyer Tips Tagged With: buyer agent, real estate, tips, Vienna Virginia

When Should You Respond to Counter Offers?

September 28, 2011 By Doug Francis

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There isn't anything worse than waiting for an answer. Yes or No. Come on man, just let me know! The tip that I give my Northern Virginia real estate clients is to respond to any type of offer quickly, and to take every one seriously. Speed is very powerful when negotiating. In real estate, a quick response is powerful If that answer is too Continue Reading

Filed Under: Blog, Home Buyer Tips, Home Seller Tips Tagged With: DocuSign, Home Seller Tips, negotiating, Northern Virginia, real estate, technology, tips, Vienna Virginia

Another Vienna VA Real Estate Blogger?

April 28, 2011 By Doug Francis

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In late 2008, the real estate market was shifting  (actually down-shifting) and I found myself with a little extra time on my hands. And so began the planning for the blog that you see today. My blog didn't happen overnight! There have been many late nights reading through real estate blogs from Phoenix, Seattle and San Diego (list to the right) Continue Reading

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Sweating the Appraisal Contingency?

January 19, 2011 By Doug Francis

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Image by wallyg via Flickr Almost every real estate sale involves an appraisal contingency designed to protect the home buyer and mortgage lender from paying too much for the property. Appraisals are generated by licensed appraisers who are contracted to generate a third party's opinion, using established criteria, to determine and document Continue Reading

Filed Under: Blog, Home Buyer Tips, Home Seller Tips Tagged With: appraisal, Appraised value, Northern Virginia, real estate, tips

Will Your Real Estate Offer Make the Cut?

January 13, 2011 By Doug Francis

Side Door Vienna VA

Every home buyer tries to figure out what it will take to buy the home that they have decided to make an offer on. Determining the right price, or how much wiggle room there is, is the bottom line here for everyone from the first time buyer to the savvy investor. If you are sitting at your kitchen table pondering this question, then it is time Continue Reading

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Estimating Title Insurance Costs

November 14, 2010 By Doug Francis

U S Capitol 2012

When I review estimated closing costs with home buyers, we always spend time looking at Title Insurance because it is typically one of the largest expenses on the worksheet. Since most people buying real estate are going to have a mortgage, title insurance is going to be a requirement of the lender if you want them to provide the loan. Title Continue Reading

Filed Under: Blog, Home Buyer Tips Tagged With: buyer agent, Northern Virginia, real estate, tips, Title insurance in the United States

Real Estate Contracts Require a Termite Inspection?

June 2, 2010 By Doug Francis

Termites can cause damage to homes

Image by Editor B via Flickr Editors's Note 9/2014: This post has been edited from the original article to reflect current lender requirements.   The Northern Virginia real estate contract can require that a termite or "wood destroying insect" inspection be conducted. This election is made by the Purchaser in their offer. And, if Continue Reading

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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

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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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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 […]

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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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