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Questions Home Sellers Ask

May 2, 2023 By Doug Francis

A 3 part video series to help Vienna home sellers understand buyers today

There are times when a client asks me a question about something that seems obvious to me, but makes me realize that I'm assuming too much. You also may do something so well simply because you understand the process step by step. Like it's second nature. I put together this 3-part series of videos to help give you some insight into the Continue Reading

Filed Under: Blog, Featured Posts, Home Seller Tips Tagged With: Falls Church Virginia, Home Seller Tips, McLean VA, Oakton, Vienna Virginia

The Wire Fraud Warning

March 16, 2023 By Doug Francis

I sat in on a presentation by an FBI Special Agent who discussed many types of financial fraud which are being used across the internet. Victims are everywhere including real estate buyers and investors, to lonely widows in romance scams who unwittingly launder large sums of money for fraudsters. But let's just focus on Real Estate The Continue Reading

Filed Under: Blog, Featured Posts, Home Buyer Tips, Home Seller Tips Tagged With: Home Buyer Tips, Home Seller Tips, Vienna Virginia

Glass recycling in Vienna

January 27, 2023 By Doug Francis

Purple glass recycling location in Vienna Virginia

The glass dumpster is BACK! A glass recycling dumpster is available on Mill Street NE near Capitol Building Supply, Sheets Lumber or on your way to Caboose Tavern in Vienna. Pay attention, you'll need to start visiting it weekly because... As you may know, glass picked up with your curbside recycling now goes to the landfill. The old plan of Continue Reading

Filed Under: Blog, Living Here Tagged With: recycling, Vienna Virginia

Relocating to Vienna for a new job

July 15, 2022 By Doug Francis

Heading home to Vienna VA

On the road again, just can't wait to get on the road again... -Willie Nelson Such a classic road tune as you head down the Interstate. With Northern Virginia creating so many jobs, more people than ever are on the Interstate relocating here for work, and a new home where they know few people and little about the area (other than it's close Continue Reading

Filed Under: Blog, Featured Posts, Home Buyer Tips Tagged With: Home Buyer Tips, relocation, Vienna Virginia, Vienna Real Estate

New Home | No Heat?

January 28, 2022 By Doug Francis

No heat in #blizzard2016 snow drift common in new homes

As another storm races up the East Coast threatening to dump a foot or more of snow, owners of new homes or retrofitted high-efficiency natural gas furnaces should know this tip. Your natural gas furnace may vent to the side of your house, and it may also intake air from the side of your home. Winds in a blizzard can cause light flaky snow to Continue Reading

Filed Under: Blog, Living Here Tagged With: real estate, Vienna Virginia

Town of Vienna, Virginia

September 15, 2020 By Doug Francis

Vienna station WOD Trail

The historic Freeman House is located on Church Street in Vienna. It is really the unofficial center of town and its active lifestyle, as on one side is the Vienna Town Green, a weekend farmers market, the W&OD Bike Trail (you can walk or run too), an organic bakery, Bazin's on Church Restaurant, Clarity, great pizza at Church Street Pizza, Continue Reading

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Vienna Town Green ~ Lifestyle

September 12, 2019 By Doug Francis

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

In the center of Vienna is the Town Green which hosts activities year-round. The Town Green ties together Maple Avenue and Church Street hugging the W&OD Trail, and it is across the street from Whole Foods so visitors can easy pick up a picnic while attending an event. Recently my daughter and I attended the grand finale of Vienna Idol, a Continue Reading

Filed Under: Blog, Living Here Tagged With: Vienna Virginia

Everyday is Earth Day

April 22, 2019 By Doug Francis

Earth Day Vienna Virginia

Everyday is Earth Day in my community. The Town of Vienna has a unique program encouraging people to make donations to support the replacement of street trees around town. About ten years ago, I was talking with the director of the parks and recreation department about street trees that had been removed along Route 123 near Tysons Corner. Continue Reading

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: Vienna Virginia

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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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A 3 part video series to help Vienna home sellers understand buyers today

Questions Home Sellers Ask

There are times when a client asks me a question about something that seems obvious to me, but makes me realize that I’m assuming too much. You also may do something so well simply because you understand the process step by step. Like it’s second nature. I put together this 3-part series of videos to […]

“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 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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