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Looking back at 2016 and ahead to 2017

December 31, 2016 By Doug Francis

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Three clients had babies... two girls and one boy. People don't often think about the life events Realtors are a part of every year. We step into roles where lives are in the process of changing. Living is more than lifestyle Here are a few notables from 2016... 2016 kicked off helping sisters and a brother sell their childhood home 30 Continue Reading

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How to Inspect a Flipped House

December 7, 2016 By Doug Francis

Flipped House Home Inspection Vienna VA

If you are considering buying a flipped house... make sure that you have a home inspection contingency included in your offer. Unfortunately, here in the always-active Vienna real estate market, a flipped house is often the only affordable option in the average price ranges. If you aren't familiar with the term, a flipped house is property Continue Reading

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Interview at TTR Sotheby’s International Realty

November 27, 2016 By Doug Francis

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UPDATED: The final cut is ready to view... see at the end of this blog post! See In a recent interview, the film producer asked me why I had selected to work at TTR Sotheby's International Realty over other real estate brokers in the D.C. market. With the film crew, sound guy, and executive producer watching, I did my best to articulate that Continue Reading

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How to be ahead of Termites | The WDI Report

November 20, 2016 By Doug Francis

wdi report termites

Far, far from the set of A Bug's Life... Hey, this is Virginia and we have termites. Millions of tunneling termites in the soil headed toward your house. A few times every year, I get emails from people asking questions about termites, termite inspections, termite damage, WDI report, and termite related issues that have complicated their Continue Reading

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9617 Percussion Way Vienna VA | SOLD!

November 1, 2016 By Doug Francis

back yard screened in porch

SOLD 12/30/2016 Directions from Vienna: Turn on Beulah Road. Take a Left on Abbotsford Drive, then Right on Percussion to 9617 Percussion Way See Current Homes for sale in Vienna Vienna VA neighborhood close to the W&OD Trail Located in a neighborhood of well maintained homes just minutes from the hustle and bustle of Tysons Continue Reading

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Tree Donation Fund in Vienna

October 26, 2016 By Doug Francis

new trees planted Vienna VA

A few years ago I was talking with the former Director of Vienna's Parks and Recreation Department and she told me that they planted about 90 trees a year around town. But, they were removing 110. Planting trees in Vienna, VA With Vienna in the middle of a rebuilding boom where the mature tree canopy is being removed and replaced with younger Continue Reading

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Considering buying an expanded Vienna rambler?

October 20, 2016 By Doug Francis

Pop top rambler vienna va

I have looked at a few expanded "pop-top" ramblers in Vienna recently with clients and each had a few quirky issues that you might want to consider too. Just to set the stage, a typical Vienna rambler was built in the late 1950s or early 1960s and has two levels: a basement, and main living floor. Plumbing Structural I-beam Heating Continue Reading

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The Value of a Back-Up Offer

September 21, 2016 By Doug Francis

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Deciding to be a back-up offer isn't a buyer's ideal situation, but in a competitive, fast-paced real estate market when offers are reviewed on Tuesday evening, then being #2 really isn't such a bad thing. And sellers, you should feel lucky to have a back-up... just in case. Back-up offers provide home buyers and home sellers unique Continue Reading

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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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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 […]

“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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