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Town of Vienna, Virginia

By Doug Francis

Vienna station WOD Trail

The Freeman House on Church Street 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, Continue Reading

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Home Buyer Due Diligence

By Doug Francis

Oil tank in Virginia

Virginia is one of those states where home buyers bear the responsibility to investigate a property to their satisfaction before they buy it. You may have heard of caveat emptor before, which means let the buyer beware. So, it is very important for you to know as much about the property as quickly as possible. One line in the Northern Continue Reading

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Kitchen Safety and Firehouse Fun

By Doug Francis

Vienna VA VFD

Since becoming a mom and homeowner, I am awed by the number of uses for baking soda.  It’s the miracle of household items. If you add baking soda to your baby’s bath water, it will cure even the most stubborn of diaper rashes.  Cleaning your ceramic cook top?  Baking soda and vinegar will cut through all the grease!  Your potty-training toddler Continue Reading

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Hallman Street Fairfax VA

By Doug Francis

City of Fairfax CUE Bus Routes

Doug's working pics are now available ~ see below Now officially SOLD in July 2013 - FC8101713 Welcome to this remodeled Cape Cod style home that has been tastefully expanded and updated. Located in the heart of the City of Fairfax, it is centrally located to take advantage of in-town living, restaurants like Zoës Kitchen, and easy access to Continue Reading

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Step One for Real Estate Buyers

By Doug Francis

This "Step One" concept actually came to me after trying to buy a mini-van at a car dealership. With good intentions, my wife and I brought our toddler into a Ford dealership to buy a (dreaded) mini-van for our growing family. But after 2 1/2 hours of car dealership bull sh t crap, we walked out the door with a crying child (hunger pains) and no Continue Reading

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Home Seller Tips for 2013

By Doug Francis

Shower Tile ideas

Any home seller who plans to move up to a larger home should do some research on the current competition. It ain't just pricing that is essential, it is the overall condition of the product you are selling. Right now, I have a few clients who are planning the big upgrade from their first homes (pre-kids) to new homes... and one large enough for Continue Reading

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Your Earnest Money Deposit

By Doug Francis

Understanding the importance of the Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) in a real estate offer is always an interesting conversation with home buyers. How much should it be? Where does the money go? Essentially the EMD is money that gets deposited into an Escrow Account if your real estate offer is accepted, or gets "ratified" by both parties. In Continue Reading

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About all those Realtor forms…

By Doug Francis

Virginia State Capitol photo: Doug Francis

Believe it or not, a lot of Realtor forms were updated on July 1, 2012 to comply with updated rules and regulations approved in April by the General Assembly of Virginia. Yes, Richmond. You know, where the laws are made for the Commonwealth of Virginia. As a consumer protection, real estate agents are required to have a license and report to the Continue Reading

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Vienna real estate agent Doug Francis

When we bought our house in Vienna, we were thinking about raising the kids, building an addition, and knowing the neighbors. Today, home buyers are attracted to Vienna because of the sense of community, walkability, and small town lifestyle.

So, what’s next after your 25 years? It’s a conversation many of my clients are having with me as they plan to move to the beach, travel, or get closer to grandkids. Helping them see their future, sell their current home, and move ahead with their updated plan has been an interesting new chapter.

My background: I am an active licensed agent in Virginia, have negotiated hundreds of sales contracts, work at TTR Sotheby’s International Realty in McLean, and still 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’s discuss your moving plans: Email doug@dougfrancis.com or call me at (703) 304-6827 .  Cheers!

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“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'm licensed in Virginia with a focus on Vienna, VA real estate since 1991.

That deep knowledge is valuable, especially in today's fast-paced market where advice is critical. Although many of my clients are personally referred, I am available to help you too and am accepting new clients right now.

Feel free to contact me at 703-304-6827 or email me at doug@dougfrancis.com anytime!

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Doug: (703) 304-6827

TTR Sotheby's International Realty
6723 Whittier Avenue McLean, VA 22101

Office: 703-319-3344
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