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Two level Vienna condo @ $1,795 | RENTED

October 22, 2009 By Doug Francis

TOO Late - RENTED 11/12/09 This two level condo is in Vienna - Tysons Corner, Virginia and is available immediately. 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, 2 parking passes, super clean 10 year-old unit close to SAIC and Booz|Allen|Hamilton, Freddie Mac,  (yes, I know there are others) , Harris Teeter, restaurants and shopping. Located at 1502 Northern Neck Continue Reading

Filed Under: Blog, Video Blogs Tagged With: real estate, rental, Vienna

Your Maryland lockbox doesn’t work in Virginia

October 14, 2009 By Doug Francis

In the past two weeks, I have shown up at two vacant homes in Fairfax, Virginia with clients wanting to take a look-see, only to find that the SentriLock lock-boxes did not work. You know, SentriLock's are the little blue boxes on the front door handles of homes for sale. In the Washington D.C. metro area, we have Realtor Associations in Continue Reading

Filed Under: Blog, Video Blogs Tagged With: agent, buyer, seller, technology, virginia

Your FICO score matters!

September 15, 2009 By Doug Francis

Okay, driving through Fairfax County I share my thoughts on the essentials of knowing your FICO Score and the importance of getting a credit report  early on in the home buying process. If the FICO Score isn't 700 720 then there may be ways to improve it... since 720+ is the magic number for availability and good pricing. So after you have Continue Reading

Filed Under: Blog, Video Blogs Tagged With: buyer, FICO, home search, lender, mortgage, real estate

A short-sale success story… another home sold

August 3, 2009 By Doug Francis

I managed to get another home sold as a short-sale last week for a buyer client. This one was in Herndon and is a pretty big house, but it was grueling for my clients as information came super-slow from the other side. Honestly, the whole set up stinks because everyone (buyer, seller, agents, inspectors, and even the attorney's) are working at the Continue Reading

Filed Under: Video Blogs Tagged With: buyer, buyer agent, foreclosure, real estate, seller, short-sale

3126 Windwood Farms Ct, Oakton VA The Video Tour

July 28, 2009 By Doug Francis

OFF THE MARKET A new video tour of this home in Oakton that is now ready for you. Okay, maybe too many suggestions and comments about the wallpaper, but this home has great potential. And like they always say in real estate, location, location, location... it's 1.5 miles to the Vienna Metro. Yes, it's from YouTube! Continue Reading

Filed Under: Video Blogs Tagged With: buyer, home search, Oakton, town house, Townhouse

New bike trail to the W&OD Trail in Northeast Vienna

July 11, 2009 By Doug Francis

If you like to bike and use the W&OD trail or if you walk or jog, then you may want to know about this connector trail in Northeast Vienna, just inside the Town of Vienna, VA line. And if you don't know, the W&OD Trail goes for 45+ miles from Arlington, Falls Church, Vienna, Reston, Herndon, Ashburn and all the way to Leesburg. About 3/4 Continue Reading

Filed Under: Blog, Video Blogs Tagged With: going green, Vienna, W&OD bike trail

Got a beach rental? Here is my tip…

July 6, 2009 By Doug Francis

If you have a home that you rent out, and not just a beach rental, it is essential that you keep it well maintained. Also, if you are selling a home and plan on having strangers come to look at it then fix up any hazards before they come walking through the door! Continue Reading

Filed Under: Blog, Video Blogs Tagged With: safety tips, seller

A drive down New Mountain Road in Aldie, Virginia

June 25, 2009 By Doug Francis

A drive to see a piece of land on New Mountain Road just off Route 50 in Aldie, Virginia, and a nice look at the Virginia countryside. It's 4.7 acres and they are asking $299,000 for it. Continue Reading

Filed Under: Video Blogs Tagged With: aldie, land

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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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