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Another Vienna VA Real Estate Blogger?

April 28, 2011 By Doug Francis

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) to get a handle on what they were doing from a style standpoint, and a technology standpoint. There was a huge learning curve for me especially with WordPress and it became important to keep up with training while producing decent, original real estate content that people would want to read.

Will I ever finish this blog? Probably not… because it has more than just information about Vienna VA real estate

 

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We all need a good teacher... and editor.

Thanks to Dakno Marketing’s Bobby Carroll for his teacher/editor/mentor input recently on dougfrancis.com on his Posterous blog. His company offers a very nice WordPress back-boned SwiftBlog theme package for professionals who want to get noticed on the Internet with a customizable, organized, SEO friendly site. So Bobby is someone I listen to when he makes recommendations.

I mention “content people would want to read” because my goal has been to make this real estate blog readable and informative. Recently when I was in Chicago at an Inman News Conference, I was lucky enough to meet two WordPress gurus (I’ll tell you if you ask) where we discussed the quality and organization needed to keep a reader’s attention. I try…

You have to admit that we are on information overload.

So this isn’t just another Vienna VA real estate blog regurgitating the same old statistics from MRIS thinking that “that” is blogging. Of course you can search for homes on my site or get a free real estate market report, but read through my blog and you will see that I am actually writing about topics that my clients are experiencing ( or the 4th of July fireworks ) so you can be a better real estate shopper.

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About Doug Francis

A Realtor specializing in unique and new homes around Vienna, Virginia, Doug started writing a first-hand blog about his everyday real estate experiences a decade ago. In-depth, helpful and fun has always been the objective. Outside real estate, he was profiled in a commercial for Verisign's "Where the World Clicks" global ad campaign, and was quoted in Money Magazine's Best Places to Live article on Vienna (#3!). He's a Boston University graduate who feels morning coffee is non-negotiable.

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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