February 4, 2012

The Real Estate Consumer has changed…

Okay consumers… did you know that people buy homes differently today than ten years ago? Today’s real estate consumer has so much information available that is specific, in depth and literally on demand that it has transformed the role of the real estate agent… for the better. The way consumers get mortgage information is better [...]

My 15-year RE/MAX Anniversary

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Over the weekend I received an unexpected acknowledgment from RE/MAX International congratulating me for reaching my 15-year mark as a RE/MAX Affiliate.  Yes, I started in 1991 at a local firm in Vienna and made the switch in 1994. Now this may not seem like a big deal, but it started me thinking about the [...]

Your Maryland lockbox doesn’t work in Virginia

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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 [...]

Disclosure of Business Relationships

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Doug Francis Licensed in Commonwealth of Virginia: Real Estate Board – Salesperson License Number 0225 021708 Expires: 12-31-2009 There are no complaints filed with the Virginia Department of Occupational Regulation (DPOR) My Real Estate Broker: Presidential Properties Inc. RE/MAX Presidential 3028 Javier Road Suite 100 Fairfax VA  22031 703-573-2500 Doug Francis does not have affiliated [...]