Have you ever used a typewriter?
Yes, I took typing lessons during a summer as a nanny when I was 13 years old.
How is social media changing news?
Social Media allows for instant access to news in real time. Unfortunately, it also allows for the user to post their opinion.
Who's your favorite fictional journalist?
There are too many to name. I read several books each week for both business and pleasure.
What does it mean to be a journalist?
To educate without bias.
How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?
Email, short, sweet and to the point.
What's your favorite social network?
LinkedIn is my favorite social network. It's easy to connect with other experts and share critical insights in our industries.
Who do you wish followed you?
Anyone looking for the truth about what sellers need to do to protect and maximize their asset.
Why did you become a journalist?
To inform and educate with truth as an alternative to bad information or misinformation.
What story are you most proud of writing or working on?
The Washington Post article with Tom Heath: Turning your home into an Irresistible Must-Have.
When's the best time to pitch you?
Early Morning before 9am.
What's the worst pitch you ever got?
A poorly written pitch with no organization to it.
What's your favorite drink?
Diet Coke on ice with a lemon wedge.
When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?
Working with clients to prepare their homes to sell; guiding them to make educated time and money saving choices.
What's the most common misperception about your beat?
That every real estate agent is equally experienced to advise sellers how to prepare their home to sell at top dollar.
