Expressing myself through writing has been a lifetime dream, only recently realized. Despite my late start, I was thrilled to experience success with the sale of an article within the first month of my membership. Needless to say, I am grateful to have found Helium, and a platform from which to speak as a writer.

Through Helium alone I have sold articles in the Marketplace on subjects such as jewelry, pet care, as well as pop culture. Helium has also featured some of my articles on the front page, on topics such as architecture, holistic health, and pop culture.

Outside of Helium, I have sold articles related to medical issues, arts and humanities, travel, etc. This shows the wide variety of subjects I can relate to besides my expertise on real estate and all aspects of the home buying and selling process.

Previously, I had done some volunteer writing. Since I am multi-lingual, my major accomplishments in that department include translating some reviews for a musician that helped him obtain a recording contract. I also have experience translating some loan documents for a company I used to work for, which allowed us to increase our revenue. In addition, I wrote all the content for the official website of Gary Thain, ex-member of the music group Uriah Heep. I also built and maintain that website.

I am one of the Site Steward Assistants for Helium. My assigned sub-channel is Home Interiors. I also serve as a guide for members who have English as their non-native language. Please feel free to contact me at any time with any questions or concerns in those areas, or if you need any help in those areas.

I will also do my best to answer any other questions, and please feel free to send me constructive comments as well.

My daytime job provides me with a good working knowledge of real estate and home buying/selling related issues. However, I also have knowledge in marketing, advertising, music (and the arts in general), pets and animals, as well as spirituality and self-help issues. Most of my writing centers on those subjects, but I have also written some popular research articles.

I was born and raised in Germany and moved to Michigan at age 18. I lived there for 13 years, before relocating to Virginia.

I have lived in Germany, Canada, and the U.S.A., and have experienced travel and different cultures. I like to incorporate these experiences in my writings, so I can appeal to a diverse audience without being intrusive.

Reflect, but never turn back (Ken Hensley)

My passion is ...

Music

I know too much about ...

how the music business works and personal sacrifices related to it.

My parents always told me ...

some of their past experiences.

My childhood ambition ...

to be a muse, and to be someone that makes a huge difference in peoples' lives.

My favorite memory ...

More than one, assigned to each of my kids: going to a "Foreigner" concert with my daughter on July 25, 08, and the day my son contacted me after almost 20 years (8-1-08). Indeed, that was a great week!

Why I write ...

Because I want people to know me

What I am reading/watching/listening to ...

Reading: Robert Jordan's "Wheel of Time" series, as well as what classifies as New Age literature. Watching: Seinfeld and Nascar races. Listening to: Uriah Heep

My first job ...

Paper Route. There was no allowance, I had to start earning my own money at a young age. My first professional job was at age 15 (I graduated young).

My best moment ...

Yet to come! However, finding out that people are willing to pay for my written word is right up there.

My inspiration ...

is mainly my daughter. However, I can also find inspiration all around me every day in any kind of situation life may throw at me.

Home & Garden > Buying & Selling Homes What you need to know about working with a real estate agent

1 of 10

You have worked hard to prepare your house for sale and you are ready to work with an agent. Maybe you are excited because you are full of ideas and can't wait to tell him or her how to sell your house. Perhaps you are thinking that now you can take a back seat and let the agent do it all. It is also possible you are completely nervous and don't know what is expected of you.

The good news is that both you and your agent have the same goal: To achieve a quick, profitable sale. So, what can you do to help make this happen?

It all starts with keeping an open mind. When listing your home ...

More..

Writing:

Rating:

1

Donated to charity: $1.98