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I am a real estate broker, writer and technology consultant. Writing as the Real Estate Business Guide for the New York Times website at http://realestate.about.com is my most loved job.

Many years of entrepreneurial experience in various types of businesses

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Computers & Technology > Internet (Other) Guide to free (or almost free) stuff on the internet: 1 of 7

"Free stuff" includes free services that are of value on the Internet. It really doesn't matter whether you are someone's employee, or if you are a self-employed business person. There are some awesome free services on the Web today that can help you to better organize your personal and your business life. These are services...
Business > Website Marketing & SEO Why great SEO may not help you at all: 4 of 10

There is a vast difference between a website visitor from a search engine and a print advertisement reader, or even a visitor to a retail brick and mortar store. The Internet is changing marketing in just about every facet of worldwide business. Nine out of ten business websites, if given $10,000 for Pay Per Click (PPC) mark...
Home & Garden > Buying & Selling Homes The truth about real estate appraisals: 2 of 5

The truth about a real estate appraisal is a bit of technical stuff and a lot of human nature. There are plenty of resources to tell you the mechanics of an appraisal, and how the appraiser gathers data, records it and makes a value interpretation. However, it's the human nature variable in the calculation that isn't discuss...
Home & Garden > Buying & Selling Homes Are real estate agents worth the money?: 9 of 19

Are real estate agents worth the money? That would depend on the real estate agent, and it would depend on the money. It's a new world in real estate business models. There are more choices out there today. Consumers aren't stuck with a 6% to 10% percentage of sale price commission. There are flat rate listing brokerages. Re...
Home & Garden > Real Estate (Other) The risks of dual agency in real estate: 3 of 6

Any article on dual agency in real estate should make perfectly clear that the laws governing real estate representation are state laws. Thus, they can differ significantly depending on the state in which your transaction will close. For that reason, this article will address the dual agency situation from the general perspe...
Business > Website Marketing & SEO Using keyword density to optimize traffic to your web articles: 5 of 8

Keyword density is a term that any web content writer needs to understand. However, it isn't like a trip to Wendy's, where super sizing is a better value. Keyword density is just one facet of a well designed website or blogging strategy. More isn't better in most cases. When the content for a web page is written, generally w...
Business > Website Optimization & Strategy Best way to get a website for your business: 9 of 12

The best business website just might not be a website! It just might be a site on a blogging platform. Before you dismiss this idea, think about what most business owners want in a website: 1. An online presence showcasing their company's culture and business information. 2. A resource for visitors to learn about the company...