ABC World News spoke with me not long ago, and it was aired tonight on Charlie Gibson's 6:30 pm national broadcast. The subject was the housing market and the uptick in sales, and the producers contacted me to speak about the state of housing sales. I was interviewed by Betsy Stark in New Rochelle, NY nearby one of my listings. I asked the producers when they first contacted me how they found me, and the answer was Google. Obviously, we are doing something right around here to get found on the 'Net. I am certain that my blogging efforts are contributing the lion's share of my web presence. For that, I am grateful. I can't embed the video, at least right now I can't, but here is the link: http://abcnews.go.com/video/playerIndex?id=7692695 Here is the YouTube link. I wasn't home for the broadcast, but Ann recorded it. I was in the car when the texts and calls began. I was happy to hear from two people in particular: my old broker, who trained me for my first 5 years, and a family friend who has been like a mother to me since childhood. It has been a hell of a day. We put one house under contract, another affer was accepted, and one of my agents had 2 buyers put offers on properties. I appeared on the national news. But the best part, by far, was seeing my 2-year old son's reaction when I appeard on the TV when I was watching with him. The kid went bananas. I had more fun watching him time after time than seeing myself on TV. 
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Thats really exciting. Glad to see things are working well for you.
Congratulations on a very exciting day! Kids reactions are the best!
so your a super star now... can I be a member of your fan club
Congratulations on the news spot, the new contracts and just generally having a great day! Love that your favorite part was watching your little one's face.
How exciting!! Congratulations and isn't it nice to be a little person's hero!! :) He will be bragging on daddy (and mommy) for years to come! Thanks for sharing!
Well, I am a superstar to my son. None of this means anything if we can't sell more houses out of it. I'd rather be rich and anonymous than have notoriety and empty pockets.
You must be doing something right. Did you find them to be good interviewers and did they edit much?
Your son sounds like he is proud of you-kids are great!
Hi J. Phillip,
My heart just sings for you right now reading this, good for you! Every now and then you will hear from someone when it's unexpected that will remember seeing you on the "news" that's invaluable. And yes the credit does also include Active Rain, it's two-fold.
Avout 4 years ago I was interviewed myself by CBS News, there is nothing like that validation!
Congrats!
Congratulations. Getting highly ranked on Google is not an accident. It takes a lot of hard work.
Why the hell hasn't this blog been featured?????? I'm flagging it now you ROCKSTAR
Wow - that's very cool. Congrats!! Were you nervous in front of the camera? ~ Kim
Congratulations on been chosen for the interview. This will help to raise your profile and reputation. It can also be used to show that you are an expert in your area. ActiveRain is great for increasing Google juice.
You LOOK GOOD on TV Mike! (Wait, is your name J. Philip? Who is Mitchell? Did you mean Morgan? If so, Morgan is actually in that photo sitting next to me! LOL) Well, I am happy to know that I know a superbroker in Westchester name J. Philip!
Hi, I just saw the video, you look great! and those big red J. Philip house signs were poping! GOOD JOB! MORGAN and I are proud of you!
Pretty big deal! Congratulations and I hope you get some business from the exposure. I have a feeling you earned it.