I said, are you talkin' about me?

If you're a real estate professional who blogs, you may find yourself becoming known as an expert in your field. Once that happens, you can probably expect to start getting calls from the news media -- local or national.

For those who are looking for that kind of visibility, a mention in the New York Times is like hitting a home run, right? Even if you're only mentioned once in passing, hey -- it's the Gray Lady (via the International Herald Tribune for easier access if you're not a registered NYT reader).

But what if another blogger comes along, doesn't like the story, and ends up sideswiping YOU in the process? Not just any blog, either, but one of the most widely read and influential finance blogs on the face of the planet?

What do you do? For one blogger, the answer is simple. You put on your helmet, pick up you pugel stick, and go the comments section. File this one under reputation management.

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