inman: Discount on Inman Connect 2009 In New York - 12/01/08 08:58 AM
There are a lot of deals out there today for Cyber Monday, but here is one that is real estate related.
If you are planning on Inman Connect in New York January 7-9, type in the promo code "4realz" to save $190. This deal is bought to us by Dustin Luther … (1 comments)
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inman: What EXACTLY is your MISSION as a real estate stager? To sell the place? How's that working out in this market? - 12/01/08 08:01 AM
December 1 and most of are looking towards the end of the year, aren't we?
Bloggers seem, already, to be looking ahead to next year and have starting to talk about business plans.
Not me. I'm reluctant to look terribly far ahead:
#1 I don't like doing business plans - I … (24 comments)
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inman: Selling Simplified - 11/18/08 10:42 PM
In late October I attended the Rocky Mountain Chapter of the Council of Real Estate Brokerage Managers (CRB) meeting at the Broadmoor Hotel, where I received my “thank you very much” award for serving as 2007-2008 chapter President. Beyond that much appreciated pleasantry , the small but vociferous group of leaders … (1 comments)
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inman: Inman conference verifies Former Keller Williams agent Neil Walton's move to Metro Brokers - 10/21/08 10:20 PM
Real
Estate Connect in San Francisco. We are outside the main event where some of
the top speakers have just finished and I am here with Neil Walton and Neil,
welcome.
Neil Walton: Thank you.
It is great to be here. I love San Francisco.
BrokerIPTV: Hey, I understand … (0 comments)
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inman: Metro Brokers Ken Turnbull thrilled with enthusiastic crowd and vision at Inman Connect - 10/21/08 10:09 PM
BrokerIPTV: Hey, we are at Inman Real Estate Connect at San Francisco in
2008. I am with Ken Turnbull and Ken,
you are with Metro Brokers?
Ken Turnbull: Yes, I am with Metro Brokers DTC...
BrokerIPTV: And that is...
Ken Turnbull: In Denver,
Colorado.
BrokerIPTV: In Denver, … (0 comments)
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inman: A friend referral is now going to be "Googled"..where are you? - 10/21/08 08:49 PM
BrokerIPTV: We are at The Palace Hotel at Inman Real Estate Connect in San
Francisco 2008 and I am here with Darrell Evangelista and Darrell, welcome.
Darrell Evangelista: Thank you.
BrokerIPTV: Just curious, which office are you operating
out of?
Darrell Evangelista: Metro Brokers office in Cherry … (0 comments)
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inman: Metro Brokers president elect Kirby Smith excited about the Inman Venue - 10/21/08 08:35 PM
BrokerIPTV: Hi. We
are in the lobby of the Palace Hotel in San
Francisco and we are at Inman Real Estate Connect 2008
and I have Kirby Smith and welcome Kirby with Metro Brokers Cherry Tree Properties.
Kirby Smith: Thank you.
BrokerIPTV: So, what is your take … (0 comments)
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inman: Based on national real estate markets, Colorado has much to be thankful for says Moe Giroux - 10/21/08 08:27 PM
BrokerIPTV: We are at the Palace Hotel here in San Francisco at Brad Inman's Real Estate Connect 2008 and I am with the President of Metro Brokers Moe Giroux and Moe, welcome.Moe Giroux: Thank you.BrokerIPTV: So, last day here of the event and any insight or tips you picked up? … (0 comments)
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inman: Technology Chairman Mike Bradley sees Metro Brokers leading other real estate companies - 10/21/08 08:06 PM
BrokerIPTV: We
are at Inman Connect San Francisco 2008.
I have Mike Bradley and Mike is the chair person for Metro Brokers
Technology Committee and Mike, what are you seeing out here at this forward
thinking conference?
Mike Bradley: I
always find it real interesting to see what new … (2 comments)
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inman: Bouncing the Active Rain Friendship Ball to Justin Williams and Tom Plant - 09/19/08 07:13 AM
Here comes the Active Rain Friendship Ball.
It got passed along to me by my friend Brian Block from up in Northern Virginia. After reading Brian's blog posts for a long time, we were finally able to meet in person at Inman Connect in San Francisco. Brian is a very cool … (4 comments)
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inman: Makeover2Takeover Contest: "To the Winners go the Spoils!" - 08/28/08 12:32 AM
As was proudly announced at the recent Inman Connect 2008 in San Francisco, the 1st place winners of the Makeover2Takeover Contest were Apprentice Brian Block of RE/MAX Allegiance in Alexandria VA, and Mentor Desiree Daniels with RE/MAX Tri-County in Hamilton NJ.
The premise for this contest was … (57 comments)
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inman: I LEFT MY HEART INMAN SAN FRANCISCO - BUG! REALTY riding waves of innovation - 08/27/08 08:48 PM
Let's talk about an attention grabber--- BUG! Realty made a smashing debut during the INMAN Connect days last month, getting well-deserved press with their innovative marketing approach for real estate as they intoduced their mobile office! Fututistic? Ahead of it's time? NOT BY MUCH if you've been listening, if you're tuned in … (13 comments)
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inman: I LEFT MY HEART INMAN SAN FRANCISCO - The Trolley To TRULIA - 08/27/08 08:45 PM
At the end of Day 2 at INMAN CONNECT 2008 SF, TRULIA organized trolleys that took groups of us from the Palace Hotel to the TRULIA offices, where they provided us with a tour of their inspiring workplace, along with great food & beverages, music & fun.
TRULIA www.trulia.com... clang, clang, tra-la-la, … (4 comments)
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inman: I LEFT MY HEART INMAN SAN FRANCISCO - A Few Random Photos - 08/27/08 08:43 PM
This concludes my collection of notes & photos to share from my spectacular experience of Inman Connect SF 2008!
Jay Thompson moderates 'HOW FOUR BLOGGERS ARE CLOSING SALES' with panelists Linda Davis, Mary Pope-Handy, Laura Manny & Teresa Boardman.
TRIO of Chris Molnar (L-R), Pam Buda, Deborah Madey
QUARTET of … (9 comments)
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inman: Metro Brokers Maria Cook at Inman Connect San Francisco.....Summer 2008 - 08/27/08 11:02 AM
Submitted By: Maria
Cook, Executive Director Metro Brokers Inc.
The Inman Connect Conference once again proved to be a
wealth of information - as I reviewed my notes, pondering the most valuable
gems that I could share with the MBI membership a particular session popped out
- from Friday, July … (0 comments)
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inman: 2008 Inman Connect Bulls and Bears, "We are not out of the woods yet " says Mike Bradley - 08/27/08 07:43 AM
MetroBrokersTV: We are at Inman Connect in San Francisco 2008
and I have Mike Bradley here and Mike I understand you were at... you were in the
Bears and The Bulls session today.
Mike Bradley: Yeah, that was very interesting. Three positive people on the economy and
three not … (0 comments)
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inman: A friend referral is now going to be "Googled"..where are you? - 08/27/08 07:24 AM
MetroBrokersTV: We are at The Palace Hotel at Inman Real Estate Connect in San
Francisco 2008 and I am here with Darrell Evangelista and Darrell, welcome.
Darrell Evangelista: Thank you.
MetroBrokersTV: Just curious, which office are you operating
out of?
Darrell Evangelista: Metro Brokers office in Cherry … (0 comments)
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inman: Metro Brokers president elect Kiby Smith excited about the Inman Venue - 08/27/08 12:02 AM
MetroBrokersTV: Hi. We
are in the lobby of the Palace Hotel in San
Francisco and we are at Inman Real Estate Connect 2008
and I have Kirby Smith and welcome Kirby with Metro Brokers Cherry Tree Properties.
Kirby Smith: Thank you.
MetroBrokersTV: So, what is your take so … (0 comments)
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inman: Technology Chairman Mike Bradley sees Metro Brokers leading other real estate companies - 08/26/08 11:56 PM
MetroBrokersTV: We
are at Inman Connect San Francisco 2008.
I have Mike Bradley and Mike is the chair person for Metro Brokers
Technology Committee and Mike, what are you seeing out here at this forward
thinking conference?
Mike Bradley: I
always find it real interesting to see what new … (0 comments)
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inman: Metro Brokers Ken Turnbull thrilled with enthusiastic crowd and vision at Inman Connect - 08/26/08 11:35 PM
MetroBrokersTV: Hey, we are at Inman Real Estate Connect at San Francisco in
2008. I am with Ken Turnbull and Ken,
you are with Metro Brokers?
Ken Turnbull: Yes, I am with Metro Brokers DTC...
MetroBrokersTV: And that is...
Ken Turnbull: In Denver,
Colorado.
MetroBrokersTV: In Denver, … (0 comments)
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inman: Inman verifies Former Keller Williams agent Neil Waltons move to Metro Brokers - 08/26/08 03:34 PM
Real
Estate Connect in San Francisco. We are outside the main event where some of
the top speakers have just finished and I am here with Neil Walton and Neil,
welcome.
Neil Walton: Thank you.
It is great to be here. I love San Francisco.
MetroBrokersTV: Hey, I understand … (0 comments)
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inman: UPDATE:GOLDEN! INMAN RE OLYMPICS:2008 Real Estate Pacesetter Award Goes To:... - 08/24/08 11:46 AM
OBEO! The experts in buyer behavior.
Comin' in first
The Medal Winners of the 2008 Real Estate Pacesetter Award,
were voted by the Inman Real Estate Trends Group.
Stefan Swanepoel, best selling RE author, outlined the rules for the Inman RE Olympics:
1. Innovative Web 2.0 company or … (11 comments)
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inman: FrogPond TV Interviews Shari Chase - 08/22/08 03:41 PM
I met up with Susie Hale of FrogPond TV at the Inman Connect conference and she asked me about Chase International and the impact of our social networking site ChaseNation.com on real estate marketing.
… (0 comments)
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inman: HEY BLOGGERS! VOTE TODAY AT THE INMAN REAL ESTATE OLYMPICS! - 08/19/08 02:47 PM
Okay gang-here is a chance to have some fun and put your on line marketing company #1
in the Real Estate Olympics at Inman News.
...(or your other favorite!)
It's easy: We got A LOT of support from the general social community-making it in as one of eight … (6 comments)
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inman: Real Estate Olympics 2008 - we need your help! - 08/19/08 10:43 AM
In light of the 2008 Beijing Olympics, a member of Inman put together a Real Estate Olympics competition; "Real Estate Pacesetters 2008".
Last week, over 40 contestants were submitted for the contest as the industries premier pacesetters; companies who are leading our industry towards change.
I'm PROUD to announce that GOOMZEE.com … (1 comments)
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inman: Social Media Friends - 08/10/08 12:27 PM
Internet Friends become "REAL" friends. Whether or not you get to meet in person! I wrote about Warning: Social Networking and a friend of mine, Lani, from Twitter that was rushed to the hospital a while back. I think I was permanently logged into Twitter to hear about an update from … (14 comments)
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inman: I LEFT MY HEART INMAN SAN FRANCISCO - Miracle on Market Street - 08/04/08 12:45 AM
Leaving town for my first INMAN Connect was a small miracle in itself, as I hadn't planned on cleaning out & renting my home & finding a new place before I left. I was driven, and motivated, which helped me to somehow get through several weeks of 18-20 hr workdays. I … (13 comments)
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inman: Video for listings - 08/02/08 08:50 AM
Boy, there are several directions this one can run in...
A couple of months ago, I decided I wanted a higher quality video tour for a high-end property I listed. After looking around at the offerings, I settled on AtlantaDwellings.tv to do the production. They did an incredible job for me, … (18 comments)
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inman: Enough procrastinating! Inman was great...and the food was pretty good too! - 08/01/08 05:51 PM
So I had never been to San Francisco before and couldn't WAIT to see the sites as well as attend REBar Camp and Inman. I should know by now, with as many conferences and conventions that I attend, that there isn't any time to actually SEE where I am visiting unless … (2 comments)
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inman: Just The High Points From RE Bar Camp and Inman Blogger Connect - 08/01/08 12:07 PM
Unfortunately I wasn't abel to attend RE Bar Camp last week, I only heard fantastic things about it. Luckily this video was put together which covers some of the highlights from the day. It gives you a sneak peak into some of the fasinating conversations that happened. I loved how there … (2 comments)
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inman: Thoughts from an Inman Real Estate Connect virgin - 08/01/08 07:07 AM
After attending a conference like Inman Real Estate Connect in San Francisco, for so many years, you become somewhat numb to the goings on of the event. So when I received these Inman notes from a first time attender, I found it interesting as to what the take-away was for … (18 comments)
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inman: Bloggers Connect at Inman - 07/29/08 01:00 PM
I couldn't attend everything at Inman. So much rich content going on simultaneously and only 1 of me to go around. I did attend the entire day at the "Bloggers Connect". I hope you reading my post, can get some sense of how great this experience truly was.
Wednesday morning kicked … (9 comments)
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inman: Real Estate News You Can Use - 07/28/08 04:23 PM
One thing the Internet offers us is information overload. Rather than searching for information via Google for vendors or data or articles you can use within your market -- sign up for daily newsletters that you can really use. Scan through the push email that comes to you every day -- … (8 comments)
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inman: Alison Roger's Tells Us What Direct Mail She Likes - 07/28/08 09:20 AM
Alison Roger's has a great post (found here) of her experience receiving direct mail from moving companies. The post provides great insight into the mind of a consumer. The main takeaways are:
If consumers are in the market, they will hold onto your postcard
Promote the fact that you … (1 comments)
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inman: Twitter, Dwitter or Sitter - 07/27/08 04:32 PM
I just did what most people think is crazy. I flew up and back to the west coast in a 24 hour jaunt.
Why? Well, I went to a pre-convention meet up of Geeks, Real Estate and Mortgage people in a geeky love fest.
People with all kinds of gadgets, ideas … (3 comments)
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inman: Seeing ActiveRain members in a whole new light - 07/27/08 04:21 PM
Now that people are "recovering" from the Inman Connect/Bloggers Connect conference this last week in San Francisco, all the pictures are making it up onto Flickr and other photo sharing sites. Literally everyone there had a camera or other photo capture device. So, here's your chance to see many ActiveRain members … (11 comments)
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inman: Inman Conference San Francisco - 07/27/08 02:59 PM
The title of the keynote address was "Dealing With Information Overload".That is how I am feeling at the Inman conference. But what great information to be overloaded with. There are fabulous speakers, incredible panels and invaluable insight brought together in this one very special gathering.
(Pictured from left to right - Joeann … (2 comments)
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inman: 5-ish Social Networking sites every agent should be a part of... - 07/26/08 10:33 PM
At RE Bar Camp, I asked a question... and it turned into one of the break-out sessions.
This all came from a question that John Novak asked me in the comments, here...
Hi Lane - I won't be at Inman, but would love to find out if there is a consensus … (17 comments)
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inman: A new twist on the old brokerage, from RE Connect - 07/26/08 01:43 PM
A new twist on an old idea.
That pretty much sums up Diamond Dwellings. We are taking the traditional real estate business model and turning it on its bead, but at the same time, we aren't changing it at all.
Real estate has always been about knowing the market, and … (7 comments)
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inman: Inman Real Estate Connect San Francisco - 07/26/08 10:26 AM
Just got back from the Inman RE Connect in San Francisco. What an incredible week of information (and fun). The speakers were very interesting, answered just about every question posed to them and sent us away with links and resources in every session. I guess they are making the content (which … (0 comments)
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inman: sfconnect worked - 07/24/08 02:33 PM
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inman: Inman Conference - we're missing out! - 07/24/08 11:06 AM
If you are reading this blog, chances are you are just like me and MISSING OUT on all the great information available at the Inman Conference!
I have a co-worker who is attending and has been keeping in contact and sending me text messages (rubbing it in that I'm not there), … (1 comments)
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inman: RE Bar Camp 2008 - 07/23/08 02:02 PM
REBarCamp 2008
First question should be "What the heck is a REBarCamp?"
Did you learn how to build bridges or something?
From the website:
"RE Bar Camp is an ad-hoc gathering born from the desire for people to share and learn in an open environment. It is an intense event … (23 comments)
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inman: Inman Blogger's Connect - Just Checkin' In... - 07/23/08 11:16 AM
Hi All,
It's 8:36 AM, way to flippin early to be awake if you ask me, thank goodness for Starbucks, and here in Sunny SF you can't swing a dead shrew let alone a cat without hitting one. Incidentally, I think I just figured out why pedestrians and drivers behave as … (3 comments)
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inman: My Spirit is moved by the heart in the world - 07/23/08 05:48 AM
I teach Sunday School. Oh yes...don't mix religion and Politics...kind of hard to leave all those feelings out of my voice. However, count on respect for your politics and religion from me. I don't seek to convert or change, You. I am just on my own self discovery from looking outside … (1 comments)
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inman: no sleep for the inner voice at Inman and webnewsfocus.com - 07/23/08 05:04 AM
My inner voice woke me up
Here I am in San Francisco at the Inman conference. It is my great summer adventure. How could I sleep anyway! Today at REBarcamp I felt like I was now part of the 60's radical scene that I actually sort of missed. We were in a great … (0 comments)
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inman: San Francisco, Open Your Golden Gate! - 07/22/08 11:11 PM
It's been a full day. Up at 5, finished writing an offer, packed, stopped at the office and hit the road for San Francisco for Real Estate Connect. I left home at 10:30 and by 5:00 I was looking at the Golden Gate Bridge to my right and downtown San Francisco … (18 comments)
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inman: First evening in San Francisco - 07/22/08 08:33 AM
Yesterday was pretty chewed up with travel and getting things ready for RE Bar Camp and The Inman Connect. Both of these are real estate technology events this week in San Francisco. Since I am with a brokerage that leverages Web 2.0 technologies, it is only fitting that I be here … (5 comments)
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inman: vFlyer Exhibiting at Inman Real Estate Connect This Week! - 07/21/08 05:07 PM
We're very excited to be exhibiting at Inman News Real Estate Connect 2008 here in San Francisco this week. We had a great time there last year and are looking forward to "RE-connecting" (sorry, I couldn't resist) with our partners, our friends at Inman News, and our members! We'll have a … (0 comments)
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inman: A couple more social networking sites... - 07/19/08 09:54 PM
Like there aren't enough sites on the plate already.
Yoono... This is actually an add-on for FireFox. It is an organizational tool for SN (Social Networking). I need to play with it some more in order to really pass a judgement.
Plurk... Like Twitter... and updates Twitter, Facebook and other sites... … (30 comments)
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inman: Inman Connect and RE Bar Camp... IN! - 07/17/08 09:27 AM
I've said it before... I'm in. Matt, Nick and a few more of the crew from Diamond Dwellings are coming out to learn and be social. I can't tell you how much I'm looking forward to this.
I'm bringing a camera (still and video...) and 5Gs of memory... and a laptop … (10 comments)
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inman: Free Beer! - 07/15/08 04:33 PM
How can you not click on a post with a title like that??
It's that time of year again...time to come have a beer on Zillow at our 3rd Beer For Blogger's event at the Inman conference next week in San Francisco.
Here are the details:
Who's invited: If you are … (16 comments)
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inman: Omnipresent... Social Networking... - 07/13/08 10:08 AM
It starts with putting yourself out there...
A few months ago, I had a post about My Social Networking Strategy (not linked as it was Member's Only). In the post, I laid out the different portals i was going to leverage for Social Networking. If you don't have a plan... you … (16 comments)
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inman: Inman- Get aquainted opportunity with the real estate zebra - 07/12/08 01:28 PM
to.daniel.rothamel@inman.com this fellow is the realestatezebra. Everyone already knows this zebra for his stripes are all about learning and sharing. That's some Zebra! His natural instinct for this is showing up ahead of Inman, so we can all find each other...easier.
His idea is to make a youtube video of yourself saying
… (3 comments)
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inman: Pulled the trigger on the OB - 07/08/08 03:13 PM
I have been looking at that little tidbit on my ToDo list for a few days now... and so I finally pulled the trigger for the outside blog.
GwinnettGarageGuy
Hit it up, take a look.
I haven't really had the time to tweak it out, with the change to Diamond Dwellings … (9 comments)
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inman: I'm going to Inman! - 07/08/08 12:31 AM
Just nailed the air travel tonight...
I will be flying out to SFO on Monday, July 21st, and attending the RE Bar Camp and Bloggers Connect. I will be flying back to ATL on July 25th.
I'm really stoked. I went to my first NAR Convention last November. I had the … (7 comments)
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inman: HOW ARE THE LIMITED SERVICES REAL ESTATE BROKER MODELS DOING?? - 07/02/08 08:06 AM
One of the Darlings of the Limited Service Real Estate Broker models appears to be in trouble.
From Inman this morning, see: Iggys House CEO reports 'restructuring'
Listen to Lenn:
There have always been frings real estate companies.
There are fringe real estate ocmpanies.
There will always be fringe real estate … (19 comments)
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inman: Inman Bound - 07/02/08 08:00 AM
So everyone has been telling me Inman's conference in San Fransico is the place to be. So I booked my ticket, signed up for the conference and am already starting to pack my suitcase.
In researching this event I was blown away by the amount of knowledge that can be obtained … (1 comments)
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inman: Inside Out? Inside Inman is Maureen's Outside blog Inside Active Rain - 06/30/08 05:03 PM
Way to go Maureen McCabe - "front page" of Inman News! You are so very famous.
Thanks to Active Rain for continuing to build, grow and add cool features like the free outside blog feature. You guys are great. Im looking forward to seeing all the new stuff at the Inman Connect SF in … (14 comments)
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inman: Not an Easter Egg in Sight in Maggie Valley, NC... or a Buyer! - 06/26/08 06:31 AM
Yesterday I vicariously enjoyed watching this beautiful baby bunny in my yard (photographed through my screen). My pleasure was punctuated with a call from someone thinking about listing their Maggie Valley home. There are 286 homes for sale this morning in Maggie Valley, up from 282 as of June 1. So … (8 comments)
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inman: INMAN OR BUST - 06/06/08 09:14 PM
I'm headed to SUCCESS in San Francisco!!!!
Joining is easy if you are a blogger you can save some money. This is not intended to be a secret but a sweet peice of information. If you are a blogger you can put the connect up on your blogsite and get … (5 comments)
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inman: Taking My Heart for Real Estate to San Francisco - 06/06/08 06:51 PM
This is my COMMITMENT BLOG to the Inman Real Estate Connect in San Francisco in July. MY INITIAL IS OFFICIAL and my plan is in place. I'll travel the shortest distance between 2 points as I can--- that's a straight line from Atlanta to San Francisco! When I arrive, maybe I'll be able to … (7 comments)
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inman: If I had to do it again, I'd be Blogging Says Karen Easton - 06/04/08 06:31 PM
BrokerIPTV : Karen Easton Metro brokers, past President, from Denver
Colorado, Karen if you are starting over again today, based on what you have
learned, what would you do differently?
Karen Easton: Well today with the
technology available I would pick a geographic area or several, I would … (0 comments)
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inman: Win FREE Admission to Inman Real Estate Connect - 06/02/08 10:05 PM
Inman Connectis right around the corner, July 23-25 in San Francisco and this year Zillow is excited to be giving away 3 prepaid conference tickets.
Read more about how you can be entered to win these tickets at the Zillow Corporate blog.
If you have never been to the conference, … (3 comments)
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inman: Top 10 reasons to sign up NOW for Inman Conference - 05/31/08 04:06 AM
1. There is no other place that has everything for the blogging real estate agent
2. The best and the brightest will be there on and off stage
3. What more could you do for your career that take a rocket boost
4.It needs to be now or pay more later
… (1 comments)
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inman: vFlyer Agency Release and Press Mentions - 05/08/08 12:17 PM
vFlyer Agency now supports multiple accounts and users, giving Real Estate and other sales professionals the flexibility to delegate work and choose different service and pricing levels. Brokers can create multiple accounts, invite team members to create their own accounts, or delegate management of their listings to team members or even … (1 comments)
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inman: Inman Connect San Franciso 2008. Topics not included? - 04/16/08 09:35 PM
Invest $15 - $20K, positive cash flow, hot real estate market. Just do IT! (edit/delete)
Invest $15 - $20K, positive cash flow, hot real estate market. Just do IT!
I am looking at attending Inmen Connect San Francisco 2008. While checking outthe topics, I realized that a discussion that I do not … (0 comments)
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inman: Inman Article: Luxury broker jumps into social networking - 04/08/08 10:53 AM
Here's a link to an article I read in Inman News:
http://www.inman.com/news/2008/04/8/luxury-broker-jumps-social-networking
Do we really need another social network? Really? I was glad when some of my thoughts were echoed at the end of the article although they weren't as critical they could have been.
MySpace, Facebook, Bebo, Twitter, et al are all … (0 comments)
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inman: I'd Like to Buy a Vowel.... - 03/13/08 04:36 PM
Has anyone read Marc Davidson's article 100 Web sites, one unfulfilling experience online at Inman News Opinions? He put into words some of the same thoughts I've had about real estate websites in general, http://www.inman.com/opinion/guest-perspective/2008/03/3/100-web-sites-one-unfulfilling-experience my comments follows: "Just read your article. I've been struggling with websites without presence or content, … (7 comments)
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inman: How Do We Stay Updated on Everything? - 03/02/08 02:00 PM
Your Mission, Your Job and Your Business We wrote down the most popular questions that we got back during our free coaching calls from the agents. If you emailed in asking for a free coaching call, letting us know specifically what challenges you’re having in your real estate business then we … (3 comments)
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inman: Inman Real Estate News Headlines - 02/27/08 04:02 PM
Today's Top Real Estate News
Provided by Inman News
This is a great source to find up to the minute resource information about real estate in local, regional and national areas. Enjoy. … (0 comments)
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inman: Sticky Friday fun! - 02/22/08 07:23 AM
Bernice Ross at Inman says Obeo makes your site sticky. Without making a mess, of course!
Sticky is good!
Obeo StyleDesigner lets people actually redecorate their home on line.
Wall colors. Flooring. Trim. Cabinets. Countertops.
Interior and exterior. Colors, flooring, paint, carpet.
Oak to cherry, yellow to white, linoleum to tile, and back again-
if you like!
Which … (8 comments)
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inman: The Agenda For Real Estate Connect Is Up To You - 02/19/08 10:17 AM
As you may know, I'm a big fan of Inman News' Real Estate Connect. I registered for this July's conference while I was attending the New York Connect in January. If you'd like to know why I'm so passionate about this conference, let me point you to a post from Active … (47 comments)
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inman: Facebook Group for Realtors Shut Down! - 02/07/08 10:36 AM
Inman news reports on this right now.
It really points out a rose by any other name would smell as sweet, even if you are in the same garden!
And that there is value in protecting the REALTOR trademark.
But there seems to be a small disconnect - how many Realtors would be real if … (2 comments)
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inman: Are You A Skeptic? - 01/28/08 11:25 AM
If you are a skeptic you will find this video from Inman TV interesting. It is an interview with Michael Shermer who publishes Skeptic Magazine. He has written a book called "Mind of the Market", where he gives his take/view on the industry. I thought that he was going to have … (0 comments)
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inman: Karen Easton At Inman Connect NYC 2008-Blog-Blog-Blog - 01/24/08 12:41 AM
BrokerIPTV : Karen Easton Metro brokers, past President, from Denver
Colorado, Karen if you are starting over again today, based on what you have
learned, what would you do differently?
Karen Easton: Well today with the
technology available I would pick a geographic area or several, I would be … (0 comments)
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inman: Inman Connect NYC 2008 Top 50 Tips Is Priceless For Kirby Smith - 01/23/08 11:34 PM
Inman Connect NYC 2008 Is Priceless Info For Kirby Smith Of Metro Brokers
BrokerIPTV :: We are at Inman Connect New York
city 2008. I am with Kirby Smith found and wandering the floor here at Inman.
Kirby is the president at Elect For metro brokers located in Denver, Colorado … (4 comments)
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inman: Top 5 Highlights from Inman Connect in the Big Apple - 2008 - 01/18/08 08:18 PM
Inman Connect, was just that - connecting with great professionals from around the country and connecting with new ideas and strategies. Here are my top five "connections."
Social Networking works - we twittered, we blogged, we emailed, we text messaged and yes, WE MET. Linda Davis is a well known blogger from … (4 comments)
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inman: Blogging Techniques - 01/18/08 04:09 PM
Here is an Imnan video from NYC connect. I urge you take 40 minutes out of your day to watch it, as it pertains to blogging and all of us here at Active Rain. The video is a panel of several bloggers who give tips and advice on how to become … (4 comments)
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inman: Best of Inman NY- Marketing Your Blog! - 01/18/08 03:17 PM
Recently MyTechOpinion traveled to New York to attend the Inman Real Estate Connect. Reggie was asked to speak on the expert panel entitled "Marketing Your Blog". Joel Burslem from Inman and FORUM, got me involved as well by handing me a Flip camera and sending me out to interview the masses! … (5 comments)
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inman: Brad Inman's 5 Take Aways From Inman Connect NY 2008 - 01/17/08 02:40 PM
Last week Brad Inman opened Inman Connect with 5 points he felt Realtors needed to embrace to make a different in 2008. He stated that nationally real estate was down 18% year over year. What are we going to do to help move the trends in the right direction? These points are all Brad's … (9 comments)
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inman: "Social Saturation" covering Beer with Bloggers at Inman - 01/14/08 01:05 AM
First of all, I loved all the coverage of Inman Connect New York last week. Between all the blog posts, message boards, and live Twitters, it allowed me to feel like I was there listening to the speakers myself. Bill Wendel as RealEstateCafe used Twitter during the conference to ask questions … (1 comments)
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inman: Connecting at Real Estate Connect - 01/12/08 12:43 PM
I really enjoyed Inman's real estate connect conference last week. Here are a few of the highlights.
Our own Carnac from Connecticut, trying to get a little information from Jonathan Washburn for her next post. Jeff Crobett, AKA Xbroker enjoyed the conversation, and so did I. Watching Linda in action was a … (18 comments)
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inman: Blogging On The Bus - 01/11/08 11:33 PM
I’m headed back to Washington from the Inman Bloggers Connect and Real Estate Connect. I’m exhausted, still slightly hung over from Wednesday night, and with a head full of ideas from the conference.I came away with a new appreciation for Active Rain as well as lots of ideas for my outside … (19 comments)
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inman: From Real Estate Connect - Brokers Open House Manhattan Style - 01/11/08 10:50 PM
Yesterday during our lunch break at the Inman Real Estate Connect, my New York blog buddie Mitchell Hall invited Kristal Kraft and I to a broker’s Open House with lunch being served at a real Soho loft.Now I have to tease Mitch a little bit. He did manage to get us … (8 comments)
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inman: Live From New York - Are You Freakin' Kiddin' Me? - 01/10/08 07:04 AM
Brian Block snores.Brian blogs in his underwear.Zillow's Beer & Bloggers party was awesome!Brian, Patricia Kennedy & I all like Mojitos (and Cuban food!)My camera broke the first night!!! (a topic for another post)So great to meet Lisa Ryan, Kristal Kraft, Sandra & Dan Cummings, Pat Kennedy, Faina Sechzer, Desiree Daniels, Jeff … (44 comments)
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inman: Top Ten Reasons you should join us at Real Estate Connect for an ActiveRain Gathering!! - 01/09/08 03:28 PM
My apologies to Tom Plant. This list is WAY overdue.
We are having an ActiveRain gathering in NYC during the Real Estate Connect Conference presented by Inman News. The gathering will be on Wednesday January 9th from 7-9pm in the lobby at the Paramount Hotel in Time Square. Any time we … (71 comments)
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inman: Beyond The Written Word - What Would You Like To Know? - 01/07/08 02:06 PM
"Beyond The Written Word" is a panel I am moderating at Inman's Bloggers Connect conference in NY.
The Bloggers Connect panel will be discussing videoblogging and podcasting and will consist of Douglas Heddings, Senior Vice President, Prudential Douglas Elliman; Rachel Natalie Klein, Founder, IntoTheBox.tv; Daniel Rothamel, Realtor, Strong Team REALTORS; … (52 comments)
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inman: The Drinks Will Be Flowing At This Year's Inman Bloggers Connect! - 01/04/08 06:58 PM
If only I was as creative as Bob Stewart to come up with 10 reasons why you should attend their Active Rain gathering on January 9th in New York....
But it's Friday, I just had a painful root canal and have absolutely no creative writing skills at this point, so I'll just try to lure you to attend the Beer For … (29 comments)
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inman: Dian Hymer, Inman Reporter and Coldwell Banker Top Producer, Needs Help - 01/03/08 09:06 AM
Fellow blogger Joel Burslem at
www.futureofrealestatemaketing.com
has asked fellow bloggers to post this up at their blog and and help Dian Hymer, who some of you may know:
Inman News writer and Coldwell Banker top producer Dian Hymer is a friend of the industry who needs our help. Suffering from cancer, she needs … (0 comments)
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inman: Inman Real Estate Connect 2008 NYC - 01/01/08 11:30 PM
Broker IPTV and Real Estate Zealot at this year's Inman's Real Estate Connect 2008
Here it is New Years Eve and I am just itching to get to New York at the fantastic New York Marriott Marquis Times Square. I'm very excited to report that the Real Estate Zealot and … (6 comments)
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inman: Hope to see you at bloggers connect - 12/29/07 05:37 PM
The first bloggers connect run by Inman (and co-sponsored by us) back in August turned out to be a surprising hit. For being the first year of the event the turnout was surprising. I'm surprised out how fast the next one is coming up on us, prior to this years Inman … (9 comments)
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inman: Inman Beer For Bloggers - Save The Date - 12/19/07 04:05 PM
Inman Blogger's Connect - Beer For Bloggers - Save The Date
If you are signed up to attend the Inman Blogger's Connect 2008 in New York, then be sure to mark your calendars for the Beer For Bloggers event sponsored by Zillow.com on January 8th, the night before the conference begins.
Come enjoy drinks on … (2 comments)
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inman: Web 2.0 waist of time? - 12/13/07 09:36 PM
Inman news today includes an artical (only available for a short time) by Marcie Geffner, a real estate reporter in Los Angeles, saying blogging isn't good business. Web 2.0 tactics she argues are, "questionable proposition since no one has demonstrated that Web 2.0 works as a marketing tactic".
Ms. Geffner should … (11 comments)
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inman: My Active Rain Blog Got Me on Inman News! - 12/10/07 06:26 PM
I just received an e-mail from Inman Wiki (the Wiki site division of Inman News) that my blog article "10 Great Content Ideas for Your Real Estate Website" is this week's featured article on the Inman Wiki site!To view my article, check out: Inman Wiki Main Page
YEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHH!
Mia Orantes
Real Estate Geeks
Virtual Assistance … (10 comments)
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inman: The Hope Now Initiative. - 12/02/07 12:30 AM
The Hope Now Initiative is a program headed up by the Treasury Department, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, and 11 loan services that hold 60% of the adjustable mortgages that are scheduled to increase their interest rates in the next 2-4 years. This will help the investors and homeowners … (0 comments)
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inman: Point2 - 11/08/07 06:24 PM
Today I saw this Inman TV video interview discussing Point2's NLS. It also mentions the NAR's plan to create its own National Listing service. I was wondering what people think of a National MLS? I know I am in favor of a statewide MLS. And I believe that a national MLS … (8 comments)
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inman: Top 25 MOST Influential Bloggers Announced - 10/05/07 02:20 PM
Just in case you missed who the top 25 Influential REAL Estate Bloggers for 2007 were, here we go and a big huge congratulations to all of those super winners!
To read the full article at Inman Newsand see these top bloggers, be sure to click.
We have some right here in … (66 comments)
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inman: Move Inc / Bad Move? - 10/01/07 10:14 AM
Wow did you see this story on Inman.com? I had not aware of Move's intent to purchase Active Rain. What are your thoughts on this story? Move.com has a long history of deals gone bad or a least bad for Move. Looks like another one to the foot.
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inman: ActiveRain sues Move Inc. over Failed Acquisition - User Beware? - 09/27/07 03:48 PM
I found this some what disturbing. Not sure what it means and I gave it a bit of thought before posting.
I sincerely hope this doesn't mean AR is in any financial jeopardy to continue operation. I maybe new here, but many have invested months on their posts.
Go to Inman … (34 comments)
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