ActiveRain will be bringing our third RainCamp™ to the Big Apple on Tuesday, January 12th. We have teamed up with the folks at Inman to kick off Real Estate Connect New York City 2010.


Take advantage of the unique opportunity to not only attend RainCamp™ and learn how to implement proven internet marketing strategies, but also to attend Real Estate Connect where the leaders in real estate and real estate technology come together to map out the future of our industry. Get special group pricing through ActiveRain for a chance to attend both events, RainCamp™ and Real Estate Connect.
"What's RainCamp™ All About?"
Hyper Local Blogging: How focusing on things within your city can get you a better client than focusing on your city
Search Engine Optimization: What are the best practices to get your website (yep, your website can still rank well) to rank well in the search engines. And also what tools can you use to get better results out of your site(s).
Converting Leads into Closings: Ben Kinney, one of our speakers and a Mega producing agent with Keller Williams, will share with you the secrets of how his team converts their internet leads into closings. This presentation is worth the price of admission alone as Ben demonstrates the method his team uses to take full advantage of every lead they generate.
Facebook and Twitter: How can you leverage social networks to expand your sphere of influence. The business applications of these two particular networks are exploding at the same time it's a fine balancing act to mine them in a manner that doesn't alienate your followers. We'll help you understand the nuances.
Social Media Success Stories: We'll have agents from around the country explain how they are using their online presence to impact their bottom line. Does this stuff really work? Yes it does and you'll have access to people that are making it work for them.
30 Technologies You Don't Know about but Should: Our resident techno-geek Brad Andersohn will share with you 30 technologies that you can start using the next day that can help organize and bring efficiency to your online life.

"What's the Big Deal?"
Our first RainCamp™ in Seattle was an amazing success and the 250 people in attendance walked away with practical applications they could put to use the next day in their businesses. Knowing that the internet is here to stay and has a profound impact on how you conduct business, making sure that you have concrete means to take advantage of it's power is paramount to staying ahead of your competition. Raincamp™ is eight hours (we give you a lunch break if you want it) chalk full of education intended to help you take full advantage of the powers of the net. Your understanding of the different facets of internet lead generation, lead management, and lead conversion and how they fit into your business plan will ensure that you have a successful 2010 and beyond.
"Could Real Estate Connect Be As Cool?"
It sure is!! ActiveRain has been able to negotiate a fantastic group rate for our members for the Real Estate Connect Conference at the Marriot Marquis in Time Square as well. Real Estate Connect, for those of you that have never attended (since I don't have to tell those of you that have), is the source to keep you in tune with a rapidly evolving real estate industry. No one knows exactly what direction the market will take in 2010, but if there is one constant in this market, that constant is change. Real Estate Connect brings together over 1300 of your peers to help you assess that change and how it will affect your bottom line. The best and brightest minds in the industry make this annual trek to New York City and converge with one goal in mind, determining how to stay ahead of their competition.
Many ActiveRain members will be sharing as in years past.
Linda Davis (Carnac to her fans)
Spencer Rascoff (Zillow)
Matt Goyer (Redfin)
Paul Chaney (Bizzuka)
Mitch Ribak (the eHomes Realty Network)
Tom Ferry (Super Coach extrodinaire)
and a few more before it's all said and done.
The lineup of presenters and speakers is a cross section of the thought leaders from every facet of the real estate industry. Amazing people with amazing talent and ground breaking ideas. If you've never been to a real estate connect, I implore you to work it into your schedule. You will not be disappointed.

"Bob, Shut your mouth.....It can't get BETTER, can it?"
Yes, it can get better and it does. How many of you would love a custom video for your website, blog, or the signature line of your email, or for just about anywhere you can stick a video? We mean a HIGH quality video done by a professional videographer with TurnHere. The videos can focus on a Local neighborhood or community, you as a Realtor®, or even if you're not a Realtor® there is some cool stuff they can do for you too. The Inman team will be giving one of these videos (a $500 value) to the first 50 people that sign up for Real Estate Connect through ActiveRain.
(this is where the guy on the pharmaceutical commercial comes in and rattles on like an auctioneer so fast you can barely understand what he's saying. Luckily we are in print so they call this the 'fine print': Must register for Real Estate Connect before November 30th 2009 and must shoot the video before December 31st, 2009 in order to be eligible for the free custom video)
"This Must Cost One Million Dollars, Right?"
Yes, you are correct. However, since you are an ActiveRain member you are going to receive a $999,331 discount. In fact, when you sign up for Real Estate Connect, you will get access to RainCamp™ as part of your Registration for the Real Estate Connect Conference all for $669.00. This offer will be good until December 15th. (Of course, you'd be crazy to wait that long because you want to be one of the first 50 to jump on this deal so you get the free custom video from TurnHere.)
If you can't make it for the Real Estate Connect Conference and would like to join us for RainCamp™ only, you can register here for $109.00
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