On Tuesday RE BarCamp San Francisco emerged within the walls of Trulia
in SOMA. I was a newby, and I'll certainly be back! Any of you who hesitated to go this year for whatever reason . . . just go next year! What's not to enjoy? Lots of smart, motivated agents as well as others who contribute to our industry: software developers, photographers, stagers. The sessions were short (some felt tooo short, like 15 minutes) and no one was taking attendance. You could move around as a conversation suited your interests. Got super inspired about photo blogging, and thanks to the patient presenters like Brad Carroll who explained several times the advantages of each photo being its own post.
The excitement downstairs was palpable, as we all tried to share ideas, argue, agree, suggest. But so many people who talk for a living doing just that within concrete wall and floors made for a cacophony. After a free and delicious box lunch, I decided to save my ears and headed upstairs for the afternoon sessions. Ahhh, carpeting and small group sessions. Much better! Got great tips on being mindful of how public is your voice on Facebook. Learned some quick tricks for video clips for listings, now that I'm a proud owner of an iPhone 3GS.
The organizers were considerate of not just the technology content, but provided good beer as well (for free, in a free take-home mug!) Even the City cooperated by providing a splendid, balmy evening, perfect for quaffing the brew outside, while some enjoyed the taco truck provisions.
Many thanks to fellow Berkeley agent Andy Kaufmann and his pals for organizing a great event. Hard to believe it only lasted one day! What a great beginning to an action-packed week for technology-loving realtors who, like me, then headed to Inman Connect SF. More on that to come!
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