Special offer

Raincamp New York 2010

By
Home Stager with Abella Home Staging & Redesign

Raincamp New York 2010, what an experience it was. I live on the Island, so getting to Manhattan wasn't easy. Taking the Long Island train, then walking 11 blocks on a brisk January day Burr. it was cold. But I would say it was worth it. I realize that ActiveRain has a lot of real estate agents but they also have home stagers. I was one of the home stagers that attended. 

There was a lot of information given to you and a lot of sites to explore. I counted 21 but I probably missed a few! I learned some very valuable information about SEO that I plan to implement on my website. Some of the information they gave out did not pertain to home staging but there was enough that it was worth your while attending the RainCamp. Ben Kinney and Bob Stewart did a terrific job. And kept it very entertaining. 

I got to network with some real estate agents, learned how to use twitter and facebook to my advantage and got some great rules to live by when bloging. So was it worth going to RainCamp New York 2010? Absolutely!

Team Honeycutt
Allen Tate - Concord, NC

I am glad you had a good experience at the camp you went to. Sounds as though you learned things that will be beneficial to you.

Jan 15, 2010 02:48 AM
Carmela Abella
Abella Home Staging & Redesign - Port Jefferson Station, NY

Yes I did. Being a rather new business owner, there is so much you need to know. Going to these camps, convention, or seminars really help.

Jan 15, 2010 05:13 AM
Karen Otto
Home Star Staging - Plano, TX
Plano Home Staging, Dallas Home Staging, www.homes

I'm planning to attend the Dallas Rain Camp Carmela and was happy to hear you report it was worth it even if not geared towards Home Stagers.  I'm looking forward to meeting many faces from AR!

Jan 15, 2010 05:36 AM
Carmela Abella
Abella Home Staging & Redesign - Port Jefferson Station, NY

Hello Karen, You will get a lot of useful information, so it is worth it. I brought my Iphone and recorded the sessions. I am currently working on deciphering my notes and the recording helps. Good Luck and have fun.  

Jan 15, 2010 05:45 AM
Laura Cerrano
Feng Shui Manhattan NY - Manhattan, NY

Hey Carmela,

It was great seeing you again, wish you could have made it to the after party! :)

Jan 15, 2010 11:12 AM
Anonymous
carmela Abella

Hi Laura, Had to take the train in, it was nice seeing you as well. I tried to look for you so we could go out to lunch but I couldn't find you. Glad you had a good time.

Jan 16, 2010 05:40 AM
#6
Luci Terhune
Bungalow Home Staging & Redesign - Nutley, NJ
NJ Home Stager 973 896-6489

Carmela,

I have to agree with you that it was mostly geared towards REA'S. Our business is a little different but we can still use most of the resources we learned about at RainCamp New York. It would of been nice to at least be mentioned as participants since stagers are a big part of Active Rain, but nevertheless, I would highly recommend it.

I know how disciplined and focused you can be, and after all we learned Tuesday, I know 2010 is going to be a very successful year for you!

Can't wait for Las Vegas this coming weekend!

 

Jan 16, 2010 08:44 AM
Anonymous
Carmela Abella

Hi Luci,

 

Yes I think too it would of been nice to have been mentioned. Thank you for your wonderful compliments. I will see you in Vegas!

Jan 17, 2010 08:36 AM
#8
Valerie Sagheddu
Apostle Art Home Staging & Design - Stroudsburg, PA
~Home Staging Professional, Poconos, PA

You mean they never even mentioned staging...not once? OOOh I think that is quite an oversight!

Jan 20, 2010 10:25 PM
Anonymous
Anonymous

No Valerie they didn't. They definitely should have since there are quite a few of us.

Jan 21, 2010 07:22 AM
#10
Vivian Gilbert
Home Staging by Vivian LLC - Potomac, MD
ASP, RESA

Carmela, I even went up to Ben Kinney and asked him to mention stagers and how they and realtors could benefit from each other. Maybe he will in future talks. I had a great time too in NY, and plan on going in May in Wasington DC.  Vivian

Jan 22, 2010 12:06 AM
Anonymous
Anonymous

Hi Vivian, I'm glad you did that perhaps next they will mention us.

Jan 22, 2010 05:17 AM
#12