Zillow's "Beer with Bloggers" at Inman's Real Estate Connect was a great starter to the conference. The beer flowed freely and the attendees got in their groove as the group began melding together. Old friends met up, new friendships took ground, and the evening was on!! 

Matt, Caleb, and I piled into Rudy Bachraty's RV along with the most superb group of new friends, including the pleasant Diane Cohn and Guy Johnson of Reno Realty Blog (an examplar of a successful blog). Ardell Della Loggia of Rain City Guide and  luxury condo realtor Kevin Tomlinson snuggled into the overhead sleeping area (suspended above Rudy's driving seat.)

Rudy and Joe Ferrara hadn't changed a bit (still handsome bloggers) since I'd seen them last at the Sellsius Bloggers Meetup in Laguna Beach. We  cruised toward the next destination, drawing the stares of pedestrians and partygoers braving the distance on foot. I especially enjoyed the RV ride! We laughed and goofed off and the big city of San Francisco suddenly became a very small and friendly place.

Trulia's party following Zillow's Beer with Bloggers at Inman's Real Estate Connect was a fantastic party. Trulia did a lot of the right things to get the party off the ground. Two drinks a person were on the house, with a full bar. I secretly suspect that party-goers got a few more, as the bartender kept slipping me drinks (I was the go-to for a few of my comrades). Three glasses of Chardonnay, and not two? How many Screwdrivers? (I confess, I'm not a very big drinker.. I had two, and it was enough to last me the night!) 

Hands down, Real Estate Connect attendees bring down the house at any party. I've met some of the most amazing people, not merely "networking" but connecting in a tangible life to life way. By the evening's end, the entire group was envirgorated and excited for the start of the conference. 

[Also seen in pictures are Brian Brady of MortgageRatesReport and Bob Stewart of Brio Realty]