Today, the Blogging & Technology Seminar was held at the Grand Rapids Association of Realtors auditorium. A variety of different inter-related professions were represented in the 55 individuals who were present. The seminar focused on understanding the implications of the latest technologies and the different platforms which were available.
Lola Audu started the program by comparing the current challenge in real estate to the re-tooling which is occurring in the state of Michigan as the manufacturing sector is struggling to respond to a changing worldwide market place. She also spoke about why Blogging is important and shared some simple ways to enhance a blog post. Participant were given the opportunity to sign up for individualized Blog Therapy Sessions or Blogging Boot Camp.
Sara Bonert with Zillow.com presented an excellent overview of different ways in which real estate professionals can participate in Web 2.0 apart from blogging. Here are some comments received from the professionals who were present. (All quotes are used by permission)
Dan C(Loan Originator)...Learned about the seminar from the online GRAR bulletin board:
When asked if he would recommend the seminar to a friend, Dan said: "Yes, There was lots of New information. This is a great tool!
Russ M. (Real Estate Agent) Responding to the question about recommending the Presentation: "Yes, this was Easy Listening...There was no sales pressure."
Kathy T. (Loan Originator) "This was very relevant to increasing business and capturing customers in today's market.
Dave A. read about the seminar on Active Rain and read the blog post: Dave says:" Yes, this was very valuable information to grow your business."
Karen W. (Real Estate agent) remarks: "Excellent introduction to blogging and how it makes $$
Amy F. heard about the seminar at the Michigan Association of Realtors conference in Mt. Pleasant...Amy rated the seminar very highly and said she would "Absolutely" recommend the seminar to a friend!
Rick K (Broker & Owner of a real estate agency) heard about the seminar from a co-worker and "would consider having Lola or Sara come to his office." ( I presume to speak)
Suzie R. Could see that this could contribute "Extreme" value to her business once she took action.
Linda P. learned about the seminar through GRAR and simply exclaimed...EXCELLENT! AWESOME!
We appreciate all who took time out of their busy schedules to come. It was an opportunity to invest in the future in learning what it will take to meet the challenges that the emerging market dynamics will continue to have on the real estate industry.
The FINAL Seminar will be held on November 7, 2007at the Grand Rapids Association of Realtors auditorium located at 660 Kenmoor. Registration will be confirmed when payment is received. The cost is $35 or $40 for walk-ins.
A special Thank you to all the sponsors who contributed time and resources in making this a Value Added Opportunity for the real estate community. These include:
Metropolitan Title Company
America's Preferred Home Warranty, Inc.
First Horizon Home Loans
Restorations Inc.
Buchanan Insurance Co.
Waddell & Reed Investment Co.
Meijer Corporation
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Lola Audu~Real Estate Broker/Owner Grand Rapids, Michigan Real Estate — View Home Listings in Greater Grand Rapids, MI
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Great post. I only wish I could be there on November 7, 2007... But I most probably can'y be. You keep informing us.