ActiveRain Member Appreciation Party - NAR Convention Vegas

Get ready for this years premier event at NAR's National Convention in Vegas! 

Initially we were planning on sponsoring a booth at the Realtor expo, but in true Rainer style I decided to spend the booth sponsorship money on throwing a party instead. 

The cocktail party will be hosted in my suite, pictured above, at the Palms Hotel. 

The room can accommodate up to 75 people at a time, and I am hoping that every Rainer that wants to come will be able to fit. But in the event the interest in this party is greater than expected we will be offering up batches of invites in various blog posts leading up to the event.

This post being the first opportunity for an invite has only one condition; invites will go to the first 15 Rainer's to RSVP in the comments below. 

It looks like we will be okay for room, so I removed the restriction on number of invites in this post for now. Just leave a comment below if you would like to come! 

Details:

Party is by invite only. Each invitation will allow for the invited Rainer plus one guest.

Date: Wednesday November 14th

Time: 7pm or 8pm till late

Place: My suite at the Palms Hotel. "The Crib" is the name of the suite.

This post will become RSVP central, and I will be posting pictures of all confirmed attendees below.

 
Post is included in group: ActiveRain Gatherings

170 Comments on ActiveRain Member Appreciation Party - NAR Convention Vegas

Jonathan~ I'm there! Can I please have an invite! I'm getting in Wed afternoon~

11/05/2007 01:48 PM by Laura Monroe- Real Estate Virtual Assistant (Creative Agent Solutions.com)


Me me me pick me!  I will be able to make it!  Can I have an invite?  

11/05/2007 01:50 PM by Renee Burrows - Las Vegas NV Real Estate (Nevada Realty Solutions)


Okay, Laura and Renee you both are "in".  13 more on this round. 

11/05/2007 01:52 PM by Jonathan Washburn (ActiveRain Corp)


Count me in!  In fact I will give you 20 copies of my book to hand out as you see fit.

~matt

11/05/2007 01:57 PM by Matthew Gosselin (Author of My Blue Goose)


Jonathan, now I'm really disappointed that I'm not heading to Vegas and "The Crib" -- guess I'll have to wait for Inman in January to meet all you guys.  Where will the party suite be then?

11/05/2007 02:03 PM by Brian Block -- Northern Virginia & D.C. Real Estate (RE/MAX Allegiance)


Sounds like you will all have a great time. I'm a party pooper and won't be going to the NAR convention at all...HAVE A BLAST!

11/05/2007 02:09 PM by Lania DeMers, Broker Rocky Mountain Realty Co. (Rocky Mountain Realty Co.)


count me in

11/05/2007 02:09 PM by Michael Tarabotto


That's really nice of you!  I wish I was attending.  Maybe next time, but thanks for the invite anyway.

11/05/2007 02:10 PM by Georgina Hunter Maui Realtor (Jim Sanders Realty Inc. - Maui)


Jonathan... I would love to be a part of this first round. But unfortunately I will be with my nieces and nephews in Disney. I really had planned on attending since last year, but we planned this back in the spring. Can I send a cut out of myself?  ;o)   Have fun...

11/05/2007 02:13 PM by Jeff Belonger -- The FHA Expert.com -- New Jersey mortgage -- FHA mortgages (Infinity Home Mortgage Company, Inc)


Actually, strike that. I just checked and it's a maybe. Tentatively I was going to be in Vegas but I have yet to confirm with the other party. Oh well... Sounds like my kind of shindig too...

11/05/2007 02:13 PM by Michael Tarabotto (Certified Appraiser) Santa Clarita, San Fernando, Westside (California Appraisal Solutions Corp.)


Jason is Right, That suite looks Awesome!!! Well have fun Guys :0)

Tom Weiss

11/05/2007 03:08 PM by Thomas Weiss (Thomas R. Weiss)


Did I miss it! I'd love to be there. Thanks Jonathan

Wicked room ;-)

11/05/2007 03:09 PM by Jennifer Wilson - Agent Solutions (Agent Solutions)


Thanks for the invite.  Count me in!

11/05/2007 03:17 PM by Buyer's Broker of Northern Michigan, LLC


I'll be there in spirit.  If your drinks start disappearing, do not blame me, ok?

Darn, I miss all the fun. 

11/05/2007 03:28 PM by Palmetto Bay | Redland Real Estate | Maggie Dokic (EWM Realtors)


I'll be in Vegas, is there room for one more?

kk 

11/05/2007 03:29 PM by Kristal Kraft ~ Denver Real Estate (The Berkshire Group Realtors)


Your still not coming up on my suscribers side and now Matt isn't either. ????

11/05/2007 03:31 PM by Missy Caulk Ann Arbor Real Estate (Keller Williams Ann Arbor, Michigan)


Sob....  can't make it...can you guys come in January to Hawaii for the CRS Sellabration?  You all have fun for me okay?

11/05/2007 03:37 PM by Celeste "SALLY" Cheeseman (RA), Hawaii Real Estate & Hawaii Relocation (Century 21 Liberty Homes -Mililani, Hawaii)


Missy - I noticed that as well that they don't show up on my subscribed blogs list.

11/05/2007 03:51 PM by Jennifer Wilson - Agent Solutions (Agent Solutions)


Huh, I guess I should say "WE are in" as both myself and my lovely bride will be in Vegas...

JT

11/05/2007 03:59 PM by Jay & Francy Thompson (Thompson's Realty)


Everyone,

I updated the pictures for those attending. I will put yours in Jay............you are in and number 11 for this round of invites. 

11/05/2007 04:00 PM by Bob Stewart - ActiveRain (ActiveRain)


Whoo hoo!  For the love of God, don't leave my wife out. (though she may not attend... but I gotta say she's invited...) we really should count as one though...

11/05/2007 04:02 PM by Jay & Francy Thompson (Thompson's Realty)


If I'm not way too late... Would love to attend! Thanks..

nb

11/05/2007 04:19 PM by


Maybe I should say.. I'm an idiot for not being signed in before I respond but I'll try again..

If I'm not way too late... Would love to attend! Thanks..

nb

11/05/2007 04:21 PM by Nick Bastian - Tempe, AZ Real Estate Agent (Homesource Preferred Properties)


LOL way to go guys...   Stayin' at the CRIB....   woo hoo things aren't all that bad at active rain I see.... I'll have to catch you at Inman

11/05/2007 04:24 PM by Desiree Daniels, Mercer County, NJ, Real Estate (RE/MAX Tri County)


I can be there, please add me to the list of attendees.

11/05/2007 04:27 PM by Randy L. Prothero - Hawaii REALTORĀ® (Century 21 Liberty Homes)


Jonathan,

Count me in. Looking forward to it. Thanks.

11/05/2007 04:37 PM by Bill Leider (Real Estate Shows)


I am sorry that I wont be coming to Las Vegas. But after seeing that suite,I am really sorry. I wish that I would be there. Hopefully,I will catch you all next time. Have fun.

11/05/2007 05:02 PM by Lanre Folayan "Buy a home in Washington,DC" (EXIT PREMIER REALTY)


Jonathan -what a perfect excuse to be in Vegas and I blew it. There are good hotel and suites in New York too. Hint, Hint. My graphic now says "zubrovka", which in Russian means a strong drink. This software is very smart.

11/05/2007 05:09 PM by Faina Sechzer - Princeton, Montgomery, Hopewell, NJ Real Estate Expert (Henderson-Sotheby's International Realty)


Everyone,

I updated the list of invitees...........there is one spot left for this round of invites..................

(Jay, of course Francy is invited as well :))

11/05/2007 05:11 PM by Bob Stewart - ActiveRain (ActiveRain)


How late?  I'm going to a show at 8pm at the Mirage and I'd love to stop by after it is over at 10pm! 

11/05/2007 05:23 PM by Linda Box Taylor -- Your Plano, TX Realtor (Virginia Cook, Realtors)


Jonathan - great choice! I applaud having an Active Rain party instead of a booth at NAR. Unfortunately Tami and I won't be at NAR this year, though we will be at CRS in Hawaii in January - maybe you can make it there, too. You could meet Sally and Randy and lots of others....

11/05/2007 05:42 PM by Sharon Simms St Pete Florida CRS CIPS CLHMS (RE/MAX Metro)


Jonathan - great choice! I applaud having an Active Rain party instead of a booth at NAR. Unfortunately Tami and I won't be at NAR this year, though we will be at CRS in Hawaii in January - maybe you can make it there, too. You could meet Sally and Randy and lots of others....

11/05/2007 05:44 PM by Sharon Simms St Pete Florida CRS CIPS CLHMS (RE/MAX Metro)


Jeez, and to think I cancelled my convention registration and hotel reservations, and decided to go to Florida instead...   Next time!

Monika - soak it all in for us back home holding down the fort!   ;-)

Ann

11/05/2007 05:45 PM by Portsmouth NH Real Estate ~ Ann Cummings (RE/MAX Coast to Coast - Portsmouth New Hampshire)


I'm probably too late... but can I come too? I don't quite understand the rules for the invites... Me + 1...

11/05/2007 06:01 PM by Jennifer Allan, Author of Sell with Soul (Sell with Soul)


Sounds like the typical AR good time, Jonathan. Wish I could be there but not this time. Have fun. We expect to hear all the details.

Jeff

11/05/2007 06:26 PM by Jeff Dowler ~ Carlsbad Real Estate (RE/MAX Associates)


I will be at the convention and would love to check out that room. No husband no son, just me. PARTEEEEEE.

11/05/2007 06:28 PM by Ann Cordes (Century 21 Towne Adams)


Sounds like it will be fun. Hope you guys have a great time! 

11/05/2007 06:44 PM by Paul Warner -- Orange County, CA Appraiser (Warner & Associates)


If there is still room left, I would love to stop by. I will not be bringing a guest. Thanks much.

11/05/2007 07:11 PM by Chuck Dellorto "Talk To Chuck" (McColly Real Estate - Licensed in INDIANA & ILLINOIS)


'Not going to the NAR Convention, but I'm hoping there will be an ActiveRain party at the RE/MAX Convention in Las Vegas in March.

Sounds like a lot of fun!

11/05/2007 07:54 PM by Margaret Woda, Maryland REALTOR (RE/MAX VISION)


Ooohh!  Sorrry I can't attend, but I'm working through a closing that needs attention.  I hope maybe you'll be at the CRS Sell-a-bration in Hawaii early in 2008..

11/05/2007 08:07 PM by Madeline Island Realty - Eric Kodner Sells Madeline Island


on bending knees begging like a dog for a ticket!

11/05/2007 09:13 PM by Rovette


Hey Johnathan,

No doubt you're going to have a great time, you guys really know how to throw a party! I'm not attending this time, but my good buddy Marlene will be there. Have fun!

11/05/2007 09:36 PM by Orange Co. Real Estate~Lynda Eisenmann, Broker-Owner, Brea, CA (Preferred Home Brokers)


Jonathan,

This is my official invite application for the Crib party. Thanks.

11/05/2007 10:45 PM by Esko Kiuru - Las Vegas NV Mortgage Consultant (Sinifox Financial)


Darn!  Now I REALLY want to be there!  Count me in for next year! Good luck.  I hope it is a huge success.

11/05/2007 10:55 PM by Christi Stewart, Prudential Calif. Realty (Prudential California Realty)


will be there!!! Tahoe to Vegas :) would love to come

11/06/2007 12:12 AM by Jill Sanders (TahoeHomeLink.com)


Sounds cool - I am bummed I wont be there ;-(

11/06/2007 12:17 AM by Erin Attardi, Realtor - Sacramento, CA (Lyon Real Estate)


I might have to come just for the Active Rain party.  Sounds fun!!

11/06/2007 12:20 AM by Ginger Wilcox, Marin County Realtor (Pacific Union, Marin Real Estate)


Put me down plus one...can't wait to meet you guys out there!!!!!!!

11/06/2007 12:41 AM by eric manthey (Vid2r)


Jonathan - I'll be at NAR and would have so loved to attend.  I'll be at the CRS Inauguration and Awards Dinner dance.  Could I arrive fashionably late in my evening gown and tiara around 11ish?  I'm dying to see "The Crib"!

11/06/2007 01:33 AM by Laguna Homes|Laguna Condos| Laguna Real Estate|Marlene Bridges (Sherman Smith & Associates)


Oh Man...

I can't wait to read all the blogs about this.

A cocktail party that I will be forced to miss. Or not (insert standard evil grin here)

TLW...ROAR!

11/06/2007 06:50 AM by "The Lovely Wife"...Broker Bryant's Wife... (Co-Owner Tutas Towne Realty, Inc.)


Jonathon - do you have room for a Southern Girl from Atlanta?  Would love to meet all the Active Rain "Super Stars"!

Patty, AnotherME

11/06/2007 06:53 AM by Patty Keller (AnotherME, LLC)


Sounds like the place to be. Party til your broke. But please be responsible

11/06/2007 07:51 AM by Robert L. Brown~Grand Rapids Real Estate Flexit Realty, West Michigan (www.mrbrownsellsgr.com)


Gee Bob, no picture of us. I'm crushed. I know I'm not as good looking as some of those folks, but my wife's hot...

11/06/2007 12:26 PM by Jay & Francy Thompson (Thompson's Realty)


Jay,

Truth be told, I was trying to crop you out of the picture and only display your lovely bride................alas, I had to include you............:) 

11/06/2007 12:37 PM by Bob Stewart - ActiveRain (ActiveRain)


should be a fun time guys..

11/06/2007 12:44 PM by eric manthey (Vid2r)


I would like to attend. I will be with my wife. I am sure John Walters will attend as well. I mite be late, due to Louisiana Realtors party is the same evening.

11/06/2007 01:26 PM by Frank Rubi Louisiana Real Estate-Homes for Sale (Specialized Real Estate Services, Inc.)


This sounds like a lot of fun.  Too bad I won't be able to attend.

11/06/2007 04:19 PM by Rey Gallegos Home Loan Consultant Las Vegas, NV (A Mortgage Bank)


Hi Jonathan - We'd love to catch up with you and Matt if you still have space!

11/06/2007 04:56 PM by Kristen Veraldi (Real Estate Blogsites)


I will be there and would love to "make the scene".  I just confirmed hotel and flight... low budget all of the way, but what do you expect for being just slightly after the last minute? 

11/07/2007 03:28 PM by Lane Bailey - The REALTOR for Car People (Century 21 Network Realty)


I will be at the convention in Las Vegas and would love to attend.  I was at the meeting last year so this would be my second annual event.

11/07/2007 05:10 PM by Linda Davis (RE/MAX Realty Group)


Oh Wow Linda...

I just remembered that. Didn't you have a mouse in your room?

Jonathan...

I think we need to make sure this event has no mice running around :)

TLW...ROAR!

11/07/2007 05:20 PM by "The Lovely Wife"...Broker Bryant's Wife... (Co-Owner Tutas Towne Realty, Inc.)


I wanna attend! Please Please Please!

 

I'll be in Vegas!

11/07/2007 05:22 PM by Carolyn Nelson (Online REPA)


I am so sorry to miss this event.  I hope you have it again next year.  Have fun everybody!!

11/07/2007 05:38 PM by Bradenton Florida Real Estate - Dan Forbes ( Masters Referral Services)


I guess that I'll be missing out.... WOW... I wish I could be a part of that party... I'll try and make it next 

time around... Please fill me in on all the details when you get back...... I'll be thainking about you guys....

HAVE FUNNNN 

 

 

11/07/2007 06:34 PM by Donna Paul Dix Hills,Melville,Wheatley Hgts Homes (Keller Williams Realty Greater Nassau)


this is the very 1st NAR i will have ever missed.  My daughter is getting married on Sunday.  I did ask her to change the date, but she did not set the same priorities that I do...*I then called NAR, but they couldn't change it either.

I hope you will do it again next year when I'll be there.

11/07/2007 06:42 PM by Gail Gladstone (Coldwell Banker)


I would love to attend, I am in Las Vegas now so no need to travel. If you can fit me in please do!

11/07/2007 07:07 PM by Ron Herman (Pearl Islands Realty)


Wow!  TLW you have an outstanding memory.

11/07/2007 07:18 PM by Linda Davis (RE/MAX Realty Group)


I would love to attend!

Les Sulgrove
Des Moines, IA

11/07/2007 07:28 PM by Les Sulgrove - Des Moines


I will be in Las Vegas but I need to check my schedule. I will let you know.

11/07/2007 08:23 PM by Caroline Dunn, Realtor Cape Coral Florida (Acquest Realty Group, Inc)


See You At The Palms!!!

11/07/2007 09:08 PM by Kandra Hamric


I would love to attend!  Many, many thanks.

Rob 

11/07/2007 10:36 PM by Rob Lusk (Habitatboom.com)


I would love an invitation!  Can you send one to me as well as to my broker at Realty Station?  She just joined the group, and I need to get her blogging.....  We will both arrive in Vegas on Monday evening, and are staying at Treasure Island.

11/07/2007 11:11 PM by Marlene Scheffer, Realtor to Kitsap County, WA (Realty Station)


Wahoooooo - I made it to the "A" list!  Thanks, Jonathan.  Looking forward to seeing you in LV.

11/07/2007 11:51 PM by Laguna Homes|Laguna Condos| Laguna Real Estate|Marlene Bridges (Sherman Smith & Associates)


We are going to Cirque de Soleil and it starts at 7:30 so. If we can come it would be late if you can fit us in. Bonnie and Terry Westbrook

11/08/2007 08:07 AM by Terry Westbrook ~ Realtor(R) Grand Rapids Mi Real Estate Ada/Cascade (Five Star Real Estate, LLC Grand Rapids , MI)


Oops, just saw this. If it's not too late, would love to swing by. Me+guest, if you got room. If not, have FUN and post lots of pics!!!
thnx

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