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ActiveRain at Real Estate Connect 2008

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Education & Training with Retired Executive Director of Education at eXp Non-Licensed



There's a buzz in the Blogosphere about the Inman Real Estate Connect in San Francisco this year.
Have you heard? It's Coming pretty quick. Last year, it was a total blast, and this year promises to be even better. It's going to be at the Palace Hotel in San Francisco again, on July 23-25th, 2008.

I just wanted to remind everyone how cool it was last year, and how much bigger and better it will be this year. It's one thing to meet people from all over the Country online, but then meeting them in person is the REAL DEAL! It was so cool getting to learn about Blogging, Industry tools and technologies, Real Estate challenges and solutions, but the best part for me was meeting and getting to know ALL the people. Too Much Fun!!


This year, ActiveRain staff and many of our members will be there once again. Hundreds of Industry professionals will travel from all over the Country to take part in "The Connect" this year. The "Bloggers Connect" is one of my favorites. Last year we had a special guest visitor, the #1 ActiveRain Member, "Sharon Simms" who traveled all the way from Florida to be a part of the Real Estate Connect 2007. She has almost 400,000 points! OMG!! And she's one of the nicest people you'll ever meet!

For me personally, it was one of the best events of the entire year. The information, the guest panel of speakers, and the education provided about Blogging was priceless. I also finally got to meet many other AR members in person! It was so awesome. Just a few I remember were Jeff Turner, Teresa Boardman, Brad Inman, Jeff Dowler, Laurie Manny, Mary Pope Handy, Gena Riede, Roberta Murphy, Dustin Luther, Jim Cronin, Brian Brady, Lynda Eisenmann, Marlene Bridges and there were many others. This was where I got to meet Jon and Matt for the very first time. The who's who of Real Estate Bloggers were there in force for sure!


Brad Inman and his staff do a fantastic job coordinating the program. They have special guest speakers, an Internet Marketing Workshop, The Bloggers connect, an Exhibit Hall, and so much more. Here are the schedule details. You can Download them to Ical or Outlook. You can also register here if you like.

You might still want to get the "Early Bird" discount that was offered previously. It's the "Special Bloggers Discount", plus you'll get to participate in some of the Blogging fun!! It's easy, just add a Badge to your Blog, create a post before the event, and then one after the event, and save 150 Bucks. No contest, everyone wins. That's like getting paid to Blog?? DETAILS>>> Your posts should be about the event, here's mine! :-)

If you are planning on attending this year, we'd like to know. I'm trying to arrange some type of ActiveRain Gathering during the program this year (TBA). Let me know if you're coming so we can get an idea of how many to expect. This will be a FUN and COOL event that you Won't want to miss. (I wasn't in Vegas, so I can't compare the two if you ask!) Big Grin!! :-O


We will be there and we hope to see you there too. It's a great opportunity to get RE-Connected with us, other ActiveRain members, and hundreds of other Bloggers and Real Estate Industry Professionals from all over the Country. So come work and play in "The City By The Bay!" It only happens here once a year!!

My Picture Video From Last Year's RE Connect

Ryan Vivo
Gateway Realty - Fairfield, CA
NRBA Realtor Solano County, Gateway Realty 707-384-5894
Sounds like fun!  I'm going to have to check out more information on it!
May 03, 2008 04:40 AM
Brad Andersohn
Retired Executive Director of Education at eXp - Boulder Creek, CA
ActiveBrad - 707.646.1876
Ryan - let me just say this...  YOU'RE CRAZY IF YOU DON'T GO!!  hahaha!  Really though, you should make time in your schedule for this one, it can't hurt your business, it will only help.  :-) It sure did mine in Solano County and many other parts of the Country.
May 03, 2008 04:43 AM
Gita Bantwal
RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA
REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel
I am sure it will be a great event. I hope to read posts from people who attend.
May 03, 2008 06:30 AM
Thom Abbott
MyMidtownMojo.com |770.713.1505 | Intown Atlanta GA Condo Living - Atlanta, GA
Midtown Atlanta GA Condos For Sale

Brad....your blogs are always entertaining, educational and excellent sources of ideas and information!

SFO sounds awesome...but not sure we can swing that....but, I'll keep an eye on it...maybe something big will happen in the next month or so and give me the push ($$$$) to go!

Thanks for the awesome posts you do! I wanna be just like you when I grow up!

May 03, 2008 09:26 AM
Brad Andersohn
Retired Executive Director of Education at eXp - Boulder Creek, CA
ActiveBrad - 707.646.1876
Gita - it would be great if we could read yours from attending too!  :-)))
May 03, 2008 02:23 PM
Brad Andersohn
Retired Executive Director of Education at eXp - Boulder Creek, CA
ActiveBrad - 707.646.1876
Thom - let's hope something big does happen that allows you to join us, that would be awesome.  :-)
May 03, 2008 02:24 PM
Brad Andersohn
Retired Executive Director of Education at eXp - Boulder Creek, CA
ActiveBrad - 707.646.1876

This post was removed from the "Newbies Group" today, my apologies for mis-posting.  It was unintentional to put this in a group where the post clearly did not meet the groups guidelines. It was an assumption on my part that the "Newbies" might be interested, I should have re read the group guidelines.  Totally my bad!! 

Please accept my sincere apologies for any inconvenience or misunderstanding this post may have caused anyone in that group, or any member here on AR. Sorry.  :-) 

May 04, 2008 06:58 PM
Robert Schwabe
Herron Real Estate - Orange Park, FL
Orange Park Real Estate
Brad - What a great little video you put together. I wish I could have been last year it looked like fun. This year we have a baby on the way so it looks like I won't be able to make it. Oh well, I'm sure there will be plenty more to attend in the future.
May 07, 2008 07:21 AM
Marc Grossman
Marc It Sold! - Longwood, FL
GRI, Greater Orlando Real Estate Broker

Brad,  Definitely going to be there.  Couldn't make NYC earlier this year, but made my reservations right after that.  See you and the other Rainers in SF.

May 10, 2008 06:43 AM
Brad Andersohn
Retired Executive Director of Education at eXp - Boulder Creek, CA
ActiveBrad - 707.646.1876

Hey Robert - thanks man.  Congrats on the new addition.  It will be even better this year so I'll try to capture as much as I can on video, film, and Blog so that you can enjoy having the baby this year with your wife.  I'll make sure I post enough stuff to get you fired up about coming next year!  :-) Congratulations again!

May 10, 2008 10:34 AM
Brad Andersohn
Retired Executive Director of Education at eXp - Boulder Creek, CA
ActiveBrad - 707.646.1876

Marc - AWESOME!  Can't wait to meet you in person, I feel like I already know you better than my own neighbors. haha! It will be a ton-o-fun.  See ya there my friend...   :-)

May 10, 2008 10:40 AM
Sharon Paxson
Sharon Paxson, Realtor® EQTY Forbes Global Properties - Newport Beach, CA
Newport Beach Real Estate

Brad - this sounded like an awesome time. I would love to attend in the future for sure!!!!

May 13, 2008 02:06 PM
Nyles Courchesne
Peskin, Courchesne and Allen, P.C. - Springfield, MA
Massachusetts Real Estate Attorney

Sounds great. Are there any events on the East coast?

May 13, 2008 02:09 PM
Brad Andersohn
Retired Executive Director of Education at eXp - Boulder Creek, CA
ActiveBrad - 707.646.1876

Sharon - we'd love to have you join us this year!!  Let me know if you plan on attending so we can get a head count of how many to expect for "The Gathering!"  Looking forward to meeting and seeing you there.  :-)

May 16, 2008 03:05 AM
Brad Andersohn
Retired Executive Director of Education at eXp - Boulder Creek, CA
ActiveBrad - 707.646.1876

Nyles - yes, I do believe RE Connect comes to New York, at least they did last year.  You might want to check their site and see what other venues they have calendared for this year.  I say just come to both! lol~  We'd love to have you there.

May 16, 2008 03:07 AM
Brad Andersohn
Retired Executive Director of Education at eXp - Boulder Creek, CA
ActiveBrad - 707.646.1876

We are starting to get closer to the RE Connect event. We will be announcing the "Winners" of the MakeOver 2 TakeOver Contest and awarding the prizes.  Make sure you join us for this years event.  AR will be having a gathering sometime during the 3 day connect, watch for more details on that to follow...come connect with us this year, it really will be a blast and worth the time and effort to be there, I promise!!  :-)

Jun 02, 2008 05:18 PM
Brian Block
RE/MAX Allegiance, Managing Broker/Branch Vice President - McLean, VA
Northern Virginia & D.C. Real Estate

Brad, scratch my comment from 2 months ago.  As one of the finalists in the Makeover competition, I've booked my flight for San Francisco and looking forward to joining you at Inman.  Any word yet on the AR gathering?

Do you plan on bringing your guitar with you?

Jul 09, 2008 11:29 PM
Mara Hawks
First Realty Auburn - Auburn, AL
Inactive-2012 REALTOR - Homes for Sale Auburn Real Estate, AL

guitars? jam sessions? ohhh, maybe i need to pack up my hammered dulcimer! (after all, I was in college in SF when I first discovered it at a Ranaissance Faire...) Really looking forward to getting together at Inman :-)

Jul 10, 2008 02:45 AM
Brad Andersohn
Retired Executive Director of Education at eXp - Boulder Creek, CA
ActiveBrad - 707.646.1876

Brian - awesome, can't wait to finally meet you in person.  Maybe you can take meout and show me some houses...on a hot day....maybe a condo.....in  100 degrees....   lol!~  Looking forward to seeing you there.

BTW - Good luck in that M2T contest, I wish you well my friend. :-)

Jul 11, 2008 11:58 AM
Brad Andersohn
Retired Executive Director of Education at eXp - Boulder Creek, CA
ActiveBrad - 707.646.1876

Mara - There very well might be a jam session if we get enough peeps for the party.  Oh shoot!  I better start working on the AR gathering party...Dang, It's only a couple weeks away, oh Krap...I better go.. haha!!

ciao for now. :-)

Jul 11, 2008 12:00 PM