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Day One - RE Connect SF

RE Connect

Permit me to quote paraphrase Bob Stewart. "If you don't attend Real Estate Connect, you are crazy." That was the gist of what he wrote in a post following the Connect conference this past January in New York.

The past two days have been a blur, so this will be a very brief post mostly filled with pictures. Blogger's Connect kicked off the day yesterday and from 9 to 2:45 we were treated to excellent advice from the best of the best. Linda Davis gets the quote of the day as far as Jeff Turner, I and many others are concerned: "If you have a crappy business, a blog won't help."

I had lunch and a very nice visit with Jeff Dowler. At 2:00, Rich Jacobson and Brad Andersohn announced the winners of the Makeover 2 Takeover contest. Congratulations to Brian Block and Desiree Daniels!

makeover 2 takeover

Brad Inman kicked off the general session at 3:00. Carter Murdoch from Bank of America joined him, followed by Craig Newmark of Craig's list (now getting 12 Billion! hits monthly). Dustin Luther from 4realz.net offered 50 technologies that will change your business. A six person panel capped off the afternoon with a gloomy Bear vs. Bull debate.

The cocktail party started at 5:00. At 6:00, a large number of us went to Trulia headquarters for their House Party. Matt Heaton even donned the Trulia suit!

matt trulia

From there it was off to the penthouse at the Adagio for the Active Rain party. It was a blast, and as I have to run for the start of today's events, here are some more photos.

linda davis, laurie manny, teresa boardman desiree daniels, missy caulk jeff dowler ardell lane bailey, desiree daniels brad & bobby carroll brad andersohn, brian block brad's back missy caulk, shannon lefevre

More to follow. Check tomplant on twitter for updates.

Edit: posted this in a big hurry this morning, no time to edit photos - here's an email I received: "With all due respect, you need a camera or a lesson in photog."

Oh well, I guess I should just hang it up, eh?

Murrieta Real Estate Expert - Tom Plant, REALTOR® - Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Active Rain Ambassador (951) 907-9701

It would be my honor to show you the incredible Temecula Valley, a place I'm very proud to call home.

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Posted by Tom Plant on 07/24/2008 03:29 PM

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60 Comments on Day One - RE Connect SF

JUL

2008

Thanks for the summary Tom for those of us that did not attend. Looks like you got some great pictures. Keep us posted!!!

Looks like a lot of fun...OK, so who's in the autographed shirt?

Keep it coming, Tom! Really enjoying the posts.

Missy has the best smile, doesn't she!

It's been so nice to meet you!!! Very nice summary of the day yesterday - but where are the pictures from the Altos after, after party?

Tom,

It looks like you're having a great time there....thanks for sharing all of these photos. So nice to see so many familiar, happy faces.

((-:
Jo

WooHoooo to Dez and Brian!!! Glad you all are learning, experiencing and having fun besides!

Tom Tom, great pics! It's so nice to have our roving reporter on the scene! Everyone looks like they're having a wonderful time. I'll bet it is quite a learning experience!

Later in the rain~Deb

Tom, wish I was there! And how about Brian taking the cake? Wow!

Hi Tom - Great meeting you in person here at Connect. The AR "Gathering" was off the hook! Brad and I are having a ball meeting all our AR friends.

Gee, I'm having too much fun to post....so thanks for updating everyone.

Kim - Many thanks. It's been great fun and as always I'm learning a ton.

Kathy - That's Brad Andersohn. If you hover the mouse over the pictures you should see the meta-tags.

Elaine - Thanks. Missy is delightful. It's really great meeting everyone.

Kim - It's great getting to know you, too. Uh, I'm afraid we missed the after-after-after party. My reputation is exaggerated!

Jo - It's been wonderful beyond words. This was a very rushed post, but I wanted to get something out.

Sally - If only you were here with us. We are having a grand time!

Deb - Lots of fun and learning lots, too. See you in a few weeks.

Pat - It's not the same without you. Brian and Dez did us proud!

Bobby - It was off the hook. That penthouse view was incredible. Great meeting you both!

Missy - My pleasure ;-). What a week, eh?

I attended the one i Atlanta. It was one of the first thrown together. It seems you have developed it into a nice party

Tom - It looks like you are having a terrific time. I look forward to seeing you next month. You should have received the Evite today.

Hey Tom,

Were you able to make it out to REbarcamp or Bloggers Beer too? I haven't had the chance to meet you yet!

Cheers,

Marissa

Tom, thanks for your wonderful guided tour. You come up with the greatest people photos. Keep us all posted!!

Tom Tom Tom.......... so you are a TWIT now. Hmmmm Ok I GIVE, I guess I will become a TWIT TOO.

Oh lord, something else to learn.

Great stuff Tom! Thanks for filling in us less fortunate!

Linda really struck a chord with her observation. I think I saw about a dozen people re-tweet that. Thanks for the pics, Tom!

Looks like you guys were having a lot of fun! I really wish I could have made it there.

Great pictures. I look forward to reading more.

Not fair, you're just making the rest of us jealous.

Thank you so much for the update, and congrats to the M2T winners! Looking forward to reading more updates!

Tom,

My first Inman. It's fabulous. Can't agree with you more.

WOW, you guy's look like you are having a fantastic time! Keep those pictures coming...thank you!

Hi Tom- Oh to be foot loose and fancy free... wish I could have gone. Maybe I can break loose next year. Thanks for keeping us posted with your great pictures, and blog. What Happens as RE Connect doesn't stay there does it? I'd love to hear any new great tips!

Tom - Thanks so much for keeping us informed. I wish I could be there; it looks like a great event.

Tom- I was so excited to read about the RE Connect, I forgot I wasn't logged in. That was my comment above Pams. Take care, Denise

Tom, looks like everyone is having a blast.

Keep em coming

Tom, Thanks for the great update. You all are having such a great time! I will certainly try to attend future events. What a great place to gather new friends and information. Thanks for keeping all of us updated!

Hi Tom...How sweet of you all to sign that shirt for me.

Kate

Love the pictures! Thanks so much for posting them. I am so jealous of you all.

Oh I wish I was there!!!!

thanks for the update and pics glad to hear it is a great event

What a ball! I bet it's great to put faces with names. I also was anxiously waiting the Makeover to Takeover results!

Thanks for keeping me informed. Wish I could be there.

Charlie - An Active Rain gathering or Inman? It's been wonderful.

Jason - Looking forward to seeing you, too. Just had dinner with Shannon LeFevre. What a sweetheart!

Marrissa - Missed REBar camp, but enjoyed Beer with Bloggers. Sorry our paths didn't cross.

Hi Tom! It's been an absolute pleasure to get to know you better. Great post and thanks for being such a doll! I'm happy to know you and to be able to call you a friend! :)

Jeremy - Sorry you couldn't make it. Hopefully you can come to New York in January or SF next summer.

John - Linda's comment was one for the ages! Glad you liked the pix.

Tony - Thanks. Maybe next time.

Marzena - Thank you. It's been an incredible week.

Georgina - Sorry, I'm just doing my job ;-)

Margaret - The congratulations are well deserved to all the contestants. Thanks.

Monica - It won't be your last, will it? Inman rocks!

cool Tom. thanks for the photos. was nice meeting you.

cheers

Karen - It's been a blast. More photos to come in a wrap up post.

Denise - Not everything that happens here stays here, but some of it does ;-). I will definitely be sharing tips. Thanks.

Pam - Wish you could have been here, too. There's nothing like a Connect.

Rich - Will do, promise. Thanks!

Elizabeth - As you may have gathered, I highly recommend this. Hope you can make it to one soon.

Kate - I'm afraid you'll have to pry it from Brad Andersohn's grip. I want one of those shirts! Way cool!!!

Tom,

It was a pleasure meeting you! Thanks for tweeting my quote to the rest of twiterville!

Nice coverage, Tom. It was a pleasure meeting you after reading so many of your posts. Hope you and your fiane enjoyed the party.

BTW I don't think the photos are that bad. Well the one is a bit out of focus but, hey, consider where you are and what's going on. Taking pics on the fly is a challenge.

Jeff

Tom....looks as if you all were having a great time. Wish I was there but I feel as if I was with your post.

JUL

2008

Monika - See you January in New York?

Susan - Wish you could have made it.

Michael - You really have to be here to experience it first hand.

Tracy - it's been a blast. Hope to see you here soon!

Shannon - What an absolute treat getting to know you! I hope to see you in january!

Yes, I wish I was there (I would agree with the c-word). Looks like you guys are having a blast. Well, there is always the next time for me:)

Tom, trust me, many of us really wished we could have been there and are grateful for these updates! I can't wait to learn more. Congratulations to Des and Brian!

Sorry I missed it, I had a chance to go but schedule did not allow

Looks like a great event! I am not too sure what to make of the Trulia suit...Interesting! Thanks for posting pics.

Tom, good to see you again these past few days, my friend. Have a safe trip back. I'm going to hang out for a few more days in San Francisco.

Tom, I am Monica, is Monika me or someone else?? Excuse if I am uninformed. Your post has generated muchos commentaries. Kuduos to you. You are obviously, very loved and respected.

Monica (with a C)

P.S. I'm the newbie with so much to learn.

JUL

2008

Hey Tom,

Looks like everyone had a great time, loved your photos. And you are soooo right about Linda's quote!

It's been fun reading the rainer posts on the event. I made it last year, but no doubt this year it's "raining" everywhere.

Tom - great pics thanks so much for sharing - hope to make one of these in the future to meet all my "computer" buddies :)

Gary - It was great meeting you, too. Thanks.

Linda - We met in NY.. it was wonderful seeing you again... keeep tweeting!

Jeff - So glad we had a chance to visit. We'll have to follow up on our lunch promise.

Pam - That's the ultimate compliment. Thank you.

Faina - You were missed! It was amazing. Hope to see you in New York.

Diane - Wish you could have been there. It was a treat to be there when Dez and Brian won.

Dick - Hopefully next time!

Ruthman - Matt in the Trulia suit was a follow up to the straw hat the night before. He's a great guy.

Brian - I just wish we'd had more time together. Enjoy the rest of your time in the Bay Area.

MoniCa - Yes, there is a MoniKa. Welcome. The neat thing about Active Rain is there are so many people who will jump in to help you if you ask. You're off to a great start.

Lynda - It was really magical. Since we're nearly neighbors, maybe we can grab lunch and I'll share.

Cyndee - That would really be wonderful. I really look forward to meeting you.

JUL

2008

Tom - This looks like it was so much fun (again) - hope to make the next one in NYC!

JUL

2008

Tom- So nice seeing you again. I am so sorry I missed the AR party on Wednesday night, too much going on, which I guess is a good thing. I love the Linda Davis quote as well. I learned so much from all the sessions. I think I got more out of the Blogger Connect this year than from the main conference.

Congrats again on the engagement.

Hi Tom, it was fun to see you again

It was nice to meet your fiance

thanks for a great overview!

JUL

2008

Barbara-Jo - Big fun and so much information. I sure hope you can make it to New York in January.

Sara - It was great seeing you! You guys know how to throw a party!!! I agree with you on blogger connect. I'm getting ready to post on that.

Joeann - It was great seeing you, too. Thanks so much for the book. I look forward to reading it.

JUL

2008

Tom: Great post and enjoyed the photos! Can't believe the email you received. Some people really have nerve don't they! Like the person writing that email is some sort of expert - very doubtful I'd say. You do great work and your posts are enjoyed by a multitude of people. Keep it up.

AUG

2008

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