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Rain Camp Boston--An experience where half a loaf was still worthwhile

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Services for Real Estate Pros with Topkins & Bevans-etopkins@topbev.com

As probably the only Massachusetts real estate attorney in attendance at today's RainCamp, I had no idea what to expect from the day. In my case, regrettably, it was only a half a day, because a deal which I thought was all wrapped up started to uncoil at about 10:30 AM, and I am back in my office trying to save it.

The three hours spent with Ben Kinney went by in a flash. Ben has a inner calmness that veils his sharp intellect and great sense of humor. He really spelled out what it is that we need to do to get to the next level in social media. My main surprise is how far Facebook has advanced, both nationally and internationally. I, for one, have not been utilizing facebook in a way that will advance my Massachusetts real estate practice, and I need to concentrate more on that. Twitter also receive more prominence.

But, really, the best thing for me was being able to meet, in person, some of my Massachusetts peers with whom Ihave been exchanging comments and posts for about a year and a half. These people became real, and the closeness I have felt over AR spilled over to our actually meeting each other. Couple that with meeting some new possible BFFL candidates, and I would say my 1/2 day was

Linda Bee
Keller Williams Realty Boston NW - Concord, MA
Sudbury Concord Lincoln Lexington

Dear Elliott,

Thanks for the quick update!  I too missed RainCamp in Boston, much to my dissappointment!  I am already on Facebook, Twitter, Trulia, Linked, Zillow and ActiveRain (Yes, I am a geek girl) but want to make sure I am utilizing to the fullest.  Thanks for the heads up!

Jul 26, 2010 09:23 AM
Elliott S. Topkins
Topkins & Bevans-etopkins@topbev.com - Boston, MA
Massachusetts Real Estate and Title Atty

Linda--

Thanks for the quick comment. the RainCamp presentation was exellent. We have three offices,one of which is on Bear Hill Road in waltham. I would certainly like to work with you. I have been practicing real estate law in Massachusetts for a long time. I think I have seen everything.

 

 

Jul 26, 2010 09:34 AM
Bill Gassett
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Hopkinton, MA
Metrowest Massachusetts Real Estate

Elliot it was great to meet you yesterday! Do you know Rich Vetstein? He is another attorney that was in attendance.

Jul 27, 2010 12:23 AM
Tean Wong
Centre Realty Group - Newton, MA

Elliot,

I only saw you sitting on the third row and did not have a chance to meet you in person. I am one of you fan, big fan as I re-blog many of your blog posts. Thank you so much for you contribution and at least being here on ActiveRain.

Jul 28, 2010 07:10 AM