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2008 Five Star Conference in Dallas, anyone going?

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Real Estate Broker/Owner with Independent Real Estate Broker DRE#00972295

I have done my research--to death!  I am still not sure if it is worth the money and time!

I received mixed reviews, some are gung-ho on going and some would not even go--if they were paid!   

I would like to hear from anyone who went to the 2007 Five Star and is going to the 2008 Five Star conference, as well!

I have to decide by June 15, 2008 or I can't go!  

I really would appreciate your comments!

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Aida Pinto (562) 884-6196
Los Angeles County
Real Estate Broker



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Comments(10)

Konnie Mac McCarthy
MacNificent Properties, LLC - Cobb Island, MD
Broker/Owner - VA & MD "Time To Get A Move On!"

I have been getting emails like crazy about this....I was wondering about the same thing, of couse I spoke with a woman from the conference..and she was saying how wonderful it was going to be...but I am sure her paycheck counted on whether I signed up or not..

Jun 12, 2008 01:39 PM
Justin Lewis
Lewis Realty - Tulsa, OK

I have been the last two years and plan on going this year as well.  both times I have increased my business with either bpo companies or reo contacts.  Depends on you, if you sit and only listen I don't expect much to happen if you are good at talking and making contacts its well worth it.

Jun 12, 2008 01:49 PM
Aida Pinto
Independent Real Estate Broker - Los Angeles, CA
Real Estate Broker (562) 884-6196

Konnie, thanks for your comment!

Justin, I am leaning more on going, have you signed up?

Jun 12, 2008 03:07 PM
Stacie Cunningham
Altera Real Estate - San Clemente, CA

You know I am going!!~Stac

Jun 13, 2008 04:36 AM
Aida Pinto
Independent Real Estate Broker - Los Angeles, CA
Real Estate Broker (562) 884-6196

Hi Stacie--I hope to meet you there!  I am leaning more on going--but will decide by tomorrow!  Take care!

Jun 13, 2008 07:04 AM
Andrew Monaghan
The Monaghan Group - Glendale, AZ
CRS, GRI, EPro Associate Broker

OI went to REOmac and oined as well, i got a lot from the conference but from the classes not the "finding Asset manager part"

Jun 15, 2008 05:51 PM
Kyle Whissel
Whissel Realty - San Diego, CA
Who Represents You Matters

I will be there.  This will be my first conference and I am very excited to learn more as well as make contacts.  I will be wearing my 'socializing shoes' for this trip!

From everyone I have talked to, it is an only the strong will survive atmosphere.  If you are not assertive in making contacts, you will get a good education and nothing else.

~Kyle Whissel~
www.REOListingBroker.com 

Jun 16, 2008 10:32 AM
Tiffany Domneys
Execuhome Realty - Baltimore, MD

Went last year, lots of contacts, and drunk Realtors lol.

 

Jun 17, 2008 09:05 AM
Susan Manning
Realty Executives - Temecula, CA

Looks like a fun vacay but that's about it.  As far as making more AM contacts that will turn into moer listings, I don't see how it could be beneficial.  There's going to be fifty million real estate agents there, an auction company and who else?  I think they are just capitalizing on all the interest there is in this market segment.  I can save the money and use it on maybe one of their local training certs which I think are probably good, but you can have the conference.  Have fun!! 

Jun 22, 2008 01:34 PM
Aida Pinto
Independent Real Estate Broker - Los Angeles, CA
Real Estate Broker (562) 884-6196

Thanks everyone for your comments......I conclude that it was not worth the cost.  I am not going.  Like Susan said-they are just in it to get the Realtors money, I am seeing more and more of this happening.  I am even getting calls from-telemarketing companies-using the old sales poly "we have my two tickets that you reserved"  huh!  I never reserved any tickets...And one where the were going to give me HUD homes to list for a fee of course.  They are coming out of the woodwork-aren't they!  

Jun 24, 2008 03:22 PM