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
I'll look forward to seeing the AR group there!
It definitely is a great event, for all that can make it!
Zillow is hosting Beer For Bloggers again (free beer!), so watch out for those details. I'll definitely try to be at anything AR hosts too!!
Sara - I missed the Beer for Bloggers last year, but you can count on me this time. I Promise
I'll be watching out for all the details! :-)
100.00200.00 bucks! I know there's gators in them there waters right? Did you ever pay TLW for that?! LOL!~LOL Guys...
No checks. No credit cards. Cash on the spot or "I ain't got nothing for ya Babe" :)
TLW...ROAR!
Brad,
Good thing you reminded us about it coming right up. It's a stimulating event that can really put your finger on the pulse of real estate and mortgage blogging. Besides, meeting fellow AR members is another highlight.
How exciting! Hmmm...I need to be in LA on the 26th--- maybe, just maybe, I'll work something out. I'd LOVE to meet the AR stars!
This should be fun and I'm really hoping to be there this year - wanted to go last time but just didn't work out. I hope they'll be others there that I'd love to meet!
Ann
I'll be there! Making a vacation out of it with my family (hubby is excited to go to a Giants game). Can't wait!!!!
Tina in Virginia
Hi Brad,
Great Blog and San Francisco is one of my favorite cities. I would love to make the Connect. What an EVENT!
Sounds like a cool time, Brad.
Jeff
If I make it to San Francisco this year it will likely be a last-minute decision. Looking forward to the AR coverage of Bloggers Connect.
Zillow is putting on the Beer For Bloggers again this year, maybe you and hubby would like to join us? Gotta prepare for the game and all you know... :-)
Christy - so that's a yes? The year IS flying by, so don't miss coming to see us. We want to see you there too. Life is fast, short and precious, so come spent a piece of it with us!!
I'm Putting you on the list!! (Big Smile) :-))
Pam - do the special bloggers discount and save 150.00. What a deal! It's for everyone and...
it's NOT A CONTEST. Looking forward to meeting you finally, got you down on the list! :-)
Hi Brad, thanks for the Twitter nudge this morning. I never thought to look for you on there. I am signing up for Connect this weekend. Copied the button last week and forgot about it. Look forward to seeing you there.
Brad,
I met Sharon a few times and she is very nice and know a few others from talking to them over the phone.... but can't they ever plan it a bit closer for me? I don't have the luxury to travel to SF...way too long of a flight for me solo...
Hi Brad: I will keep this on my calender and will let you kow if I am coming - we are still making plans about the summer. Looks like something I don't want to miss though!
Sylvia
(OOPS! I wasn't signed in!)
OK Brad, I've printed everything out, clipped together & put in my daily file & assigned the task: "ask for a miracle" to the contents. I do believe that miracles are a simple fact of this lifetime--- and we do live in an abundant and infinitly Creative Universe... so... I'm expecting to SEE YOU THERE! :-)
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!
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. :-)
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.
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!
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... :-)
Brad - this sounded like an awesome time. I would love to attend in the future for sure!!!!
Sounds great. Are there any events on the East coast?
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. :-)
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.
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!! :-)
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?
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 :-)
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. :-)
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. :-)