What is ReBarCamp and Why do you NEED to be there…In Ocean City, Maryland on September 12, 2010 at the Hilton Suites

To understand what REBarCamp is, let me tell you what it is NOT.  REBarCamp is not a convention or seminar designed to make money.  It is Free.  Not mostly free, not almost Free.  Free.  REBarCamp is NOT a smoothly disguised “seminar” to sell you something.  There is NO SELLING at REBarCamp.   So that is what REBarCamp is not…  What is it?

It is an “un-conference.  REBarCamp is a one day “get-together” of some of the smartest social media marketing minds in Real Estate, that anyone can attend.  There is NO preset agenda.  Attendees actually decide what the sessions will be (what YOU want to learn from these minds).  Here is one more very unique thing about REBarCamp.  The sessions are NOT presentations, they are CONVERSATIONS. The experts in the room will often give a 15-20 minute talk on a subject to get the conversation going, and then open the room to question and answer.  If you have a question or a statement, ask it.  If  you have an answer, offer it.  If you have nothing to add to a conversation, REBarCamp is not for you.  There are NO attendees at REBarCamp, only PARTICIPANTS.

Some REBarCamp sessions from previous  REBarCamps include;  Why your RE website is failing,  How to use LinkedIn to create leads, Understanding Listing Syndication,  Getting the most out of your IDX, Maximizing Internet Lead Conversion, everything you need to know about Facebook,  and  How to use Twitter to establish, gain and engage your sphere of influence.

Social media is the new Real Estate Marketing Landscape, and REBarcamp could possible be YOUR best opportunity in invest in your future…

Real Estate Beach Camp - Ocean City, Maryland

I am so excited. Sunday is Real Estate Beach Camp in Ocean City, Maryland.It seems so long ago that Derek Massey, Marney Kirk, Kim Wood and I began germinating this little seed that was to grow into a RE beach camp.

So what is a Real Estate Bar Camp? RE Bar Camp is an ad-hoc gathering born from the desire for people to share and learn in an open environment. It is an intense event with discussions, demos, and interaction from attendees.

We decided to morph our event a bit. Chop down the time involved, and actually hold it in a bar. (No kidding) We tweeked this and that,,, made it at night, instead of during the day, and preplanned 3 sessions, instead of having a sign up board the day (night in our case) of the event.

Read On Please:

About

What? Real Estate Bar Camp: An Ocean City Evening

When? Sunday, September 13th at 7:30 PM (right before the 2009 MAR Conference)

Where? Micky Finns, Ocean City Fishing Center, 12940 Inlet Isle Lane, Ocean City, MD 21842

Who? Real Estate Professionals (brokers, agents, mortgage and title professionals, etc.) who are interested in utilizing technology, social media and networking to market and operate their business.

Is there an Attendance Limit? 50 people. The location isn’t allowing for many more.

How much does it cost to attend? $0

What is Real Estate Bar Camp? Read this.  Good stuff, eh?

How will this event be different? We’re holding it at night.  In a bar.  We’re likely to have only 3 sessions, and we will probably select them in advance (please email us or comment if you have any great topic ideas!).  The cool thing about RE BarCamp is that each one is unique.  REBarCamp: An Ocean City Evening promises to be an intimate gathering of real estate professionals who are dedicated to making this a better industry for consumers and professionals alike.

What’s the Twitter hashtag? #REBCOCMD

Are we taking sponsorships?  Absolutely (more to follow, but email us at REBCOC@gmail.com if you’re interested). Where: Micky Finns, 12940 Inlet Isle Lane, Ocean City, MD 21842

How: Powered by participants, helped by sponsors

Why: To build connections. To better grow our businesses. To push boundaries. To be creative in an open and supportive forum.

Sign up: RSVP here.

Are we tying this to a charity? Indeed.  We asked attendees and sponsors (through there sponsorship dollars) to donate to the local Habitat For Humanity of their choice.

If you are not attending Real Estate Beach, but want to hear about it, stay tuned. We will posting pictures and a video not too long after Sunday night.

Did I say I was excited?